About Penedes: Private Shore Excursions & Day Tours



A breeze tumbles across the Mediterranean Sea, rollicking across the top of white and blue breakers as it races onshore.

It swirls about buildings along the coast before launching itself inland, where it finally comes to rest amid the tranquil, fruitful vines of the Penedés wine country.

Family-owned wineries speckle the rolling hills of Penedés, connected by country roads that act as portals into an intriguing and delicious world of wine.

Cavas. Merlots. Cabernets. Garnatxas. Samso. Chardonnay. Malvasia de Sitges. The Penedés Valley has them all, ready for your sense of adventure and your discerning (or not-so-discerning) palate.

Along with the rich flavors of Penedés' wines, you'll experience the rustic strength of Catalonian cuisine. Hearty, grilled meats will add another dimension to your perception of Catalonia's food and drink. What warms the Penedés plate is as enticing as what fills the cup.

Let the golden Spanish sun warm you. Stand amid the grapes as you both take a deep breath of the Mediterranean breeze. Grab a glass, accept a pour and lose yourself in the complexities of one of Spain's lesser-known wine regions.

While the Romans were busy settling in Spain, building homes and public space, something a little different took place in the Penedés region.

Phoenicians introduced the chardonnay grape to the area in the seventh century.

The region hasn't looked back since. While buildings fell, crumbled or were ransacked during war, the grapes remained.

The Moors, the Romans, invaders and Spaniards alike tipped their glass to the wines of Penedés.

Though the grapes escaped the wrath of war, they could not defend themselves against an invasion of phylloxera, a tiny bug that feeds on the roots and leaves of grapevines. An invasion by the miniscule rogues in the 1800's nearly wiped out the region's red wine production.

Unscathed white grapes led the charge into a new generation of winemaking. It was this surge of white wine production that lead to the preeminence of cava, a sparkling wine that proudly stands as perhaps the most well-known wine in Spain.

You've read about the Penedés region. You may have tasted the wines stateside. Now, walk the halls of some of the regions most beloved wine producers.

Get the inside perspective on the winemaking process, a tradition in which the region's family-owned wineries take pride.

Cap your tour with personalized, private tastings of the vibrant wines that have made the Penedés region a powerhouse in the international wine scene.

While your taste buds are still relishing the flavors of reds and whites, we take you to a local restaurant where you'll enjoy a delicious country lunch.

Along the way, the sprawling vineyards of Penedés and the region's foothills will delight your eyes. Sight, taste and smell; all three will come alive during our private wine tours.

- The phylloxera outbreak of the 19th century slashed Europe's wine production by nearly 75 percent.

- The region is divided into High Penedés, Central Penedés and Low Penedés.

- More than 90 percent of Spain's sparkling wines are produced in the Penedés Region.

- Law requires that, after fermentation, cavas must be aged in the bottle for at least nine months.

Montserrat. Feel the goose bumps as you stand in the hallowed halls of Montserrat's basilica. Step into transcendence once again as you enter into the near-religious experience of tasting Penedés' world-famous cava.

The seductive draw of a chilled glass of pristine cava is enough to make any wine lover fall in love with Penedés. Should you crave an equally enchanting experience amid the mystic heights of Montserrat, we offer a full-day private shore excursion that includes both Penedés and Montserrat. Read the details below.

Young, healthy grapes growing on the vine.
Young, healthy grapes growing on the vine.

Mix & Match

This is a general itinerary intended to provide you with a rough timeline. Final itinerary may vary based on booking choices, dates and bodega availably.

We will mix, match and customize your private tour to meet your needs and expectations.

Realistic

We build our itineraries around realistic time frames; no rushing you from place to place as you try to catch a glance of history.

Go At Your Own Pace

Our schedules give you the freedom to stay a little longer at an eye-catching site, or leave a little early. It's all up to you!

Penedes, Wines & Cava Sample Tour Itinerary

09:45 Your friendly, English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship to start your adventure.

11:00 Cava anyone? Walk within a maze of more than 30 km of underground cellars, pass through ancient halls and, of course, sample some of the best cava during your visit to this family-owned and family-run bodega.

13:00 Cap the first half of the day with a delicious lunch at a local "country" restaurant.

15:00 After lunch and a short drive, enjoy a visit to a local wine producer where you can experience what Penedes is known for: great wines.

16:30 Catch a few minutes of napping (a bit of a "siesta") as we head back to Barcelona in the privacy of your own car.

17:30 Welcome back to Barcelona and an end to a great day.

Penedes Wine Country Private Shore Excursion Price Information

Group Size Flat fee (price is the same for one person as it is for 6)
1-6 People 620 euros
7 or More Contact us for a proposal based on your group size.
Wine/Cava Tasting Basic wine and/or cava tasting Included. You can upgrade prior to your tour.
Book Now Click to book your private Penedes Wine Country day tour.

