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‘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
What To Expect
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office on the 1st floor.
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!
Options
Only Montserrat (no winery)
Duration: 6 hours: This tour doesn't include the winery visit and returns to Barcelona at 3.30pm.
Lunch option
Duration: 8 hours: This tour returns to Barcelona at 7pm
Tapas option
Ride to Montserrat with the cogwheel train. Sample traditional liquors and artisanal pastries. Visit the Monastery. Tour Oller del Mas, an ancient castle-winery. Taste 3 wines with a tapas lunch.
Duration: 8 hours: This tour returns to Barcelona at 5.30pm.
Tapas Option in Spanish
Duration: 8 hours: This tour returns to Barcelona at 5.30pm.
Reviews
4,888 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Kira O,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00The experience was great, amazing views. The bus and train rides were also pleasant. Out tour guide Berta was exceptionally knowledgeable, kind and personable. She was terrific! The wine tasting was good, the only thing they can improve is the food. For Spain, the food was ok, not great.
Heights
Safiya R,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00I enjoyed this experience! Ivan and Juliette were very informative. If you are afraid of heights you might want to look the other way when going up the mountain. I didn't like the wine, however if you like dry wine you will enjoy it.The lunch was delicious! Overall I recommend this adventure.
Worth the trip
Detria J,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00Go early to figure out meeting place have your walking sneakers and if you’re scared of heights close your eyes on the bus .Wine was bitter to me. But overall the trip was good Ivan and Juliet were great tour guides who provided knowledgeable insight on the tour.
Up top on Montserrat
John P,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Montserrat was beautiful and the Cathedral will take your breath away. The national park is also stunning.
Fun day trip!
Nicholas P,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Berta was an amazing tour guide for the Monserrat day trip with lunch and winery! She was very knowledgeable and had such a great personality and a deep love for the place. We really enjoyed the bus ride to Monserrat with the fun facts and corny jokes. It was great getting even more information from Berta as we explored Monserrat. The free time was nice to make personal choices of what to do. We enjoyed walking around the little town! The winery was a nice stop - we thoroughly enjoyed the chicken dish. The lunch did run longer than we liked and the wine wasn’t our favorite but it was still fun to experience. We really did enjoy this trip, but could do without the long lunch and wine now knowing! Berta was still the best highlight.
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