Rack Railway

Discover the jewel in Catalonia’s crown before the crowds arrive on this morning access to Monserrat. With this tour, you will go up to the mountain by the rack railway and you will visit the Santa Maria of Montserrat Abbey with your guide. Admire the abbey’s impressive Gothic and renaissance architecture, and gain insight into the role it plays in Catalonia’s rich culture.

Discover the mystical mountaintop monastery of Montserrat on a 5-hour small-group tour of maximum 8 people from Barcelona. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. Your expert guide will take you through the nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery, located high in the Montserrat Mountains, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding natural park. Explore this iconic Catalonian landmark, known for its rich history, spiritual significance, and stunning landscapes. With a small group size, you’ll enjoy a more personalized experience, allowing you to truly appreciate the beauty and history of Montserrat. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat near Barcelona, this half-day tour is the perfect way to experience Catalonia’s stunning scenery.

Discover one of the most mystic Catalan wonders on our 4-and-a-half-hour tour. Take the cog-wheel train or the cable car and enjoy a breathtaking ride up the mountain. Walk around the sanctuary and imagine the many lives lived by the monks at the site through the centuries. Finally, visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.

This tour by Catalunya Bus Turístic offers a rich and immersive experience of Montserrat, combining history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. It starts with a scenic ride on the rack railway, allowing visitors to take in the stunning views of Catalonia’s mountainous landscape. A guided tour that provides fascinating insights into Montserrat’s history and spiritual significance. Visitors gain access to the Basilica, where they can admire its impressive architecture and atmosphere. A special highlight is the opportunity to see ‘La Moreneta,’ the revered Black Madonna statueand the visit to the Montserrat Museum. Another unique aspect of the tour is a live performance by the world-renowned Escolania de Montserrat boys' choir offering an unforgettable cultural experience (except on weekends, when museum access is included instead). The tour ensures a seamless and enriching visit with all tickets included. Do not miss it!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our exclusive Montserrat Small Group Tour. Nestled in the heart of Catalonia, Montserrat is a place of profound beauty and spirituality. Our small group tours offer an immersive and personalized experience, allowing you to delve into the region's rich history, marvel at the stunning rock formations, and visit the revered Montserrat Monastery. To ensure the best possible experience, this tour package includes the following: Transportation to and from Montserrat Barcelona, as well as mountain access by cable car and rack railway. A professional guide will be at your disposal to shed light on the rich history and significance of the site. You will also have priority access to the basilica, enabling you to skip the long lines and enjoy the serenity of this sacred place of worship. To make the most of your visit, we will help you capture the most beautiful memories of Montserrat Barcelona. 

This day trip takes you through the charming Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany. You start your ascent with the new cable car, which will take you to the almost 3,000 meter high mountain peak in just ten minutes. After enjoying the exhilarating views over more than 400 peaks, you can explore the countryside on a short hike. For those who like things a bit faster, a toboggan hill is available on the eternal ice during the summer months. Toboggans can be borrowed free of charge. In the many restaurants (which also offer vegetarian and halal menus) you can indulge in culinary delights. The descent then takes place with the historic rack railway. Highlights: Germany's highest mountain, toboggan hill at 3,000 meters altitude, historic rack railway Languages: English and German speaking guide on board Particularities: The rides on the cable car and the historic rack railway are already included in the ticket price.

Head to the Spanish hills for the day to enjoy the mountains and get a chance to hike a little bit in the spectacular Pyrenees mountains on a small group excursion from Barcelona by minivan. You'll visit charming mountain villages, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. On this small group tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Experience the beautiful landscape of the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Enjoy the breath taking views await you when you take a ride on the rack railway. Be part of a full guided tour which will take you to the Benedictine Monastery.

Spend a full day in the beautiful alpine world of the famous Bernese Oberland on this guided coach tour from Zurich. Sit back and relax on your guided tour in comfortable deluxe coach along the scenic route via Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen. There, you'll take the famous Wengernalp mountain railway for a 45-minute trip through idyllic alpine meadows up to Kleine Scheidegg at 2,016 m (6,762 ft). Here, you'll enjoy scenic views of the magnificent Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountain range. The imposing Eiger North Face, featured in movies like The Eiger Sanction, is just within touching distance.

Montserrat, a Mountain, a Monastery, a Sanctuary Montserrat is a spectacular mountain from a geological point of view, it's also a holy mountain and houses both, a Benedictine Monastery celebrating 1000 years since its fundation, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montserrat. You will explore the Abbey of Montserrat, you will have the chance to venerate "La Moreneta" the black Madonna, you will have time to do an easy hike to admire the amazing views from St Michael's cross or to take the funicular that takes you to the top of the mountain. If you prefer focusing on art, you can visit the Art Museum. The highlight of your visit will be the Boy's Choir performance** before the lunch break. ** booking 1 month or more earlier will maximize the chances to have availability for the performance. 1-hour train trip to Montserrat. Up in the mountain by Cable Car and return by Rack railway train. If you take the van/bus option, you'll still be going up by Cable Car unless you prefer not to.