Unsatisfied with this itinerary? Questions about our tours? Contact us to start a dialogue about what you need and when you need it.

Some of the rock formations that make Montserrat so distinctive, even from a great distance.
Some of the rock formations that make Montserrat so distinctive, even from a great distance.

Mix & Match

This is a general itinerary intended to provide you with a rough timeline. Final itinerary may vary based on booking choices, dates and bodega availably.

We will mix, match and customize your private tour to meet your needs and expectations.

Realistic

We build our itineraries around realistic time frames; no rushing you from place to place as you try to catch a glance of history.

Go At Your Own Pace

Our schedules give you the freedom to stay a little longer at an eye-catching site, or leave a little early. It's all up to you!

Penedes & Montserrat Day Tour Sample Itinerary

09:00 Your friendly, English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship to start your adventure.

10:00 Montserrat lies hidden among rounded pillars of stone that stretch to the heavens. Part of our drive will take us up the winding path to reach the nearly 1000-year-old monastery, home to the "Moreneta" (Black Madonna) a beautiful wooden figure of Mary with baby Jesus.

The views afforded from this remote vantage point are spectacular. On a clear day, you can see the blue-green waters of the Mediterranean over 30 miles away!

12:00 Onward to the Penedes wine country.

13:00 Enjoy a relaxing "country-style" lunch with the perfect wine or cava.

15:00 After lunch and a short drive, enjoy a visit to a local wine or cava bodega.

16:30 Finish the day with a calm, comfortable ride to Barcelona. Catch up on some sleep, or talk about the day's adventures.

17:30 Welcome back to Barcelona and an end to a great day.

Private Penedes & Montserrat Wine Country Shore Excursion Price Information

Group Size Flat fee (price is the same for one person as it is for 6)
1-6 People 650 euros
7 or More Contact us for a proposal based on your group size.
Wine/Cava Tasting Basic wine and/or Cava tasting Included. You can upgrade prior to your tour.
Book Now Click to book your Penedes & Montserrat and private day tour.

Unsatisfied with this itinerary? Questions about our tours? Contact us to start a dialogue about what you need and when you need it.

  • All transportation: Private vehicle or modern coach for your comfort, security and group size.

  • Basic wine & cava tasting: All wine tours include a tasting in the quoted price. You can always upgrade your tasting to suit your tastes and wishes.

  • Punctuality: We pick you up on time, and we drop you off on time. Our clients never miss their boat.

  • All sales tax.

  • Full support during your tour, attention to detail and a high level of personal service.

  • Travel consulting and area recommendations before and during your stay.

  • Flexible itinerary that allows for on-the-fly adjustments.

  • Mix-and-match options that allow you to create your own itinerary.

  • Friendly, local, English-speaking guides who make communication clear and easy.

  • Exclusivity and privacy, which allow you to maximize your time without the hassle of a large group.

  • A go-at-your-own pace philosophy in which you choose the speed of your tour.

  • Advance ticket purchasing options, in which we take care of your tickets before you arrive to avoid long lines and delays the day of your excursion.

  • Lunch: To allow you the flexibility of choice and preference, the cost of your meals are not included in the cost of the tour.

    You decide where, when and what you want to eat. Your guide and host will have suggestions for you.

    Lunches typically cost between 10 and 25 euros per person. Your guide's meal will be included in your lunch bill.

  • Entrance fees: Entrance fees to museums and other attractions are not included in the price of the tour unless otherwise noted.

    You can choose which attractions you want to enter.

    We'll work with you to acquire the tickets for the sites that suit you.

  • "Cattle syndrome": Many shore excursions turn into cattle-herding lessons; huge groups frantically craning their necks to find their tour guide in hopes of hearing a fact or two.

    You receive personalized, attentive service from Barcelona Experience; in other words, no bull.

  • Hassle and worry: Our tours are private, fun and professional.

    We take the hassle and worry out of your tour so you get the best experience possible during your visit to Barcelona and beyond.

Full payment is due at the time of booking. Payments are made through our secure online booking system, with PayPal, by phone or in person.

For clients who create a customized itinerary, payment is due once the itinerary and price are finalized.

  • All major credit cards are accepted. A 2.9% transaction fee will be applied to credit card transactions.
  • Cash is accepted.
  • Prices do include Spain´s 21% sales tax, unless specified otherwise.

Common Language

  • Credit card companies and PayPal never miss an opportunity to charge businesses for received payments. Lame, right? To offset some of this cost, we charge a small percentage for these types of transactions. Please don't hate us!
  • Cancellations made 30 days or more from the date of your tour will receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made between 29 and 21 days from the date of your tour will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations made between 20 and 14 days from the date of your tour will receive a 25% refund.
  • Cancellations made within 13 days days or less from the date of your tour will not receive a refund.
  • Barcelona Experience is not responsible for cancellations that are out of our control. If you miss your connecting flight to Barcelona and consequently miss your scheduled tour, we follow the guidelines stated above.




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