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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular train experiences in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Cogwheel train to Montserrat monastery, guided basilica visit, then winery wine tasting with tapas or lunch, round-trip from Barcelona.
“Our tour guide Mayi was wonderful- knowledgable, organized and light hearted. We enjoyed a delicious lunch and sampled several great wines. Would go back.”
Coach day trip from Málaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, with optional guided monuments tour and a little-train ride.
“Very enjoyable trip to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas. The guide was very informative, helpful and cheerful, the drivers were good and the bus was comfortable. Lots of time to explore both venues.”
A full-day Mallorca tour combining bus views, Tren de Sóller tram, a classic wooden train, and boat time around Sa Calobra and Sóller.
“amazing trip, tram ride through Soller is absolutely stunning, driving up mountains on coach offered spectacular views, knowledgeable tour guide, great trip👍👌👏👏👏”
Montserrat from Barcelona with a cogwheel train ride, Royal Basilica + Black Madonna access, and a monastery liquor tasting with audio-visual exhibits.
“A great day and full day of history. Beautiful views. Church was amazing, full of intricate details.”
Hop on Granada’s Alhambra-route city train for 1–2 days, with panoramic views and 12-language audio for about $8 per person.
“For an amazing price of $7 CA we were very pleased with the on-day train service.”
Mallorca in one day covers Tramuntana, Sa Calobra, Port de Sóller, and a vintage train. Coach, boat, tram, tickets included.
“It was a very enjoyable day tour to see the island, all the attractions they brought us to are so beautiful. The ride up to Tramuntana is amazing , then the view you see when winding down the hair clip road to the coast is stunningly pretty . We had everything in one day, mountain,…”
A 5-hour Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with scenic rack railway views, basilica access, the Black Madonna, and monk-made liqueurs.
“A gentle, slow-paced tour. Perfect for anyone looking for something more reflective than fast-paced sightseeing.”
Guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat with Abbey visit, free time, optional cogwheel train, and a 10th-century winery castle lunch and wine.
“Loved the entire experience. Montserrat is a must see if visiting Barcelona”
Small-group Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with an electric train, cable car, cogwheel ride, and a guided visit to the Basilica and Black Madonna.
“Our guide was very on top of everything. Watching other groups so we could move around them to have the best view. Also very happy that he helped our group to use the subway closer to our hotel instead of taking a taxi. Very informative and a funny guy!”
Full-day Mallorca tour with guided vintage train, tram, and boat: Cuber & Gorg Blau lakes, Sa Calobra, Sóller, and back to Palma.
“Amazing! I come to Majorca often but never visit these parts. As a solo traveller I tend to stay relatively close to the airport for convenience n keeping costs down so I thought this time I’d book this tour. This absoulty is a must do!! It was a million times better then I ever imagined.…”
Panoramic Barcelona plus Montjuïc cable car and Montserrat cog train, with Black Madonna access, liquor tastings, and Gaudí sights.
“The destination is great. We had a lot of traffic so there were problems. Then on our return someone just moved our stuff and took our seat. The guide would not get involved so we ended up splitting up. Was very frustrating”
A small-group rail day to Montserrat from Barcelona with cogwheel and cable car rides, plus guided history and time to explore.
“Marcelo is a good tour guide he is informative helpful he likes. What he does he’s on schedule. In time. An we had a good time. Nice tour guide nice activity. Great experience”
Private Toledo tour with train-station pickup, panoramic taxi to Mirador del Valle, and a guided walk tied to El Greco.
“Our tour guide, Carlos, was the BEST! His knowledge of Toledo & the surrounding areas was exceptional. We highly recommend this incredible tour!!”
Private Toledo day trip from Madrid by high-speed train, guided old town and Cathedral Primada, plus free time for tapas and shopping.
“Germany (sorry, I think that was his name) was very informative. He did a great job of getting our group to the train station and on to Toledo. There was quite a bit of walking and some uphill. We were given a little over an hour of free time which was appreciated.”
Ride the historic Red Lightning train to Sóller, then explore Tramuntana villages Deia and Valldemossa with a tapas lunch in a small group.
“It was well organised , loved all the places we visited Mike our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Majorca’s history”
