Top Barcelona Rail Tours

Discover two top Barcelona sites on this full-day trip to Colonia Güell and Montserrat. Stop by Colonia Güell, one of the more intriguing projects of celebrated architect Antoni Gaudí. Then board the rack railway for a ride to the alpine retreat of Montserrat, where you'll take in sublime views and see the Benedictine monastery. This partially guided excursion also includes free time to wander the two sites at your own pace.

Revel in the incredible mountain scenery of the Pyrenees Spain on this hiking day trip from Barcelona, with an experienced guide. Travel through the charming villages of the Pyrenees’ foothills by minivan, and ride a rack railway to the gorgeous Nuria Valley, a vision of green pastures and peaks overlooking a jewel-like lake. Drink in the setting and crisp air, and enjoy time to follow the hiking trails, go horse riding or boating, or visit a traditional restaurant. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Feast your senses on the multi-sensory magnificence of a multimedia event within Gaudi’s La Pedrera. Immerse yourself in the unique majesty of an experience known as the 'La Pedrera Night Experience' and meander through the iconic landmark until you reach the rooftop, upon which a mesmerizing display of projections transform the architectural features into surreal and spectacular objects. Conclude your hypnotic evening with a chilled glass of cava as you admire the glittering lights of the city by night.

Capture the alpine spirit of Montserrat on a 4-hour tour from Barcelona. Aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled coach, drive along the Llobregat River through picturesque villages to reach the 4,051-foot (1,234-meter) mountain. Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat and listen to your guide's commentary on the history and legends of the mountain. Take some free time to explore the paths, stairs, caves, chapels and hermitages scattered all over the mountain on your own. Round-trip transportation (approximately 1 hour each way) from a central Barcelona meeting point is included.

Board a cog train and journey to a monastery hidden among the peaks of Catalonia's Montserrat mountain. This private guided tour offers a more personalized experience than is typical. Visit the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat where you see 'La Moreneta,' also known as the 'Black Madonna', and hear the Children’s Choir of Montserrat, before hiking to a scenic viewpoint.

Follow in the footsteps of innovative artist Salvador Dali during a full-day trip to the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres from Barcelona. Enter the magnificent mind of Dali when you step foot inside the renowned museum, conceived and curated by Dali himself. Immerse yourself in the aesthetic eccentricity of his paintings and sculptures and gain further insight into the artist’s life and works from an accomplished guide. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by high-speed train and upgrade to include a stop in the provincial town of Girona.

The mountaintop monastery of Montserrat is one of Barcelona’s most popular day trip destinations and this private tour means you can explore at your own pace. Travel to Montserrat by train, then ride the Montserrat cable car—the quickest and most exciting way to scale the mountain. Your private guide will accompany you the whole way and you can take in all the highlights including Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Holy Cave, and the Sant Miguel viewpoint.

Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey on this private tour of Montserrat. You’ll travel with a personal guide by train from Barcelona, then ascend by rack railway or cable car to the mountaintop Benedictine monastery. Listen to the lilting voices of L’Escolania de Montserrat, a renowned boys’ choir, and see the famed Black Virgin (La Moreneta). Hotel pickup is included on this 7-hour tour, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.

Spend a day in Montserrat ahiking the mountainous terrain and exploring religious shrines. Start with a visit to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey featuring a statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) in the 16th-century basilica. Then ride the funicular and gain 1,476 feet (450 meters) in elevation, with the option to climb to one of the most iconic peaks. Instead of riding the funicular back down, enjoy a hike through the mountains. Lunch and round-trip transport are provided from Barcelona on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Let a private chauffeur transport you by luxury vehicle to Montserrat from Barcelona. You’ll be accompanied by a personal guide for a 3-hour tour of the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey. Get to know the famed monastery and learn about the significance of this religious landmark, considered one of Spain’s foremost pilgrimage sites. Upgrade your tour to a full-day itinerary with a winery or cava (Catalan sparkling wine) tour and tasting. 

