Montserrat with Cogwheel Train,Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
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Montserrat with Cogwheel Train,Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

By Castlexperience Wine Tours
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Visible from Barcelona, Montserrat makes for an obvious day trip—both for its religious significance and its culinary tradition. A cogwheel train handles the hairpin curves on the way up to the summit, and your guide makes sure you see the best of each site. Plus, this tour includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a 10th-century wine cellar with wine tastings. A tapas-style or 3-course lunch is also provided for your convenience.

Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Guided tour shows you the best of Montserrat Monastery
  • Choice of multi-course lunch or tapas at a 10th-century winery
  • Enjoy three organic wine tastings and a winery tour 
  • Cogwheel train and all other transport to and from Barcelona included

  • 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's not included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)

Make your way to the departure point in central Barcelona, and then head to the Catalonian village of Monistrol de Montserrat. Board a cogwheel train for a ride to Montserrat Monastery, taking in views of the countryside as you ascend to the towering summit.  Upon arrival, learn about the site’s religious history dating back to the 11th century and explore the grounds both with a guide and on your own. Head back to the bus for a quick drive to a wine cellar located in a 10th-century castle. Opt for a multi-course meal followed by a wine-tasting, or choose to enjoy your wines paired with tapas (select upon booking). Both options include a tour of the cellar and three organic wines.  This Montserrat tour concludes in Barcelona.

Start:
  • Estación del Norte, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 78, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
    Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C) Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) (5 min walk from Arc de Triomf) YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE TOP FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5716P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • 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
    • There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups.
    • 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.  
    • Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided.
    • 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 travellers 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 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5716P4

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    Zeena T
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    An unforgettable experience! The visit to Montserrat Monastery was breathtaking. The wine tasting and vineyard tour were fantastic, and the full-course Catalan lunch was delicious. Mariana, our guide, as amazing—so knowledgeable and passionate. She even gave us great recommendations for things to do and see in Barcelona after the tour. Highly recommend this tour for a perfect blend of culture, history, and fun!
    Written July 18, 2024
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    Leslie S
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    aambrozi
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    Jul 2024 • Family
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    Ariel J
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    This is a 100% recommendation. The tour was wonderful. The scenery, the history, the food and of course the wine. The tour company was great as well. Very attentive and on time. Most importantly though was our tour guide, Lesly. She was bubbly, funny, articulate, accommodating and an absolute joy to spend the day with. She made our day more memorable than we could’ve imagined. Thank you Lesly!!! Don’t hesitate to book this.
    Written July 14, 2024
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    Kyle S
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    Fantastic experience with our guide Luca. Great day having everything covered and planned. Bud ride from Barcelona was full of information facts and cheesy jokes. Train ride up was a fun novelty with great views all the way up. Viewing Montserrat and the surrounding church area was neat as we added our own prayer candle. Bonus additional hike was quite a journey, but was worth it as promised and we felt our guide told us to do the best bonus possible. Lunch and wine tasting at the castle in the valley was stunning. Authentic foods and drink with a grounds tour made the whole experience so much fun. Casual wine tasting/drinking trying new things was a great experience for us! Made friends with other young couples in our group along with the guide sharing stories and got to know one another. Would recommend for any of my friends and family.
    Written July 14, 2024
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    Ludwig R
    Connecticut6 contributions
    Jul 2024 • Couples
    Fantastic trip. Luca did a great job with sharing the history of the vineyard and Montserrat. Had a fantastic time. Great food and fantastic wine.
    Written July 13, 2024
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    Dave W
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    Jul 2024 • Couples
    What a perfect day! Our guide, Toni, was amazing. His knowledge of the history of Catalonia, Montserrat, and Barcelona was excellent, informative, and very interesting. I highly recommend this tour. Everything about it was top notch!
    Written July 13, 2024
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    Shelley D
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    Jul 2024 • Family
    This tour amazing! The views were incredible, the food and wine were delicious, and Susana was fantastic. 10/10 would recommend.
    Written July 12, 2024
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    Amy R
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    Jul 2024 • Couples
    My husband and I both enjoyed our tour, led by our awesome guide Aline! We felt it was a well paced tour, and very informative. Both Montserrat and the Winery were gorgeous. It was nice to be in nature for the day.

    Aline was fabulous with her sense of humor and upbeat personality! She was very knowledgeable and attentive to our group. During our walking tour she was thoughtful to pick stopping points in the shade, which I appreciated as it was a hot day. Thanks for a great time!
    Written July 11, 2024
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