Board a cogwheel train, visit a historic monastery on the Montserrat mountain range, and admire some incredible views. Choose from a half-day tour or upgrade to a full-day trip.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
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- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 5 - 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Montserrat, Spain
Break time, Guided tour (3.25 hours)
Bus / coach
(30 minutes)
Oller del Mas
Break time, Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)
Oller del Mas
Lunch, Guided tour, Wine tasting, Tapas (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
3 drop-off locations:
Barcelona Ali Bei 80, Barcelona Nord, Barcelona
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Travel through to the breathtaking multi-peaked mountain range of Montserrat
- Admire scenic views from the cogwheel train up the mountain-side monastery
- Learn about the rich history of the Montserrat Abbey on a small-group walking tour
- Discover the site’s hidden gems and beautiful landscapes during your free exploration time
- Upgrade to a full-day tour option and enjoy wine tastings and lunch at a picturesque winery
Experience an unforgettable guided group tour to Montserrat, Catalonia's most famous mountain range. Take in the beauty of its natural rolling landscape and discover the history and traditions of its medieval monastery. After your bus journey from Barcelona, board the cogwheel train up to the monastery and admire the beautiful nature and iconic multi-peaked mountain range of Montserrat. Once at the monastery, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the historical center of the complex.
Learn about the rich history of the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, an 11th-century monastery that still functions to this day. Entry to the monastery is included in the tour price. Use the allotted free time to wander freely. Plan ahead and book your time slot to visit the famous Black Madonna. See paintings by Picasso, El Greco, and Dali at the Montserrat Museum. During your free time, you can also ride the funicular train up the side of the mountain to get even better viewpoints of the monastery. Travelers who booked the half-day tour option will return to Barcelona after the visit to Montserrat. If you chose a full-day tour option, you'll continue toward a beautiful boutique winery. Arrive at the winery and, depending on the food option you booked, enjoy a light tapas or multi-course lunch. Admire amazing views of the winery and Montserrat mountains as you feast on traditional foods of the region. After your meal, wander around the vineyards, learn about the wine-making process, and enjoy a wine tasting session, before traveling back to Barcelona.
- Cogwheel train ticket
- Guide
- Walking tour
- 1.5 hours of free time at Montserrat
- Entry to the Basilica of Montserrat
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Tasting of 3 local wines (if a full-day option is selected)
- Tapas lunch (if option selected)
- Multi-course lunch (if 9-hour option selected)
- Museum, Black Madonna, and funicular tickets
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meet at Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station), 5 minutes from Arc de Triomf. Look for the Castlexperience Office, which is on the 1st floor, in Section B. Go to ticket offices A, B, or C.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- The driving portion of the tour will be in a bus with a maximum 70 people, but the guided walking tours will be in groups of a maximum 20 people
- For options including food, this tour caters to all dietary allergies or restrictions and there is no need to warn the activity provider beforehand
- Infants aged 3 or under may join the tour free of charge, but please note that baby seats are not provided
- You may need to purchase tickets online and stand in line to see the Black Madonna. Your guide will inform you about the estimated waiting time on the day of your visit
- If you have reduced mobility requirements, contact the tour operator after you make your booking
- Temperatures in Montserrat and the winery tend to be more extreme than in Barcelona. Please check the weather forecast the day before and dress accordingly
- On Sundays or religious celebrations the Basilica might be closed so entry might not be possible