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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
4.9
2,767 Ratings
Barcelona
Experience the beauty of Montserrat with a cogwheel train ride and indulge in a boutique winery tour with tapas or lunch. Discover Catalonia’s stunning views and savor top-quality wines and gastronomy.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Estacio del Nord - Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
Carrer d’Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
- Abadia de Montserrat - Enjoy a guided tour in Montserrat and visit all the highlights of the monastery by the hand of your local tour guide. You will then enjoy some free time to a palate some traditional foods made by Montserrat monks or farmers, as well as soaking in this special place where nature, culture and spirituality meet. Meet your tour guide again to get on board for the second part of the tour. Oller del Mas cellar awaits!
- Oller del Mas - Set within a 10th-century castle, Oller del Mas is not a common winery – its superb ecological wines have earned plenty of awards in the recent years. In fact, one of its wines won the “Best Wine in Catalonia” award in 2018. But the cellar is not only special for its wines. You will take a stroll by the vineyards, learn how the wine is made, and discover all of its secrets. The winery has revived ancient local grape varieties, providing a unique glimpse into the region’s heritage. *We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.
What's Included
- Regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option only)
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Visit a winery located within a 10th-century castle
- Three wine tasting
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned shared bus
- Multi-course meal with wine (lunch option only)
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
If you really want to get to know Barcelona and Catalonia, a visit to Montserrat is a must. This day tour combines a visit to this magical site with a wonderful food and wine experience. Ride a cogwheel train to the top of Montserrat Mountain while admiring its spectacular views. Explore a winery set in a 10th-century castle owned by the same family for 36 generations. Tasting top-quality wines and enjoying local gastronomy will be highlights of your trip.
- Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C) Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station) Carrer d’Alí Bei, 80 (5 min from Arc de Triomf) YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE FIRST FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
- Departure time will be 9:45 A.M Please arrive at the meeting point 9:25 A.M, 20 min before the start of the tour
- There is a limit of 20 people per guide, although transportation will be shared with other groups.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved.
- 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. We advise bringing water, especially in the summer season.
- Infants aged 3 or less may join the tour free of charge, but note that no car seat or meals are provided.
- If you have reduced mobility, please contact us before booking. We do our best to welcome everyone on board!
- We cater for any dietary allergies or restrictions – no need to warn us beforehand.
- We work daily with different low-production, family-owned boutique wineries. Due to logistic reasons, you might visit another cellar instead of Oller del Mas.
- Our company is composed of a deeply committed team of people. We are working hard in our team, and with all our partners, to be up to the current circumstances. When operating, all our services will abide by all health and security policies issued by the competent administrations. Our top priority is and will be ensuring a safe environment for all our customers and our team.
- The tour is led in English
Location
Estación del Norte
Carrer d'Alí Bei
Castlexperience Office (1st Floor - Section B - Ticket office A, B or C)
Estación de autobuses Barcelona Nord (North Bus Station)
(5 min walk from Arc de Triomf)
YOU MUST CHECK-IN IN THE TOP FLOOR BEFORE GOING TO THE BUSES AREA (GROUND FLOOR)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(2767 Ratings)
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Amy_j
Aug 20, 2024
Once in a lifetime Montserrat. - This experience was one in a million. From the time we left the bus station to the time we arrived, we were entertained, educated, and enamored with the wonder that is Montserrat. The tour guides were witty, knowledgeable, and approachable. Yerai was our tour guide, and he was fantastic. Not only was he able to answer any question that arose, he offered recommendations for the free time, recommendations for the wine pairings, and sent an email for recommendations for more food/tapas/wine/culture in Barcelona. We are so grateful we had such a competent and passionate host for our time in Montserrat. This is a truly magical experience. Once in a lifetime. We cannot recommend enough.
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Melissa
Aug 20, 2024
Well worth it! - Amazing! Montserrat was absolutely beautiful. Our guide Gus was fabulous and so knowledgeable. We did both the three course lunch and wine tasting and loved the experience. Highly recommend.
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Kevin
Aug 20, 2024
Well worth it - This was well worth the time and money. Everything was extremely well planned and the staff was highly competent and very upbeat. They knew their stuff and the narration was so helpful in giving us a broad view of history and context.
Finding the office was a little confusing but we finally did. It would help if the company gave the address and then simply said, “check in at the Castle Experience desk on the first floor , section B of the Bus Station-Nord.” The whole day was super smooth, and very interesting. Highly recommend for a great day of interesting and well planned touring.
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Dionne_w
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful Experience!! - Having the opportunity to learn more about the country as well as wine tasting. The tour guides were great and made the experience enjoyable.
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Manisham758
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing tour, highly recommend!! - This was my second time on this tour. I came last year with friends and this year when my family decided to go to Barcelona, I knew I had to bring them on this tour and I’m glad I did. I enjoyed the tour even more this time thanks to our amazing tour guide, MJ! She was very sweet and had a bubbly personality. She was very accomodating of our big group of 14 people, trying her best to take it slow and easy for those who had difficulty walking while still providing an informative tour. Montserrat and the winery were just as beautiful as I remembered and I will continue to recommend this tour to anyone going to Barcelona!
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Maryjeang2022
Aug 19, 2024
Monserrat tour Barcolona - The whole Tour start to finish was amazing! Very well organized,On time, very knowledgeable,
& interesting,
Customer service was outstanding !
Monserrat.was fascinating to see !
The combination of the delicious lunch and the tasting were both very good 😊
Our guide Laia was exceptional with her knowledge and wit keeping it all organized and on time
Being in the travel industry myself it was an outstanding job well done.
We would highly recommend ❤️
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Petek_e
Aug 18, 2024
It was an amazing... - It was an amazing exprience..Our your guide Suzana was great..All trip was very comfortable ..enough free time..
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James_a
Aug 18, 2024
Montserrat and Wine Tasting with Lunch - Alfonso was AMAZING! We enjoyed our tour so much because of Alfonso. He attended to every detail and was an excellent host. He really did a spectacular job interspersing knowledge with humor! Positively fabulous.
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380nikhilg
Aug 18, 2024
Perfect day trip with wine - Yerai was an amazing tour guide, really enjoyed listening to the rich history of Barcelona. Would recommend for a good day trip away. Montserrat was beautiful
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Marislater22
Aug 18, 2024
Fantastic Time - Lorena was a fantastic tour guide, very , friendly knowledgeable and polite. We totally enjoyed the complete package. Everyone was kind, the events well staged with personal time to explore. We would recommend this tour to everyone.
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