Montserrat, Tapas, Wine & Olive Oil: Day Tour from Barcelona
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Overview
The Montserrat Tapas Lunch with Wine and Oil Tasting Tour offers a special day trip from Barcelona. It mixes beautiful views, history, and yummy food. You'll start at the amazing Montserrat Monastery, high up in the mountains. You can walk around the monastery and even see the famous Black Madonna.
After seeing Montserrat, the tour takes you to Benz Tour Olive Farm. Here, you'll learn all about how olive oil is made. Experts will show you the olive trees and explain how they make the oil. The best part is you get to try different olive oils with tasty tapas. This tour is great for anyone who wants to see the pretty countryside of Catalonia and learn about its culture.
This full-day bus tour includes a local English-speaking guide, comfortable transportation, and a Catalan tapas lunch with wine at the olive farm. Please note that the Olive tour entrance fee, hotel pick-up, and tickets to specific areas within Montserrat are not included.



Highlights
See Montserrat Monastery: Explore the historic Montserrat Monastery, nestled in the mountains.
Taste Olive Oil & Tapas: Enjoy a tasting of local olive oils with delicious tapas.
Learn About Olive Oil: Discover how olive oil is made at a local olive farm.
Ride in Comfort: Travel in a comfy, air-conditioned bus.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the tour's blend of culture, scenery, and food, but some felt rushed at Montserrat and noted additional costs.

Customers loved the beautiful views at Montserrat.
Many enjoyed the olive oil tasting and tapas.
The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
The bus was comfortable and air-conditioned.
Some customers felt that the free time at Montserrat was too short.
Some found the extra fees for certain attractions expensive.
The Journey
Montserrat Monastery
Perched 700 meters high on a jagged mountain, Montserrat Monastery offers a spiritual and visual feast. This Benedictine abbey, home to the revered Black Madonna (La Moreneta), has drawn pilgrims for centuries. Explore the stunning basilica, admire the art collection featuring works by El Greco and Caravaggio, and soak in the panoramic views that inspired Antoni Gaudí's architectural genius. Feel the history echoing through the ancient stones and discover the soul of Catalonia in this sacred space. Free time allows for personal reflection and exploration of the mountain's natural beauty.
Benz Tour Olive Farm
Delve into the heart of Catalan agriculture with a visit to a meticulously chosen olive farm by Benz Tour. Learn about the cultivation of olive trees, from ancient techniques to modern practices, and understand the intricate process of olive oil production. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the countryside, surrounded by groves of olive trees. Conclude your visit with an exquisite tasting session, sampling the farm's finest olive oils and savoring the flavors of the Mediterranean. Experience the passion and dedication that transforms simple olives into liquid gold.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes a local English-speaking guide, transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, and a Catalan tapas lunch with wine at the Olive tour. It does not include hotel pick-up, the Olive tour entrance fee, or tickets to the Moreneta+Basilica+Licor+Recuerdo and Escolania+Basilica+Museo+Recuerdo attractions, which are available for purchase on the day of the tour. The tour begins in Plaça de Catalunya in front of the Deutsche Bank & Hotel Olivia Plaza.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers suggest allocating time ahead to purchase the extra tickets for the Black Madonna or Monastery on arrival, as the lines get longer as the day progresses.