From Barcelona: Day Trip to Montserrat with Tapas & Wine
Discover Montserrat, ride the scenic cogwheel train, and savor local delicacies at a at a vineyard
Conquering Montserrat’s heights and planning your perfect day shouldn’t be a struggle. With our tour, glide up the mountain by cogwheel train, explore the historic monastery with an expert guide, and savor Catalonian tapas and wine at a stunning organic vineyard for the ultimate adventure
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Round-trip transportation from Barcelona
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Cogwheel train ride to Montserrat
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Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery
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Tapas-style lunch at an organic winery
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Wine tasting of three regional wines
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Peaks, prayers & pours
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Barcelona North Bus Station
Your day begins near Barcelona North Bus Station, where you meet your guide and small group. Check in, get a quick outline of the schedule, and board the air-conditioned bus. -
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Travel to Montserrat and ride the cogwheel train
Leave Barcelona and drive through the Catalonian countryside toward the rocky peaks of Montserrat. At the base of the mountain, switch to the cogwheel train, which climbs steeply to the monastery with wide views over the valley. -
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Visit the Montserrat Monastery and basilica
At the top, your guide leads you through the monastery complex and basilica. Learn how this 11th-century site became a symbol of Catalan faith and hear the story of the Black Madonna statue that draws pilgrims here. -
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Enjoy free time at Montserrat
After the guided visit, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Walk to a nearby lookout for wide views over the cliffs and valley, or stay near the plaza to visit the small market and try local cheeses and other products. -
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Taste tapas and wine at an organic winery
Leave the mountain and drive to a nearby organic winery surrounded by vineyards. Walk between the vines and through the cellar as you learn how the wines are made, then sit down for a light tapas-style lunch paired with three regional wines from the estate. -
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Your tour finishes at Barcelona North Bus Station
After lunch and the tasting, ride back to Barcelona North Bus Station on your air-conditioned bus. The tour ends here, leaving you free to continue your evening in the city with Montserrat’s views and flavors still fresh on your mind.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain.
Dietary Restrictions: The tour includes a light tapas lunch and wine. Please contact us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.
Alcohol Consumption: The tour includes wine tasting. Participants must be 18 or older to drink alcohol in Spain.
Please Note: This tour includes the cogwheel train but does not include the Sant Joan Funicular train. Due to long lines for the Black Madonna (Moreneta), there usually isn't enough time to see the statue on this specific tour.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin the tour on time.
Your 7-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Comfortable air-conditioned roundtrip transportation from Barcelona
Cogwheel train ride to ascend the mountain
Guided tour of the Montserrat Monastery
Approximately 1 hour of free time at Montserrat
Light tapas lunch at a local organic winery
Taste three delicious regional wines
Maximum group size of 20
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes (hiking is recommended during free time)
Camera
Water
Government-issued ID (for wine tasting)
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Customer Reviews
Carlos was excellent. The best excursion guide we have ever had. Very personable and great communication skills. Gave a great presentation of the wines! It wasn't the usual color, legs, oaky taste, etc. Excellent.
A fantastic site, with an excellent guide by the name of Carlos! Well curated and well explained history, culture & interesting facts.
We thoroughly enjoyed the bus ride to Montserrat with a very knowledgeable and personable guide.
Hector our guide was excellent! Very engaging and personable! He was extremely informative and made for a terrific experience! Highly recommend this tour.
We loved this trip to see the beauty of Montserrat in the mountains and to go inside the basilica there! Our tour guide Delph was super friendly and shared so much with us about the history of Montserrat. We enjoyed having cheese and other treats from the local market and loved exploring the winery and the wine tasting! We would definitely recommend this trip!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
We recommend a bottle of water and sunscreen. Outside of the summer months, it can be fairly cold at the top of the mountain. For this we definitely recommending bringing a light jacket.
Is lunch included?
Yes! A light lunch of tapas is included in the price of the tour. However, if you'd like to enjoy a full, three-course meal, then opt for the full full day Monserrat day trip.
What happens if it rains?
We run our tours rain or shine. Please dress accordingly for the weather forecast.
What to bring?
We recommend a bottle of water and sunscreen. Outside of the summer months, it can be fairly cold at the top of the mountain. For this we definitely recommending bringing a light jacket.
Do we get to ride the train?
To get to the monastery, you'll enjoy a ride on the cogwheel train to get to the monastery. However, there is another funicular ride that goes further up the mountain from the monastery. That ride is not included, and there won't be enough time to book it on your own. However, there is time on this full day Monserrat day trip if you wanted extra time to explore on your own.
Will we get to see the Black Madonna?
The Black Madonna is an extremely popular artwork that attracts many visitors to Montserrat. That means there are often long lines to see her during most of the year. There usually isn't enough time for you to see the statue, but you can opt for our full day Monserrat day trip which gives you more time at the top of the mountain.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, it's run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Barcelona, who we know uphold our high standards.
What if I don't drink wine or alcohol? Can I still book this tour?
Yes! You're welcome to join this tour and explore all that Montserrat has to offer. Just be sure to let us know that you prefer not to drink wine when you book your tour.
What if I'm vegetarian, vegan, or have special dietary requirements?
Please contact us after booking to let us know your requirements. We’ll work with our partners to accommodate your needs.
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
If your child is under 3 years of age and will not be eating during the tour, you do not need to pay for them. If they will eat food at any stop, please select the "youth" category before checkout and add them to your group in order to save them a seat at the dinner table.
