



by Explore Catalunya
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€250This full-day small-group tour by air-conditioned minivan explores the Montserrat Monastery and a family-run winery near Barcelona. The tour begins across from the Palace of Catalan Music, where participants can admire the Modernist facade before departure. The route then passes by Port Vell and Montjuïc, with commentary about these historic parts of Barcelona. Within an hour, the Montserrat Mountain appears, providing the setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery. Guests have about three hours at the monastery to explore the grounds, walk mountain paths, and optionally take the funicular to a viewpoint or visit the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Entry to the Royal Basilica is not included but can be purchased separately before the tour. After Montserrat, the tour continues into the Penedès wine region. It includes a visit to a small family winery where visitors walk through vineyards and underground cellars, learn about Cava sparkling wine production, and taste four different wines. The day ends with a traditional three-course farmhouse lunch with drinks at a restaurant located in a historic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards near Vilafranca del Penedès. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, as are gratuities and certain entrance fees.
Palace of Catalan Music
The tour begins across from the Palau de la Música, a key Modernist building in Barcelona. Early morning visits inside are not possible, but the exterior facade is notable and suitable for photographs.
15 min
Port Vell (Old Port)
Departure from Barcelona begins at 8.15am, passing the old port area called Port Vell, then continuing past the Columbus Statue located at the end of La Rambla.
Montjuic
The route passes Montjuïc, a hill that houses the Olympic Stadium and is regarded as the lungs of Barcelona. The guide provides historical information about this location during the drive.
Montserrat
Less than an hour from Barcelona, Montserrat Mountain appears as a distinct geological formation dominating the landscape. It serves as the site for the Montserrat Monastery.
Abadia De Montserrat
The group spends about three hours at the Montserrat Monastery high in the mountains. Entry to the Basilica requires a separate ticket purchased in advance. Visitors can stroll mountain paths, take a funicular to a viewpoint, or follow the guide to the Cross of St. Miquel lookout.
180 min
Pacs del Penedes
The final visit is to a family-owned winery in the Penedès region. Guests walk through the vineyards, visit underground cellars, learn about sparkling Cava wine production, and taste four different wines during a thorough wine tasting.
2 min
Vilafranca del Penedes
After Montserrat, the tour travels along back roads through grapevine fields to a traditional farmhouse restaurant surrounded by vineyards near Vilafranca del Penedès. Here a three-course seasonal lunch with drinks is served.
60 min




by Explore Catalunya
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€250This full-day small-group tour by air-conditioned minivan explores the Montserrat Monastery and a family-run winery near Barcelona. The tour begins across from the Palace of Catalan Music, where participants can admire the Modernist facade before departure. The route then passes by Port Vell and Montjuïc, with commentary about these historic parts of Barcelona. Within an hour, the Montserrat Mountain appears, providing the setting for the famous Montserrat Monastery. Guests have about three hours at the monastery to explore the grounds, walk mountain paths, and optionally take the funicular to a viewpoint or visit the lookout at the Cross of St. Miquel. Entry to the Royal Basilica is not included but can be purchased separately before the tour. After Montserrat, the tour continues into the Penedès wine region. It includes a visit to a small family winery where visitors walk through vineyards and underground cellars, learn about Cava sparkling wine production, and taste four different wines. The day ends with a traditional three-course farmhouse lunch with drinks at a restaurant located in a historic farmhouse surrounded by vineyards near Vilafranca del Penedès. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, as are gratuities and certain entrance fees.
Palace of Catalan Music
The tour begins across from the Palau de la Música, a key Modernist building in Barcelona. Early morning visits inside are not possible, but the exterior facade is notable and suitable for photographs.
15 min
Port Vell (Old Port)
Departure from Barcelona begins at 8.15am, passing the old port area called Port Vell, then continuing past the Columbus Statue located at the end of La Rambla.
Montjuic
The route passes Montjuïc, a hill that houses the Olympic Stadium and is regarded as the lungs of Barcelona. The guide provides historical information about this location during the drive.
Montserrat
Less than an hour from Barcelona, Montserrat Mountain appears as a distinct geological formation dominating the landscape. It serves as the site for the Montserrat Monastery.
Abadia De Montserrat
The group spends about three hours at the Montserrat Monastery high in the mountains. Entry to the Basilica requires a separate ticket purchased in advance. Visitors can stroll mountain paths, take a funicular to a viewpoint, or follow the guide to the Cross of St. Miquel lookout.
180 min
Pacs del Penedes
The final visit is to a family-owned winery in the Penedès region. Guests walk through the vineyards, visit underground cellars, learn about sparkling Cava wine production, and taste four different wines during a thorough wine tasting.
2 min
Vilafranca del Penedes
After Montserrat, the tour travels along back roads through grapevine fields to a traditional farmhouse restaurant surrounded by vineyards near Vilafranca del Penedès. Here a three-course seasonal lunch with drinks is served.
60 min