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 & 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 & 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.
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
6,118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A good half day trip
Steve S,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus was comfortable, the cogwheel train ride was smooth, pleasant and not too long, and the mountain and cathedral were, as expected, spectacular. Xavy's (spelling?) narration was easy to understand, informative and entertaining.
Montsarrat and winery incl lunch
981maritv,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with our excelent guide Ivàn, he was friendly and w great knowlegde both for the place Montsarrat and not for least winetasting. Ha showed great passion and took good care of us as a group for 16 people. The tour itselves was value for money… and interesting. Pity abt the rainy weather, but nothing to do abt weather!
Great Visit to Montserrat with Wine!
Robert T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We very much enjoyed our tour of Montserrat and wine tasting. Our guide, Carla, was very knowledgeable about history of Montserrat and the monastery. I was also impressed with her wine acumen, given I’m a wine collector and know a lot about wine myself. We really enjoyed the day, it was a perfect day trip from Barcelona!
Wine tasting, Tapas while knowing its rich History
arunmE8318VL,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience. The tour is well organized. We had a tough time to find the starting point as there was some construction going on. But the coordinators came and collected us. They were very helpful and friendly. Carla was our tour coordinator. She was very passionate and we felt happy to be with such a person. It was a very good experience. And would recommend it to anyone who wants to do a wine tasting knowing the rich history behind it.
Great experience even with poor weather. Vince was great!
Adam K,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vince was a phenomenal tour guide. Not only was he well informed and educated, but he had a great sense of humor that added to the excursion. Highly recommend asking for Vince.
Beautiful tour of Montserrat and winery
H1599DYmargaretm,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Vince was so friendly and knowledgeable and was so attentive to our group. The basilica was beautiful. There was a museum of art and chapels to see but unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to get to see it all. The winery was very quaint and the wine and tapas were excellent. The only downside was we had a rainy, windy and cold day.
Montserrat
Seaside33225025308,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carla was very knowledgeable about the area and shared good history and was vey kind , caring and most importantly very passionate about what she does
Catalan experience
Paradise54585893799,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lesley was very knowledgable and a sweet and friendly guide. Wine tasting was impressive and so was the lunch. Montserrat was nice though on our own after the initial intro
Montserrat Snapshots
937tann,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked via booking.com. Description on the check in location not very clear. There isn’t any pink office, but we did manage to find the office at L1. Tour wise by Sofi, very informative and well paced.
Must Visit! Beautiful and efficient tour
Juan R,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ale was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, and efficient. Showed us the highlights and where everything was located. Overall very beautiful place, a must visit!
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