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
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.
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 & 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
6,272 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Monserrat Cogwheel & Tapas Tour
Stephanie S,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Judit, was AMAZING!! She was a wealth of knowledge, history, positive energy, helpfulness and humor. We had a day filled with fun and memories of the beautiful country of Spain.
Best day in Montserrat
Karen B,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour, wonderful coverage of all sightseeing areas - definitely recommend trip. Vincent was the best tour guide we have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
Monserrat
RhyshelAnalie F,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely tour in montserrat today. Weather was nice, place was beautiful and our tour guide vince was magnificent! He will not bore you with his talk. Fully knowledgeable with good sense of humor. Everything was just perfect. Thanks for a very good experience.
Fabulous day trip perfectly executed
elizabethj99,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic, thoughtfully planned and brilliantly executed (by Judit!) day. Montserrat was stunning, especially with the fog rolling in and out. The winery visit (tapas version) was a great way to round out the day. Judit was fantastic - so knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great day trip that combines scenery, history and great food and wine!
Amazing tour
Stay28054299572,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely smashing time on this tour. Vince was a brilliant guide and an excellent storyteller who made the whole day both fun and memorable. His background in a family of winemakers really showed , he shared fascinating anecdotes and insights about wines from Spain, France, and Germany that added so much depth to the tastings. The visit to Montserrat was stunning, and pairing that with a winery stop at Heretat Oller del Mas made the experience feel perfectly balanced between culture, scenery, and gastronomy. Vince’s knowledge of the region, the wines, and the history brought every stop to life.
A day in montserrat
rhyshelanalief,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had an excellent tour today. From the beginning until the end, it was flawless and perfecto 👌 Our tour guide vince was knowledgeable and entertaining. You will not get bore with his talk. We highly recommend this tour and vince to others. Thank you so much! This is our first time in barcelona and we’re glad we took this tour!
Beautiful trip to Montserrat
472matthews,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic trip to Montserrat and to experience a local winery. Our guide Judit was funny, knowledgeable and overall wonderful. I recommend a tour with this group. The other guides were almost as fabulous as Judit.
Great views and history!
Sightsee244361,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip amazing views and history! Tour guide was knowledgeable and funny! Thank you…would go again! Went up by cogwheel train which was amazing!
Everything was amazing....
Archar S,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was amazing. Our tour guide Mariana was the best and made everyone feel welcome. Winery was great and the staff knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend! By the end, you’ll meet plenty of new friends from the tour
Very nice.
Inspire48690117436,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The best part was the museum. Judit was sweet and very knowledgeable. The wines were lackluster, however. I appreciate the effort to accommodate special diets.
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