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.
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
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
Montserrat Cogwheel & Basilica
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.
Reviews
5,996 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth every penny!
M4583AAsharonm,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience! Vince was hilarious and very knowledgeable. Truly couldn’t have been better. The wine was excellent, even took some home.
Wonderful end to a Southern European Vacation.
274caryb,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour. The monastery, cogwheel train and winery were amazing. Our guide, Carla, was very knowledgeable about the area, history and wine tasting.
Amazing Experience!
Irene N,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were so excited for this tour and glad we chose Castle Experience to guide us. This is a must if you are visiting Barcelona- Montserrat is indescribable and no picture does justice of the views. The train ride is unforgettable - and topping it off with the winery tour and tapas/wine tasting made it a perfect day!! Our guide Ale was awesome- very personable and so knowledgeable. Would absolutely recommend Castle Experience for this tour!!!
A Day Out of the City
Diane H,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day out. Montserrat is well worth a visit, the Basilica and Black Madonna being the main attractions. I also enjoyed the farmers markets where home produce made by the Nuns are sold. The tapas and wine tasting in the afternoon was a pleasant way to end the day at a winery. A shout out to our tour leader Sofia, she made sure our day went to plan and made it fun with her humour. Her Colleagues Carlos and I think Olga were also fun people and on the same bus as us with their groups. I would recommend this tour.
Montserrat tour
Marabeth R,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have to say that we had just come off a cruise and attended a few tours and this was by far the best tour we went on. Our guide was Sofi who was accompanied by two other guides. They were young, energetic, kind, well informed and knew their audience. They took it slow allowing for older folks to not have to rush. Montserrat was beautiful as was the winery. I would thoroughly recommend this tour!
Fantastic with great wine
denisepM735OZ,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lesly was so much fun and very informative. I very much enjoyed myself. Montserrat is beautiful!! The cellar visit at the winery is a needed experience!
Layla great guide tour :)
joaneS1808QL,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laila is the best guide in Cataluña 🔝 We went to the Monserrat mountain and then we did a wine+ tapas taste. It was great 👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely fun day trip and wine tasting
Molly M,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day trip to Montserrat and the Oller del Mas winery was absolutely unforgettable. The tour guides were amazing—warm, knowledgeable, and so much fun—and they went above and beyond to make the experience special, even singing happy birthday and surprising my boyfriend with a cake and candles. Montserrat itself was breathtaking, with stunning views and a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere. The visit to Oller del Mas was equally wonderful, and the wine tasting inside the historic cave was a unique and memorable highlight. Lunch was lovely as well, with delicious local dishes that made the day feel even more special. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Barcelona.
Amazing - do not miss!
Susannah R,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, friendly and informative without being too much, many helpful suggestions and time to yourself. Laia was great!
Elliot
Amanda H,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day tour, Carlos was a great guide and covered many things. A good variety of places visited
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