Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
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.
Options
Lunch option
What's included in Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office on the 1st 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. Meet your tour guide again to get on board for the second part of the tour. Oller del Mas cellar awaits!
Oller del Mas
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.
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
- The tour is conducted in English.
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Once in Barcelona Nord Bus Station, check-in at our Castlexperience office. Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive 20 minutes before the tour starts to check in.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
At Barcelona Nord Bus Station (C/Nàpols, 68. 08018 Barcelona), please enter the building and check in at our Castlexperience office. Look for the PINK OFFICE as a reference point. Arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour departure to complete check-in and proceed to the buses on the ground floor. • Departure time will be 9:45 A.M Please arrive at the meeting point 9:25 A.M, 20 min before the start of the tour. • Tapas Option has a duration of 7 hours (returning to Barcelona around 5:00 - 5:30 pm). Lunch Option has a duration of 9 hours (returning to Barcelona around 7:00 - 7:30 pm). Please note that unexpected delays due to traffic may affect the return time. We recommend avoiding scheduling other activities immediately after the tour to allow for potential delays. • The tour is led in English. • There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups. • Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved. • Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season. • Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided. • We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions – no need to warn us beforehand! • 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. • Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.