Spain · Wine & Beer

Montserrat & Penedes Winery Private Day Trip with Cava Tasting

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Barcelona. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat and the Penedès wine region
  • 02 Visit the historic Codorníu cava cellars and taste two different cavas
  • 03 Ride an underground train through the winery’s vast galleries
  • 04 Explore Montserrat Abbey and see La Moreneta with skip-the-line tickets
  • 05 Enjoy a short hike to the Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint
  • 06 Browse local cheeses, hams, and regional products at the farmers market
  • 07 Travel with a private local guide and hotel pickup and drop-off included

Discover two of Catalonia’s most iconic experiences in one private day trip from Barcelona: the dramatic mountain sanctuary of Montserrat and the historic cava cellars of Codorníu in the Penedès Valley. Travel comfortably with your private local guide and enjoy a well-paced day that blends culture, scenery, architecture, and sparkling wine.

At Codorníu, explore one of Spain’s most historic cava wineries, admire its elegant Art Nouveau design, and ride through the underground galleries before tasting two different cavas. In Montserrat, visit the Benedictine Monastery, see La Moreneta with skip-the-line tickets, and take in sweeping views on a gentle walk to the Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint. Along the way, enjoy local flavors at the farmers market and the insight of your guide throughout the day.

In Montserrat, visit the Benedictine Monastery, see La Moreneta with skip-the-line tickets, and take in sweeping views on a gentle walk to the Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoint.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Barcelona, Montserrat
Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pick up guest hotel

The guide will pick you up at the door of your hotel in Barcelona, to be confirmed before the day starts.

Penedes by car

Enjoy the landscapes during the trip as you head straight to the Penedès Valley, approximately one hour away by private transport 

Cavas Codorniu

Discover one of Spain’s most historic cava cellars. Ride a small underground train through vast galleries while learning how cava is produced. Taste two different cavas and admire the elegant Art Nouveau architecture that defines this iconic winery.

Montserrat

Your guide will take you to Montserrat in private transport approximately an hour drive away. Enjoy the landscapes that surround Catalunya while your local guide tells you all about the magical mountain and its Benedictine Monastery. Take a short hike to one of the most beautiful panoramic spots in the area, the Creu de Sant Miquel Viewpoint.

Monastery and the Black Madonna

Enter the Monastery with your Skip the line tickets, to admire the famous virgin of the Moreneta.

Children's Choir

Experience the magic of the Montserrat Boys’ Choir. Let the pure and powerful melodies elevate your visit to this spiritual site, as the voices of one of Europe’s oldest children’s choirs resonate through the basilica.

Please note: attendance is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly to your guide.

Local Farmers Market

Taste cheeses, hams and a lot of regional products of Catalonia. Talk to local farmers. Learn how they produce them.

Abadia de Montserrat

Have the best views of the Montserrat Monastery Benedictine and its spectacular architecture.

Return to Barcelona

The guide will drive back to Barcelona where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Barcelona. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up & drop off from your Barcelona hotel by car
  • 8,5 hs. private tour with a local guide
  • 3,5 hs tour in Montserrat
  • 1,5 hours tour in a Art Noveau cellar tasting of two premium cavas.
  • A guided train tour through the extensive cellars with an expert wine guide
  • Skip the line tickets to Basilica de Montserrat & La moreneta

What's Not Included

  • Tickets to see the Children’s Choir: 12€ per person (not available on weekends).
  • Child car seat (€8)
  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • In high season the availability for some attractions are subject to the number of people in Montserrat as there could be long queues.
  • If there is a last-minute tour, please keep in mind that access to La Moreneta will be subject to availability. In case it is sold out, you will still be able to enter the monastery and complete the rest of the tour as planned.
  • Optional lunch available at a convenient buffet, recommended by your guide.
  • Attendance at the Boy's Choir is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly to your guide.
  • Kids friendly tour
  • The guide will pick you up at the door of your hotel in Barcelona.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Barcelona.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Barcelona.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Barcelona..

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