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+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 & 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
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
6,700 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a blast! Unforgettable!
g lopez83096,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best wine tours that we have ever been on. I've done multiple tours in different countries and this by far was the best. I went on this trip with my wife, daughter and son in law. And what we all agreed on is that the trip was the best because of Ale. That guy knows his stuff and knows how to interact with people. He made this experience stand out from all the rest we've been on. He's one tour guide that left a lasting impact in our lives. We were even able to sit with him for our lunch and we had a blast! He was one of the best guides I have ever had, and we've traveled a lot of places. Everything was beautiful, food was great and the experience was unforgettable. We had a blast and this is a must do! If we travel back this way again, we will be doing this tour again to hang out with Ale and experience this all over again! You just have to experience it for yourself; you won't regret it.
Great experience
kaitlynl298,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ivan was the perfect tour guide for this trip. He had such great historical knowledge of Monsterrat as well as exceptional wine sommelier. We also enjoyed having lunch with him and other travelers.
Montserrat with Mariana
V9870VHjessicas,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mariana was our tour guide! She was the BEST! She started the introduction in the bus tour. She was funny and made everything on the ride entertaining. Mariana was very knowledgeable of the history, culture and region of Catalunya. She was also very knowledgeable of Montserrat and we liked how she added a personal touch to her tour information. She also gave us good information on the local cheese market! The wine and tapas were delicious. You could tell Mariana was very knowledgeable about wine. I would highly recommend this tour and Mariana to anyone who is traveling to Barcelona!
Monserrat was beautiful,...
Rebecca P,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Monserrat was beautiful, spectacular views. We loved the winery, and despite a large group, care was taken with the food and service. Xavier was awesome and an informative wine tasting. Plus enjoyed the added humour. Overall the tour was top notch.
Can't Miss Experience
Carolyn M,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a can't miss event. Our guide, Judit, is really special and you are so lucky if you get to tour with her. She is funny, kind and extremely knowledgeable and just really makes for a special experience. Don't think twice about booking this tour.
Great cultural experience
D6936EDfabioc,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to learn about the Catalan culture and get some good food and wine. The cost was very reasonable. We really enjoyed the extra time that our guide took to explain and highlight points of interest along the way.
Great guide and an enjoyable experience!!
Y494KHandrewf,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Papa Bear was excellent! He was very friendly and did a great job keeping the group together. I only wish we would have had a few extra minutes to relax and enjoy a glass of wine before heading back.
Great tour and guide
walteroJ8310BB,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Judit was fantastic. The tour was excellent. Highly recommend it!
Highly recommend!
Kim T,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour! My husband and two young adult children took this tour and we had THE BEST tour guide...Vince. He was so informative not only about Montserrat but about Barcelona, wine making and history in general. His energy and enthusiasm for Catalonia was contagious. We loved how he combined both scientific history as well as legend. My family does not usually like the big bus tour type of thing but Montserrat is not the easiest place to get to and having a comfortable bus to take us there, to the winery and back was nice. Plus, the bus was then broken into several tour groups so it wasn't like we were on a tour with 25+ people. Oller del Mas winery was beautiful. The wines were excellent. It probably helped that we had a gorgeous day for our tour but we really did enjoy ourselves. Having a great tour guide is worth every penny and we would highly recommend this tour and cross your fingers that you get Vince! (Although we did meet a guide from another group on our same bus and he seemed quite funny and fun as well.)
Great tour with Alejandro
connormL8122YT,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alejandro was amazing, great sense of humor and a lot of fun to be around. I enjoyed that he called out places that are traps or a poor use of our limited time. Montserrat and the winery were so picturesque I absolutely got the escape I was looking for. Totally recommend this tour especially if you are lucky enough to get Alejandro as your guide.
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