Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
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If you really want to get to know Barcelona and Catalonia, a visit to Montserrat is a must. This day tour combines a visit to this magical site with a wonderful food and wine experience. Ride a cogwheel train to the top of Montserrat Mountain while admiring its spectacular views. Explore a winery set in a 10th-century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations. Tasting top-quality wines and enjoying local gastronomy will be highlights of your trip.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours start at 9:45 a.m. Please arrive 20 minutes before the start time because check-in is required at our office before proceeding to the buses area.
Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may increase to 22. Transportation is shared with other groups.
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes are recommended. Montserrat and the winery may have more extreme temperatures than Barcelona—check the forecast and dress accordingly. Bring water, especially in summer.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed. For reduced mobility, contact us before booking to discuss arrangements.
Infants (3 years or younger) join free of charge but are not provided with car seats or meals.
Dietary restrictions or allergies are accommodated without advance notice.
We often work with boutique, family-owned wineries. Due to logistics, the winery may vary from Oller del Mas.
Tour timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen events. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays.
We follow all health and safety guidelines issued by authorities to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option only)
Local English-speaking tour guide (max. 20 people per guide)
Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery & entrance to the Basilica
Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned shared bus
Three wine tasting (if option selected)
Visit a winery located within a 10th-century castle (if option selected)
Multi-course meal with wine (lunch option only)
Cogwheel train ride up the mountain
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Tickets to touch the Black Madonna
What To Expect
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office.
Abadia de Montserrat
Enjoy a guided tour in Montserrat and visit all the highlights of the monastery by the hand of your local tour guide. You will then enjoy some free time to a palate some traditional foods made by Montserrat monks or farmers, as well as soaking in this special place where nature, culture and spirituality meet. Meet your tour guide again to get on board for the second part of the tour. Oller del Mas cellar awaits!
Options
Montserrat Cogwheel & Basilica
Duration: 6 hours: Groups of max. 20 people. Includes transfers, the cogwheel train, a guided tour, entry to the Basllica, 2.5 hours free time.
Montserrat, Cogwheel & Lunch
Montserrat, Cogwheel & WIne: Groups of max 20 people: includes cogwheel train, guided tour, entry to the Basilica, traditional lunch & wine tasting.
Duration: 10 hours: This tour returns to Barcelona at 7pm
Montserrat+Cogwheel+Tapas ENG
Montserrat, Tapas & Wine
Duration: 8 hours: Groups of max 20 people: includes cogwheel train, guided tour, acCess to the Basilica, tapas brunch and wine tasting.
Tapas option: Tour in English
Montserrat+Cogwheel+Tapas SPA
Montserrat, Tapas & Wine: Groups of max 20 people: includes cogwheel train, guided tour, access to the Basilica, tapas brunch and wine tasting.
Duration: 8 hours: This tour returns to Barcelona at 5.30pm.
Tour in Spanish
Reviews
6,045 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
FANTASTIC ROUR GUIDE (LINA)
Henry B,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic—great company and an excellent educational guide. Lina made the experience memorable with clear, engaging explanations and constant attention to our group’s needs. I’ve already recommended this tour to my friends. Your luck if you get her. Wine tasting was the best part.
Highly Recommend- fun and full day!
Megan K,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was so much fun. Highly recommend. As a group of 9, 4 adults, 4 teens, and a tween- everyone enjoyed. Started out in Barcelona, took a bus to Monsterrat. The guided tour of the monastery and free time was wonderful. Then we took the bus and then train to the winery for lunch and wine tasting. We had a lovely tour guide, Judit who was friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. It was a long day but it was one of our favorite days of our trip! It would be helpful to know we left Barcelona at 9:45 and returned around 19:15. Lunch included soup, chicken, potatoes, and a cake. There was a vegetarian option. The bus ride from the mountain to the winery was very windy. The winery is beautiful and a great picture spot!
Monserrat the whole package
nicki836,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia our guide was great - knowledgeable, organized, articulate…but most of all it was her wit that rounded out our great experience! - Nick & Sydney
Lots of history, vistas, and wine
joannalS7881RG,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Sofi was fantastic - very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour to anyone. Stunning views and lots of history.
Montserrat - A top tour
292edw,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour met our expectations which many fail to do these days. I would say the only negative was the wine tasting and that was because the wines just didn't measure up. We had an excellent guide. Her name is Michela and she is so friendly, so helpful and knowledgeable. She doesn't talk constantly like some guides do but she does keep you interested. Should you decide on this company asking for Michela would be a good decision Thanks to the entire crew that helped to make this tour a really good one.
We loved this tour - our...
paul r,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour - our guide Berte was fantastic, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! The landscape in Montserrat is breathtaking!
Vince and the Montserrat were fantastic!
mav0urneenl,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vince and his driver were absolutely the best guide and driver we have ever experienced in our over 50 years of traveling. From beginning to the end of the excursion we were very well taken care of and educated with a touch of laughter. 😊. Thank you
It was lovely.
T8316JLangelar,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carla was amazing! Knowledgeable, kind, smart and funny! We loved her. We would recommend her to others. And if we come back - we will ask for her again!
Exceptional tour!
juliamY3173PZ,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great!! Ale was an exceptional tour guide, he was knowledgeable, fun & right on time. We had a great time on this tour & would do it again if presented the opportunity! The crowd size was good, Montserrat wasn’t too far from the city & the day was planned well.
Amazing experience in the mountains
S1790YWchadb,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vince did an amazing job. 100% recommend he showed my family and I. Great time and was clearly energetic and passionate about sharing his knowledge. Thank you.
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