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

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· 7.00h · Barcelona, Spain

From Barcelona: Day Trip to Montserrat with Tapas & Wine

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

Passionate English-speaking guide
Roundtrip transportation
Montserrat Monastery
Tapas lunch and wine tasting
Winery
Group size of max 20 people
Additional food and beverages
Guide gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide at Barcelona North Train Station
Find your local guide and small group of travelers at Barcelona’s convenient bus station, then hop into your comfortable bus for the day!
2

Roundtrip transportation
Sit back and enjoy the view as you’re driven to and from the majestic landscapes of Montserrat from a comfortable, air-conditioned bus
3

Montserrat Monastery
Enjoy a guided tour of Montserrat Monastery, admiring its impressive architecture while learning about the basilica’s fascinating history
4

Black Madonna
Often referred to as Moreneta, view the Monastery’s iconic statue of the Virgin Mary, which is said to date back to the 9th century
5

Montserrat Mountain
Admire the breathtaking site of Montserrat’s rugged, multi-peaked mountain range, a stark change from Barcelona’s vibrant cityscape
6

Landscapes
During your free time, hike to Creus de Sant Miquel for a phenomenal view of Montserrat Monastery and its stunning surroundings
7

Vineyards
Learn the secrets to producing incredible wine as your guide leads you through the property’s picturesque vineyards
8

Winery
Your guide will give you an insight into traditional wine making, which has been taking place here for centuries.
9

Wine tasting
With an expert sommelier guiding the way, sample three different wine varietals from the winery’s very own vineyard!
10

End your tour at Barcelona North Bus Station
After a scenic drive back to Barcelona, you’ll be dropped off at the North Bus Station just in time to experience the city by night!

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)

Customer Reviews

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Montserrat - A mandatory trip w/ The Tour Guy

David Hime, 06 November 2025

A fantastic site, with an excellent guide by the name of Carlos! Well curated and well explained history, culture & interesting facts.

Beautiful cathedral and view.

Ellen Miller, 04 November 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed the bus ride to Montserrat with a very knowledgeable and personable guide.

Great day !

Diane Soreca, 18 October 2025

Hector our guide was excellent! Very engaging and personable! He was extremely informative and made for a terrific experience! Highly recommend this tour.

Wonderful day trip

Holly Scroggins, 18 October 2025

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!!!

AMAZING Day in Montserrrat with Vince!!!!

Joel Leonard, 18 October 2025

We started our trip in Madrid and had a few mediocre tours there so we weren’t sure what to expect. Within seconds of meeting our tour guide Vince in Barcelona, we know we were in for a great time! Incredibly knowledgeable and hysterical at the same time, he did it all. Montserrat was awesome and one of the few places we’d want to return to. The tour company did a good job lining up the busses, train to Montserrat and the winery so that everything flowed. Vince ended the tour by sharing a great list of local restaurants to try. Definitely recommend this one.

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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.

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