Madrid Train &amp; Rail Journeys Tours &amp; Trips

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris

Highlights

Traveling Europe by Rail, 10 nights to explore 4 amazing cities in Europe, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Train & Rail Journeys, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Los funcionarios de Interraling son excelentes personas y atienden las inquietudes a tiempo y con amabilidad. Nos ayudaron a organizar nuestras vacaciones familiares en Europa, de acuerdo a nuestras solicitudes, las cuales llenaron todas nuestras expectativas. Gracias a ustedes disfrutamos al máximo este viajes. Las salidas de los trenes fueron en el horario previsto y los hoteles buenos y bien ubicados."

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11 days From$968

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El Transcantábrico Clasico – 9 night tour from London by First Class rail on daytime trains

By Planet Rail

none

4.8/5 Excellent

24 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Avignon, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela

Highlights

Scenic rail journeys – including 4 nights on the El Transcantábrico Clásico
Avignon
Madrid
Santander
Santiago de Compostela

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I recently booked a holiday via Planet Rail and what a good call that turned out to be. We gave Guy and the team little time to arrange the holiday as it was a fairly last minute decision by us to travel. Planet Rail found the right balance between being very helpful and friendly but also remaining professional. The customer service offered is personal and you definitely feel that it’s important to Planet Rail that they get your holiday right - and for us they most certainly did. Our holiday exceeded our expectations, and I don’t mind admitting that I am not always easy to please. The travel arrangements went without a hitch; the hotels we stayed in were spot on. Locations - breathtakingly beautiful - attention to detail was second to none. It can sometimes be unwise to recommend something as one persons delight is another’s displeasure - but in this instance I fail to see how anyone would not be impressed by the service offered by Planet Rail - I would book with them again in a heartbeat."

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9 days From$2,520

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Spanish Splendors

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Barcelona Classic City Highlights Half Day Tour
Valencia City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Tour (24-hour pass)
Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour
Seville City Tour & River Cruise
Malaga City Sightseeing Hop-on/Hop-off Bus Tour (24 Hours)

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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11 days From$3,233

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Madrid & Andalusia

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Granada, Madrid, Seville

Highlights

Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour
Cordoba City Walking Tour
Seville City Tour & River Cruise
Alhambra and Generalife Tour (With Transportation)

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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8 days From$3,072

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Madrid and Barcelona

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4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Madrid

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 9 days!
Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour
Barcelona Classic City Highlights (half-day)

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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7 days From$1,555

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Madrid, Seville & Barcelona

preferred

4.1/5 Great

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville

Highlights

Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
Madrid City Tour & Royal Palace - Half Day Tour
Seville City Tour & River Cruise
Barcelona Classic City Highlights (half-day)

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Great Value did an amazing job with the basic outline for the itinerary and the hotel choices were excellent."

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7 days From$1,661

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Spain at a Slower Pace: The Best of Barcelona and Madrid

By Road Scholar

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4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Barcelona, Madrid

Highlights

I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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10 days From$2,999

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Best Of Spain By Rail: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

By Sky Vacations

preferred

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Ávila, Barcelona, Dali, Madrid, Seville, Toledo

Highlights

Private arrival transfer from Barcelona airport
Hotel taxes and service charges
Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Madrid
Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Barcelona
Hop-on, Hop-off city bus tour in Seville

Themes

Cultural, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"My friends and I had a wonderful, wonderful Italian vacation this spring. Our Sky Vacations consultant put together an amazing package for Rome, Florence and Venice. This was our first trip so we experienced everything that a first trip should include. Each hotel was perfect! Thank you!"

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9 days From$1,900

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Explore Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Dali, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago journey as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Spain and Portugal Highlights

By Eskapas

preferred

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They introduce their travelers to real locals through their selection of guides and off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Ávila, Barcelona, Coimbra, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

Be immersed in the cultures of Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal highlights
Fully escorted trip with guaranteed departures

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Wonderful, we really liked it."

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16 days From$3,305

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Andalucia & Toledo from Madrid (C660)

By VPT Tours

none

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Córdoba, Granada, Seville

Highlights

Cordoba
Seville
Granada
Toledo

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Photography

What travelers are saying

"good programs"

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An Essential Culinary Experience in Madrid

By Iberian Escapes

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5/5 Excellent

11 reviews

Private Guided

Why we love them

Delivers exceptional journeys to every client, giving them access to the most authentic and immersive experiences in Portugal,Spain,Morocco,and France

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Madrid

Highlights

Explore Madrid
Enjoy Gourmet Tapas & Vino Route Tour
Enjoy Master Class of Spanish Cooking in Madrid

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"I have the distinct pleasure of working with Steven at Iberian Escapes as our property manager and host. We moved away from a larger property manager because they couldn't get organized and they never provided accurate accounting - we were frustrated and quickly losing trust. Thankfully, we found Iberian Escapes. Steven met us at our apartment - on time - and he's done everything he said he would. We live in a different country and we needed someone trustworthy and competent. We very much appreciate the honesty, integrity, accurate accounting, and timely communication to us AND our guests no matter the situation. We even heard from some recent guests "you've got a great property manager! He's very responsive and easy to work with" Another guest liked the apartment so much he wanted to stay an extra day. Easy for us, easy for the guest, and all seamlessly coordinated by Iberian Escapes! Highly recommend for property owners looking for a great manager. Also highly recommend finding one of his listings if you're planning on staying in one of the areas he covers! You won't be disappointed."

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Northern Spain Explorer

By Explore!

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Basque Country, Bilbao, La Rioja, Madrid, Pamplona, Sagrada Familia, San Sebastian, Santiago, Zaragoza

Highlights

Soak up the Spanish way of life on this tour from Madrid to Barcelona
Discover the wines of the famous Rioja region
Spend the night in Montserrat and explore its famous mountain top monastery

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A fantastic memorable trip. Enjoyed every aspect, varied and informative. Well organised and lots of fun. Jason worked really hard to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Would definitely recommend if you like Mayan history , jungle, birds, waterfalls, snorkelling, caves, beach life , fast boats , lakes and rivers, local cuisine, variety of wild animals."

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Carol

Oct 2015

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Good size group, great tour leader (on

Good size group, great tour leader (on this occasion), pretty good value for money on the whole.

Lesley

Oct 2015

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I enjoy intrepid but the style of

I enjoy intrepid but the style of travel doesn't suit everyone.

alexandra

Sep 2015

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good balance of guidance and free time

Rodney

Sep 2015

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Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time.

Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time. Too much time traveling in buses and small vans. Our leader was not confident in communicating information to...

Ric

Sep 2015

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Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun and

Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun a...