Spain · CABLE CARS & FUNICULARS
The 15 best cable cars & funiculars you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Ride Tenerife’s cable car to Mount Teide at 3,555 meters, with hotel pickup, a guide, free trails, and dramatic volcanic views.
“We had an amazing tour. Our guide Maria was exceptional; she had attention to detail for our needs and she provided a lot of insight about the island. Thank you. We will come back with our kids.”
Ride Benalmádena’s Mount Calamorro cable car for Costa del Sol views, six hiking routes, Mediterranean wildlife, and a flexible day out.
“Amazing experience. Only negative is the windows of the cable car were dirty or worn and some of the views distorted by this”
Visit Montserrat from Barcelona with a small group, monastery tour, mountain hike, panoramic cable-car views, and expert local guidance.
“Very well planned, guide was great and very informative.”
Ride the Aeri de Montserrat cable car to a famous Catalan abbey, with striking mountain views, flexible tickets, and useful planning tips.
“I booked a ride in cable car, the visuals were stunning. Operators professional. If you are driving best park below and take the cable car. It was worth.”
Walk Barcelona’s Old Town, Raval, Montjuïc Castle, and its dungeons, with funicular and cable car tickets included for $64.
“Katy was very knowledgeable and informative, she made the tour interesting and enjoyable. A nice mix of walking in the Gothic Quarter & visiting the Castle via the cable car. Really good value for money as all the tickets were included.”
Review of Barcelona’s 4-hour e-bike, Montjuïc cable car, and boat tour, with route details, value advice, restrictions, and booking tips.
“Very informative, I enjoyed learning about the history of Barcelona. The tour guide was nice and friendly and made the trip really enjoyable!”
Hike to Spain’s highest point on Mount Teide with a guide, cable car, crater permit, island views, and practical advice for a high-altitude day.
“Our guide Benjamin was really nice and informative. Pick up was on time, pace of travel was nice, with lots of stops. We did not feel rushed. Our group was small, so that was nice too. Hike was not to hard. I would recommend this tour.”
Review of Montserrat from Barcelona, with cable car, monastery visit, easy mountain hike, guide quality, timing, price, and practical tips.
“David was our guide. He is very knowledgeable in the history and facts about the monastery and surroundings. We though the trip has too much down time. Did not meet our expectations. Not enough staff in cafeterias. 100 in line and 1 person working.”
See Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Olympic waterfront, Montjuïc, Gaudí façades, and cable-car views on a practical half-day city tour.
“The ride to the beach and our guide's pointing out the various architectures was cool. The Cable car ride and the view from there was very nice and the Olympic village was worth seeing. Then went to the Spanish Village which was basically like Epcot with all imitation facades.Then went to the Gothic Village which we had already seen in our travels. Seemed like at that point they were just trying to fill up the 4 hours.”
Barcelona tour review covering the Old Town, Boqueria Market, Montjuïc Castle, funicular, and cable car, with practical advice on value and pace.
“Miguel did a great job. He was detailed and passionate. Miguel’s explanation made the trip a memorable time. We highly recommend the tour and guide.”
Ride Barcelona’s Montjuïc Cable Car, then explore Boqueria Market and Santa Maria del Mar with flexible offline audio tours.
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See wild dolphins from Gibraltar’s yellow catamaran, then ride the Rock cable car with a flexible combo ticket and practical time-saving tips.
“All of it, close enough to touch, far enough to not interfear, Commentary very informative, boat clean and tidy”
Ride trains and cable cars from Barcelona to Montserrat, with a small-group guide, mountain views, free time, and optional basilica entry.
“Marcelo was an absolute joy to experience Montserrat with. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and care for us on this tour made it a 5 star tour. I highly recommend both the tour and Marcelo!”
Review of Montserrat from Barcelona by train, cable car, and cogwheel railway, with Basilica access, a small group guide, and free time.
“Our trip to Montserrat was excellent! Monica was such a perfect guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed this day!”
Reach Montserrat before the crowds for the Black Madonna, mountain views, hiking, and a small-group van ride from Barcelona.
“Thank you Albert for being an excellent and friendly guide! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our sunrise experience and hike up and down the mountain! Thank you for the transport arrangements and info sent to us to help us know more about Monsarret. Highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid the crowds and to catch the beautiful sunrise. It was totally worth it to be early risers for this trip! Thank you so much!”
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