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
Only Montserrat Full Package
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+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
6,157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Montserrat...Must See
Wander48195054726,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00EXCELLENT TOUR! Thais was Amazing! Lots of energy, great vibes, very informative, and kept us all on time! Montserrat was beautiful. The tapas was delicious and filling. Even the tour bus was clean and comfortable. Highly recommend this experience!
Fun & Beautiful
xmagalysanchez,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alfonso was funny, knowledgeable & very engaging. We had an amazing time. Definitely recommending it to my friends.
A very relaxing and knowledgable experience with Lesly as a tour guide.
Coastal24364851258,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing specially with our intellegent and knowledgable tour guide, Lesly. She speaks fluently in english and easy to interact with. she was approachable and flexible specially with our family with 4 seniors. She is a very jolly person and we hope when we come back again for tour she will be our tour guide again. The price of the tour was worth it and we have learned a lot through the help of Lesly.
An AMAZING experience!
Allison P,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you travel during the winter months, definitely bring all the winter accessories along with you! It’s quite windy up there, but nonetheless, it was an amazing experience! Alfonso was our guide, and he did a phenomenal job providing an overview of the history of both Montserrat and the winery! He added a great personal touch to the tour! His humor made the experience that much more unique and engaging! Lesley led the bus ride returning to Barcelona and also did a fantastic job commentating and making the tour more personable!
The Trifecta of Montserrat tours
castriker888,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thais is a wonderful guide. She is warm, friendly, and very knowledgeable about history, culture, and wine — perfect for this type of tour! We consider ourselves quite knowledgeable about wines and take the opportunity to visit wineries wherever we travel around the world. Still, we learned a lot from Thais in a manner that works well for novice and experienced wine tasters alike. The tour itself is a nice way to spend the day when visiting Barcelona. As it was our third trip to this beautiful city, we wanted to do something we hadn’t done before. The combo of seeing Montserrat together with a nice lunch and wine tasting is hard to beat. At Montserrat, the basilica is perched atop a mountain with impressive rock formations and gorgeous views. It was our first time riding a cogwheel train and that was fun too. En route to Monserrat, we were accompanied in the bus by another group from the same tour company that was doing Montserrat only — no cogwheel train or lunch/wine tasting. Their guide, Leslie, gave an excellent summary of the history of Catalonia. The tour company clearly does a good job of selecting excellent guides.
Beautiful views plus wine - amazing experience
egl d2026,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great tour. Thais was an amazing guide, very informative and very funny. Enjoyed the experience a lot, definitely worth it if you have some time while in Barcelona.
It’s really an amazing...
Gregory M,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s really an amazing place with great views and architecture. We didn’t know what to expect and really enjoyed it. The winery is gorgeous! Carlos was great, very knowledgeable and made the trip fun!
Great Time!
Edmund O,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I had a great time, Carlos was an amazing tour guide answering all of our questions and explaining in detail which made the trip enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Wonderful Experience!
Brad O,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a beautiful excursion of visiting the monastery and local wine tasting/tapas. Found the basilica to be an amazing spiritual experience…connecting with a place of worship that has beer in use for centuries. Wine tasting was delightful as they gave good enough poor to really get a flavor. The tapas hit the spot and were delicious. Carlos made the trip however as his enthusiasm and hospitality allowed everyone to enjoy their time. This experience stands out as memorable and would definitely recommend. Request Carlos if possible, he’ll ensure a good time.
Another beautiful city in Spain.
Tammy F,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful day! Montserrat was incredible and Carlos was an amazing guide, he gave us all a greater love for Spain and the culture.
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