Montserrat Cogwheel Train & Wine Tasting
From€53.1
7 hours – 9 hours
Barcelona, Spain
About this activity
Discover Montserrat's beauty with a scenic train ride, guided monastery tour, and gourmet wine tasting with tapas or lunch.
Highlights
- Scenic cogwheel train ride to Montserrat
- Explore the historic Montserrat Monastery
- Enjoy panoramic views of Catalonia
- Savor local wines and gourmet tapas
- Experience a guided tour with expert insights
Full description
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Montserrat Mountain on this immersive day trip from Barcelona. Begin with a scenic cogwheel train ride that ascends the mountain, offering panoramic views of Catalonia's rugged landscapes. Upon arrival, explore the historic Montserrat Monastery, renowned for its stunning architecture and spiritual significance. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the monastery's rich history and cultural importance. After the tour, indulge in a gourmet wine tasting session paired with delectable tapas or a traditional lunch, allowing you to savor the flavors of the region. This excursion offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and culinary delights, making it an unforgettable addition to your Barcelona itinerary.
Included / Excluded
- Cogwheel train ride to Montserrat Mountain
- Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery
- Gourmet wine tasting with tapas or lunch
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
1
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
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!
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
3
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.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's departure time and location in advance.
- Inform the operator of any dietary restrictions for the lunch or tapas.
- Be aware that the tour involves moderate walking and some uphill paths.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for mountain conditions.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
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Great trip
Would highly recommend this trip. Alberto our guide was very informative and the whole trip was a great experience. Good mix of guided tour and free time. Monserrat was beautiful and very interesting.Winery was a great experience and we were given time at the end to purchase different wines. Coach was very comfortable and the whole trip went off very smoothly.
catrionamacleanJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Good Wine, Good Tapas, Good Times
Anthony was a fantastic guide through this whole experience! He did such a wonderful job of educating us on the history of the different areas we were visiting and provided great recommendations for things to do during our free time. Then the wine and tapas portion was phenomenal! He taught me so much about wine tasting and truly gave us a one of a kind experience. Thank you Anthony!
S4875RJjordanwJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Yerai the jedi master!
Yerai explained the art and beauty of wine tasting perfectly. His jokes were very consistently good. Definitely not pretentious like other wine tours, very down to earth. Perfecto!
N4109QXjackmJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Alberto is great!
Alberto was so nice, very responsible, and did his job very well. We had a wonderful day. Highly recommended!
Tourist805398Jul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing experience
This was an amazing experience, very well organized and the bus was very comfortable. Our guide Guillem was amazing. He was very knowledgeable of the history and enthusiastic. Our tapas and wine experience was an out of a movie experience, definitely recommend for everyone, we loved it.
Frances_CJul 5, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
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.