Spain · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The good train experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat cogwheel train, monastery visit, castle winery, organic wine tasting, tapas, lunch, and practical tips.
“Lesly was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and made the experience 5 stars. Highly recommend”
Review of the Málaga day trip to Ronda and Setenil, with transport, free time, optional guide, and Setenil's little train.
“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.”
See Mallorca by bus, boat, tram, and vintage train, with Lluc, Sa Calobra, Sóller, and Tramuntana views in one full-day tour.
“Juan the driver and Angela the guide were amazing! Both very friendly and Juan did a great job driving. It was great peace of mind on the twisty roads and having the boat, tram, and train timings planned out for us.”
Review of Montserrat from Barcelona with cog-wheel train, Black Madonna access, monastery tour, liquor tasting, pricing, and practical tips.
“Wonderful place to visit and experience 1000 years of history of this enchanting place. Second time visiting here in my life.”
Review of Granada City Train, with Alhambra access, 12-language audio, stop-by-stop tips, value advice, and honest notes on crowds and bumps.
“More buses as they were very full and it was difficult to find seats at different stops”
Explore Ronda and Setenil from Málaga for $28, with an English guided walk, free time, scenic train ride, and striking cliffside views.
“Highly recommend this tour. Beautiful little towns , great landscapes , great food , great pictures. Our guide Mercedes was very helpful and knowledgable. I am very happy with this tour and I would do it again. Thank you.”
Review of Mallorca’s one-day tour by coach, boat, tram, and vintage train, with practical advice on scenery, timing, value, and drawbacks.
“Majorca sightseeing with boat and vintage train was an amazing all day tour. Our tour guide Pepe was good too. The winding roads by bus was a thrill in itself. We saw the Black Madonna, the boat ride along the rocky coastline and the vintage train.”
Ride Mallorca’s vintage train, Sóller tram, and coastal boat to Sa Calobra, with free time for beaches, food, and Torrent de Pareis.
“Great trip. Easy to locate tickets and well worthwhile. If you are doing other boat trips, i would recommend staying for the day at Port de Sóller - it’s a lovely beach and strip and we didn’t get to spend much time there. But trip recommended either way.”
Review of the Montserrat day trip from Barcelona, with monastery tours, cogwheel trains, Catalan lunch, tapas, and wine tasting.
“Our trip was wonderful. We throughly enjoyed the cog wheel train, monastery and winery. Our guide, Carla was exceptional with her knowledge of the area, history and the wine. Five stars out of five, all around.”
Ride Mallorca’s vintage train, tram, boat, and bus to Sóller, La Calobra, and Torrent de Pareis on a full-day island tour.
“What a lovely day. Ariane was a lovely guide. She worked so hard all day. The driver Francesco was amazing going up the winding mountain road. A great, well organised value for money trip. Recommended.”
Review of Montserrat from Barcelona with rack railway, basilica access, Black Madonna, monk-made liqueur tasting, and practical tips.
“Carlos our tour guide was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and made sure he didn’t focus on Spanish but English was clear and balanced. We were able to see everything. But I assume a full day here would have been better. There are so many walks and things to do. Next time we would look at min 2 nights stay. It’s beautiful and magical.”
Review of Barcelona and Montserrat by cable car and cog-wheel train, with Gothic Quarter walks, Black Madonna access, tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“The morning tour guide was lovely.. very informative and Friendly.. we waited about 30 min For the bus when we finished the walking tour. Would have been nice to stop at a few more site instead of driving by them. 2 hour break in between morning tour and afternoon was way too long”
Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat train tour with cable car, cogwheel railway, guided time, basilica tips, costs, and practical advice.
“We had an amazing tour with Monica. She was very knowledgeable and helped our group take the metro from Barcelona to Montserrat. She provided a lot of history and stories during the tour.”
Ride trains and a cable car from Barcelona to Montserrat, visit the Basilica and Black Madonna, and enjoy free time with a small English-speaking group.
“Our guide Marcelo, was outstanding. He did a great job getting us to Montserrat and back to Barcelona. He had incredible knowledge about Montserrat and did a great job explaining the history and the details of the site. Very thorough and very willing to answer all our questions. Highly recommended this tour.”
Explore Toledo with a private guide, station pickup, El Valle views, and a flexible walk through its Christian, Jewish, and Muslim quarters.
“We truly appreciate Manuel and his colleagues guided tour. We had to postpone it to due to some illness, which they had no problem with. Manuel is knowledgeable, fun, patient, great with kids. He is a Toledo local too! The panoramic view is unbeatable! Would definitely recommend the tour.”
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