Grand Canyon Railway: Epic Train Journey to Breathtaking Views

Wonderful experience! The guide "Johnny Arizona" made our tour so much fun even though the weather was not great. Beautiful place to be and lots of awesome history

Did the train. First Class up on Saturday morning and back Sunday afternoon. The organization, service and entertainment was very good. Price was a little high but what are the other train options? None. Really not that much to see on the ride - bleak desert and a few trees when you get closer. You will not see the canyon from the train. The more expensive dome car seats are not needed or worth it. Recommend the FC over Coach as the seating is much superior although the trip back had us in seats facing another couple. Restricting leg room which was disappointing. The trip up was in a car that had all seats facing the same way. The real recommendation in this review is not to stay over at the Canyon. You have lots of time to see the canyon with a same day up and back trip. The canyon hotels are expensive and very tired. Just not enough to do between 11AM Saturday and 2PM Sunday.

Good train ride was enjoyable. The team did good job trying to make us smile. Overall good experience.

I just have to say my stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel was absolutely amazing! 🌟 From the moment I arrived, everything was clean, organized, and so well taken care of. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and you could really feel that they take pride in keeping the hotel in top shape. The rooms were spotless and comfortable you could tell attention to detail really matters here. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and I truly enjoyed every moment of my stay. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, take it all in, and just enjoy where you are. It was definitely worth every penny from the quality of the hotel to the overall experience. If you’re ever visiting the area or planning a Grand Canyon trip, I highly recommend staying here. I left refreshed, happy, and already looking forward to going back again! 🏨✨

I can only talk about the luxury car. I stepped into the dome car and did not like it. It seemed too crowded, and you could be face-to-face with total strangers. On the way up, the luxury car was not crowded at all, but on the way back down, it was packed. Every seat taken. On the return trip, in addition to the delicious goodies, we got champagne, and we got a LOT of it because my wife is a big tipper. Our hostess, Gina, made an otherwise okay trip exceptional. Her witty banter and superb service were something else. If you take the luxury car, you get all sorts of complimentary sweets, pastries, and drinks. The only thing you can buy on board (no cash) is alcohol. You also have access to the rear platform of the train to take pictures. For those of you with valid CCW permits, you can carry in the park, but not in certain buildings. I saw no metal detectors and did not have any issues. If you stay at the GC Hotel in Williams and one of the hotels in the park, your baggage is handled completely from door to door. The ticket office is directly across the street from the GCV Hotel.

It was Great! Gina was very knowledgeable and loves her job! I think she really loves the Canyon best tho! The views were awesome! It was like watching a movie!

You can buy drinks at El Tavor w/o reservations or a room, and sit out on their patio and look at the grand canyon. We were told you needed a room, but that's not true.

Wife and I had a good time riding the train to the South Rim. Paid for first class seats which were comfortable and roomy. Snacks and drinks were a nice treat on both trips (there & back).

Great way to do a day trip to the Grand Canyon. Train ride from Williams AZ was smooth and comfortable. Snacks and drinks were available.

The train is a great way to travel to the Grand Canyon. Ticketing and instructions were very clear, the guides were informative, musical entertainers added a nice touch. We had plenty of time to explore and do some hiking. We saw some pronghorns on the way which was fun. This train would be good for all ages and abilities. Much better than driving.