SPAIN
The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Toledo day tour from Madrid with Cathedral, El Greco sites, synagogue and monastery. Optional tapas lunch, guided walking.
“Very interesting architecture and town Whisperer had a lot of static I would have rather had only English Very confusing with 2 languages Tina did a good job”
Full-day Seville trip to Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema, and Ronda with mountain villages, vultures, and a cliffside town on two levels.
“A super day out with visits to 2 of the beautiful white villages and plenty of time in Ronda. the guide Luis is really excellent and informative, having a lovely interaction with the travellers. he provided lots of information about Spanish history and the region. the coach and driver were excellent and the time in…”
Day trip from Malaga to Granada with priority Alhambra entry, guided Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens, and free time for cathedral.
“A fantastic trip despite the rainy dau. Tanya the guide and Carmen the driver made our day. Anna who was our guide in Alhambra was more than competent.I highly recommend.”
Lanzarote in 9 hours: Timanfaya geysers, Cueva de los Verdes, Jameos del Agua, La Geria wine, and La Graciosa cliff views by bus.
“Excellent. We saw a great deal and learned a lot of facts. Comfortable bus, did not feel at all rushed, very good lunch. Guide was very good and knowledgeable.”
Full-day tour from Valencia to Montanejos: guided hike, turquoise Mijares River viewpoints, and free time at 23°C Fuentes de los Baños thermal pools.
“The guides were amazing. I embarrassed to say that I was not as capable during the hike as I thought I would be. but I was still able to move at my own pace without fear of being lost and successfully finished a hike with the rest of the group and was able to enjoy…”
Timanfaya geothermal, El Golfo’s green lagoon, and Jameos del Agua caves in one long Lanzarote day, with optional camel rides.
“I would recommend it. Nice trip to see the island.”
Full-day Tenerife tour from the south: Teide viewpoints, Icod drago tree, Garachico, and Masca, with hotel pickup and a live guide.
“The tour was very well organized all around. Punctual pick-up and great locations selected. The tour guide Christoph is funny and tells a bit about the island. I would recommend it.”
Walk the Caminito del Rey from Málaga with an air-conditioned coach, guide-led history, and a 100-metre-high river gorge route.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our guides, Fernando and Estelle, were lovely and very knowledgeable and the group size was just right. A great day out - highly recommended.”
A full-day Madrid trip to Ávila and Segovia with English/Spanish guides, walking tours, free time, and iconic walls, cathedral, Alcázar, and aqueduct.
“Our tour was on Sunday March 31. We were 10 persons in our family group. I can’t remember her name. Is unbelievable this women guide was not helpful at all. Very rude, and not polite at all. No touch. We ask her to call a taxi to go up to the Royal Alcazar in Segovia…”
Montserrat and a Bages winery in one smooth full-day trip from Barcelona. Cogwheel train, monastery views, and lunch with tastings.
“Perfect day trip outside of Barcelona. The visit to the Monserrat Monastery was followed by a short hike to the cross and then a tram down ride to our bus. Then a short drive to a beautiful winery where we had a nice tour of the property and delicious lunch and wine tasting pairing. Our…”
9-hour Madrid day trip to Ávila and Segovia: guided walks, Ávila Walls views, Segovia Aqueduct, Alcázar, plus a tapa and drink.
“Very effective. we were divided into groups and receive the audio and listen the guide while walking.”
Spend a full day crossing into Spain from Porto for Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with guided stops.
“Spent a wonderful day with Susanna. She is very knowledgeable and has a very engaging personality. We learnt a lot of historical facts and she shared on portuguese culture and way of life but above all we enjoyed her enthusiasm and joie de vivre. Thanks again Susanna”
Full-day tour from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres, with a guided medieval walk and a ticketed Dalí Theatre-Museum visit.
“John and Sarah were our tour guides. We had a big group and was split into two groups. Both of them are very knowledgeable and super friendly. Make sure you are there at 8:30am! The tour was super nice, exactly like the pictures and a huge involvement with Game of Thrones if you are into…”
Sail Menorca’s south coast from Ciutadella for swims at Cala en Turqueta and Son Saura, plus a paella lunch on board.
“Great trip. We personally enjoyed the 2 beach stops and the boat slides directly to the sea below. The paella was ok, not the tastiest or with the best variety of ingredients I ever tasted, but good enough for a quick lunch in a boat. We also got a choice of sangria or soft drinks…”
Full-day Montserrat and Catalan wine in a family-run castle winery. Includes guided monastery, lunch, and tastings from Barcelona.
“It was a great day trip and Sophie our guide was very knowledgeable and wonderful.”
