Barcelona: Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options
Fort Pienc, Barcelona
Join a guided tour from Barcelona to Montserrat. Choose from options including extra free time, an afternoon tour, or a full-day tour with a visit to a winery in a 10th-century castle.
Montserrat Day Tours from Barcelona
Explore Montserrat's mountain range, abbey, and winery on guided tours departing from Barcelona, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Travel from Barcelona to the multi-peaked Montserrat mountain range
- Guided tour covering the rich history of Montserrat Abbey
- Free time to explore the site's landscapes and hidden locations
- Visit a 10th-century castle converted into a winery at Montserrat’s base
- Optional tasting of traditional Catalan food and wine or visit the Virgin of Montserrat
Tour Options
Montserrat + Extra Free Time: Departs at 8:30 am with a guided visit and two hours of free time at Montserrat.
Montserrat + Cogwheel Train + Lunch + Wine: Departs at 9:45 am; includes a scenic cogwheel train ride, one hour free time, lunch at a historic winery, guided cellar tour, and wine tasting.
Montserrat + Cogwheel Train + Tapas + Wine: Departs at 9:45 am; features Montserrat visit followed by tapas brunch and wine tasting at a 10th-century castle.
Includes
- Shared air-conditioned bus transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Basilica of Montserrat
- 1-2 hours of free time at Montserrat (depending on selected option)
- Cogwheel train ride up the mountain (depending on selected option)
- Opportunity to see La Moreneta (the Black Madonna) and attend the Boys’ Choir performance (optional with prior reservation, subject to availability)
- Multi-course traditional Catalan meal (if option selected)
- Guided visit to Oller del Mas winery (if option selected)
- Local wine tasting (if option selected)
Excludes
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- Bus accommodates up to 70 people; guided walking groups are limited to 20 people
- Infants aged 3 or under may join free; baby seats are not provided
- Separate tickets must be purchased online to access the Black Madonna throne and Boys’ Choir; the choir does not perform on Saturdays, holidays, or certain dates—notify the local partner if interested
- Contact the tour operator regarding reduced mobility requirements
- Montserrat and winery temperatures can be more extreme than in Barcelona
- The Basilica may be closed on Sundays or religious celebrations, potentially restricting entry
- Tour times are approximate and subject to change due to traffic or weather; allow extra time before other scheduled activities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Book early to secure your preferred departure time. Bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a camera. If you want to hear the Boys’ Choir, reserve tickets in advance.
