The 15 Train Rides in Spain That Earn Their Price

1.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by cogwheel train, visit the Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose a castle-winery visit with three wines and tapas or a full lunch. Guides such as Thais, Vince, Mariana, and Toni are praised for clear history, humor, and careful organization.

“Absolutely loved it, worth the time & money spent! Mariana was amazing, loved learning about the history of Spain and the history of Montserrat. The bus ride was comfortable and short enough, and the cogwheel train was the same. We were lucky enough to have a lovely, mostly clear day in Montserrat, which made the perfect set up for our wine tasting + tapas session later. This seems like a long tour, but the time you spend at Montserrat actually goes by so fast, because there are so many things to do. So your free time is actually fairly limited here, really would’ve maybe loved another hour or so to…”

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2.Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,115 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Spend a full day visiting Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas from Málaga. Choose self-guided exploring or a Ronda walk with guides such as Vanessa, Melina, Sylvia, or Anabel. The trip includes round-trip transport, free time, WhatsApp help, and a little train tour in Setenil.

“Haq Nawaz exceptional guide. Punctual and well informed. Made sure we were ready to go. Definitely will recommend him and his team. Enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.”

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3.Island Tour with Boat, Tram & Train from the South

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,888 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Travel from southern Mallorca through the Tramuntana mountains to Lluc, Sa Calobra, Sóller, and Palma by coach, boat, tram, and wooden train. Guides such as Sebastian and Juan are praised for clear multilingual commentary, while the mountain roads and boat crossing can be demanding.

“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!”

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4.Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,400 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned coach and cogwheel train. A bilingual guide such as Sandra, Lorena, Jessica, or Ana leads the monastery visit, Black Madonna access, audiovisual exhibition, and liquor tasting, with free time for views, trails, or lunch.

“The experience itself was wonderful! I would not use Julia Travel, though. The girls at the front desk were rude and made us all feel like we were bothering them. You cannot get there too early, they send you away until it’s time with no information. Once there, no greetings; just a rude young woman yelling “line up for Montserrat.” I travel a lot and this was among the unfriendliest tour groups I’ve ever worked with. I will say that the actual tour guide was wonderful as was the experience!”

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5.Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,128 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $8Best value

Use Granada’s green Alhambra Route to reach major sights without tackling every hill on foot. Ride once for orientation or hop on and off for one or two days. The open carriage train runs every 30 to 45 minutes, with audio in 12 languages. Bring your own headphones.

“The train was a little too bumpy on the cobblestone roads for me with a chronic back issue. Otherwise great way to see Granada in an open carriage train. On time and great service”

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6.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,895 reviews · from $28

Travel from Málaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas with Áloratur guides such as Mercedes, Ramon, or JJ. Choose a 2-hour English-led walk in Ronda or four hours on your own, then ride a shuttle train to Setenil’s rock-carved streets.

“Highly recommended for the first-time-to-Spanish visitors. Exceptional good value. Well-designed route for the guided tour. Friendly and cheerful tour guide.”

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7.Mallorca in One Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride and Vintage Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,096 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $123

Spend about nine hours crossing Mallorca by air-conditioned coach, boat, tram, and 1912 wooden train. Visit Sa Calobra, the Torrent de Pareis, Port de Sóller, and Sóller, with multilingual guides such as Pepe, Angela, or Marta depending on the departure.

“Exactly what we hoped for—a nice way to see many parts of the island! Our guide was perfect—handled 4 languages like a pro!”

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8.Island Trip by Train, Tramway, and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · from $73

Travel independently from Palma or Son Sardina by 1912 wooden train, historic tram, and boat to Sa Calobra. You’ll see the Serra de Tramuntana, pause in Sóller and Port de Sóller, then have up to 3.5 hours for Torrent de Pareis, swimming, and local food. No guide is included, so timing matters.

“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.”

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9.Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $63

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided monastery visit, mountain views, and free time. Choose a simpler morning trip or add the cogwheel train, Catalan lunch, tapas, and wine tasting at Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle winery. Guides include Laia, Lesley, Xavi, and Elena.

“You really get a bang for your buck with this tour. We had Carlos as our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable, nice and great conversation. The views were beautiful, the food was good, the wine tour was nice.”

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10.Island Tour with Boat, Train, and Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 437 reviews · from $120

See Mallorca’s northwest coast by vintage train, wooden tram, boat, and air-conditioned bus. You’ll pass orange groves, Sóller Harbor, mountain cliffs, and Torrent de Pareis, with free time for swimming at La Calobra. Multilingual guides such as Ariane lead the day.

“Great day out! Would highly recommend! Excellent, friendly guide!”

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11.Montserrat Tour, Rack Railway & Licor Taste

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 269 reviews · from $50

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by comfortable coach and rack railway, then tour the basilica, Throne of the Virgin, and audiovisual rooms with a bilingual guide. You will have free time for views and walks before tasting liqueurs made by the monks. Early departures offer the quietest visit.

“Montserrat was magical and it was so worth it going on an early tour with less people at site and to be able to see the sunrise. The tour guide was great! She was informative and had a funny sense of humor. The time spent at the site was also more than enough to enjoy it and still have half a day to enjoy back at Batcelona. Highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Panoramic Barcelona and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 268 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $115

See Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, El Born, Passeig de Gràcia, Olympic Montjuïc, and city views by cable car, then ride a cog-wheel train to Montserrat. English and Spanish guides lead this 7 to 8 hour outing, with Black Madonna access and four local liquor tastings included.

“Excellent tour. Tour guide was awesome and driver was excellent. I definitely recommend this tour!!!”

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13.Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 6 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by electric train, then use the mountain railway and cable car while a guide such as Monica or Marcelo handles the logistics. You’ll get a short historical tour, about 2.5 hours of free time, and the option to arrange Basilica and Black Madonna tickets for €12 in cash.

“This tour to Montserrat was outstanding. Our tour guide Marcelo was at our meeting point early, and was extremely friendly. He was able to point out a place to grab a quick coffee before we left. Through out our journey, Marcelo was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a historical tour of the Basílica and provided free time to explorer on our own. Marcelo is a good conversationalist, and spent time equally with all guests. He also bought us sweets during our trip. Upon our return to Barcelona, Marcelo recommended a local restaurant that specializes in local food. The entire day was outstanding, and Marcelo was the most professional and thoughtful…”

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14.Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews · from $108

This 6.5-hour small-group trip takes you from Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza to Montserrat by train and cable car, with guides such as Monica, Marcelo, or Nuri. You’ll tour the Basilica and Black Madonna, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time, then descend by cogwheel train.

“The trip was amazing. Monica our guide messaged us all information and photos of what she looked like and the meeting place location. Monica was informative and navigating us through the train station/cable cart and cog wheel train. She even told us which side to sit on the train for the best view of the mountains. Once on the mountain, Monica shared the history of Montserrat and guided through the significance areas. We highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Tramuntana Full-Day Tour with Sóller Train and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 213 reviews · 8 hours · from $230

Spend eight hours seeing Mallorca without driving. Ride the historic Tren de Sóller, stroll Sóller and Port de Sóller, eat tapas, then cross the Tramuntana Mountains to Deià and Valldemossa in a minibus limited to eight people. English and German guides include Michael, Sven, Olaf, and others.

“Was a great trip with a knowledgeable guide, highly recommended”

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