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About this activity
Combine Montserrat's dramatic mountain monastery with an authentic organic winery experience at a 10th-century castle, all in one immersive 7.5-hour day trip from Barcelona. Travel via the iconic cogwheel train, explore one of Catalonia's most spiritually significant sites, then savour regional wines and tapas at a family-run cellar.
Montserrat
Your tour departs from central Barcelona, from which we will head for the village of Monistrol de Montserrat. From Monistrol we will take the “Cremallera de Montserrat”, a cogwheel train offering great views of the countryside and the mountain. Once at the Monastery your guides will then transmit their passion and knowledge of the landmark to you – history, legends and the importance of this site in the development of Catalonia. After walking through the monastery, you will have some free time for shopping at the Farmer’s Market or taking a few pictures at the Stairway to Heaven. If you are lucky, you will even have the chance to attend the performance of l'Escolania de Montserrat, the oldest Boys' Choir in Europe.*
*Please note that l’Escolania does not sing on Saturdays, school holidays, and several dates throughout the year. Booking required.
Oller del Mas Cellar
After Montserrat, you will head to Oller del Mas Cellar. Located in a 10th century castle at the feet of Montserrat, this organic family-run winery is surely one of a kind. Your local guide will lead a visit to the vineyards, the old family cellar, and certain private areas of the castle. To end this perfect day, you will sample three château organic wines served with a delicious local cold tapas lunch. Any dietary restrictions are catered for on this tour.
Highlights
- ✓Scenic cogwheel train (Cremallera) ascent with panoramic countryside views
- ✓Guided monastery tour covering medieval history, legends, and Catalan heritage
- ✓Possible attendance at l'Escolania de Montserrat, Europe's oldest boys' choir (seasonal)
- ✓10th-century castle vineyard and cellar exploration at Oller del Mas
- ✓Organic wine tasting paired with local cold tapas lunch
- ✓Free time to shop at the monastery's farmers market and visit 'Stairway to Heaven' viewpoint
Insider tips
- ★Check the choir performance schedule before booking—l'Escolania doesn't sing Saturdays, school holidays, or select dates; ask your guide in advance to confirm if your date includes a performance.
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes and layers; the mountain gets breezy even in warm months, and the monastery involves moderate uphill exploration.
- ★Arrive early at the Barcelona meeting point to avoid missing the coach departure—timing is tight for a 7.5-hour itinerary.
Good to know
- •Round-trip coach transport from central Barcelona included; exact pickup location confirmed post-booking.
- •All dietary restrictions accommodated at the tapas lunch—notify operator at booking.
- •Moderate fitness level recommended; monastery involves stairs and uneven ground.
- •Tour runs rain or shine; the cogwheel train operates in most weather conditions.
Who it's for
History and culture enthusiasts keen on Catalan heritage and monastic sitesWine and food lovers seeking authentic regional tastings beyond Barcelona's tourist trailFamilies hoping to catch the historic choir performance and explore a working monasteryPhotographers wanting dramatic mountain views and medieval castle settings
Best time to visit
Visit April–May or September–October for mild weather and lower crowds. Aim for midweek tours if you want to maximise chances of catching the boys' choir performance (avoid Saturdays and July–August school holidays).
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