Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Tickets to touch the Black Madonna
Itinerary
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office.
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!
Set within a 10th-century castle, Oller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb ecological wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines won the “Best Wine in Catalonia” award in 2018. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. The winery has revived ancient local grape varieties, providing a unique glimpse into the region's heritage. *We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Montserrat
There is so much to love about this experience. So much that it’s hard to describe. The drive to the mountain and the train ride up the side of it are incredible. Our guide Johana was outstanding and was very thorough in describing the architecture and the history of the monastery. The heart of the trip is the church and the Black Madonna. The procession to the Madonna is very solemn. The final steps to the statue and the opportunity to touch the globe and say a prayer is very emotional. Don’t forget to turn and look down to the altar and the church, that view is breathtaking.
5Laila was GREAT!
The bus was brand new and very comfortable. The tour was informative and gave us a great overview of Montserrat. One of the highlights was seeing hang gliders soaring over the mountains—the views were absolutely breathtaking. As an unexpected bonus, we got to witness a wedding at the monastery, which made the visit even more memorable. The wine and tapas were excellent and a perfect way to end the day. Overall, this was a beautiful experience, well organized, and worth every minute. I highly recommend this tour!
5Vince was great!
Vince was a great guide. Very funny and personable with lots of good information, including personal stories of his family during the dictatorship that forced his family to flee to France. Vince is also a sommelier, so if you're into wine, he can certainly answer all your questions.
5Exceptional tour! Exceptional tour guide, Anthony
This was our very favorite tour! Anthony, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and told us so much about Montserrat, the surrounding areas and the wine tasting with the delicious lunch. It was truly a wonderful day! I would highly recommend this store and highly recommend Anthony! Thank you so much!
5We enjoyed this tour from...
We enjoyed this tour from start to finish! Vince was excellent, very knowledgable and entertaining. We highly recommend this tour!
5A day away from the city.
Carla is a wonderful tour guide. Her knowledge of Montserrat was excellent and her sense of humor made the tour enjoyable. I would highly recommend her for anyone thinking of taking this tour.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Castlexperience Wine Tours
- 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.
How it compares in Barcelona
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 362 day trips we list in Barcelona.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 362.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Barcelona
Barcelona sets Gaudí's fantastical buildings and a medieval Gothic Quarter between Mediterranean beaches and green hills, with food and nightlife to match.
Antoni Gaudí's work defines the city's image. The Sagrada Família rises over the Eixample, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà line the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, and Park Güell's mosaic terraces look out over the rooftops. The Gothic Quarter keeps its cathedral, narrow lanes and hidden squares, and El Born adds the Picasso Museum and the soaring church of Santa Maria del Mar.
Top-ranked sights in Barcelona: Sagrada Família, Montserrat Mountain, Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic).
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