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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 2.5-hour English walking tour through Madrid’s center, from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor to Royal Palace viewpoints and flamenco corners.
“I highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun! We learned so much and enjoyed the walk.”
3-hour Gothic Quarter tapas walk with Catalan food, wine, sangria, vermouth, and Old City stories. Four stops, small group.
“We had the best time on the tour! There was so much food and the wine seemed to be completely non-stop!! Our tour guide Juan Carlos was absolutely brilliant, so much fun and great knowledge! We had a wonderful group that we were paired with. The hangover the next day was the only downside! It…”
Sevilla tapas and wine tour with four wines, neighborhood bars, and local history, ending in Santa Cruz with PX.
“The girl giving the tour was lovely...food was ok, drinks small and just ok. I enjoyed tour because the company was good, but compared to all the other tapas I've had here, this was very mediocre and pretty small portions. There must be a pretty high profit margin on this tour! The 4 stars are…”
A small-group Valencia Old Town walk plus a full tapas-and-paella meal with regional wines in an 11th-century monument.
“Amazing experience. Not at all crowded or rushed. Great food. Plenty of wine. Relaxed and spacious atmosphere. The guide had a true passion for Valencia and the food and wine. It seemed like it wasn't a mere job for her, but more of a way to share passion for her culture.”
Madrid tapas and taverns small-group tour with vermouth, Asturias cider, gambas al ajillo, and key landmarks plus menu help in English.
“We had a great time exploring Madrid with our guide Arantza and visiting Taverns and enjoying the delicious Tapas and drinks! Arantza was knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the history of Madrid and the food.”
Gothic Quarter tapas crawl with wine, sangria, vermouth and cava across four stops. Small English group, good value for 3 hours.
“The guide had us start late to wait for one couple. One of the stops is a clothing boutique where we spent way too much time. Not surprisingly, we were rushed out of another stop to get to the last one, partly because the same late couple had to leave early to return their cruise.…”
Small-group Seville tapas tour in Santa Cruz with historic bars, 9+ tapas, 4 drinks, and wine and city history in 3 hours.
“This was a great tour! The food was amazing, as were the drinks, but the guide was especially fantastic. Elena was knowledgeable, engaging, kind, all the things you want from a tour guide. Definitely recommend! And good for a solo traveler.”
Skip-the-line 1-hour tour of Córdoba’s Mezquita-Catedral. Follow your guide through arches, columns, and the cathedral built inside.
“Mezquita- Catedral great tour and excellent tour guide!”
E-bike tour tracing Gaudí in Barcelona: Arc de Triomf to Sagrada Família, 2.5 hours with guide and helmet. $28.
“The bike tour in the city is awesome and amazing! You can see more tourist attractions along the way. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona and make sure you book your tour guide Alex because he is excellent, exceptional and very knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona. He also gave us some…”
Private electric tuk-tuk Madrid tour with a local guide. See top sights, fixed photo stops, and get blankets, starting by the Royal Palace.
“Tuktuk #19 - Carlos! Such an amazing soul. The tour was very authentic and informative. I highly recommend him. He gave us many great recommendations as well. Thank you Carlos. Happy bday again!”
Madrid Historic Centre tapas and wine walk: pastry, Iberian ham, fried squid sandwich, vermouth, and 18th-century finale for $78.36.
“This was the perfect way to explore the city and learn about local culture and cuisine. There were seven people in our group which was a great size for navigating the streets and seating in the restaurants. It allowed us to get to know others in the group and hear our guide Jorge, when he…”
A small-group 3.5-hour Málaga tapas walk with market stops, Iberian ham, vermouth, and wine, plus history and local customs.
“What a delughtful afternoon spent with Fernando. He was informative and picked out great places for us to sample local dishes.”
A pay-what-you-like Madrid walk through Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, old-school eateries, and royal sights, guided in English.
“Or guide was both knowledgeable and flexible. Despite rainy conditions he was able to make for an entertaining and educational experience. We would definitely do it again and recommend it to others.”
Small-group Seville tapas walking tour with 4 food stops, vermouth, flaming chorizo, and history tied to the city’s streets and bars.
“It was amazing, Sasha was amazing. We initially, on first trying tapas, were unimpressed but on the first evening we had the tour and everything changed. We were educated on where to find the good local places and ideas of what to order. The food given to us was so tasty and we felt we…”
Prado highlights, Plaza Mayor streets, then the Royal Palace with skip-the-line entry and an English guide for a 4-hour Madrid hit.
“A lot of walking but done at a manageable pace. The 1 1/2 hour Prado highlights tour was eye opening with our guide Carlos' knowledge and explanations. The Royal Palace is stunningly opulent and the walk between the 2 locations through Old Madrid especially Plaza Mayor is a nice tour in itself.”
