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From Barcelona: Day Trip to Montserrat with Tapas & Wine
Discover Montserrat, ride the scenic cogwheel train, and savor local delicacies at a vineyard
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.
Your tour finishes at Barcelona North Bus Station
After lunch and the tasting, ride back to Barcelona North Bus Station on your air-conditioned bus. The tour ends here, leaving you free to continue your evening in the city with Montserrat’s views and flavors still fresh on your mind.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven terrain.
Dietary Restrictions: The tour includes a light tapas lunch and wine. Please contact us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.
Alcohol Consumption: The tour includes wine tasting. Participants must be 18 or older to drink alcohol in Spain.
Please Note: This tour includes the cogwheel train but does not include the Sant Joan Funicular train. Due to long lines for the Black Madonna (Moreneta), there usually isn't enough time to see the statue on this specific tour.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin the tour on time.
Your 7-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Comfortable air-conditioned roundtrip transportation from Barcelona
Cogwheel train ride to ascend the mountain
Guided tour of the Montserrat Monastery
Approximately 1 hour of free time at Montserrat
Light tapas lunch at a local organic winery
Taste three delicious regional wines
Maximum group size of 20
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes (hiking is recommended during free time)
Camera
Water
Government-issued ID (for wine tasting)