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 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
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
Reviews
6,629 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't skip this!
Vacation48085303929,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't recommend this tour enough! Montserrat was a stunning location and I learned more than I anticipated from the winery tour. The light tapas lunch was delicious and an excellent way to end the trip. Mariana was an endlessly enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and made the whole experience unforgettable!
Good add on to a city Break in Barcelona.
U444VMjohnm,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great add on to a city break in Barcelona. Very picturesque area with many points of interest. Our guide, Tamis, gave lots of information on the history of Monsterat and Catelonia.
Berta the great tour guide!
richarddU9411CE,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berta was fantastic, happy, and very informative. She made everyone feel welcome and was willing to answer any question given to her!!
Low value for money
Kirstin O,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There's not actually that much to do at Montserrat, especially compared to the total travel time. It would have helped if our guide had had lots of cool tidbits to share, but it didn't seem as if this was his regular itinerary. There was a lot of basic and repeated information, and when we asked specific questions our group got vague answers. He only gave us a specific departure time once out of the three times it was called for, forcing us to rush through our wine at the winery stop. There, too, it seemed he was out of his depth. The info he shared about the wine was mostly read off his phone and contained super-basic facts such as the fact that red wine gets its color from the grape skins. The tapas at the winery were mediocre and included cold croquetas and charcuterie that didn't stand up at all to what we got at real tapas places. The wine itself was average at best and seriously overpriced. Our guide tried hard to be charming, and he seemed nice, but the whole tour needed to be more substantive and better organized.
Montserrat tour with luncheon wine
mattsB7213HJ,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Yerai! He was knowledgeable and made our day a lot of fun! Highly recommend!!
A wonderful Catalan experience
jenniferwI5093ES,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A full day filled with lots of information and beautiful sites. Yerai was energetic and knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Winery and lunch was delicious and fun. A great day !
Fantastic time!
Fred T,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience for the day. Tour guide was excellent and well worth the time!! Tour guide was very insightful.
Montserrat memories
188rasag,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yerai was the best tour guide I have ever had. He is very knowledgeable, handsome, funny and kind. Montserrat was amazing, lunch delicious. and wine tasting was fun. I appreciated the free time to pursue personal interests. Thank you for a memorable and meaningful tour from one of the silly ladies from Arkansas.
Excellent full day experience
Rick G,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour by a fully experienced, knowledgeable guide. The visit to Montserrat was thorough and beautiful. Lunch and wine tasting very well done.
Beautiful intresting trip!
Jacqueline M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a beautiful trip specially with Iwan, nice guide friendly and helpfully. We enjoyed every moment. Thank you.
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