3 days in Barcelona with excursion to Monserrat and liquor tasting
At Nativics we propose this 3-day itinerary for you to discover the city of Barcelona and visit Montserrat, its monastery and La Moreneta, the famous Virgin of Montserrat, patron saint of Catalonia. To finish, nothing better than a tasting of traditional liqueurs made in the same monastery. This plan includes accommodation in the center of Barcelona, route to discover Barcelona and guided excursion to Montserrat with entrance to the monastery and wine tasting. liquors. Barcelona and Montserrat in a flash!
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Experience Details
What is included?
Lodging in a central hotel in Barcelona
Excursion to Montserrat with entrance to the monastery, visit to the Virgin of Montserrat and liquor tasting.
Transportation from Barcelona to Montserrat
Official Guide
What is not included?
Flights
Rental car
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Other tickets or services not mentioned in What is included
Complete your trip to Barcelona
If you want to add transport to get to Barcelona, if you need a rental car in Barcelona, if you want to add or remove days from the proposed experience or if you want to customize your trip, do not hesitate to contact us and we will find the option that best suits you.
Travel guide of 3 days in Barcelona with excursion to Monserrat and liquor tasting
Day 1: Discovering the center of Barcelona
After settling into your hotel in the center of Barcelona, nothing better than strolling through the city center and discovering the most important places of interest. Surely when you arrive you have already run into the Rambla of Barcelona, from here everything is close. You can start your visit in the Gothic Quarter, the oldest in Barcelona and where you can find the Cathedral of Barcelona and other points of interest such as the Pont del Bisbe, the Kiss Mural, the Basilica of Santa María del Pi, the Parish Church of Santa Ana, the Call neighborhood (old Jewish quarter), the Church of Sant Felip Neri and its Shrapnel holes in the façade, the Plaza Real and the Plaza San Jaime. Although it seems that there is a lot to see, the truth is that everything is within the same neighborhood and the distances are short, so you have plenty of time to enjoy all these monuments and eat something in the area since there are many options and varied. In the afternoon, it is a good time to go up Paseo de Gracia, the city's commercial thoroughfare where you can also find the Casa Batlló and la Pedrera or Casa Milà of the architect and Spanish genius, Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism that permeates the entire city. Surely the beauty of its facades will impress you. At the end of the Rambla you will also find the Plaza de Catalunya, the city's landmark, and the Monument to Christopher Columbus, next to the Old Port. To end the day, our recommendation is that you look for a good place to have dinner and experience the Barcelona atmosphere. This city is wonderful and has options for everyone.
What will you see today?
Barcelona's cathedral
Gothic Quarter
Casa Batllo
La Pedrera - Casa Mila
Itinerary of the day
Did you know...
Curiosities of Barcelona
- Barcelona is the fourth city with the most selfies in the world and the first in Spain. You know, taking a selfie and posting it on social media is what's cool...
- Park Güell is the most photographed place in Spain.
- Barcelona has more tourists than inhabitants.
- In the Sagrada Familia there is a magic square made up of 16 squares that add up to 33 in all their combinations. The age at which Jesus Christ was crucified.
- The most important festival in Barcelona is Sant Jordi, every April 23, where books and roses are given away.
- In Barcelona there are more than 400 dragon sculptures scattered around the city. The best known is the Casa de los Paraguas de la Rambla. The reason for this fondness for dragons is to honor the legend of Sant Jordi, a knight who defeated a dragon and managed to save the princess from a terrifying end.
- The Rambla de Barcelona is made up of five areas or streets: the Rambla de las Canaletas, the Rambla de los Estudios, the Rambla de San José, the Rambla de los Capuchinos and the Rambla de Santa Mónica.
- Seven works of the Catalan genius and architect, Antonio Gaudí, have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: Park Güell, Güell Palace, La Pedrera - Casa Milà, Casa Vicens, Sagrada Familia, the Casa Batlló and the crypt of Colonia Güell.
- Barcelona tiles have a characteristic design typical of the city that can only be found in Barcelona and Bilbao. The panot de flor, or Barcelona rose, is a type of tile designed by Josep Puig i Calafat. Originally designed for the Amatller house, they were later used to pave numerous streets in the city. If you go through the Ensanche, pay attention when walking and you will see them under your feet.
Practical tips
How to get from Barcelona airport to the center of Barcelona
The Barcelona - El Prat airport is very well connected to the city center so you won't have any problems getting to your hotel. Here we give you a list with all the options to transfer you from the Barcelona Josep Tarradellas-El Prat airport to the center of Barcelona.
- Rodalies R2 train , in Terminal 2. This option is the fastest and cheapest. In 27 minutes you will arrive at Paseo de Gracia, at the height of Casa Batlló. Of course, it only leaves Terminal 2, you just have to look at the Renfe signs to find it. If you are in Terminal 1, you must take a free shuttle bus to Terminal 2. It is a very recognizable green bus. You can buy the ticket at the ticket offices and ATMs at the Renfe station.
- Aerobús. A fast shuttle bus that will take you from Terminals 1 and 2 to Plaza de Catalunya, in the center of Barcelona, in 35 minutes. Its frequency is every 10 minutes throughout the year. If you are in Terminal 1, you must take the A1 aerobus; if you are in Terminal 2, the A2. The same for both the outward and the return. Its price is cheap and you can buy the ticket on board, online or at the vending machines located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Metro, line 9: both Terminal 1 and 2 are connected to the Barcelona metro network. Line 9 (L9) does not go directly to the city center but you have to change. If you go to Plaza de Catalunya, you will have to change in Torrassa and take the red line. If you go to the Sagrada Familia, you must change at Collblanc and take the blue line. These metro stations are very well signposted and are located at the exit of each terminal. The duration is about 30 minutes and the price is also cheap. You can buy the ticket at the ATMs in the metro station.
