Barcelona Day Tour by High-Speed Train from Madrid.
Overview
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13 hours 30 minutes
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Explore Barcelona's iconic landmarks on a day trip from Madrid aboard a high-speed train. Delve into history with an expert guide, as you wander through the city's architectural wonders. Have fun and feel unique in your experience on a Premium Small Group tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please, be at the check in point 20 minutes before departure time.
It's essential to arrive well in advance of the train's departure time. The train's departure is fixed and will not wait for delayed passengers. If you fail to arrive on time, you will unfortunately miss the entirety of the tour, and no refund will be provided. We recommend planning with ample margin to avoid any inconvenience.
Full name of each passenger and Passport/ID number is mandatory to confirm the booking.
The departure time will be coordinated on trains between 07:00 am and 08:00 am. Please provide a valid telephone number to contact you at least 48 hours before the experience to complete the pre-check in process.
It's important to note that this experience involves two transfers. One of them is usually by private vehicle and the other by metro to avoid delays in the planning of this experience.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Expert fluent guide
Walking tour of Barcelona's main points of interest and neighborhoods
Tickets to visit Muhba (Museum of Ancient Ruins of Barcelona)
Round-trip high-speed train tickets between Madrid and Barcelona
Tips (optional)
Meals and drinks
Hotel pick up
Sagrada Familia tickets
What To Expect
Estacion de Atocha
Departure From Madrid to Barcelona by high-speed train
Passeig de Gracia
Your adventure begins going to Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s main street where architectural masterpieces like Casa Batlló and La Pedrera showcase Antoni Gaudí’s genius and the elegance of Catalan modernism.
Options
Small Group Tour - English
Private Tour
Private Tour
Small Group Tour - Spanish
Reviews
62 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not as expected
Jackie K,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Was a good tour but way too expensive for the experience. Mirko was very friendly and knowledgeable about the various historic spots we visited.
Barcelona
Chad W,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the best trip I've ever booked with Viator. Lucas, the tour guide was spectacular and incredibly knowledgeable. I got to see everything I wanted. I'm thrilled for the experience.
Barcelona Tour
Yinka O,
Oct 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00Lucas was very knowledgeable about Barcelona . He did a very good job taking us around . We got to the train station in Madrid early enough . .contacted Lucas and let him know we were on the train .He was waiting for us after we arrived and called us . Really enjoyed the tour . Thanks Lucas for a great tour .
Disappointing, too shorter Tour
Adelaide S,
Sep 28, 2024
- Viator
2.00The guide was very good but it was about a 20 minute or less Tour so it wasn’t worth the money it cost.
Wonderful day trip to experience and learn about Barcelona on a tight schedule.
Dan S,
Sep 23, 2024
- Viator
4.00This was a great trip. Experiencing the high-speed train was fun, however my wife and I were given seats separate from one another, which on a 2.5+ hour trip was a bit of a downside. Once in Barcelona our guide took us through the history of Barcelona and Catalunya. We enjoyed the sights and sounds of this part of town. However, we were informed that after lunch we would be met by another guide who would take us on the rest of the tour. This was surprising, though the new guide was absolutely fantastic. He took us through the afternoon and shared a wealth of information with us. The second half of the tour was more interesting to us, mainly because the architecture was more to our liking than the first half. We made a comment about churros, which our guide ended up hearing, and he made sure to take us to a great place he knew in order to get churros. We were so pleased by his knowledge and willingness to adjust the tour slightly to accommodate our interest in the local food. Finishing the tour at the harbor was really nice as well. We had time after the tour to check out the shopping center and area to find food before the long train ride back to Madrid. I'd definitely recommend this to others visiting Madrid who'd like to see and learn about Barcelona while on a tight schedule.
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