Barcelona · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
Practical choices for a better Barcelona day
Popular Barcelona slots tighten early. These train experiences show what is included, where the experience begins and who will enjoy it most.
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, tour the monastery, then taste Catalan wines at a castle winery with tapas or lunch.
“This was a fantastic tour and the guides were fantastic. We had Julet and she was great. The Monastery was beautiful and the winery was nice.”
Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with coach, cogwheel train, guided basilica and Black Madonna priority access, plus 4-liquor tasting.
“Guide was ok. Also title is misleading. We never went on a cog wheel train. More like a tram. Still had a nice visit.”
Guided Montserrat from Barcelona with optional cogwheel train, basilica entry, winery lunch or tapas, and wine tasting.
“Loved the entire experience. Montserrat is a must see if visiting Barcelona”
A 5-hour Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with rack railway ascent, monastery basilica access, Black Madonna highlights, and monk-made liqueur.
“Best tour ever! The morning tour is the best because it not crowded and we get to hear the 11am mass. The place is just magical.”
Panoramic Barcelona by bus, Montjuïc cable car, then Montserrat by cog-wheel train, Black Madonna access, and liquor tastings.
“Really enjoyed however the guide had to do the tour in both Spanish and English - this was hard on her and made the tour move slower than it should have therefore we were really rushed”
Train to Montserrat, then cable car and cogwheel. Small-group guide, priority basilica access, and 2.5 hours of free time.
“From the moment we met Monica at our meeting spot she guided us expertly through all legs of the journey and made great suggestions to optimize our experience. Taking the cable car up and the cogwheel train down provided us with stunning views on both sides of the mountain. Monica was so knowledgeable about Montserrat and so patient in answering all of our questions. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our tour. This tour is not to be missed!”
Montserrat from Barcelona by train and cable car, priority Basilica access to the Black Madonna, then a scenic cogwheel ride back.
“Our guide was very friendly and made alot of effort to make sure the entire group was comfortable. He took care of everything for us. I went to Montserratt with nothing much to expect, but left with alot of wonderful memories. Definitely a tour I’d recommend to friends!”
Private Girona day trip by AVE high-speed train from Barcelona, with Arab Baths, cathedral, medieval walls, and Game of Thrones filming stops.
“Girona is a wonderful place to visit and explore. We enjoyed our time there, especially the visit to the Jewish Museum. Our guide was friendly and helpful but we would prefer native born guides when visiting these locales.”
Private Montserrat day trip from Barcelona by train and cable car, led by an English-speaking local guide with panoramic stops and tickets included.
“The train, the vehicular and the cable car were great experiences. Alan our guide went the extra mile. It would have been wonderful to be able to walk and appreciate the full Stations of the Cross had time permitted. A very long walk on the mountain side so peaceful. Thanks for a great day Alan. Christine and Peter”
Take Spain’s fastest high-speed train to Girona for a private guided day featuring medieval walls, the Eiffel Bridge, and El Call.
“Mateo was awesome! He was extremely knowledgeable and personable and truly made our experience memorable. He led the best tour of our stay in Barcelona.”
Private high-speed day trip from Barcelona to Madrid for a guided Prado visit plus city sights, with round-trip train tickets included.
“Would not recommend this tour. You basically pay for a speed train ticket and to get into a museum. Not worth the $170+ per person.”
Private meet-and-greet transfer from Barcelona Sants to your hotel, with train tracking, 30-minute wait, and professional English drivers.
“They sent a Mercedes mini bus for 4! Driver was early and checked on us by phone/msgs upon arrival. Professional and courteous.”
Private train day from Barcelona to Montserrat with a guide, panoramic stops, Basilica and museum time, and an eco-friendly ride.
“Marta was excellent and her knowledge really helped us understand the history and tradition behind Monserrat.”
