My first question when visiting Soller for the first time was: Is it worth taking the Port de Soller tram? Since you’re here, I guess you’re questioning the same.
The historical tram that dates back to 1912 is the most prominent tourist attraction in the Tramuntana town, and riding it to Port de Soller is one of the most popular things to do in Soller.
I didn’t take the tram on that first visit.
In fact, it was first on my last visit to Soller that I decided I wanted to go for the tram ride, knowing that it would be overpriced and jam-packed.
Two things I’m not really a fan of. Besides, we were visiting Mallorca in August, which is the worst imaginable time of the year to travel anywhere in coastal Spain, not to mention one of the islands!
But there I was, in busy Soller, ready to embark on a tram journey I didn’t have much of an expectation of.
Was it expensive? Yes. Was it crowded? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Read on to find out what I liked and didn’t like and whether I think it’s worth it or not in this honest review.
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Is it worth taking the Port de Soller tram?
To provide a comprehensive overview of whether it’s worth taking the historic tram between Soller and Port de Soller, I’ll sort this section into the key points I found important to consider.
Some of them are reasons why I didn’t take the tram on my earlier visits to Soller, while others are reasons why I took the tram on my last visit. Yet, the Soller tram is one of the main reasons people visit Soller.
Here’s a quick overview:
👎Price
👎Crowds
🤷♀️Uniqueness
👍History
👍Length of the ride
👍Total experience
Price
First of all, I’ll touch on the price for the tram. When I was there in 2025, the price was 10 Euros each way. That equals 20 Euros for the round trip.
We visited the tourist office to get information about the tram and the tickets, and were told that it was 10 Euros in total for both ways. The lady also told us that the price goes up every year.
We didn’t think it was too bad a price, a bit steep, but ok considering it’s a tourist attraction.
However, when we got on the tram, we were told it was 10 Euros each way. There were signs in the tram stating the same, so they informed us incorrectly at the tourist office.
We would probably have taken the tram either way, but we got a bit of a shock when the price suddenly doubled.
Do I think the 15-minute tram ride is worth the price? Not really. But it’s not surprising either in such an overtouristed place like Mallorca.
A guy at our hostel had opted for the tram one way and walked back again. It took him 30 minutes to walk.
It’s a good option if you’re on a budget but still want to experience the tram ride. I would probably walk down and take the tram back up again to avoid the uphill walk.
Crowds
Crowded places aren’t my favorite. In fact, they stress me out, that’s also why I usually travel to Mallorca in winter – to avoid the crowds.
Needless to say, I expected the tram ride to feel crowded and possibly a bit stressful, especially when seeing the number of people waiting to get on.
It was a bit overwhelming waiting to get on the tram, but nothing more than getting on any public transport during rush hour.
To my surprise, it didn’t feel that crowded or even noisy once I sat down in my seat. People minded their own business, and so did we – staring out the window at the beautiful nature that accompanied us most of the ride.
Uniqueness
Coming from Europe, I don’t feel like the tram is very unique. It looks and feels like any other tram. It’s not like taking the trams in Lisbon or Porto.
That said, I might be spoiled for choice, and anyone coming from outside Europe might not be used to taking trams. If that’s your case, I think you’ll find it quite unique. It’s a cute, wooden tram, which is a cool way of transport to the beach.
History
The tram going between Soller and Port de Soller was designed by Pedro Garau in 1912 and has used electric power from the first day, using electricity from the first hydroelectric power station in Soller.
The tram was used for transporting passengers and goods, like fish and oranges. Until this day, the wooden carriages you ride in are original, which is pretty cool, and it has turned into the main icon of Soller.
Length of the ride
The Port de Soller tram ride takes about 15 minutes each way. For me, that’s perfect. It’s just long enough to enjoy the ride, yet it’s not too long, so it doesn’t get boring.
That said, hearing the steep ticket price of 10 Euros each way, you’d kinda expect it to be a lot longer.
Total experience
For me, the total experience was good. The only thing I could point out was the misinformation about the price from the tourist office, but that has nothing to do with the tram itself and the ones running it. So I can’t complain.
It was smooth to get on and off, even though we were far from the only ones taking the tram that day. The ride was comfortable in well-maintained carriages, and the trams go frequently, so we didn’t have to wait for long.
You pay on the tram, the conductor comes by during the ride, and you can pay with cash or a card. There’s also a QR code on the tram that you can scan to pay for your ticket online.
Conclusion
So, is it worth taking the Port de Soller tram from Soller? Truth is, it’s all up to you. If you don’t really care about the experience of taking a tram from 1912 and don’t really care how you go to Port de Soller, it’s definitely a no.
If you’re on a budget, I’d look into the bus or even walking.
On the other hand, if you want to take a unique piece of transport, it’s a nice experience. Even though it’s packed with people, I didn’t feel like it was crowded as I had my seat and was looking out of the window most of the time.
Personally, I’d take the tram again. I really enjoyed it, and it was a smooth way to travel between the two towns, making it possible to see both Soller and Port de Soller while riding the historical tram, even on a short day trip to Soller.
Happy travels!