Small Group Tour: Montserrat with Food & Wine & Cogwheel train with VIP Experience
High above the Catalan plains, Montserrat offers a powerful combination of natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and refined local flavors. This VIP experience begins with a scenic ascent on the Cogwheel Train, revealing dramatic mountain views on the way to the monastery. A guided visit introduces Montserrat’s history and cultural importance, including time to visit the revered Black Madonna inside the Basilica. Free time follows to explore panoramic viewpoints and lesser-known corners of the mountain at a relaxed pace. After descending, the itinerary continues with a full traditional meal at a local restaurant, showcasing classic Catalan cuisine. The day concludes at a historic castle-winery, where a guided tasting of three regional wines highlights local winemaking traditions. VIP access enhances the visit with an intimate private cellar experience, featuring three additional premium wines, including the rare opportunity to draw samples directly from aging vessels. Thoughtfully paced and immersive, the tour delivers Montserrat in its most complete and elevated form.
Duration:
Approximately 10 hours
Start Time:
To be confirmed at the time of booking
Inclusions:
Shared tour transportation. Knowledgeable guide. Montserrat guided tour. cogwheel train ticket,1 hour of free time at Montserrat. Guided visit to a winery, 3 wine tastings and lunch, additional wine tasting
*Details are subject to change depending on the day of tour
Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel. Food or drink other than mentioned above, and food for infants (0-3 years), Entrances to museums, cogwheel train ticket, Montserrat Funicular tickets, Gratuities
Meeting point:
Carrer de Napols 68, Castlexperience Office on the FIRST FLOOR. Barcelona Nord Bus Station
Ending point:
Ground floor, Barcelona Nord Bus Station (Estació del Nord), Carrer d’Alí Bei 80
Not Suitable For:
Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and strollers.
Important Information:
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.
This tour operate on daily, (8:30am from March to November and 20 December to 6 January) and (9:45am from 1 December to 19 December and 7 January to 28 February)
This tour does not operate on January 1, 5, 6, and 14, April 27, December 12, 13, 24, 25 or 31.
Montserrat is cooler than Barcelona, a jacket/sweater may be necessary.
The tour itinerary is subject to change.
This tour includes walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Group size: Maximum 21 participants.
The length of the tour can vary depending on traffic conditions and the way back to Barcelona may be around 60 to 90 minutes.
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