Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Image 8
Image 9
Image 10
Image 11
Image 12
Image 13
Image 14
Image 15
Image 16

Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

Mobile ticket

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

1

Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office on the 1st floor.

20 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

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!

2 hoursAdmission Included

Options

Tapas Option in Spanish

Only Montserrat (no winery)

Duration: 6 hours: This tour doesn't include the winery visit and returns to Barcelona at 3.30pm.

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.

Lunch option

Lunch Option & Winery Night

Luxury Wooden Cabins
Duration: 1 day 6 hours: Take the lunch option of the tour and stay at the winery's woods for a romantic & luxurious experience.
Breakfast
Gym and swimming pool

Reviews

4.89

4,657 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

4269
289
71
20
8
  • Montserrat

    Ray G,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It’s about a 50 minute trip by bus to the train station. Then 15 minutes on the cogwheel train. There is a lot to see and do. We did the lunch option- very good! Then wine tasting. There is about 90 minutes of free time built into the tour. We went to the Art Gallery/museum. Great tour guides. Good excursion.

  • We had a great time and I...

    Yasmine H,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great time and I really recommend the experience! The best value is in the entertaining bus ride and the Montserrat visit. The wine tasting was pretty good. You go into a private room and try 3 wines (which was a unique experience even though they weren’t my favorite) and tapas, which were filling. Delph was an absolutely wonderful tour guide!

  • Montserrat is a must-see!

    Grace A,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was amazing, we looooved Montserrat! We did not opt for the wine tour, but still got so much out of the day. Shout out to our tour guide, Iván, ¡muchas gracias! P.S. be sure to bring sneakers :)

  • It was an amazing tour!...

    David E,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an amazing tour! Everything was seamless. Xavi was an incredibly knowledgeable guide, providing incredible insight into the history of Barcelona and Catalonia during the drive out. He provided great detail on the history of Montserrat and made great recommendations on how to best use the free time. The winery tour was great too, and they went extra steps to ensure that food restrictions were accommodated. This is a great way to spend the day outside Barcelona!

  • Absolutely perfect! Judit...

    Larry V,

    Jun 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely perfect! Judit was an amazing guide. Her passion for people, wine, and her country shine through! 🙌🙌🙌

From EUR 60.3

4.89
4,657 reviews