Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines
Overview
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Enjoy a relaxing, scenic getaway from bustling Barcelona on this small-group tour to Montserrat, a beautiful nearby mountain. Here, visit the Montserrat Monastery and, if option selected, a boutique historic winery. Set within a 10th century castle, tour the vineyards and head to the wine cellar to learn about wine production and taste three exquisite wines and a local tapas lunch.
Add-On: VIP Winery Experience - Private access to the barrel room with an intimate tasting of extra 3 premium wines. Upgrade your day with exclusive access to the winery's private barrel cellar, normally closed to the public. Guided by an expert, you'll taste 3 premium wines in an intimate setting, including samples drawn directly from oak barrels and large foudres with a traditional pipette. A rare and luxurious experience designed for true wine lovers.
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 8:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m. (depending on the season). 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. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in before proceeding to the buses on the ground floor.
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.
What‘s Included
Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Basilica of Montserrat
Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery (1 hour) and free time (1 hour)
Shared transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned bus
Local English-speaking guide (groups of max. 20 people)
Three wine tasting (If option selected)
Tapas lunch with dessert (If option selected)
Guided visit to a a winery located within a 10th-century castle (If option selected)
Exlusive access to private cellar, tasting of 3 premium wines (if VIP Experience Add-On selected)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Boy's Choir Performance
Cogwheel Train
Options
Montserrat & Wine Tour English
Montserrat, Tapas & Wine: Includes a guided tour & access to the Basilica at Montserrat, a tapas brunch & wine tasting at Oller del Mas.
Duration: 7 hours
Wine and tapas included
English Tour & VIP Experience
VIP Winery Experience Add-On: Includes intimate visit to the restricted aging room and the tasting of extra 3 premium wines, some straight from the barrel.
Duration: 7 hours
6-Wine Tasting and Tapas: 3 wine tasting and tapas included in regular tour, plus extra 3 premium wine tasting in exclusive area (add-on).
Montserrat Guided Tour
Montserrat Tour: Includes transfers, a guided tour and 2.5 hours of free time. It doesn't include access to the Basilica.
Duration: 7 hours
Montserrat Tour with Basilica
Montserrat Tour in English: Unlike other tours, groups of max. 20 people, including a guided tour and acess to the Basilica and 2.5 hour of free time.
Duration: 7 hours
Montserrat & Wine Tour SPANISH
Montserrat, Tapas & WIne: Includes a guided tour & access to the Basilica at Montserrat, a tapas brunch & wine tasting at Oller del Mas.
Duration: 8 hours
Language: SPANISH
Reviews
7,294 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sofi was an AMAZING...
Alex V,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sofi was an AMAZING guide! She was very knowledgable and made the whole trip alot of fun! I went as a solo traveller and would definitely recommend to any one (solo traveller or other).
Beautiful!
Jennifer L,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful! Go on a clear day. The views are amazing. The guide was great. All in all a very nice excursion.
Great cultural and oenological experience with Sofia!
nmpope,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia was a wealth of knowledge of both Montserrat as well as wine! I loved how she, Xavi, and one other woman all worked as a team to provide interesting historical information to us throughout the day. We had a wonderful time!
Warm and friendly
J1752LSchristianc,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Montse is very helpful. Learned many new things. Also as a bonus the tour mates were also wonderful. Overall my family had a good time.
Excellent tour with knowledgeable tour guides
davidhY5361DL,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with extremely knowledgeable tour guides. Lesley gave a great historical background on the bus journey and then our guide, Michela, took it from there. Her knowledge of the wines was particularly impressive. The whole team were professional and fun. Great job!
Monterserrat is a...
Julie L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Monterserrat is a beautiful place to visit. Short trip from Barcelona. The tour guide Vince was fun and knowledgeable. Great wine tasting experience
Discovering Montserrat
danielsW3261AW,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day visiting Montserrat, our group was the perfect size and the most knowledgeable guide. Lesly is very friendly and articulate and she made everything interesting.
It’s a wonderful...
Daniel S,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s a wonderful experience with fantastic architecture. Definitely worth the time to spend with family.
Great Guide, Great Experience
Abby L,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Ale. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He shared detailed history and local highlights that made the trip both educational and fun. We highly recommend this tour and are very grateful for Ale’s guidance. We all thoroughly enjoyed exploring Montserrat and visiting the winery.
Amazing tour and guide!
thisisrachelsmith,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful with the best tour guide ever, Vince. He was so knowledgeable and charismatic. He absolutely made the tour for us. The tour was a great blend of history, sightseeing, and free time. It was one of our favorite days in Spain. We will be recommending to all our friends who come through here.
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