Marvel at the wonder of these mountains, and the stunning history of the area. First, meet at a bar in the city centre, where you are able to purchase a relaxing breakfast or coffee before we head out. Then after a bus ride up to the bottom of the mountain, we continue up the beautiful mountain roads, all the way up to the magnificent Montserrat Monastery. Enjoy many photo opportunities as you gaze at the beauty of the mountain, before having a history tour of the monastery. After there is free time to either go hiking in the magical hills, enjoy an all you can eat lunch looking out over mystical views, or explore the museum and discover all about the history of this famous landmark. Then it is back on the bus as we head back to Barcelona where you can experience an evening in the city.

Explore Girona’s medieval architecture and historic neighborhoods on a full-day trip from Barcelona, with a private, guided walking tour. Enjoy hotel transfer and transport by high-speed train, then set out of foot to discover the city. Learn about Girona’s diverse heritage as you walk through a vibrant Jewish district, then take in the soaring lines of the city’s Gothic cathedral. See 1st-century fortifications and religious landmarks, a historic basilisk and the broad Plaza de la Independecia, and enjoy a drink and tapas at a local restaurant before returning to Barcelona.

The tour takes you to one of the oldest cities in Spain where Roman built the capital of the province Hispania. We'll find an impressive amphitheater and we'll visit the circus, which in Roman times was used for popular games and competitions. Later we'll discover the past of the town strolling around the charmy historical district. We'll also lead to the Gotic Cathedral and will visit its magnificient interior. Finally we'll have a nice lunch and stroll on the fishermen district by the old harbour. We'll reach Tarragona by train, which is about 1h15-20 from Barcelona, and will come back also by train.

Make the most of your time in Barcelona with a tour that takes in the best of the city and Montserrat's rocky peaks. Travel the glamorous Paseo de Gracia and spot Gaudí’s iconic buildings, then see the landmarks along the Mediterranean coast, the Olympic Village, and La Rambla. Leave the city limits for the rugged scenery of Montserrat and enjoy unobstructed views from a mountainside cogwheel railway. Visit a Royal Basilica and Benedict sanctuary then taste local liquor made by monks before returning to Barcelona.

Savor the acclaimed cava (sparkling wine) and chocolate of Catalonia on a tour of a winery and chocolate factory. Traveling outside of Barcelona to the wine country hub of Sant Sadurni provides an authentic winery experience that you can’t get in the city. Throughout the full-day excursion, chocolate and wine enthusiasts can tour facilities while learning about the processes and traditions.

The mountaintop monastery of Montserrat is one of Barcelona’s most popular day trip destinations and this private tour is tailor-made for families. Travel to Montserrat by train, then ride the Montserrat cable car—the quickest and most exciting way to scale the mountain. Your private guide will accompany you the whole way, providing a fun and entertaining commentary, with games, ice cream tasting, and interactive activities to keep the kids engaged.

Please before booking send us a message if you're traveling solo! The aim is to offer you a new perspective on the city, something you wouldn't be able to do on your own or with organized tours. It will be a pleasant walk through the Collserola Park (largest city park in the world) that will lead us gently to the highest point of Barcelona, Tibidabo 512 meters above sea level. Along the path we will always be surrounded by nature, its sounds and scents and we will have a fantastic and unique perspective of the city from above. After half an hour by train we will find ourselves in a completely different landscape. We'll have Barcelona at our feet.From this perspective we could get a new idea of the structure of Barcelona and the correct location of all its most important attractions. Once at the top we can relax and hydrate properly before starting the descent that will lead us to the famous Carretera de les Aigües and to the train stop that will take us back to Plaza Catalunya.

Eco-friendly Montserrat hiking, from Barcelona, is a unique experience and a different way to admire the landscape of this special mountain. You’ll experience Montserrat as never before. With this Eco-friendly transfer, by railway from Barcelona, you’ll diminish your ecological footprint with zero CO2 emissions and help minimize traffic congestion.

