MONTSERRAT, WINE & OLIVE OIL TOUR

Premium Experience with an Olive Oil and a Winemaker

Private visits with the farm owners

High-end tastings of organic food and wine

Authentic experience off the tourist radar

Description

Join our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour and prepare for a very special day visiting 2 fantastic locations and tasting some of the finest olive oils and wines of the region. In the morning, we’ll take you to an olive oil farm where you’ll meet the owner of the place, a renowned olive oil taster who will take you around the farm and tell you about its 500 years of history. You’ll learn about the varieties of olives they grow and how they produce an exceptional and very rare olive oil. Then, you’ll have an olive tasting where you will taste 3 of the most emblematic olive oil varieties of the region. After the tasting, you will enjoy a traditional Catalan meal prepared and served by a skilled private chef, and made using ingredients from the farm. And, of course, you will be invited to pair your dishes with the olive oils previously tasted, and with some of the finest wine of the region. In the afternoon, we’ll take you to a small-scale organic winery producing the most fantastic aged red wines. You’ll get a special tasting-visit from the owner of the winery where you’ll taste the wines as they are aging. You’ll start from the previous harvest, before tasting the wine aging in the oak barrel (or other recipients such as clay or granite that are used at the winery). Finally, you’ll taste all those wines at the end of their cycle, once they've become top wines after years of aging. Prepare yourself for a warm welcome, and to get a really unique experience. We've offered this experience since 2018, and we are amazed at how incredible it went and at the wonderful feedback we get. We've seen wine collectors drop a tear during the wine tasting, and people with more limited wine or olive oil knowledge learn and enjoy lots from both visits. Because both the olive oil farm and the winery owners are so dedicated and patient, they are working wonders at making the visits super custom and fit to everyone who comes with an interest in learning about and tasting some of the best wines and olive oils of the region.

Montserrat Visit Add-On

Enjoy a 1,5-hour guided visit to the Montserrat monastery. You will be guided through the monastery, its Basilica and you will visit the Black Madonna too, so that you can experience the traditional pilgrimage for yourself. Please request if you're interested.

Details

Starting Time: 10:30 a.m.

Length: 8 hours

Available: Monday to Saturday

Inclusions

-- 8-hour private experience guided by an expert in local wine and food

-- Premium roundtrip chauffeured transportation with pick-up and drop-off from the place of your choice in Barcelona

-- Exclusive Experience at the Olive Oil Farm with the owner of the farm, including:

- 1-hour Visit of the Olive Oil Farm

- Expert-guided Olive Oil Tasting

- Private Lunch made by our chef served at an exceptional location at the farm

- Fantastic Olive Oil and Wine Pairing with lunch

-- Exclusive Visit of a small-scale boutique winery with the owner of the winery, including:

- Exclusive Barrel Tasting of Aging Wines (minimum 3 tastings)

- Exclusive Tasting of the 3 top-quality wines from the winery, paired with wonderful local produce

-- Authentic premium locations that you won't find in any other tours

How do I book an experience?

Click the "Check Availabilities & Pricing" button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar, where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote, and simply follow the steps for booking.
Do you offer small-group tours?

At the moment, we only offer fully private experiences. However, we're working on multi-day trips that will be made available on a small-group tour basis. To learn more about it and when we launch that new format, make sure to sign up to our Newsletter (at the bottom of our homepage).
Do you accept large groups?

Yes, we accept large groups. You can usually book directly on our website for groups of up to 20 people. For groups of over 20 people, we recommend reaching out to us through our contact form beforehand. In any case, we suggest booking well in advance for large groups as we will modify our experiences to better adapt to your group size.
What if I have dietary restrictions?

We are very comfortable when it comes to adapting our menus and food offerings. We can cater to all types of dietary restrictions, preferences, and allergies. We have offered several hundreds of menus for vegetarian, vegan, celiac, diabetic, pork-free, nut-free, and all sorts of food restrictions. Due to our experience, it is very easy for us. Simply add a note to your booking in the Dietary Restrictions field.
What if the date I'd like to book is not available on the calendar?

Make sure you first check our live availability and pricing by clicking the "Check Availabilities & Pricing" button. Once you're familiar with the details of our experience & the pricing for your required experience, and if your date is not available, follow these steps: If you're looking to book a date in the next 7 days, we unfortunately aren't able to open any new dates with such short notice as we -or our partners- are most likely sold out. If you're looking to book a date more than 7 days away, then please reach out to us by sending a form through our Contact Page. We will make our best to find a date that can work for you.
What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes and shoes, and depending on the season and expected weather, sun protection and a rain jacket when rain is expected. We will provide everything else for the experience. So, bring your best smile and get ready to enjoy!
How can I customize my experience?

Each and every one of our experiences will be personalized to your tastes, needs, and previous experiences. We customize our itineraries and visits for our customers thanks to a quick process of customization that takes place during (and sometimes after) booking.
What is your cancelation policy?

At the time of booking, you can choose between two options: A. Non-Refundable Booking This option provides the most cost-effective rate but is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. You can still modify your booking (group size, change date request) if advised well in advance and depending on our availability. B. Enhanced Refund Option via Protect Group Select this option to be eligible for a full refund in specific cases, as determined by Protect Group. Barcelona Slow Travel does not process or approve refunds for this option. You must submit refund claims directly to Protect Group and comply with their eligibility terms.
Why does the price of the experience vary depending on the date?

While we have a fix pricing for all of our experiences, we apply a 15% supplement on weekends and local holidays. This supplement is used to pay a supplement to our staff and to cover the extra expenses we have on these special days. To avoid this supplement, simply choose a regular week date if possible for you.
What is the minimum age?

