Montserrat with Rack Railway, Oller del Mas Winery and Tapas or Lunch
Full 7-8 hour day: coach, rack railway, monastery, basilica and Oller del Mas winery with 3-wine tasting + tapas or multi-course lunch. The most complete Castlexperience option.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 7-8 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Rack railway + guided monastery tour + basilica entry
- Oller del Mas winery (10th-century castle) with 3 organic wine tasting
- Tapas or full multi-course lunch (per option)
- Spanish-language tapas tour available for those who prefer to explore in Spanish
- 4.9 ★ with 7,000+ reviews — one of the operator's top products
Our take
If you want EVERYTHING from Castlexperience in one booking (rack railway + monastery + basilica + winery + tapas), this is the option. For €59 (the offer drops it lower) you get 7-8 hours with all the Montserrat icons and Catalan oenology included. Hard to do better at this price. Worth knowing: does NOT include the Moreneta (you'd need to book it separately if you want it). And groups are large (20 people). But for the price and coverage, it remains our full-day recommendation for anyone wanting rack railway + winery. The Spanish-language tapas tour option is a real differentiator: few operators offer it explicitly. For Spanish speakers who value having guide in their language without bilingual interruptions, this is the variant.
What's included
- Shared transport in air-conditioned coach
- Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide (max 20 people)
- Guided monastery tour and basilica entry
- Rack railway ride
- Regional tapas lunch with dessert (tapas option)
- Multi-course meal with wine (full lunch option)
- 10th-century winery visit (if you select option)
- Three wine tastings (if you select option)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Black Madonna touching ticket
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water, especially in summer
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility (contact operator first)
Things to keep in mind
- Single departure at 9:45. Arrive 20 minutes early for check-in
- Groups of max 20 people per guide (rarely 22)
- Oller del Mas winery may be replaced with another in the same region for logistics
- Dietary restrictions accommodated without prior notice
Meeting point
Barcelona North Station, Carrer de Nàpols, 68, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona
Check-in at the Castlexperience office inside Estació de Nord, section B. Arrive 20 minutes before the 9:45 departure.
The experience
What you'll see
This is the all-inclusive version of Castlexperience: rack railway, basilica, winery and tapas or lunch in a single 7-8 hour excursion. For anyone wanting to see Montserrat and experience Catalan oenology without making two separate plans, it's the most complete option.
- Montserrat rack railway: historic cog-rail funicular, one of the iconic images of the visit.
- Benedictine monastery: 1-hour guided tour with local guide.
- Skip-the-line basilica: access to the church interior + tasting of traditional liqueurs and artisan pastries made by monks.
- Oller del Mas winery (10th century): medieval castle converted into organic winery. Walk through vineyards, guided visit to the barrel room, tasting of 3 organic wines.
- Tapas or full lunch (based on booked option): Catalan dishes paired with the wines.
How it works
Meet at the Estació del Nord (Carrer de Nàpols, 68), Castlexperience office section B. Mandatory check-in 20 minutes early. Single departure at 9:45.
Barcelona-Montserrat journey: 1 hour by coach. Upon arrival, rack railway ride to the monastery (12 minutes with views). 2-hour guided tour of the complex + free time to taste artisan liqueurs and pastries. Skip-the-line basilica access.
Coach down to Oller del Mas (30 minutes), in the Bages region. There: vineyard walk + winery visit + tasting of 3 wines. Based on booked option, tapas brunch or multi-course lunch with wine pairing.
Return to Barcelona in 1 hour. Total: 7-8 hours per option.
Who I'd recommend it to
- If you want EVERYTHING in one booking: rack railway + monastery + basilica + winery + tapas/lunch.
- If you have the full day free and want to optimize.
- If you're interested in Catalan oenology (Oller del Mas is a real winery, not a tourist set).
- If you need Spanish-only explanation WITHOUT English pauses (the only variant explicitly offering it).
- If your budget is €59-70 per person.
Who I would NOT recommend it to
- If your priority is the Moreneta — NOT included here. See variants with Moreneta.
- If you expect a small group. Here it can be 20-22 people. See Mont Escape or In Out.
- If you want hotel pickup — not available. See options with pickup.
- If you're rushed or only have half a day.
Accessibility
Tour not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed. For limited mobility, contact before booking.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Difference vs EXB-22 (same operator without rack railway)?
Tapas vs full lunch: which to choose?
Is the Moreneta included?
What is Oller del Mas like?
Is there also a Spanish-language tapas tour?
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