Top 15 Train Experiences in Barcelona

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81.02Our pick

Cogwheel train to Montserrat, guided monastery visit, then castle winery wines with tapas or a full lunch, all from Barcelona.

“From start to finish, this experience was enjoyable, interesting and very well organized. On the bus ride to the mountain, one of the tour staff provided a brief history of Spain, Catalonia and Barcelona, during which we learned a lot and also laughed a bit. When we arrived in Montserrat and split into tour groups, we found our tour guide Mariana to be knowledgeable and charming. The history and culture of Montserrat is fascinating and the Basílica was so beautiful and full of historical significance. The visit to the winery and wine tasting was the perfect end to the experience. Mariana wowed us again with her knowledge of wine and…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,400 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $63.6

A guided Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with the cogwheel train, Black Madonna priority access, basilica time, and a four-liquor tasting.

“This tour was excellent. The guide was very competent and knowledgable, the tour had plenty of viewing time and free time.”

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3.Montserrat, Black Madonna, Rack Railway & Liquors

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 679 reviews · 5 hours · from $28Best value

Rack railway to Montserrat, basilica visits to the Black Madonna, audiovisual rooms, and monk-made liqueurs from $28.

“The guide was fantastic—warm, informative, and easy to follow.”

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4.Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

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

Guided Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with skip-the-line Basilica entry, optional cogwheel train, plus winery lunch or tapas and wine tasting.

“First let me tell you, if you choose this activity you won't be disappointed. it was one of the best tours that I have ever done. we had Alejandro for our guide, he has the best. The views I can't even explain. the winery was amazing and so was the 3 course lunch. You would be so lucky to have him. If you are in Barcelona, this is one tour to not skip. Amazing day and the most spectacular views”

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5.Montserrat by Train, Cable Car and Cogwheel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 471 reviews · 55 minutes - 6.5 hours · from $34

Montserrat from Barcelona by electric train, cable car, and cogwheel train. Small group visit to the Basilica and Black Madonna.

“Our guide Monica was exceptional. The trip was perfect, allowing us to see all the beautiful scenery, experience both the funicular and the cog wheel train, see the Basilica, Black Madonna, and the museum. Highly recommend!! Our small group of 9 was perfect and the early arrival avoided all crowds!”

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6.Panoramic Barcelona and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 268 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $115.03

Panoramic Barcelona plus Montserrat by cable car and cog-wheel train, with Black Madonna access and liquor tasting.

“Aaron was an excellent guide. We had him for both the AM and PM tour. Easy to understand and excellent knowledge. Fast paced, but not feeling rushed. Well organized.”

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7.Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 6 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $87.11

Train and cable car day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat with guided intro, farmers market time, and optional basilica tickets.

“The guide is wonderful. He makes everything super easy, and frankly, everything about this place seems complicated if you only speak English. Just know that this tour is just hitting the essentials (tram, church, train) and scratching the surface of what appears to be an amazing place. I could have easily gone to Mass, hiked to the cave, had a few pops at the cafe and spent a full day here. Next time :)”

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8.Girona Private Guided Tour by High Speed Train from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 5 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $289.63

Private Girona day trip by high-speed train from Barcelona, with Arab Baths, medieval walls, Eiffel bridge, and Game of Thrones stops.

“Girona was well worth a visit and probably a longer stay, good trip, well organised and an excellent guide”

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9.With Locals Ultimate Montserrat PRIVATE Day Trip – With Cable Car and Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $323.43

Private Montserrat day trip from Barcelona by train, with cable car views and a local host plus Creu de Sant Miquel viewpoints.

“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”

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10.Girona Private Guided Tour by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 5h 18m · from $283

Private guided Girona by fast train from Barcelona, with El Call, Arab Baths, Eiffel Bridge, and wall views in one smooth day.

“Jimena our guide for the day could not have been more helpful. She was easy to find at the meeting point and very helpful in getting us on the train to Girona. Once there she walked us through the new and into the old part of the city. She was very knowledgeable, entertaining and we both thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. Thank you.”

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11.Madrid by High-Speed Train with Prado Museum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $606.12

Madrid day trip from Barcelona by high-speed train with a private Prado Museum guide, plus Royal Palace, Gran Via, and Mercado San Miguel stops.

“The tour guide Cristina was kind and knowledgeable the tour itself felt rushed but really enjoyed spending the day with the couple that was a patt of the group tour.”

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12.Private Transfers From Barcelona Sants Train Station to any Hotel in Bcn City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32.51

Private transfer from Barcelona Sants to your hotel with meet and greet, 30 min wait, tracked trains, and no hidden fees. From $32.51 pp.

“There must be confusion on where the exits are because our driver wasn’t outside the exit closest to us and no sign as was told. We wandered around outside until he called and asked which area we were in and then came and got us. Better directions would be helpful.”

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13.Montserrat Private Tour by Train from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $480.44

Private train trip from Barcelona to Montserrat with a guide, cable car ride, viewpoints, Basilica and museum time, all in English.

“Marta was excellent and her knowledge really helped us understand the history and tradition behind Monserrat.”

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14.Montserrat Tour with Cogwheel Train, Monastery & Black Madonna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours to 6 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Montserrat tour from Barcelona with cogwheel train, monastery, and the Black Madonna, plus views, audio guide, and liquor tasting.

“Very thorough tour, fabulous experience! We learned a lot and the guides were excellent! Well worth it!”

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15.Montserrat Day Trip from Barcelona with Cogwheel Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $163.26

Visit Montserrat from Barcelona with round-trip transport, cogwheel train rides, Basilica access, La Moreneta, and a 4-liqueur tasting.

“this is a tour on a bus with other people, which is fine. However, there wasn’t really a tour as much as it was just dropping you off at the top of the mountain and then telling you when to meet at the bus later. The tour guides used the Buss microphone to talk which was muffled and loud.Also, our bus had no air conditioning on the way back, so it was miserable.”

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