The 15 Cable Car Rides Tours in Spain That Keep Filling Up

1.Mount Teide Tour with Cable Car Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,094 reviews · 7 hours · from $102Our pick

Travel by coach into Teide National Park with an official guide, then ride the cable car to 3,555 meters. Enjoy free time on upper-station trails, use the Teide Legend audio guide, and visit the Science & Legend exhibit. Pickup is available from northern and southern Tenerife, with guides in six languages.

“Everything was great. Unfortunately, because of the wind, we didn't get a chance for a ride on cable car, but still - I'm absolutely happy!”

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2.Benalmádena: Mount Calamorro Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,901 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Take a modern cable car from Benalmádena to Mount Calamorro, about 15 minutes each way, with broad views over the Costa del Sol. At the summit, walk one of six mountain routes, look for Mediterranean flora and fauna, and stop at the café. Choose a one-way or return ticket. The cabins have an audio guide, but no live guide is included.

“It was great and views spectacular. Would do it again.”

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3.Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Leave central Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van and explore Montserrat with a certified guide such as David, Jordi, James, or Alan. You’ll tour the Benedictine monastery, learn about Catalan history and unusual rock formations, ride the mountain transport, and take an easy hike with time to explore on your own.

“Amazing tour of Montserrat! Our tour guide, David, was incredible. We learned so much about the history of the mountain and the Monastery. It was an easy meet up location and beautiful drive to/from the mountain. The best part was his stories whenever we had any down time. He was so knowledgeable about the region and had a great sense of humor. The hike down was incredible, so many amazing views. We want to thank him for the Cava sangria recommendation. We had it at dinner later in the day and it was so good! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Aeri de Montserrat Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 855 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $11Best value

Take the Aeri de Montserrat cable car up to Santa María de Montserrat, choosing a one-way or round-trip ticket valid for 1 to 3 days. The ride takes only a few minutes, but the views of the rugged Catalan countryside are striking. You can skip the ticket line, though boarding waits may grow because only two cars operate.

“It was a bit crowded. Not everyone had a great view.”

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5.Walking tour with Montjuic Castle & Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 832 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $64

This 3.5-hour tour links La Rambla, La Boqueria, El Raval, Gaudí’s Palau Güell, and Montjuïc Castle. You travel by metro, funicular, and cable car, with a guide such as Pepa, Katy, Edu, or Miguel handling the route and tickets. Expect city history, castle dungeons, and wide views toward Barcelona, the sea, and, on clear days, the Pyrenees.

“Laura was great, she gave us a lot of information about history of Barcelona and the Montjuïc castle, overall the tour was lovely”

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6.E-Bike Tour with Montjuic Cable Car & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 817 reviews · 4 hours · from $191

Ride an e-bike from El Raval to Montjuïc, take the funicular and cable car for city and sea views, then sail along Barcelona’s coast. Guides such as Marco, Gaurav, Pol, and Mirko are praised for clear local stories and friendly help. You need basic cycling skills, must be at least 16, and should bring comfortable shoes.

“Very informative, I enjoyed learning about the history of Barcelona. The tour guide was nice and friendly and made the trip really enjoyable!”

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7.Mount Teide Summit Hiking Adventure with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 688 reviews · from $160

Spend about seven hours reaching Mount Teide’s summit with an official Spanish or English-speaking guide. Ride the cable car to La Rambleta, then follow trail 10 toward the crater, stopping for volcanic details and rest breaks. Miriam, Benjamin, Dario, Maria, and other guides are praised for careful pacing and clear explanations. North Tenerife pickup and a private Montaña Blanca option may be available.

“Our guide, Maria, was excellent. We were picked up near our hotel by Maria and she drove us to the cable car station. The drive was informative, she pointed out points or interest and good view points and gave us history of the islands. I don’t think anything could have been improved.”

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8.Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 a.m. for Montserrat in a van shared by no more than 16 people. Guides such as James, Alan, David, and Jordy lead the monastery visit, Sant Joan funicular ride, and mostly downhill hike. Expect about six hours, cool mountain air, dramatic views, and limited free time for food or shopping.

