Worldwide · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
The 9 best train experiences worldwide you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Ride Puffing Billy through the Dandenong Ranges, with steam, forest views, Emerald Lake Park, helpful volunteers, and practical tips.
“excellent well organised train ride, an amazing experience not to be missed, such witty, lovely staff members,”
Review of the Ancient Ostia Antica tour from Rome, including train travel, ruins, guides, costs, walking demands, and booking advice.
“Alfredo was a great guide! Very patient with our group and made it fun and interesting…it was very hot and he made sure we stood in the shade most of the time and explained to us about where we could fill our water bottles, etc.”
Review of Dublin to Blarney Castle and Cobh by train, with practical advice on timing, value, sights, meals, crowds, and delays.
“It was very interesting tour with plenty of beautiful spots. Blarney castle was amazing and majestic 😍”
Ride the historic Alps railway from Nice to medieval villages, local lunch, Baroque art, and optional hikes through forests and caves.
“Alex was a super guide and very informativ, and knew his historical stuff. The lunch was very good, and authentic french.. Can highly recommend this trip!”
Palermo’s historic center by tourist train, with 24-hour hop-on access, multilingual audio, and stops at its top monuments.
“la guida disponibile per ogni richiesta e informazione. potete utilizzare il trenino più volte lo stesso giorno”
Ride Fairbanks’ Tanana Valley Railroad, see Gold Dredge 8, learn Alaska mining history, and pan for real gold on this family-friendly tour.
“This was an excellent activity. Our guide, Tim, was extremely knowledgeable. He did an exceptional job taking us through the sites and providing an extensive and entertaining history of gold mining, dredging and even the Alaskan pipeline. Although I always love learning more about the history and heritage of our beautiful country, I have to admit that I really dug panning for gold!. Tim was a great teacher and we not only had some laughs panning our gold but we actually found some! The gift shop was great and reasonably priced. My favorite event of our Alaskan tour.….so far!”
Review of Sedona’s Grand Canyon tour by historic railway, with South and East Rim stops, pricing, timing, train tips, and booking advice.
“It was a wonderful experience, our guide Andrea was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone who would like to visit the Grand Canyon.”
Explore Bowling Green’s Historic RailPark, from the 1925 L&N Depot to vintage mail, dining, sleeper, and presidential railcars.
“Good experience with learning about old days and the old ways to deliver mail to different cities…..”
Review of Barbados’ St Nicholas Abbey, rum tasting and Heritage Railway, with Cherry Tree Hill views, transport tips and honest value advice.
“Had a brilliant time host was excellent couldn’t fault a thing carry on the great work”
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