The 12 Train Trips in Madrid That Earn Their Price

1.Private tour in Toledo with train station pick-up and panoramic taxi tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 228 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $151Our pick

Review of Toledo’s private tour with station pickup, El Valle views, expert guides, and a flexible walk through its Christian, Jewish, and Muslim quarters.

“Manuel was an engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. As a local, he was able to provide not only the historical perspective but also an insider's take on contemporary life in Toledo. We were also able to access hidden and underground sites that are inaccessible without a licensed guide. Highly recommend!”

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2.Toledo Private Tour with Cathedral & High Speed Train from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $314

Ride Spain’s fast AVE train from Madrid to Toledo for a private old-town walk, Gothic cathedral tour, free time, and local tips.

“We had “LAURA” as our guide for the Toledo tour by train from Madrid, this was a good tour to an amazing old city with a rich History. Our tour guide Laura was extremely experienced and gave us all the information of Toledo and all the key site, this is a must do tour when in Madrid.”

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3.Segovia with Alcazar Guided Tour by High-Speed Train from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $362

Review of a private Segovia day trip from Madrid by high-speed train, with the Roman aqueduct, Alcázar, Old Town, and free time.

“We were left to find our own way to the train station which was very stressful. We were at the hotel 1/2 ahead of time and the guide Mazic did not find us until the train had left the station. He did not seem engaged and was not an engaging with us as a tour guide.”

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4.Private Day Tour of Toledo & High-Speed Train Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 5 hours · from $306

Travel from Madrid to Toledo by AVE train for a private half-day tour of the cathedral, Jewish Quarter, convents, and old town.

“Diana was wonderful! We loved this tour, Toledo is worth visiting. Taking the AVE train made it so convenient,, only 30 minutes travel time. I recommend this tour”

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5.Tourist Train Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 45 reviews · 1 day · from $8Best value

See Cuenca’s cathedral, Hanging Houses, castle quarter, and river views on a 45-minute tourist train tour with five-language audio.

“It was ok to get an idea of the layout of Cuenca for further investigation…cobbles made it very rickety and hard to hear the commentary even when turned up high .It would be better if there was a possibility to get on and off at a couple of points on the route”

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6.Best of Sevilla Day Tour with Train Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 12 hours · from $524

See Sevilla from Madrid by high-speed train, with guided landmarks, Plaza de España, free time, and an Alcázar upgrade option.

“It was an amazing day trip and our tour guide, Raul was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Will recommend your company and Raul himself for anyone going to Sevilla.”

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7.Seville in One Day by High speed Train from Madrid Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $534

See Seville from Madrid in one long day by high-speed train, with a guided old-town walk, optional Alcazar entry, and free time to explore.

“The trip Never happened because not enough people booked. Very disappointed and the alternative date was not convenient only had one alternative.”

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8.Cordoba and Mosque Day Trip by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 22 reviews · from $191

See Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, courtyards, and Roman Bridge on an 11-hour guided day trip from Madrid by high-speed train.

“Our guides were great, especially Auxi and Antonio. We learned a lot about Cordoba, especially the Mezquita Catedral. To make this tour even more enjoyable, I would just suggest to include receivers/headphones for the walking part of the tour as it would make it easier to listen to all the information the guide provides. I would recommend this tour.”

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9.Segovia Private Guided Visit & Alcazar with High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $353

Ride Madrid's fast train to Segovia for a private tour of the aqueduct, Alcazar, old town, and a scenic riverside walk.

“Christina was an excellent guide!! We were shown the Castle, the Aqueduct and had the Suckling pig! Would highly recommend this trip to friends and family!”

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10.Self-Guided Toledo Day Trip from Madrid with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

See Toledo from Madrid by deluxe coach and panoramic train, then explore its Christian, Jewish, and Muslim landmarks at your own pace.

“Toledo es un sitio encantador pero hay que caminar y mucho. Hay muchas subidas y bajadas, con muchas callecitas que invitan a perderse. Realmente un lugar que hay que visitar. De los tours que se ofrecen, les sugiero que hagan el del día completo. En cuanto a la empresa, Juliá Tours, fueron extremadamente impuntuales, tanto a la ida como a la vuelta.”

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11.Córdoba Private Day Trip from Madrid by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $508

Review of Madrid to Córdoba by high-speed train, with the Mezquita-Catedral, Jewish Quarter, guide, free time, price, and practical tips.

“Guide was lovely and knew her history and culture of the area. Logistics were not clearly planned or communicated. Wrong train times were sent to us, meaning we were 90 minutes early. Then took some time for guide to fund us at station. Plus there was no stop for a bite to eat or time on own.”

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12.Private Tour: Segovia Day Trip from Madrid by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $381

Review of a private Segovia day trip from Madrid by high-speed train, with a private guide, Roman aqueduct, cathedral, and Alcázar.

“Segovia was beautiful, historical and interesting. Loved the castle and the climb up the tower. Bot the best part was Theresa our guide. She’s a bona fide historian, she really made the rich history of the city come alive.”

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