Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
Overview
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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
6,437 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day
juliacQ5317NO,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic day filled with beautiful sights, delicious tastes and fascinating knowledge. Our guide Thais was amazing and made sure that our experience was memorable!
The Best Day Trip Mom
laurenbG7685DJ,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had the best time during our day trip to Montserrat! Michaela was such a great guide and she knew a ton about the recommendations on what to do in Montserrat. We got to go inside the basilica and see the black Madonna, which I would definitely recommend to do. The vineyard was amazing and Michaela knew a ton about the different wines. It was my first wine tasting, and I learned how to taste all the different fruits and spices. Everything went super smooth and I would definitely recommend this day trip to anyone that’s visiting Barcelona!
Best day trip out of Barcelona!
dansU2037YI,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Our guide Yerai was wonderful - very knowledgeable of the region, Montserrat, and the winery. Very warm and welcoming!
Poor weather, good tour
Ken E,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was very good but the weather didn't cooperate and Montserrat was very wet and cold. Yerai did a great job, but had limited options to keep the group dry. That said, Yerai was very informative and pleasant. The wine tasting and tapas at the castle was a very nice experience. Yerai again was informative and a great host for the event.
Awesome Tour with Hector
jibinz2023,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hector was an amazing guide!! His tour was very informative but he made sure to be lighthearted and keep us engaged. We would definitely recommend him as he provided us with detailed insight to Montserrat and the amazing wines at a nearby vineyard.
Highlight of Our Trip To Barcelona
Sightsee645,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire trip was great, but Berta made it amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. Berta was so informed, outgoing, cheerful, and kind. If we ever are va j here we will do another trip!
Michela is great!
kirstenaB9864GF,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michela was a fantastic tour guide. I had never been wine tasting before and she made the first experience very fun. Worth every penny!
Merci Hector!
Aileene A,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hector was such a treasure during the trip. He gave clear instructions guiding us through our activities. He was spectacular during the wine tasting - sharing his knowledge about the brand, the wines, the food and history of Catalonia.
Azul is the greatest tour guide in have ever had
G6147JUmatts,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Azul was amazing, very personable and great at connecting, also very informative about the wine and mountain
Trip to remember!
evabC1613FG,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely trip to remember! Such a fantastic guide Guillem! Well spoken, funny and informative! Really loved everything from beginning to end, except the time to spend on our own as one hour was clearly not enough to see everything I aimed to! I am thinking to come back with another tour:)
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