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's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip transportation from Barcelona
Cogwheel train ride to Montserrat
Guided tour of Montserrat Monastery
Tapas-style lunch at an organic winery
Wine tasting of three regional wines
Peaks, prayers & pours
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Barcelona North Bus Station
Your day begins near Barcelona North Bus Station, where you meet your guide and small group. Check in, get a quick outline of the schedule, and board the air-conditioned bus.
Travel to Montserrat and ride the cogwheel train
Leave Barcelona and drive through the Catalonian countryside toward the rocky peaks of Montserrat. At the base of the mountain, switch to the cogwheel train, which climbs steeply to the monastery with wide views over the valley.
Visit the Montserrat Monastery and basilica
At the top, your guide leads you through the monastery complex and basilica. Learn how this 11th-century site became a symbol of Catalan faith and hear the story of the Black Madonna statue that draws pilgrims here.
Enjoy free time at Montserrat
After the guided visit, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Walk to a nearby lookout for wide views over the cliffs and valley, or stay near the plaza to visit the small market and try local cheeses and other products.
Taste tapas and wine at an organic winery
Leave the mountain and drive to a nearby organic winery surrounded by vineyards. Walk between the vines and through the cellar as you learn how the wines are made, then sit down for a light tapas-style lunch paired with three regional wines from the estate.
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Britney S.
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May 05, 2026
My Outstanding Montserrat and Wine Tasting Tour!
Ellen C.
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May 02, 2026
Delph our tour guide made this one of the best tours ever! She had so much information to share including which cheese to buy at the pop-up market outside of the Cathedral which wine to buy at the winery Very smart young woman who knew the complete history of the area and loved sharing it with us ! The bus was extremely comfortable!
Jessica C.
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April 14, 2026
Our tour guide Mariana was amazing! From meeting her at the bus station, and on every stop along the trip she was very informative about Montserrat and the winery nearby.
Excellent day trip!
Megan M.
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April 10, 2026
My family of four (2 teenagers) had a wonderful time in this tour. We appreciated the balance of guided tour and free time to explore at Montserrat. Vince was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. The wine and tapas were a lovely touch to a wonderful day.
wonderful tour
Rebecca S.
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March 23, 2026
Rebecca was amazing as our tour guide. We had an amazing time, exploring the area and the wine tasting and tapas were delicious
wonderful tour
Rebecca S.
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March 23, 2026
Rebecca was amazing as our tour guide. We had an amazing time, exploring the area and the wine tasting and tapas were delicious
Amazing Day Worth Every Penny!
JOHN L.
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March 18, 2026
This was truly a memorable day. It was a painless ride up to Montserrat on am immaculately clean bus. Our guide, Xavier, provided an overview of the history of Catalonia starting with the Romans right up to the present on the ride up to Montserrat. It was incredibly well presented and very informative. When we arrived at the mountain, we took the tram up to Abbey which was an amazing ride. It was crystal clear day so the views were breathtaking. We then started to the tour with Xavier providing insights and history of of Abbey. We then toured the basilica which was extraordinary- seeing the Black Madonna was inspirational. After concluding the visit to Abbey, we left by bus and traveled down the mountain. The views of the snow capped Pyrenes mountain range was breathtaking. We then went for the Oller del Mas winery for tapas and wine tasting. Xavier brought us into the vineyard and describe the unique process that winery grows and makes wine. We then went into stone enclosed room and had delicious tapas and tasted three (3) different wine selections. Xavier provided a detailed descriptions of the wine and really brought the experience to life. We then traveled back to Barcelona. In ending this review, I want to highlight how much Xavier made the day - he was extraordinarily funny, incredibly knowledgeable and seem to be genuinely interested that everyone was having best experience possible. As you can tell, it was really a special day for our family. This tour is a must!
Robert H.
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November 23, 2025
Carlos was excellent. The best excursion guide we have ever had. Very personable and great communication skills. Gave a great presentation of the wines! It wasn't the usual color, legs, oaky taste, etc. Excellent.
Montserrat - A mandatory trip w/ The Tour Guy
David H.
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November 06, 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 M.
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November 04, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed the bus ride to Montserrat with a very knowledgeable and personable guide.
Great day !
Diane S.
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October 18, 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 S.
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October 18, 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 L.
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October 18, 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.
Montserrat
Henry M.
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October 03, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed our day. Change of pace from the city
Fabulous Tour
Sherry A.
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September 27, 2025
Our Monserrat plus Wine and Tapas was a wonderful day trip from Barcelona with a great blend of cultural info, humour, activity, food and wine. But the thing that brought it all together was our exceptional tour guide Tuais who led a perfectly paced tour with just the right amount of expert information mixed with good humour. One of my favorite tours in a long list. Cheers Tuais!
Montserrat with tapas & wine was FANTASTIC!
Rosa A.
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August 17, 2025
Mayi is amazing, she is professional and friendly.
Pure Joy & Discovery!!
Lina W.
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July 11, 2025
This Montserrat tour was pure joy and discovery. The monastery was moving and the views from the peak were incredible. The delicious tapas made the experience even more special.
Great Escape
Ella W.
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July 10, 2025
It was great to see the mountain of Montserrat out of the city. The air was refreshing and added with the breathtaking views. Everything was exceptional.
Boy Choir Bliss
Emma M.
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July 09, 2025
Listening to the Escolania de Montserrat was like waking up in the afterlife. We did and it was so serene with the monastery set against the beautiful mountain backgrounds. It made a fantastic end to this really yummy day of tapas.
Janel D.
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July 08, 2025
Scenic Splendor
Jack G.
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July 08, 2025
Between St Lucia and Montserrat there was plenty of beautiful scenery along the way. The views from the monastery of the mountain are incredible. The warm plate of tapas at the end was a delicious touch.
A true cultural immersion
Ava M.
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July 06, 2025
It was great to learn about the importance of Montserrat and to see La Moreneta. The views were amazing and the tapas was authentic Spanish.
Majestic Mountain
Lina W.
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July 05, 2025
Montserrat is truly majestic. The size of the mountains and the grand monastery was impressive. Tapas for dessert to end a great day.
Guide's Gold
Ruby P.
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July 04, 2025
We had a great guide and he told us interesting stories about history and legends of the mountainside. Their excitement made the monastery special and views even more so.
Spiritual Serenity
Noah B.
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July 03, 2025
It provided a great sense of peace, so Montserrat. It is beautiful and the mountain views are to die for. Although having the Boy Choir join them was a major bonus.
