Montserrat with Cogwheel train, Tasting in a Boutique Winery with Tapas or Lunch

Highlights

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

Summary

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, sample local food and drink such as coca de Montserrat (a sweet pastry) washed down with homemade liquors. 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 multi-course meal followed by a wine tasting and cheese platter, 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.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours - 9 hours

Why take this tour?

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 and food pairings. A tapas-style or 3-course lunch is also provided for your convenience.

What’s 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 - Oller del Mas
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips and gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7-9 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Castlexperience - Wine Tours

About operator:

Experiencing food and wine of a country is another way to discover its culture. Bringing culture and the world of wine to travelers who visit Catalonia, Castlexperience presents a new concept of travel which offers excursions to emblematic cultural sites with wine tasting at smaller, historic and backroads wineries.