From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Apòstols Viewpoint Tour (Optional 10th-Century Castle Winery)

Leave Barcelona by bus
for Montserrat mountain

Meet at Barcelona Nord Bus Station and travel to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus for about 1 hour. The monastery-only option departs at 8:30 AM, and the options with the rack railway and winery depart at 9:45 AM. The guide speaks English, and there is also a separate option guided in Spanish.

Explore Montserrat Monastery with your guide

Hear about the history of Montserrat Monastery on a guided walking tour and enter the basilica with priority access. During the following 1–2 hours of free time (depending on the option), you can stop by a local bakery or stroll around the monastery to enjoy the views. Seeing the Black Madonna (La Moreneta), the Sant Joan funicular and the Museum of Montserrat cost extra.

Admire the views of Montserrat from the Apòstols viewpoint

On the way, stop at the Apòstols viewpoint (Mirador dels Apòstols) for a short break and photos with the peaks of Montserrat in the background.

Taste wine at a 10th-century castle winery (optional)

With a winery option, you ride the rack railway up the mountain enjoying the scenery and visit Oller del Mas, a winery set in a 10th-century castle at the foot of Montserrat. Tour the wine cellar with a guide and taste wine, and enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch or a tapas brunch depending on the option.

※ Tour times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather and other conditions.
※ On Sundays and religious holidays the basilica may be closed, making entry difficult.