Spain · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The good train trips fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Montserrat’s cogwheel train, tour its basilica, then taste organic Catalan wines and tapas at a castle-winery near Barcelona.
“Alphonso was a very knowledgeable and funny tour guide, mixing history and faith as he guided us through our tour of Montserrat.”
Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas from Málaga for $34, with round-trip transport, free time, a Setenil train ride, and optional guiding.
“There was about 90 minutes of free time in Setenil de las Bodegas, and that was enough - the village is charming but small and the bus stop is very close to the center. The guide let us know about where the main points of the city are and what are some local products to try. I decided to pay for the guided tour in Ronda so I had about 2+ hours of free time there, but the tour with our guide was great. We got to hear stories about the city and its history, our guide was funny and let us spend time taking photos at each point. We…”
See Mallorca by coach, boat, tram, and wooden train, from Lluc and Sa Calobra to Sóller, with mountain roads and coastal views.
“It was an amazing experience! I loved the daytrip, we saw sooo much in such little time and took amazing pictures. Don't worry about food, at every stop we had 1 - 2h free time to explore and there were loads of restaurants. The guide said everything in Spanish, English, German and French. The transport was good, all in all its worth the price and more!”
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, see the Black Madonna, taste monastery liquors, and enjoy mountain views on a Barcelona day trip.
“Bring coat and gloves wind may affect your visit. This place is stunning. Glad we went. Take early tour if possible”
Ride Granada’s city train to the Alhambra, Cathedral, and hilltop viewpoints with flexible hop-on access, multilingual audio, and low-cost sightseeing.
“Good but sudden and unexpected brakes are a bit uncomfortable and often”
Compare this $28 Málaga day trip to Ronda and Setenil, with guided Ronda walks, cliff views, cave houses, and a scenic train ride.
“Great to see beautiful Ronda and Setenil. Great guide too. Lovely to get taken there without any hassle.”
Review of Mallorca’s full-day coach, boat, tram, and vintage train tour, with practical advice on scenery, timing, value, and what to expect.
“We booked this trip months ago and added two friends from England recently. We were waiting to be picked up this morning when I communicated with the tour host saying that we were waiting at the assigned meeting point. I checked 10 minutes later and got a communication saying that a mistake had been made and the trip had been cancelled. I recieved a refund and am still waiting for my friends refund. We had planned this for months and are extremely extremely disappointed. Had I not checked my e-mails we could have still been there waiting. This is as unprofessional as it gets and makes me doubt the integrity…”
Ride Mallorca’s 1912 wooden train, Sóller tram, and coastal boat to Sa Calobra, with free time for beaches, swimming, food, and Torrent de Pareis.
“I really liked the historical ride, it’s like stepping back in time. Was very suggestive. Soller was a lovely little village. I think you should have a look at the time schedules, as from what was planned we never had time to visit the port of soller. Which we would have like to have at least 1/2h to explore. Also sa calobra didn’t have much to offer. Small pebble beach, very basic not clear water. Not much else”
Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat tour with guided abbey visit, free time, cogwheel train, Catalan lunch, tapas, and castle winery tasting.
“Loved the entire experience. Montserrat is a must see if visiting Barcelona”
Ride Mallorca’s vintage train, wooden tram, boat, and bus through the Tramuntana mountains to La Calobra on a full-day island tour.
“It's very nice day out, but it's very tiring. You spend the day going from one transport to another and not actually enjoying it. The first and last stop are terrible. You have toilet available and a shop, but I wish they had managed to plan those stops in Nice and beautiful places instead of nowhere. Views are nice. We had a baby with us and I thought this would made the trip challenging, but actually was completely fine.”
Montserrat from Barcelona by bus and rack railway, with basilica access, Black Madonna, monk-made liqueurs, and mountain views.
“I liked how the tour wasn’t dragged on and we got free time to explore.”
See Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc cable car, Gaudí landmarks, and Montserrat’s Black Madonna on a full-day guided tour.
“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”
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!”
Explore Toledo with a private guide, a panoramic taxi ride, El Greco, cathedral treasures, and a flexible walk through its historic quarters.
“We absolutely loved our time in Toledo, and a big part of that was thanks to our incredible tour guide, Valle! As a local, she brought the city to life with her deep knowledge of its fascinating history and culture. Valle knew all the best spots to visit, eat, and shop, and her passion for Toledo was truly infectious. What made the experience even more special was how she introduced us to several local artisans and shop owners. Each one welcomed us warmly and generously shared the stories behind their crafts and culinary traditions. It felt like we were being shown around by a friend who wanted us to love…”
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