If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience in Nairobi, look no further than Carnivore Restaurant, where crocodile, camel, ostrich flesh is roasted, carved, and served right in front of you. The menu also includes more traditional cuts, as well as salads, veggies, and Kenyan coffee. Opt for lunch or dinner service to suit your schedule, and save the hassle of finding the location with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

This is an uncommon private tour where you visit unique mountainous sites, the rack railway gorge in Kalavryta, one of the most spectacular train rides in the world. You will be touring Kalavryta, a historical and very traditional Greek small town. You will visit the Cave of Lakes, which walls are embellished with splendid stalactite complexes, a tour completely off the touristic beat! As this is a private tour, our guests enjoy luxury travelling, with photo stops-as-you-go.

Explore the stunning valley and the Alps highest mountain – Mont-Blanc. This private excursion from Geneva to the famous Chamonix is taken in a comfortable, executive vehicle with private driver. Take a breathtaking cable car ride – Aiguille du Midi up to 3,842m and ride the Montenvers rack railway to the Mer du Glace Glacier. Discover the amazing valley with us.

An unforgettable journey through the Alps at the foot of the majestic Jungfrau -culminating at 3454 meters. Your adventure takes you to the Top of Europe, where you’ll find yourself at the highest railway station in Europe, standing proudly at 3454 meters. From here, enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Europe’s largest glacier, the Aletsch Glacier, and marvel at the spectacular views of the towering Eiger and Mönch peaks from the Sphinx Observatory. After descending from the heights, you'll have free time in Interlaken, a beautiful town nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, surrounded by the stunning Swiss Alps. Spend time exploring its charming streets, shopping, or simply enjoying the picturesque views before you board the bus for a scenic return journey, passing through more of Switzerland's awe-inspiring landscapes.

A great idea to spend a day while staying in Athens is to have an experience of the wild nature of Greece and also visit a very significant place of the modern History of Greece through the Full Day Private Tour to Kalavryta including an optional ride with the rack railway. At a 735 meters altitude, the beautiful town of Kalavryta not only vividly portrays the Greek countryside, but also brings a historic place related to the liberation of Greece, back to life.

Escape the bustling city of Athens and embark on a captivating journey to the mountain town of Kalavryta. This full-day private tour immerses you in the Peloponnesian region’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unique cultural heritage. Enjoy the scenic drive through majestic countryside, and opt for a thrilling ride on the historic Odontotos Rack Railway through the outstanding Vouraikos Gorge. Explore the picturesque streets of Kalavryta and learn about its poignant history at the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust. Cap off your adventure with a visit to the spectacular Cave of Lakes, where cascading underground lakes and otherworldly formations await. Perfect for families, history buffs, and nature lovers, this tour offers a memorable blend of beauty, education, and exploration.

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise the quality of the tour for any reason. Let's visit some amazing locations that most people miss out on, with a full-day private day trip. With your private group, see the off-the-beaten-track sites with your driver and guide. Journey to the Cave of Lakes; Odontotos Rack Railway, passing through Vouraikos Gorge; the Corinth Canal; and a choice of Ancient Corinth or the Mega Spilaio Monastery. Wine tasting is an option too! Let your fully qualified private driver/tour leader treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with an amazing "farm to table" lunch at a remote top of the mountains town. An experience for foodies! No fixed or touristy menu! It's a unique & very authentic tour, away from the luxury offerings, all in the peaceful natural environment and beautiful scenery at the central planes of the Mythical Peloponnese.

For the best Alpine views in Switzerland, don't miss the opportunity to take a day trip from Lucerne to ride the rack railway for magnificent panoramic vistas of Mts. Eiger, Monch and the Jungfrau.

Sit back and enjoy traditional songs and dances showcased by different ethnic groups. After the show, proceed to the villages which have rich history of lifestyle of different tribes in kenya.The Carnivore since its inception has played host to over 2 million customers from across the globe including numerous celebrities. Enjoy Whole joints of meat – legs of lamb and pork, ostrich, rumps of beef, sirloins, racks of lamb, spare ribs, sausages, chicken wings, skewered kidneys, even crocodile, and other tasty morsels – are roasted on traditional Maasai swords over a huge, spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant.

Join us in this 7-hour private tour of Montserrat with lunch included. Enjoy a typical breakfast, visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey and see the Virgin of Montserrat, known as Black Madonna "La Moreneta". After the experience an optional bonus of some hiking in this amazing mountain is also included, making this tour incredibly memorable.