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‘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
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.
Options
Montserrat Tour with Basilica
Montserrat Tour in English: This tour does not include the winery tour or the tapas. Only English option available.
Duration: 7 hours
Spanish Option
Duration: 8 hours
Language: SPANISH
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).
English Option
Montserrat + Winery Tour
Duration: 7 hours
Wine and tapas included
Reviews
6,951 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and friendly!!
Jasmine F,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour group was great! We almost missed our first tour due to oversleeping but they were extremely accommodating and got us on the very next one, which worked out for the better. Elena is one of the best! She really made sure that everyone was taken care of throughout the whole tour. We learned so much about the Monserrat and different wines during our wine tasting. She was so informative and I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a first look at the culture in Barcelona.
We had an excellent time...
Ashley L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an excellent time with tour guide Ale! He was full of knowledge and very funny! Everything was very organized. Montserrat was beautiful and we had sufficient time to walk around. The tapas lunch and wine were delicious. There was an opportunity after the lunch to purchase additional wine and browse the winery. The bus was comfortable with air conditioning and plenty of opportunities for bathroom breaks. A wonderful half day trip that I would highly recommend!
So glad we did this!...
carafaith,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00So glad we did this! Definitely worth a half day detour outside of the city center. The views at the top were terrific!
This is a must do when...
Feliz D,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00This is a must do when you come to Barcelona. It’s the spiritual heart of the region. We got some wonderful history on the region the origins of the Black Madonna. When the monastery in church was founded. And the area is absolutely beautiful. Once we got to the area, our tour guide gave us an hour tour and gave us some more history, but from there he gave us three hours to walk around and explore. In my view, that is an excessive amount of time. We were able to go and see the Basilica and do a little hike, but for the most part we just sat around. There is not a ton to see.
Mountains and Wine!
Heidi J,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was a great experience made even more fun by our guides. The site of Montserrat is naturally beautiful and a great hiking location (for a different time- although you have time for a short walk) the surrounding nature is phenomenal. It was a crowded weekend because of the 1000 year anniversary —so it was very crowded but still manageable. I definitely recommend taking the bus tour - it’s easy! The winery tour afterwards was super fun and the wine was quite good - and we went to the winery bar afterwards which was lovely with a great view! Mayi our guide was fun, informative and professional! She is a terrific guide!!
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