- Urban bus, line 46: This option is the cheapest of all but not the most comfortable since it has a frequency of 20 minutes and a duration of about 30 minutes from terminal 1 and 35 minutes from terminal 2. The last stop is Plaza España. The ticket can be bought on the same bus. If you pay in cash, they only take a maximum of €20 bills.
- Night bus, N16 or N17: If you arrive at night, your only cheap option is the night bus. It runs every 20 minutes and takes you to Plaza España and Plaza Catalunya. Hours are from 9:55 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. The N16 bus stops are located at the exit of terminals T2a, T2b and T2c. The N17 bus stop is located at the exit of terminals T! to the left, at the exit of the flights. If you pay in cash, they only take a maximum of €20 bills.
- Taxi: This option is the easiest and fastest, although the least economical, if you are traveling alone. In the event that you are more than two people, it can be even more profitable. The stopping point is perfectly signposted both at the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 exits. Taxis are numerous and the queue is well organized. Of course, there is no fixed rate, it depends on the traffic, the time, the additional costs... The minimum rate is €20, so you can go up from this price, but never go down. Keep that in mind!
Day 2: Excursion to Montserrat with liquor tasting
Today you will get to know Montserrat, its abbey and the famous Moreneta (the black virgin of Montserrat). On this visit you will enjoy the mountain landscape in a beautiful route until you reach the monastery where you will enter the sanctuary and you will be able to contemplate the Virgin of Montserrat while you learn about the history and the day-to-day life of the monastery. To finish, you will enjoy a tasting of four traditional liqueurs distilled in the Abbey itself. During this visit you will also have free time to enjoy Montserrat at your leisure. This excursion lasts half a day so, whether you choose the visit in the morning or in the afternoon, you will still have time to walk around the city or go to see, if you have not already seen it, the Sagrada Familia or Park Güell . If you arrive very tired, don't worry, tomorrow is a good day to visit these two works by the great master Antoni Gaudí.
What will you see today?
Montserrat Abbey
La Moreneta, to Virgin of Montserrat
Montserrat Mountain
Remember that...
What to bring during the guided tour of Barcelona
Remember that the use of appropriate clothing is mandatory to enter places of worship such as the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral where tank tops, shorts or sandals are not allowed.
Where to eat
Areas to eat in Barcelona
Gothic Quarter
Port Vell (Old Port)
Maremagnum Shopping Center
Plaza de Cataluña: if you are a fan of Hard Rock
Boqueria Market. Closes at 9pm
What to eat
Typical dishes of Barcelona
Typical dishes
Bread with tomato (pa amb tomàquet)
Catalan sausage
Fuet
Escalivada
Samfaina
Escudella
Calçots with romesco sauce
Catalan style beans
Suquet
Fricando
Sweets
Catalan cream
Panellets
Tortells.
Day 3: Farewell to Barcelona and return home
If it is your last day in Barcelona, you can take the opportunity to visit the Boquería Market and drink some of its delicious freshly squeezed natural juices. If you have time and you haven't been yet, you can visit the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell or go to Port Vell, (Old Port) and stroll along its lively promenade and Maremagnum shopping center. Here you will find many restaurants, shops, bars and cafes where you can hang out and do some shopping before heading home.
What will you see today?
The Sacred Family of Barcelona
Park Guell
Port Vell of Barcelona
Itinerary of the day
Practical tips
How to get to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona?
To get to the Sagrada Familia, which is quite far from the center, it is advisable to use public transport as this will save you time and effort. The cheapest options are the metro and the bus, although our recommendation is always the metro because it is faster by avoiding city traffic.
If you choose to go bymetro, from Paseo de Gracia station (very close to Plaza Catalunya) take line L2, the purple one. You will arrive at the Sagrada Familia in a few minutes, directly and without transfers.
If you take the bus, bus 50 is the fastest. The stop is turning right onto Gran Vía. You will have to get off at the València-Lepant stop.
Another less economical option is the taxi. You will easily recognize them by their black and yellow colors. It is not the cheapest way to get around the city but it is the most comfortable and easy.
Activities
Excursion to Montserrat with liquor tasting
With this excursion you will discover Montserrat, a mountain with spectacular views and a unique Natural Park for its rock formations. On this mountain is the Montserrat Abbey, which has almost a thousand years of history and which houses the Virgin of Montserrat, popularly known as "La Moreneta" (the Black Virgin), the patron saint of Catalonia. In addition to visiting the church and the Virgin of Montserrat, you will enjoy a short audiovisual presentation in which you will be shown all aspects of life in the monastery. To finish, nothing better than doing it with a tasting of traditional liqueurs that are made in the abbey itself. Of course, you will have free time to explore Montserrat on your own.
Schedule: morning or afternoon. Morning hours: 9:30-15h. Afternoon hours: 3-7:30 p.m.
Languages: English and Spanish
What Does the activity include?
- Transportation from the meeting point in the center. Bus on the morning excursion; Rack railway in the afternoon excursion.
- Official bilingual guide.
- Tasting of 4 typical liquors. Handmade by the monks of the monastery.
- Entrance to the audiovisual exhibition in Montserrat "Espai Audiovisual Montserrat". The exhibition is based on three fundamental pillars: mountain, monastery and sanctuary. It explains to its visitors the history, the natural creation and the meaning of this place of pilgrimage.
Does not include
Pick up and drop off at the hotel
Other services not specified
Important information
A correct dress code is requested to enter the Basilica of Montserrat. Access with sleeveless shirts is not allowed , strapless shirts, tops, shorts or sandals.
This excursion has some walking routes so it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
In Montserrat there is a climate riding ña, depending on the season you will need clothes that protect you from the rain and/or the cold.
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