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 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!
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 & 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
Reviews
6,085 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day!!
rjwphd,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took this excursion in mid-December. It was a lovely surprise. The drive to Montserrat was interesting and the history lesson by our guide, Ivan, was particularly informative and humourously delivered. Indeed, Ivan was intelligent, thoughtful, engaging, and very socially adept. We can’t imagine how the trip might have gone without him. The Montserrat Museum was a real standout. We highly recommend this tour!!
Amazing Montrasset
sunils50,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carla was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. She took her time to explain everything and the whole experience was planned perfectly. We really enjoyed our selvez Thanks Carla Sunil & Hawa
Awe inspiring views and incredible guide.
juliatN5419HV,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Ivan, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He made it a point to remember our names which must be difficult in his line of work. He also gave us tips on snacks to try while at the monestary. The goat cheese and honey were very good and I picked up a couple chocolate bars he mentioned. Everything ran smoothly and on time. A travel agency booked this tour for me and I would absolutely do it again. The views were breathtaking and the monestary was gorgeous. Even with the other travelers the area felt calm and relaxing. We had plenty of time to see everything and eat on our own. I honestly don't think I would change anything.
Castlexperince Montserrat and Wine tour 5*
82sandeep,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Carla and Castlexperince Wine tours. Montserrat is beautiful & the Cogwheel Train is a great way to travel up to visit the monastery. The Gourmet Wine Tasting & Lunch afterwards were truly fantastic and well worth going to if you are into wine. Carla in particular was very informative and punctual with timing to allow you time to explore, while also balancing information from her about the area you visit as part of the tour, always at hand to answer any questions about any element of the tour. Clearly also very passionate about wine and explaining the unique wine varieties available at Oller del Mas. Put this in your list for a day always from the city when visiting Barcelona, you will not regret a second of it! Sandeep
Excellent & Enjoyable day
26Susan37,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day visiting Montserrat and tapas and wine tasting. Ivan our guide was excellent very informative and friendly. Montserrat was a very peaceful, beautiful place to visit. Ivan was a excellent wine tasting guide, very informative and we enjoyed ourselves immensely
Excellent enjoyable day
Susan S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great day visiting Montserrat and tapas and wine tasting. Ivan our guide was excellent very informative and friendly. Montserrat was a very peaceful, beautiful place to visit. Ivan was a excellent wine tasting guide, very informative and we enjoyed ourselves immensely
Perfect trip with perfect guide!
chenruw2025,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a really nice trip to Montserrat with our perfect guide Ale! He is so knowledgeable and introduces those culture and history with passion, definitely recommended to take a visit to Montserrat!
Best Day in Spain
706utsavr,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ale went above and beyond to provide us with a tour of a lifetime. His deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and natural charisma made every stop truly captivating. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about his tours and the experience of each guest. We left feeling inspired, informed, and incredibly grateful. Highly recommend Ale to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
monserrat and wine
ritarV5492MY,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alejandro, a fantastic tour guide. Well versed in history as well as in wine testing. He made us feel the history while explaining and made us laugh during the wine tasting and wine excursion.
Wonderful day trip to Monserrat from Barcelona
741kristenl,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are just finishing up our Montserrat/winery tour with Lina-we had a great time and she did a wonderful job leading our group throughout the day. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great day trip out of Barcelona to see and learn about the Catalonian region! A good amount of time at Monserrat with a beautiful cogwheel train ride up, and a nice lunch and wine tasting tour at Oller Del Mas to finish up the day. Lina was excellent with our larger group and we really enjoyed this as our last day in the Barcelona area!
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