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Montserrat, Wine & Tapas: A Delicious Day Trip!
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Overview
The Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch experience offers a fantastic way to explore the heart of Barcelona and Catalonia. This full-day bus tour takes visitors to the stunning Montserrat Monastery and combines it with a delightful food and wine experience. Imagine riding a cogwheel train to the top of Montserrat Mountain, where breathtaking views await. This tour is perfect for those who love history, beautiful scenery, and delicious food and wine.
Visitors will explore Montserrat Monastery, a significant spiritual site, and then venture to the Oller del Mas Winery, a stunning estate set in a 10th-century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations. Three wine tastings of top-quality wines paired with regional tapas lunch with dessert, or a multi-course meal with wine (depending on the option selected), promise to be highlights. Expect a comfortable, air-conditioned bus ride from Barcelona Nord Bus Station, accompanied by a local English-speaking guide (with a maximum of 20 people per guide).
This experience includes a guided visit to Montserrat Monastery & entrance to the Basilica, plus a cogwheel train ride up the mountain. What's excluded is hotel pick-up and drop-off, tips and gratuities (optional), and tickets to touch the Black Madonna. With excellent quality and a low supplier cancellation rate, this Viator Experience Award 2025 winner is a top product you can trust for an unforgettable day trip. 
Highlights
Ride the Cogwheel Train: Enjoy amazing views as you climb Montserrat Mountain on a special train.
Visit a 10th-Century Castle Winery: Taste delicious wines at a beautiful winery that has been in the same family for generations.
Explore Montserrat Monastery: Discover the history and beauty of this important religious site.
Enjoy Local Food and Wine: Taste regional tapas lunch with dessert, or a multi-course meal with wine.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally love the Montserrat tour, praising the guide, views, and wine tasting. Some wish for more time at the monastery, and the train can be busy.
Customers say the tour guide is very informative and friendly.
Visitors loved the beautiful views from Montserrat.
The wine tasting and food were a highlight for many.
People enjoyed the comfortable transportation.
Some found the time at Montserrat a little short.
The cogwheel train can get crowded.
The Journey
Barcelona Nord Bus Station
Begin your Catalan adventure at the Barcelona Nord Bus Station, a central transportation hub that serves as the gateway to numerous destinations. Beyond its functional role, the station offers a glimpse into Barcelona's urban life, connecting travelers with the vibrant energy of the city and setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead. Use this as your starting point to explore beyond Barcelona!
Montserrat Monastery
Ascend to the majestic Montserrat Monastery, a spiritual sanctuary nestled high in the serrated mountains. Discover the rich history and breathtaking architecture of this iconic landmark, home to the revered Black Madonna, La Moreneta. Immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere, explore the monastery's art museum, savor traditional foods crafted by local monks and farmers, and witness the harmonious blend of nature, culture, and spirituality that defines this sacred place. The views alone are worth the trip!
Oller del Mas Winery
Step back in time at Oller del Mas, a unique winery set within a 10th-century castle. Explore the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and uncover the secrets behind their award-winning ecological wines, including the prestigious 'Best Wine in Catalonia' of 2018. Discover how the winery revives ancient local grape varieties, offering a taste of the region's heritage. While Oller del Mas is the intended destination, you may visit an alternative family-owned boutique winery, each promising an equally enriching and authentic Catalan wine experience. The possibility adds a touch of surprise and guarantees an intimate encounter with Catalan winemaking traditions.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes a regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option only) or a multi-course meal with wine (lunch option only), a local English-speaking tour guide (max. 20 people per guide), a guided visit to Montserrat Monastery & entrance to the Basilica, transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned shared bus, three wine tastings (if option selected), a visit to a winery located within a 10th-century castle (if option selected), and a cogwheel train ride up the mountain. It excludes hotel pick-up and drop-off, tips and gratuities (optional), and tickets to touch the Black Madonna. The tour starts at Barcelona Nord Bus Station, and ends at the same location.
Hot Tip
Wear comfortable shoes for walking around Montserrat. Also, bring a light jacket as the mountain can be cooler than Barcelona. Consider the lunch option if you want an elevated dinning experience.
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