Montserrat & Winery Tour from Barcelona: Cellar Tasting Included

Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat’s monastery, then taste rare wines in a 36-generation castle cellar.

A full-day guided tour from Barcelona combines Montserrat Mountain's monastery with a countryside winery experience at Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle run by the same family for 36 generations. The tour includes the cogwheel train up the mountain, a one-hour monastery guide, free time to explore on your own, a multi-course Catalan lunch, a winery tour with tastings of three organic wines, and exclusive VIP access to the aging room for additional tastings drawn straight from the barrels. Groups stay under 20 people, and the whole day runs about 10 hours from Barcelona's North Station.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

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

Montserrat tour and winery experience

• Depart early from Barcelona North Station
• Board cogwheel train to Montserrat Mountain
• Join one-hour guided monastery tour
• Enjoy 1.5 hours free time at Montserrat
• Have traditional Catalan lunch at winery
• Tour 10th-century Oller del Mas winery
• Taste three signature wines
• VIP access to aging room wine tasting

The experience

The day starts early from Barcelona's North Station and heads straight to Montserrat Mountain. Once there, you board the cogwheel train for the ascent: the views open up as you climb. A local English-speaking guide leads a one-hour tour of the monastery, covering the Black Madonna legend and the site's history. After that, you get 1.5 hours to wander the grounds at your own pace, and your guide offers suggestions based on what interests you.

The second half shifts to Oller del Mas, a winery built inside a 10th-century castle in the Catalan countryside. Lunch is a full traditional meal with wine, eaten in the castle setting. Then comes the winery tour itself: a guide walks you through how they make their wines, and you taste three of their organic selections. The real draw is what comes next: exclusive access to the aging room, where an expert host guides you through a special tasting of three premium wines, some poured straight from the barrels. It's the kind of access most visitors don't get.

You travel in a shared air-conditioned bus with a maximum of 20 people, which keeps the group small enough that the guide can actually answer questions. The whole experience runs about 10 hours door to door, so it's a full day but not an exhausting one. There's built-in downtime at Montserrat and a long lunch break at the winery.

What’s included

• Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus.
• cogwheel train up Montserrat.
• one-hour guided monastery tour with a local English-speaking guide.
• 1.5 hours of free time at Montserrat.
• multi-course traditional Catalan lunch with wine.
• guided winery tour at Oller del Mas.
• tasting of three organic wines.
• exclusive VIP access to the aging room with a special tasting of three premium wines drawn from the barrels.

Options for this experience

3 options

Montserrat tour including the BasilicaGuide in English · 09:45Duration: 6 hours. Montserrat highlights: transfers to and from Barcelona, a guided visit of Montserrat, entry to the Basilica and 1.5 hours of free time. Winery not included.

Montserrat and gourmet lunchGuide in English · 08:30Included: guided tour of Montserrat, access to the Black Madonna and Basilica, wine, and a 3-course gourmet lunch with views.

Montserrat tour that includes a winery lunch and an exclusive cellar experienceGuide in English · 09:45VIP tour of the exclusive family cellar. Duration: 10 hours. Traditional Catalan lunch: a multi-course traditional Catalan meal plus a tasting of 6 local organic wines.

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 and older) · Youth (12 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

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 levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Castlexperience Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book this option if you want both cultural history and a deeper dive into winemaking: the monastery and the barrel room are two different kinds of access, and the full day holds them together without feeling rushed. The fixed schedule means transport, timing and all three tastings are arranged, so you're not piecing together separate bookings or worrying about how to get between sites.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 18 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How much free time do you get to explore Montserrat on your own?

After the one-hour guided tour of the monastery, you have 1.5 hours to walk around at your own pace. Your guide gives personalized suggestions before you go, so you can focus on what matters to you, whether that's the basilica, the hiking trails, or the views from the ridge.

What exactly happens in the aging room at Oller del Mas?

The aging room is where the winery's finest wines mature in barrels. An expert host guides you through a tasting of three exceptional premium wines, and some are poured directly from the barrels. A rare, hands-on experience you won't find on a standard winery visit.

Is the cogwheel train included, or do you hike up Montserrat?

The cogwheel train is included. It takes you up the mountain so you arrive fresh for the monastery tour and have energy for exploring afterward. The train itself is part of the experience. The views during the ascent are a highlight of the morning.

What kind of food is served at Oller del Mas?

Lunch is a multi-course traditional Catalan meal, served in the castle setting at the winery. Wine is included with the meal, and the food is prepared to pair with the wines you'll taste afterward.

How many people are typically on this tour?

Groups are capped at 20 people maximum, which keeps things manageable and means your guide can actually engage with everyone. You travel together in a shared air-conditioned bus.

Can you buy the wines you taste?

Yes. After the tastings at Oller del Mas, you have the option to purchase any of the wines you've tried. The winery can arrange shipping if you don't want to carry bottles back to Barcelona.