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10 Little Tourist Trains Worth the Ticket

10 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The rubber-tyred road train and its narrow-gauge cousins, doing the old town in forty minutes for the price of a coffee. These 10 are compared on route, commentary languages and whether you can hop off.

From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train - Starting from Málaga and settling into the bus ride
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From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

1.Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,115 reviews · 10 hours · from $34Our pick

Spend 10 hours visiting two of Andalusia’s most unusual towns. See Ronda’s gorge, Puente Nuevo, bullring, old quarter, and grand homes, then explore Setenil de las Bodegas and its rock-built streets by little train. Choose a guided Ronda visit or explore independently, with WhatsApp help throughout the day.

“Haq Nawaz exceptional guide. Punctual and well informed. Made sure we were ready to go. Definitely will recommend him and his team. Enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.”

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Key West Conch Tour Train - From Henry Flagler’s railroad to modern Key West
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Key West Conch Tour Train

2.Key West Conch Tour Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 792 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride through Key West’s old town on a covered Conch Tour Train with a local guide, learning about Henry Flagler, Audubon, Hemingway, Truman, and the island’s Conch settlers. The tour takes about 75 to 90 minutes, includes Sails to Rails Museum admission, and gives you a useful first look at the Southernmost Point, Mallory Square, and other landmarks.

“We prepurchased our tickets and we were debating between this and the hop on hop off due to weather. We chose this because it was unique. When we arrived it was cold! We were able to change the tickets at the pick up site. This is a great way to get around the keys while learning a lot about the island. Highly recommend this experience.”

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Toulon: Little Train City Tour - What you see during the 45-minute route
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Toulon: Little Train City Tour

3.Toulon: Little Train City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 180 reviews · from $11

Ride Toulon’s little tourist train for 45 minutes through the old town, port, Arsenal area, and Fort Saint-Louis. Commentary is in French, with English, Italian, and German available on request. In July and August, you can hop off at the Mourillon beaches stop. The train leaves beside Le Chamo ice cream shop, facing the pier.

“From this train we saw every important attraction of Toulon.”

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Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour - The marina and Vilamoura’s resort center
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Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour

4.Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $7Best value

Ride a 45-minute tourist train through Vilamoura, passing beaches, golf courses, luxury hotels, the Old Village, restaurants, and marina. The audio guide is available in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish. A $7 ticket offers an easy introduction, but sound quality and punctuality can vary.

“The route took us around parts of Vilamoura we would not have seen, especially the “Old Town” with it beautiful buildings. Only down point was the tour guide recording was not loud enough to hear over the road noise. Otherwise a delightful journey.”

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Antibes: 2-Way Little Train of Antibes Tour to Juan-les-Pins - Antibes old town and its ramparts
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Antibes: 2-Way Little Train of Antibes Tour to Juan-les-Pins

5.Antibes: 2-Way Little Train of Antibes Tour to Juan-les-Pins

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 140 reviews · 200 days · from $15

See Antibes, Cap d’Antibes, and Juan-les-Pins from an open-air little train with French and English live or audio commentary. The two-way ticket lets you ride between the old town and Juan-les-Pins, with boarding also available at 15 Boulevard Baudoin. Check the timetable carefully, as departure times may not match your ticket.

“Wonderful and friendly guides! Cute little train that the whole family enjoyed. Hit all the main sites. Would recommend!”

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Saint-Raphaël : The Little Train of Saint Raphaël Tour - Along the port, where the town feels open
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Saint-Raphaël : The Little Train of Saint Raphaël Tour

6.Saint-Raphaël : The Little Train of Saint Raphaël Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 79 reviews · 30 min · from $8

Ride through Saint-Raphaël on a 30-minute tourist train with French and English commentary. You’ll pass the port and historic routes while hearing about Roman rule, invasions, Napoleon, and the Provence landings. Meet under the big wheel, arrive 15 minutes early, and remember that a reservation does not guarantee a seat if the train is full.

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The Little Train of Sainte-Maxime - The Semaphore and Gaumont castle
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The Little Train of Sainte-Maxime

7.The Little Train of Sainte-Maxime

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 45 min · from $11

Ride the Little Train of Sainte-Maxime for 45 minutes through the old town and past its historic sights. Your French or English-speaking driver shares local anecdotes, points out the Semaphore and Gaumont castle, and stops the route often enough for sweeping views over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. It is a simple, family-friendly introduction to town.

“Joli tour de Ste Maxime. Bien commenté, cahuffeur sympathique.”

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Aix-en-Provence by Electric Tourist Train – City Center Circuit - Meeting Paul Cezanne before the ride
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Aix-en-Provence by Electric Tourist Train – City Center Circuit

8.Aix-en-Provence by Electric Tourist Train – City Center Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 45 min · from $16

Ride a covered, wheelchair-accessible electric train through central Aix-en-Provence for 45 minutes. You’ll see picturesque lanes, historic squares, fountains, and notable architecture while listening to commentary in French, English, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, or Russian. Meet at the Paul Cezanne Statue.

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City tour through Regensburg with the little train - Audio commentary and language choices
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City tour through Regensburg with the little train

9.City tour through Regensburg with the little train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13

Ride through Regensburg’s old city and nearby streets aboard a small sightseeing train for about 45 minutes. Start at Domplatz, choose your audio-guide language, and return to the cathedral. The tour gives you a quick sense of the city’s layout, history, shopping streets, and key sights, but it does not stop for detailed visits.

“Seems like they were just going too fast to really understand what the site was that they were talking about.”

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Tavira: Tourist Train City Highlights Tour - Meeting the castle above Tavira
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Tavira: Tourist Train City Highlights Tour

10.Tavira: Tourist Train City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 61 reviews · 45 min · from $8

Take a 45-minute tourist train ride through Tavira, starting near the Roman Bridge. You will see the old town, churches, Tavira Castle ruins, and salt evaporation ponds where gulls and wading birds gather. Commentary is available in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and German. Expect a simple, bumpy ride rather than a polished sightseeing coach.

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