Montserrat with Cogwheel train, Tasting in a Boutique Winery with Tapas or Lunch
Overview
If you really want to get to know Barcelona and Catalonia, visiting Montserrat is a must-do. This day tour combines a visit to this magical site with a wonderful food and wine experience. Riding a cogwheel train to the top of Montserrat mountain while admiring its spectacular views, discovering a boutique winery, and tasting top-quality wines and gastronomy will be some of the highlights of your trip.
Inclusions
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned shared bus
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
- Regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option only)
- Multi-course meal with wine (lunch option only)
- Visit a boutique winery
- Three wine tasting
- Entry/Admission - Abadia de Montserrat
- Entry/Admission - Oller del Mas
What to expect
Stop At: Estacio del Nord, Carrer d'Ali Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona Spain
Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
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 hours
Stop At: Oller del Mas, Carretera Igualada Km 91, 08241 Manresa Spain
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. *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 hours
Sample Menu
• Wine Tasting
Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain
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 hours
Stop At: Oller del Mas, Carretera Igualada Km 91, 08241 Manresa Spain
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. *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 hours
Sample Menu
• Wine Tasting
Additional information
- Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C) Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf) YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups.
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided.
- Infants must sit on laps
- If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We do our best to welcome everyone on board!
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- The tour is led in English
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Kenneth_M
May 2023
Awesome outing. The monastery and basilica were definitely worth seeing and the wine tasting was super fun! Ivan was an amazing guide and made the trip special with his descriptions and stories! His passion about wine was infectious.
Awesome outing. The monastery and basilica were definitely worth seeing and the wine tasting was super fun! Ivan was an amazing guide and made the trip special with his descriptions and stories! His passion about wine was infectious.883baptistel
May 2023
Really amazing tour with the amazing tour guide Fran ! It was easy to follow, lot of information and advices ! We would re command this tour for everyone !
Really amazing tour with the amazing tour guide Fran ! It was easy to follow, lot of information and advices ! We would re command this tour for everyone !7Munchkin4
May 2023
Ivan was amazing and made our day so fun and informational. He was a pro at guiding us through the wine tour. Thank you, Ivan, for a splendid day at Monserrat!
Ivan was amazing and made our day so fun and informational. He was a pro at guiding us through the wine tour. Thank you, Ivan, for a splendid day at Monserrat!ilonasI8442IB
May 2023
Vito was an awesome tour guide! We learned so much about the history of Barcelona, Monserrat and different wines from her! Highly recommend not only this tour but having Vito as your guide!
Vito was an awesome tour guide! We learned so much about the history of Barcelona, Monserrat and different wines from her! Highly recommend not only this tour but having Vito as your guide!Sarah_M
May 2023
Great day out - really nice relaxed morning in Montserrat with amazing views and time to explore. Followed by a unique winery trip with chance to sample wines you can’t get anywhere else. The guides where really knowledgeable- thanks Phillysa!
Great day out - really nice relaxed morning in Montserrat with amazing views and time to explore. Followed by a unique winery trip with chance to sample wines you can’t get anywhere else. The guides where really knowledgeable- thanks Phillysa!Selwyn_C
May 2023
Fantastic landscape and history of the region. Plenty of walking trails. Sadly our tour was a single trip up on the cog rail, would have liked to see the views on the return trip.
Fantastic landscape and history of the region. Plenty of walking trails. Sadly our tour was a single trip up on the cog rail, would have liked to see the views on the return trip.