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 & 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 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
Only Montserrat Full Package
Duration: 6 hours: Includes acccess to the Black Madonna, the cogwheel train ride, a guided tour, entry to the Basllica, 2.5 hours free time.
Reviews
6,573 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Montserrat & Wine Tasting Experience Worth Every Penny
Rytis S,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carla was amazing (same with Victor)! It was a day long trip to Montserrat and Winery after that. Montserrat itself is more than worth a visit, Carla shared a lot of history about the place. Once we visited the Winery it was another story. There were enough wines to taste & get drunk at the same time. Definitely recommend taking the lunch option cause we had 3 course lunch which was delicious! Thank you a lot for the experience, Carla.
Monserrat and wine
Judym711,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful area and great information. Good guides . Laia was great
Great views, great wine, and a great host!
Venture31859844673,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip to Montserrat with Hector! Lovely to see a different side to Catalunya to the city - thoroughly recommended
Amazing
emelys79,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience had so much fun and had a great tour guide name Berta that made the whole experience so much better.
Stunning views
nickrX7404ZX,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing day trip, it’s a must if you’re in Barcelona. Ivan was our tour guide, if you could request him you should. He is hilarious and will make sure you have a great time.
Fantastic tour and Amazing Mayi
Dileep K,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was perhaps the highlight of our Barcelona trip. Key aspects: 1. Very well arranged. Except the mess at the Nord bus terminal (which is undergoing heavy construction), the tour is very well conducted. We have done bus tours world over and this one was one of the best. 2. Food included was pretty high quality. In terms of service, taste and presentation the food was similar to an upscale restaurant. This is not usually the case with large group tours. 3. Our guide Mayi was absolutely amazing. Very high energy and genuinely funny. Lot of knowledge of the area and wines. Quite likeable. All of their staff were super nice, including bus drivers. This is a far cry from the tours we have taken in London (rude, don't care tour operators). 4. Montserrat is out of this world. A must see monastery for visitors who come to Barcelona. We did the 45 mins roundtrip hike to the cross at the top, which was stunning. You can do it with little kids. Cog wheel train was fast, the views were stunning while cogging up. Overall highly recommend tour.
Great tour, wine and tour guide
DundasRick,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ivan was a fantastic guide. Wonderful tour of Montserrat and then a unique winery. Great wine tasting. Would highly recommend the hike to the cross for a perfect view of Montserrat. About 45 minutes to get there and back
Perfect Day Trip!
Amy D,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful and relaxing trip to Monsterrat and Oller de Mas Winery! The stunning views, rich history and amazing guide, Berta, made our day wonderful!
This was a wonderful day....
Sherri C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day. Year I was knowledgeable and interesting, able to answer any questions our group had. Wed highly recommend the this tour or any other he leads.
Day outside of Barcelona
Reneigh S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a very long day but worth it. Lots of history and culture. Would have been better if it was one hour shorter. IVAN was a great tour guide. Funny and very informative.
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