Montserrat Wine Tour: Monastery, Cogwheel Train & Tasting

Ten hours from Barcelona's city center to mountain monastery and wine cellar, without arranging the route or the meal.

A full-day guided tour from Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain includes a one-hour monastery tour with a local English-speaking guide, free time to hike or attend the Boy's Choir, and a multi-course Catalan lunch at Oller del Mas winery with three wine tastings. Groups stay under 20 people. You choose between the 8:30 a.m. departure (2.5 hours free time at Montserrat) or the 9:45 a.m. option with a scenic Cogwheel Train ride. A VIP add-on unlocks exclusive access to the winery's barrel cellar and premium wine tasting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Montserrat Mountain3h · entry included
2. Oller del Mas3h · entry included

Montserrat and winery full-day tour

• Depart from Barcelona North Station
• Visit Montserrat Monastery with guided tour
• Enjoy free time in Montserrat
• Have traditional Catalan lunch at winery
• Tour 10th-century castle winery
• Taste three local wines
• Optional VIP winery barrel cellar tasting

The experience

The tour departs early from Barcelona's North Station and runs ten hours total. A local guide leads the group through Montserrat Monastery's highlights in the first hour, then you get either 2.5 hours or 1.5 hours of free time depending on your departure time: enough to hike to St. Michael's Cross, sit in on a Boy's Choir performance (tickets separate), or simply walk the grounds. The 9:45 a.m. option includes a ride on the Cogwheel Train up the mountain, which trades some free time for the scenic ascent through the rock formations.

After Montserrat, the bus heads to Oller del Mas, a family-owned castle-winery dating to 964 AD. You'll tour the estate and sit down to a full traditional Catalan meal with three local wines produced on the property. The winery is small and boutique. Logistics sometimes mean a different family estate substitutes for Oller del Mas, but the format stays the same. If you book the VIP add-on, you get guided access to the barrel cellar (normally closed to visitors) and taste three premium wines drawn straight from the barrels and foudres: an intimate tasting in a space most visitors never see.

Groups max out at 20 people per guide, and transportation is shared with other groups in an air-conditioned bus. Arrive 20 minutes early at the Barcelona office for check-in before heading to the buses. Montserrat and the winery run cooler than the city, so bring layers and water, especially in summer. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are welcome, and dietary restrictions are handled without advance notice. Timing is approximate and may shift due to traffic or weather, so avoid booking anything tight afterward.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide for the full day.
• one-hour guided tour of Montserrat Monastery.
• shared air-conditioned bus transportation from Barcelona.
• either extended free time at Montserrat (2.5 hours with the 8:30 a.m. option) or a scenic Cogwheel Train ride up the mountain (9:45 a.m. option).
• multi-course traditional Catalan meal at the winery.
• tasting of three organic wines produced at the estate.
• guided tour of the 10th-century castle winery.
• exclusive access to the private barrel cellar and tasting of three premium wines (VIP add-on only).

Options for this experience

3 options

Montserrat, lunch and wineGuide in English · 08:30 and 09:45Length: 10 hours. The tour gets back to Barcelona at 7pm.

Montserrat+Cogwheel+Lunch+WineGuide in English · 09:45Length: 9 hours. The tour gets back to Barcelona at 7pm.

VIP Montserrat, lunch and wineGuide in English · 08:30 and 09:45VIP Winery Experience Add-On: Includes an intimate visit to the restricted aging room and a tasting of 3 extra premium wines, some poured straight from the barrel. Duration: 10 hours. This tour returns to Barcelona at 7 pm. 6-wine tasting and full lunch: the regular tour includes a 3-wine tasting and a full meal with wine, plus an extra 3-wine premium tasting in an exclusive area (add-on).

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:45

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 1000

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Castlexperience Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 8:30 a.m. departure if you want maximum time to hike or explore Montserrat on your own. Choose the 9:45 a.m. option with the Cogwheel Train if the scenic ride matters more than extra free time. Add the VIP Experience if you want to taste premium wines in the cellar where they age, a space most visitors never access.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I hike to St. Michael's Cross at Montserrat on this tour?

Yes. After the one-hour guided monastery tour, you have either 2.5 hours (8:30 a.m. departure) or 1.5 hours (9:45 a.m. departure) of free time to hike, explore the grounds, or attend the Boy's Choir performance if it's scheduled. Your guide will advise on what fits your interests and fitness level.

What's the difference between the 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. departures?

The 8:30 a.m. option gives you 2.5 hours of free time at Montserrat to explore on your own. The 9:45 a.m. option includes a scenic ride on the Cogwheel Train up the mountain but reduces free time to 1.5 hours. Both include the monastery tour, lunch, and wine tasting.

What wines will I taste at Oller del Mas?

You'll taste three organic wines produced at the estate during lunch. If you add the VIP Experience, you get three additional premium wines in a private tasting inside the barrel cellar, where the winery's finest wines age. You can buy any wines you like, and the estate arranges shipping.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

No. The tour departs from Barcelona's North Station. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the office for check-in 20 minutes before departure. Public transportation options are available nearby.

How large are the groups on this tour?

Groups are limited to 20 people per guide, though in rare cases may reach 22. You'll share the air-conditioned bus with other groups, and a local English-speaking guide leads the experience throughout the day.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes suitable for hiking. Montserrat and the winery are cooler than Barcelona, so bring layers and check the forecast. Bring water, especially in summer. The tour involves walking but is suitable for all fitness levels.