Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

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 To Expect

Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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!

2 hours • Admission Included

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

Options

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

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 & 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

Reviews

4.89

6,135 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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361

Excellent wine, food and history (despite the rain)
Jet03083891090,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My tour guide Mariana was wonderful. She took time to speak to each individual in her group and made them feel welcome. She was very inclusive with me and she encouraged me to speak to the other solo visitors. We ended up having such a laugh despite the rain. Her conversations and talks were informative as well as engaging, as she captivated her audience to really understand the history and what it means to be Catalan. She also had a good sense of humour and was very down to earth - she expressed her love for where I'm from in Manchester. Lunch was also delicious as well as the wines. The chicken was succulent and the mash was soft. Loved the whole experience and I would do it again (hopefully next time it will be sunny).
Do it!
lyndamL3402GY,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alejandro was amazing! He presents the information in an accessible and amusing way! This was the best day of our trip so far. The lunch was delicious and we really enjoyed the wine tasting!
You need to clone Ale! He’s the best!
Jet36941724144,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ale was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic and personable. He brought 36 generations of Oller de Mas to life for us. This all made our honeymoon very special.
The best way that explore Mountain Montserrat
delsyg2026,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Michela was very professional and knowledgeable about every place we went to. We had a lot of fun and we learned so much about Barcelona, Mountain Montserrat, wine and much more. We highly recommend Castlexperience Wine & Tours.
Alfonso was an excellent...
Andrea F,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alfonso was an excellent tour guide. Great combination of history, humor and culture. Highly recommend.
Lovely tour but thought I signed up for food and wine too.
Erica J,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Lovely, however we thought we were getting tapas and wine. That was title of the sign up when I signed up. However, when on trip tour guide said I did not sign up. You really need to change title.
Worth It for Montserrat, Train & Wine — Food Is Just Okay
302dennyl,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The Montserrat & Cogwheel Train experience was very enjoyable overall. The cogwheel train ride is smooth and scenic, and getting to learn about the history of Montserrat and the monastery made the trip feel meaningful and well organized. The wine tasting was a nice highlight — relaxing, informative, and a good way to experience local wines in a beautiful setting. The tapas/lunch, however, was just okay. It’s very basic, everyday food — nothing bad, but not anything memorable or special. Definitely not the main reason to book this experience. What you’re really paying for here is the convenience: transportation, tickets, logistics, and the wine tasting. If you go in with the right expectations, it’s a smooth, stress-free way to see Montserrat. Overall a solid experience, just short of exceptional.
Day Trip to Montserrat
Terri T,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The bus trip was well organised. The transportation was comfortable and the tour guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Fun experience for the fam
Nallely V,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Sofia was very attentive and very informative. Really enjoyed our time visiting as well as learning some of the history
A place you shouldn't miss when visiting Barcelona!
NorthStar735785,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was excellent! Montserrat is beautiful! Montse, our guide did an excellent job, explaining the history of the place and she was very knowledgeable about the local wines!