9 Train Experiences in Spain Worth Booking

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 air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, with a guided visit to the monastery and basilica. Choose a winery tasting with tapas, a full lunch, or a Montserrat-only day. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly add history, humor, and practical help.

“The tour and our tour guide Vince was absolutely amazing and super knowledgeable!! Beautiful experience!”

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2.Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

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

Travel from Málaga to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda by comfortable coach, with free time in both towns and an optional guided walk in Ronda. You’ll see Setenil’s houses built beneath rock overhangs, Ronda’s Puente Nuevo and gorge views, and use WhatsApp support throughout the day. The little train in Setenil is included.

“This day trip to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas was absolutely fantastic and definitely worth checking out. Both cities were amazing, offering vastly different but equally beautiful experiences. Ronda, in particular, was breathtaking. The views from the Puente Nuevo are genuinely spectacular, and I felt we had plenty of time allocated to explore the city's streets, shops, and iconic viewpoints without feeling rushed. Setenil, with its houses built into the rock, offered a uniquely charming contrast. The logistics of the trip were very well managed. The transport was good, and everything ran exactly on time, which is always appreciated on a tight schedule. Our guide was the real highlight.…”

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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 by air-conditioned bus, boat, tram, and wooden train. Visit Lluc, Sa Calobra, Sóller, and Port de Sóller while guides such as Sebastian, Juan, and Xavi explain the island in several languages. Expect a full day, tight connections, winding roads, and limited time in some stops.

“was very interesting, I reccomend this trip to everyone”

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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 cog-wheel train, then explore the basilica, Black Madonna, monastery grounds, and mountain viewpoints. A bilingual guide, four-liquor tasting, and audiovisual exhibition are included. Guides such as Sandra, Lorena, Jessica, and Ana have led highly praised departures.

“Jessica was amazing! She kept a good pace for us slow pokes. Gave us plenty of free time and we saw everything. The basilica. And the black Madonna was amazing!”

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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

Ride Granada’s open carriage city train along the Alhambra Route, stopping near the Alhambra, Plaza Nueva, Cathedral, Albaicín viewpoints, and more. Choose a single ride or a one or two-day hop-on, hop-off ticket. Bring your own headphones for the 12-language audio guide, and expect cobblestones, narrow streets, and steep hills.

“The train was reliable and on time. It was clean and well maintained, the audio was good and worked well. It gave a good overview of the ares that were imported to see. Personnel were friendly and helpful”

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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 guide options. Choose a two-hour English walking tour in Ronda, or four hours to explore alone. See Puente Nuevo, enjoy free time, and ride the included shuttle train into Setenil’s rock-carved center.

“We spent an excellent day at Ronda & Setenil. Our guide Luis was very informative about both of the places we visited & also on our journey told us a lot about Andalusia itself & the surrounding areas of Spain, spoken in perfect English & also Italian for the other travelers on the day! I would thoroughly recommend the trip! The power cut which affected most of Spain occurred whilst we were in Ronda but this had no impact whatsoever on our trip! Everything carried on as planned! Absolutely marvellous”

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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. See the Tramuntana mountains, Sa Calobra, Torrent de Pareis, Port de Sóller, and Sóller. Guides such as Angela, Pepe, and Marta provide commentary, while expert drivers handle the mountain roads.

“The best organised trip and great value for money. From start to finish our day was fabulous. Angela the amazing guide who spoke 5 languages to accommodate everyone and Juan the fantastic driver who traversed the 3 Maria's bend up in the mountains with such ease and humour. The boat, the tram and the train plus the other stops at the monastery were just so well orchestrated. Even the coach was the Majorcas' football team big red coach!! I would highly recommend this trip even just to meet Angela and Juan. Two locals who are very passionate about their island. Book now!”

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8.Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, then choose your pace. Options include extra free time, a cogwheel train ride, Catalan lunch, or tapas and wine at Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle winery. Guides such as Lesly, Lorena, Laia, and Xavi are praised for lively storytelling.

“The whole tour was fantastic! Our tour guide, Lesly, was so informative and very knowledgeable in her craft. She’s so passionate and made the day interesting. Our driver was safe and provided us with good, soothing music along the way. And of course, what can I say about Montserrat? SURREAL. Can’t believe how breathtaking that place could be. Hope to be back one day…”

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9.Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car

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

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 14 people for a half-day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat. Guides such as Monica, Marcelo, and Nuri lead the walking tour, explain the monastery’s history, and help you manage each train connection. You ride the cable car up, enjoy about 90 minutes of free time, and return by cogwheel train.

“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.”

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