Enjoy a day trip out of town and visit the picturesque Monastery of Montserrat situated in an iconic mountain. We will take care of the whole logistics so lay back and join us! Believing in the most sustainable means of transportation we will take the train to Montserrat where we go up the mountain using the historic cable car. You will learn about the Benedictine monastery with its more than 1000 years of history and also listen to the world famous Boys´ Choir that has been existing for more than 500 years and is one of the oldest in Europe! We will also go up to the top using the funicular and enjoy great panoramic photo moments before walking back down to the monastery. Before returning to Barcelona we will also walk to a truly amazing spot: a chapel in the mountain! So join us on this fascinating trip to the monastery on the iconic mountain!

Get on a train and set off on a journey to a monastery hidden among the peaks of Montserrat mountain. This private guide tour offers a more personalized experience. Visit the church of Santa Maria de Montserrat where you see “La Moreneta”, also known as the “Black Madonna”, and hear the children’s choir of Montserrat before hiking. You will be amazed by the beauty of it. • Private tour for authentic lifetime experience • Enjoy customized itinerary to your own preferences • Includes the cable car, round-trip train ticket from Barcelona, and lunch • Get cultural insights from your expert guide • Try fabulous products at the street market on local farms (own expense) • Take a hike to an amazing viewpoint in the valley

Climbing our via ferrata is an exhilarating way to discover the natural beauty of Catalonia. Experience the adrenaline rush of climbing a via ferrata on this unique tour with your own highly skilled local guide. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route, basically, a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically fixed to the rock. With the aid of a via ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the safety cable, limiting any fall. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs, pegs, carved steps and even ladders and bridges are often provided.

You can discover the charming scenic views of Girona. You can visit the cathedrals and also the Basilica de Sant Feliu. Our guide will describe the medieval history of this town. It is fully customized according to your wish and you will have an amazing train ride. The main attractions of the tour are- ✔Get amazed by the stunning beauty of Girona and learn about its history ✔Stroll through the narrow streets and explore local hotspots ✔Enjoy the charming atmosphere of this historic town. ✔Enjoy a scenic ride on the high-speed train ✔Discover the history of the city walls with walkways, towers & scenic viewpoints of the area ✔Have a special ice cream ✔Admire the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona the Gothic Cathedral ✔Explore one of the most important Jewish communities the El Call de Girona Our guide will describe to you each detail of the city and you can also make sure from the locals about your queries. Roam around each corner of the city which is not easily known to all.

Experience the impressive landscape of Montserrat with an all-inclusive ticket from Barcelona, and enjoy. These tickets offer you train tickets, access on funiculars, and the option to add museum entrances, lunch, and more to round out your experience! If you want to take in the delights of Montserrat in style, comfort, and without any troubles, then these tickets are for you. You can also explore the Montserrat Basilica, ‘La Moreneta’ - The Black Madonna, the Montserrat museum, the national park, and more. Besides the listed activities, there’s a whole bunch of tours, sites, and attractions for you to see. ✔Take advantage of this experience that provides transport from Barcelona to Montserrat at the best prices. ✔Explore Montserrat's prominent sites with a virtual tour of the Monastery in the Audio-Visual Gallery at the venue. ✔Get admission tickets to the Museu de Montserrat and see the works of Dali, El Greco, and Picasso and the chance to indulge in a delicious local Catalan meal

Enjoy magical Montserrat with this premium tour. See the breathtaking view of Montserrat and it's Surroundings with your partner and kids. Meet your host at Plaça d'Espanya and jump on a train to start your day trip. Enjoy the surroundings from inside of the train while your host is sharing interesting facts with you about Montserrat. Once you arrive in Montserrat ride up the mountain by cable-car that goes straight through the mountain range. See a local market of Montserrat also enjoy a delicious cheese tasting at one of the artisans. In the end continue your way to the Santa Maria church de Montserrat and the patron saint of Catalonia to whom the church has been dedicated. ✔ Enjoy magical Montserrat and it's Surroundings. ✔ Hear interesting facts about Montserrat from your host ✔ Enjoy cable car ride. ✔ 3 fun games along the way ✔ Enjoy train ride to reach Montserrat. ✔ Enjoy breathtaking views from above the mountain