Although we welcome children all ages for this experience, we would recommend it for children aged 14+. See instead our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
Who is this experience suitable for?

Groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique food tour in Barcelona. Companies are welcome too.
What is the minimum age?

We welcome children of all ages, however, this definitely isn't our most children-friendly experience. We would recommend instead our Farm To Table Cooking Experience for children of all ages, as well as our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour for children over 8 years old.
Who is this experience suitable for?

Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a wine tour in the Penedes. Students and companies are welcome too.
What is the minimum age?

We welcome children of all ages, however, our regular format for our Montserrat, Wine & Olive Oil Tour that includes the boutique winery isn't the most children-friendly experience. Instead, we can offer our Private Olive Oil Tour in Barcelona. Success guaranteed for the whole family! Otherwise, our Private Cooking Class in Barcelona as well as our Farm To Table Cooking Experience will be enjoyed by children of all ages.
Who is this experience suitable for?

Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique Montserrat experience. Students and companies are welcome too.
Who is this experience suitable for?

Families, groups of friends and couples willing to experience a unique farm to table cooking class in Barcelona. Students and companies are welcome too.
What if I am not an expert cook?

Our cooking experiences are suitable for all levels. Make sure you let us know about your level, especially if you’re experienced in the kitchen, as we have many available options to further dive into Catalan cuisine and cook complex dishes.
Can I choose what we will cook?

Yes, of course! A couple of weeks before the date of your booking, we'll send you a menu suggestion with several seasonal options for each course for you to create your own unique menu.
What is the minimum age?

Our cooking experiences are children friendly, which means there is no minimum age required to participate. Children aged 0 to 3 years old may join for free if a baby seat is available and as long as there is space available in the vehicle offered for the experience. If there is no space available and we need to use a larger vehicle, an extra fee will be required. Note that no food or drinks are included for babies 0 to 3 years joining for free in our experiences. Parents will need to make their own arrangements to take care of their babies and will be fully responsible for them during the duration of the experience.
Do you accept credit cards?

We accept credit cards only for online payments. We do not have a credit card terminal, so if you still need to pay something the day of the experience please bring some cash with you.
When should I do the experience?

During the experience, we show you and tell you many things about the local lifestyle in Barcelona. We often give personal recommendations or tips to dive in the local life that many of our guests enjoy during the next days of their stay. That’s why we recommend you to book our experiences at the beginning of your stay in Barcelona.
Where can I find the price of the experience?

Click the button available on each of our experiences pages. It will take you to our calendar where you can see our live availability and pick your experience date. Make sure to fill in the number of people correctly to get an instant quote and simply follow the steps for booking.
Can I just show up on the day of the experience?

No, only bookings arranged by email with us and following our terms and conditions will guarantee you an experience with us.
What happens if the weather is bad?

All our experiences happen rain or shine. In case of anticipated rain, try to bring with you a raincoat and appropriate clothes. We will always try to make our best to adapt the experience to any external conditions. We would only cancel a booking if the weather could be dangerous (storm or natural disaster, very unlikely!). In the case we can not reschedule and decide to cancel the tour, we would fully refund you.
Do you offer multi-day retreats or overnight stays?

Yes! Our countryside retreat option includes accommodation in a private farmhouse, meals, transport, and a full itinerary of food & wine experiences over several days. It’s a great option for deeper team connection or leadership off-sites.
Can we customize the experience?

Our experiences are thoughtfully curated and seasonally adapted to feel unique to your group. We offer flexibility with timing, pick-up location, and menu preferences (including dietary needs), while preserving the structure that makes each experience seamless and high-quality.
How long do the experiences last?

Our experiences last between 4 and 8 hours, including transportation time. Overnight and retreat options are also available. We’ll confirm the exact schedule when we know your preferred start time and group size.
Where do the experiences take place?

Most experiences take place in the countryside around Barcelona, typically 30 to 60 minutes from the city. We handle all transportation logistics and pick-up from your preferred location.
Are the experiences suitable for non-drinkers or vegetarians?

Yes, of course. We’re happy to adapt menus for vegetarians, vegans, non-drinkers, and guests with food allergies or intolerances—just let us know in advance.
What is the group size for your team-building experiences?

Most of our experiences are designed for small teams of 6 to 20 people. For larger groups (up to 60), we can offer custom formats or split the group into smaller teams for a more intimate experience.
What language are the experiences offered in?

All experiences are offered in English, with the possibility of Spanish, Catalan and French upon request. Additional languages can be offered when requested at least 1 month in advance, and may involve an extra cost.
What’s included in the price?

Our experiences are all-inclusive: private transportation with premium vehicles, visits, food, wine, tastings, and a dedicated host. Pricing varies depending on the group size and chosen experience—request availability to receive a custom quote.

What they say about this experience:

"We did the Montserrat Olive Oil & Wine tour and it was amazing. We had an amazing, punctual, and knowledgeable guide, Delphine and a good driver, Carlos. We loved how intimate the tour was and meeting Sergi (olive oil) and Josep (winery) and hearing their personal stories was incredible. Highly recommend!" ~ HSR "We took the Montserrat Olive Oil and Wine tour - it was a magical experience! At the Olive Oil grove we were served a private lunch made by a local chef, the food was fresh and delicious. We ate outside with the farm owner, it was a beautiful setting. Along with the lunch we were able to sample the olive oils which were amazing. We then continued on for an exclusive Visit of a small-scale boutique winery with the owner of the winery. We were able to taste the wine directly from the aging oak barrels. The owner was warm and generous, we felt like we were right at home. We look forward to taking other tours with Barcelona Slow Travel the next time we visit Spain!" ~ Lisa G.