Top Barcelona Rail Tours

Get out of Barcelona and into the hills for the day on this hassle-free day tour. Meet your guide at a central-city cafe and fuel up for the day ahead. You’ll be driven into the mountains and up to the beautiful Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history on a tour, then choose to go hiking, indulge in an all-you-can-eat lunch, or learn more about the monastery at the museum.

Explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat on this trip from Barcelona. Travel by coach and cogwheel train to the spectacular, mountainside Benedictine abbey. It’s one of Spain’s most popular pilgrimage sites for its revered "Black Madonna" statue—which you’ll see on your visit, thanks to prebooked tickets. Then, enjoy free time to explore or taste liqueurs, making this one of the most flexible Montserrat tours from Barcelona available. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personal experience and round-trip hotel transfers.

Have limited time in Barcelona? See the best of the city in a single day on this comprehensive tour. With round-trip transit directly from your hotel, see and do more than you could alone. Tour the Passeig de Gracia, glimpse Las Ramblas, admire views from Montjuic, and explore the Old Town on foot. Then, discover two of architect Antoni Gaudi's top landmarks when you visit Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia (own expense or included with private option).

Explore Montserrat on a hassle-free day trip from Barcelona that blends transport, sightseeing, and local flavors in one easy package. Take a scenic cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery, visit the basilica, and sample traditional liquors and artisanal pastries; then customize the rest of your experience to suit your interests with a variety of packages.

Explore a cornerstone of Catalan culture and history on this group tour to Montserrat—a driver handles the roads there, so you're free to soak up the scenery on the journey. Visit the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous "Black Madonna," then, depending on the package you've selected, visit a winery for tastings and a tapas lunch, or upgrade for an exclusive cellar visit.

The 1,000-year-old Montserrat Monastery is famed for its miracle-working statue, La Moreneta, or the Black Madonna—but many tours don’t include timed tickets to see the sacred relic. See more of the monastery on a comprehensive tour, which includes transportation from Barcelona and the opportunity to learn more about the sight than you would if you visited on your own.

Enjoy the best of the Pyrenees on this private tour from Barcelona. Travel with a guide to Pyrenees National Park before riding the funicular to the Nuria Valley, taking an easy hike through the mountains, and visiting a traditional village to learn more about local culture. This guided tour includes round-trip transportation from your Barcelona hotel with live onboard commentary as well as all admission prices and tickets as per itinerary.

Journey from Barcelona to a monastery hidden among the peaks of Catalonia's Montserrat without having to organize transport. This guided tour offers a more in-depth experience than is typical. Visit the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat to see "La Moreneta," also known as the "Black Madonna," and hear the Children’s Choir of Montserrat before hiking to a scenic viewpoint.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses—and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site—on this full-day, small-group tour. Explore the wonders of the Sagrada Familia (tickets own expense) to admire Gaudi’s mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Explore Montserrat on this full-day trip from Barcelona by train. Leave the logistics to someone else while you explore. In Montserrat, you’ll take the cable car to the magnificent monastery, with access to the basilica and Black Madonna, and the boys choir performance. You can experience a short hike and take the funicular to the art museum (optional) before taking the rack railway down the mountain and returning to Barcelona.

Discover the magic of Montserrat with this all-inclusive guided day tour from Barcelona. Travel comfortably by coach to the majestic Montserrat mountain, one of Catalonia’s most iconic landmarks. Ascend to the monastery aboard the scenic Cremallera (rack railway), a unique journey that offers stunning panoramic views. At the top, explore the Royal Basilica and Monastery of Montserrat, home to the revered Black Madonna (“La Moreneta”), a spiritual symbol of Catalonia. Learn about the site’s fascinating history, legends, and traditions with your professional guide. Your experience also includes entry to the Montserrat Museum, where masterpieces of religious art and archaeology are displayed, connecting you with centuries of culture and devotion. Depending on the day, you may have the opportunity to enjoy the moving voices of the Escolania boys’ choir, one of the oldest in Europe (subject to schedule and availability).

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

This 2 Day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour from Cusco is ideal for travelers who want to experience the highlights of the Cusco region in a short time. Discover the most important Inca sites of the Sacred Valley, including Chinchero, Moray, and the Maras Salt Mines, while enjoying breathtaking Andean landscapes and local culture. After exploring the Sacred Valley, travel by scenic train to Aguas Calientes for an overnight stay near Machu Picchu. On the second day, visit the legendary Machu Picchu citadel with a professional guided tour and learn about the fascinating history of the Inca civilization. This carefully designed itinerary combines history, culture, and spectacular scenery, offering an unforgettable journey through two of Peru’s most iconic destinations.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting and 3-course lunch. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your guide.

While Barcelona welcomes almost 12 million tourists per year, few of these visitors will get to discover Catalonia’s spiritual gem: Montserrat. With this personalized tour, you will ride in style in a cable car up to Santa Maria de Montserrat, before hiking to a stunning, lesser-known viewpoint you wouldn't find on your own. Soak in the culture and mountain views—all while your guide handles logistics, timing, and rich context.

Discover one of Spain’s oldest cities without the crowds often found at more visited destinations. This private tour combines Roman history, medieval architecture, and coastal scenery into a personalized experience that helps bring Tarragona’s past to life. Expert guidance and a flexible itinerary allow you to explore the city’s highlights at a comfortable pace.

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.

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. Hotel pickup is included on this 7-hour tour, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.

Escape the bustle of Barcelona to the ancient town of Girona which is a beautiful place to visit. You’ll find a old houses lining quaint cobbled streets. There’s also a stunning cathedral, Benedectine monastery, Arab baths, and a Jewish museum that details the history of the Jewish community that resided there until the late 1400s. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with offbeat sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Spanish culture.

This beautiful Mediterranean town Sitges is primarily a seaside town, complete with more than a dozen beaches in the region. But there’s more to the town than just beaches. There are beautiful avenues, a network of quaint and walkable streets, and a handful of museums to keep you busy on a day trip. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with offbeat sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Spanish culture.

See the best of Barcelona and Montserrat on this full-day tour that combines two excursions, including visits to the Barcelona Cathedral, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic Castle, Montserrat, and more. Stroll around the Gothic Quarter, then hop aboard the Montjuic cable car for a bird's-eye view of the city. Your trip includes a visit to Montserrat, to ride a cog-wheel train, admire the site's Black Virgin statue, and sample local liquor.

Experience Montserrat your way with this private tour from Barcelona. With a guide, round-trip train tickets, and access to the Basilica and Throne included, getting there is simple. Upon arrival, ride the famous cable car, explore historical highlights including the Benedictine Monastery and the Black Madonna, or enjoy a hiking tour—it's all tailored to your interests.

Escape the bustle of Barcelona and head to one of the city’s greatest backyard wonders: Montserrat. Led by your personal guide, you’ll take an hour’s train ride up to the mountain, where you’ll ride a cable car through the jagged mountain range, witness the mountaintop Benedictine abbey, tour a local market, experience a local cheese tasting, and so much more.