“Our tour guide James did a great job getting us to Montserrat, showing us the monastery and basilica, getting us onto the funicular and hiking down from the top. He entertained us with facts and stories. My only disappointment was that the tour was also supposed to include the cable car ride down. James who works for a subcontractor said that he was not told that the cable car was included.”

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9.Barcelona Highlights Guided Tour with Monjuic Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 468 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $47

Walk El Born and the Gothic Quarter, then ride an air-conditioned coach past the Olympic waterfront and Passeig de Gràcia. Montjuïc Cable Car provides the big payoff, with wide views over Barcelona and its port. English and Spanish guiding, audio equipment, and optional cathedral entry are available.

“The trip was wonderful and was done at a very enjoyable pace! I did not feel rushed. There is a significant amount of walking but the guide took that into account with us older particpants.”

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10.Old Town, Montjuic Castle, Cable Car Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Explore Barcelona’s Old Town, La Rambla, Boqueria Market, Palau Güell, and the Raval before taking public transport and the Montjuïc cable car to the castle. English-speaking guides such as Pepa, Katty, Jose, and Montse lead groups capped at 12. Expect history, city views, and plenty of walking in 3.5 hours.

“Our tour guide, Katy was great. The tour was great and lots of wi derf information about the city and history.”

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11.Montjuïc Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 270 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $32

Use a mobile voucher for the Montjuïc Cable Car, then explore Barcelona at your own pace with self-guided audio tours covering the cable car, Boqueria Market, and Santa Maria del Mar. Download everything on Wi-Fi first. There is no live guide, meeting point, transport, food, or drink included.

“Hi there, and thanks for your review! We hope to see you again! 😊 Best regards, Claire”

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12.Montserrat Tour by Train with Cable Car and Cogwheel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 6 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by electric train, cogwheel railway, and cable car on a small-group tour led in English by guides such as Monica or Marcelo. You’ll get a short introduction, about 2.5 hours to explore, and help with the mountain’s basilica, trails, viewpoints, food, and transport.

“This tour was well worth the price. We’d done some “research” on visiting Montserrat on our own and then decided last minute to take a small group tour. That was a great decision. Our guide Marcilo was fantastic. The logistics were perfect and since it was first thing in the morning, we got to Montserrat well before any large crowds appeared. Marcilo was also very knowledgeable and shared a multitude of insights. Having 1.5 hours of free time was also a plus because we got a chance to do some moderate hiking as well. I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking for a truly great experience visiting Montserrat”

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13.Montserrat Small Group Tour with Train and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 251 reviews · from $108

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a small group of no more than 14 people. Your English-speaking guide, such as Monica, Marcelo, or Nuri, handles the train connections, cable car, Basilica visit, Black Madonna, and walking tour. You also get 1.5 hours to explore alone before returning by cogwheel train.

“Monica did a fantastic job. Helped us tremendously when we were not at the correct pickup location. So thankful”

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14.Montserrat Early Trip — Cable Car, Abbey & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · from $100

Leave Barcelona around 6:25 to reach Montserrat before the crowds. With guide Albert, you visit the abbey and Black Madonna, ride the funicular, hike to a mountain summit, and return by rack railway or aerial cable car. The small van holds no more than seven people, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Albert was the best guide! The drive was on time, excellent conversation and super comfortable. Always cheering and positive, witty and very knowledgeable. Monks singing in the morning, black Madonna, sunrise followed by the best hike doable- it was the best value for money activity! Just be prepared for the cold weather if you are travelling now because temperatures drop to 2 early in the morning. Shout out to Albert for making this activity highly memorable!”

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15.Barcelona Cable Car Sky Views, Magic Fountain & Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 177 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $87

This 5.5-hour guided outing joins Barcelona’s Old Town, Raval, Montjuïc cable car, castle, Olympic sites, and an evening food break. Guides such as Katty, Pepa, Montse, Miguel, and Edu lead in English or Spanish. The Magic Fountain is currently off under drought rules, so check its status before booking.

“The your was excellent. Jose Carlos was late, which caused some confusion.”

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