Barcelona: Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour
🏎 Why We Picked This
gygCulture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
Choose your option
Essential Montserrat
$55 per person
Only Montserrat Full Package
$63 per person
Basic Montserrat, Tapas & Wine
$99 per person
Montserrat Full Package with Tapas & Wine Tour
$113 per person
Essential Montserrat, 3 Course Lunch & Wine Tour
$132 per person
Barcelona: Montserrat, Cogwheel, Black Madonna & Winery Tour
From $55 per person
About this experience
Take in the dramatic views from the Montserrat mountain range on a day trip from Barcelona. Step inside the mountain monastery and upgrade for an optional lunch or tapas at a family-owned winery.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime day trip to Montserrat from Barcelona and explore Catalonia's most famous mountain range. Take in the panoramic views of the mountain scenery as you ride the cogwheel train and discover the history of its medieval monastery with your passionate guides. Hear about the rich history of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, an 11th-century functioning monastery built on the mountain. Marvel at the ornate interior of the monastery with the included tickets. Then, enjoy free time to explore on your own. Book your time slot to visit the famous Black Madonna, get tickets to hear the Boy's Choir, or see paintings by Picasso, El Greco, and Dalí at the Montserrat Museum. Ride the funicular train up the side of the mountain for even better views. None of these activities are included in the tour. With the exception of the funicular, they must be booked in advance. If you booked the half-day tour option, you will return to Barcelona after the visit to Montserrat. If you choose the full-day tour option, continue towards a beautiful boutique winery that also happens to be a 10th-century castle. Explore this idyllic location, owned by the same family for 36 generations, with magnificent views of the mountain you just visited. Savour traditional flavors with a light tapas brunch or enjoy a multi-course traditional lunch at the winery (depending on the option selected). After, wander around the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a wine-tasting session before traveling back to Barcelona.
Highlights
- ✓Navigate the breathtaking multi-peaked mountain range of Catalonia's Montserrat
- ✓Soak up the dramatic views and lush mountain scenery from the cogwheel train
- ✓Delve into the history of Montserrat's beautiful Abbey on a guided walking tour
- ✓Explore hidden trails, viewpoints, and stunning landscapes during your free time
- ✓Choose the full-day tour to add wine tasting and lunch at a 10th-century winery
What's included
- ✓Cogwheel train ticket (if option selected)
- ✓Guide
- ✓Montserrat Walking tour
- ✓Entry to the Black Madonna (if option selected)
- ✓1-2 hours of free time at Montserrat (depending on the option selected)
- ✓Entry to the Basilica
- ✓Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- ✓Tasting of 3 local wines (if a winery option is selected)
- ✓Tapas lunch (if 7-hour option selected)
- ✓Multi-course lunch (if 9-hour option selected)
Not included
- ✕Entry to the Museum
- ✕Ticket for the funicular
- ✕Tips
Good to know
The driving portion of the tour will be in a large bus, once arrived to Montserrat the guided tour will be in small / medium groups of a maximum 20 people per guide. Dietary restrictions are catered for. Infants aged 3 or under may join the tour free of charge, however, baby seats are not provided. If you have reduced mobility requirements, contact the tour operator. Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. On Sundays or religious celebrations, the Basilica might be closed so entry might not be possible. Tour timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic, weather, or unforeseen events. Please avoid scheduling other tours immediately after to account for potential delays.
Getting there
Meet at Castlexperience office, located inside Barcelona's North Station.
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“Mariana made our visit to Monserrat so special. She’s so knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely patient with everyone in the group. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and engaging, and she made sure no one felt left behind. We left not only with beautiful memories but with a deeper appreciation of Montserrat because of her. Thank you, Mariana!”
“Amazing trip beautiful place at Monserrat. This place is just so beautiful and awesome. It a place you must see.”
“Foi maravilhosa, guia muito atenciosa! Recebi ligação para explicarem o ponto de encontro.”
5,673 reviews on GetYourGuide
Mariana made our visit to Monserrat so special. She’s so knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely patient with everyone in the group. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and engaging, and she made sure no one felt left behind. We left not only with beautiful memories but with a deeper appreciation of Montserrat because of her. Thank you, Mariana!
Our tour guide Carlos was awesome!! Very knowledgeable and funny!!
Foi maravilhosa, guia muito atenciosa! Recebi ligação para explicarem o ponto de encontro.
Amazing trip beautiful place at Monserrat. This place is just so beautiful and awesome. It a place you must see.