Montserrat & Codorníu Cava Private Tour with Tasting

Skip the line at La Moreneta, then taste cava in a century-old cellar

A private day trip from Barcelona combines Montserrat Abbey with Codorníu Cava Cellars in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. You're picked up at your hotel and driven to the Art Nouveau winery for a guided underground train ride through vast galleries and a tasting of two cavas led by a wine expert. Then continue to Montserrat, where skip-the-line tickets get you straight to the Basilica and La Moreneta, followed by a gentle walk toward the Cross of Sant Miquel with panoramic views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Montserrat and Codorníu Winery Tour

• Be picked up in Barcelona
• Drive to Codorníu vineyards
• Tour Codorníu cava cellars
• Taste two different cavas
• Travel to Montserrat mountain range
• Visit Montserrat Basilica and Black Madonna
• Explore Montserrat Abbey and local market
• Drive back to Barcelona

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Sant Sadurni d'Anoia 1h
2. Sant Sadurní d'Anoia Entry included 1h 30m
3. Montserrat 1h
4. La Moreneta Entry included 2h
5. Abadia De Montserrat 1h 30m
6. Barcelona 1h

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by private car.
• 1.5-hour guided tour of Codorníu's Art Nouveau cellars with underground train ride.
• tasting of two premium cavas led by a wine expert.
• skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica de Montserrat and La Moreneta.
• 3.5-hour guided tour of Montserrat including the local market and a walk toward the Cross of Sant Miquel.
• private local guide throughout the day.

Times

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• Monday to Saturday 09:00 10:00
• Sunday 08:00

Information

Private day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat Abbey and Codorníu Cava Cellars with skip-the-line basilica access, underground cellar tour, cava tasting.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Infant (under 8)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Low physical effort

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a private drive toward Montserrat with your local guide. The first stop is Codorníu, one of Catalonia's most recognized cava estates in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. You'll ride an underground train through the cellars (a network of galleries built into the landscape), then sit down for a tasting of two premium cavas guided by a wine expert who explains what you're drinking. The whole experience at the winery takes about 90 minutes.

From there, the drive continues to Montserrat, where the mountain landscape and the centuries-old abbey come into view. Your skip-the-line tickets bypass the queues at the Basilica, so you walk straight in to see La Moreneta, the revered Black Madonna that draws pilgrims and visitors from across Catalonia. After the Basilica, you have time to explore the local market, where artisan products and traditional Catalan souvenirs are on sale. A guided walk then takes you toward the Cross of Sant Miquel, stopping at panoramic viewpoints along the way.

The tour is built around a relaxed pace: no rushing between stops. Your guide handles the route and commentary throughout, and the private car means no waiting for a group to assemble or move together. The whole day runs about eight and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. Lunch is available at a buffet recommended by your guide and paid on site. The tour itself does not include a meal.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years); Infant (under 8).

What is La Moreneta and why do people visit it at Montserrat?

La Moreneta is the Black Madonna, a wooden sculpture housed in the Basilica of Montserrat and one of Catalonia's most sacred religious objects. Pilgrims and visitors come to see it as a spiritual landmark and symbol of Catalan heritage. Your skip-the-line tickets let you enter the Basilica directly without waiting in the queue at the door.

How does the underground train tour at Codorníu work?

Codorníu's cellars are built into the landscape, and you ride a small train through the vast gallery network to see where the cava is stored and aged. A wine expert guides the ride and explains the production process, then leads the tasting of two different cavas afterward.

Can I attend the Boys' Choir performance at Montserrat?

Attendance at the Boys' Choir is subject to availability and must be requested in advance directly with your guide. There is an extra charge of 12 euros per person, and the choir does not perform on weekends.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but your guide will recommend a convenient buffet restaurant in Montserrat where you can eat. You pay for your meal on site.

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