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15 Best Historical Tours In Spain

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.

15 Best Historical Tours In Spain

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Plaza Mayor: a stage for power, spectacle, and food lore

1.Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

Most Popular★ 5.0

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.

“Innovative and very relevant route. Paul was friendly and truly generous with his time. We loved the smart way he facilitated the introduction to the Zero Kilometer landmark, as well as his brief but very informative and superbly animated story about the genesis of Flamenco. Well done, keep up the great work, Paul! The only…”

6,416 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $3.62by Tours Madrid | TOURSTILLA

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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - How the 3-Hour Tapas Route Really Feels

Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Where the Tour Starts: From the Setas Area to Historic Streets

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument - Old Town Walking Route: From Plaza de la Reina to the Silk Exchange

4.Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

★ 5.0

A small-group Valencia Old Town walk plus a full tapas-and-paella meal with regional wines in an 11th-century monument.

“Ellie who took the walking tour was very knowledgeable, the tour was followed by wine tasting and tapas. Lots of great food and wine - don't eat before hand! Would thoroughly recommend.”

3,234 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $96.74by Sea Saffron

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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour - El Escarpín: Asturias cider, a real pouring moment, and homemade plates

5.Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

★ 5.0

Madrid tapas and taverns small-group tour with vermouth, Asturias cider, gambas al ajillo, and key landmarks plus menu help in English.

“Javier was an amazing guide. His choice of restaurants was wonderful. The food was amazing. His history was interesting and pace of the tour was perfect. Six stars!!!”

2,664 reviews3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $95.53by Devour Madrid Food Tours

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - What You Eat and Drink: A Real Sampling Menu

6.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★ 4.5

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.…”

1,928 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $66.51by Travel Brilliant

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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour - Price and What You Really Get for $101.58

Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour - Skip-the-line timing: why it’s more valuable here than most places

Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour - Start at Passeig de Lluís Companys and Arc de Triomf: A Great Momentum Builder

Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - Private tour pacing: why it’s better than fighting crowds

10.Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★ 5.0

Private electric tuk-tuk Madrid tour with a local guide. See top sights, fixed photo stops, and get blankets, starting by the Royal Palace.

“I did the 2-hour Eco Tuk Tuk Welcome Tour while traveling alone in Madrid for work, and it was absolutely worth it. My guide, Gloria, was incredible- friendly, knowledgeable, and full of fascinating stories that brought the city to life. She knew just when to stop for photos and shared details about Madrid’s history, architecture,…”

876 reviews1 to 4 hours (approx.)From $28.66by Eco Tuk Tuk - Spain

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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines - Iberian ham, oil, and cheese: what to look for on the tasting

11.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★ 5.0

Madrid Historic Centre tapas and wine walk: pastry, Iberian ham, fried squid sandwich, vermouth, and 18th-century finale for $78.36.

“Do this! We had a wonderful time learning about Madrid, as well as Spain, while enjoying many wonderful local food and drinks. Our guide, Jorge, was amazing and extremely knowledgeable and attentive. He made everyone feel comfortable and we ended our tour having made new friends. Treat yourself to this wonderful experience.”

814 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $78.36by Secret Food Tours

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Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs - Calle Marqués de Larios: The Easy Start That Gets You Oriented

12.Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

★ 5.0

A small-group 3.5-hour Málaga tapas walk with market stops, Iberian ham, vermouth, and wine, plus history and local customs.

“Emilio was absolutely fantastic! As a phenomenal local in Málaga, he made us feel instantly connected to the city’s charm and history. Every stop on the tour felt special and personal, and each tasting was more delicious than the last. He truly turned a great wine tour into an unforgettable experience.”

758 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $83.44by Spain Food Sherpas

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Madrid Historical Walking Tour

Madrid Historical Walking Tour - Plaza Mayor: classic faces and the feel of an old square

13.Madrid Historical Walking Tour

★ 5.0

A pay-what-you-like Madrid walk through Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, old-school eateries, and royal sights, guided in English.

“Very nice and the guide full of energy and passion. Nice way to get into the City history and armosphere”

721 reviews2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)From $3.62

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Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour - The walk: Moorish souk streets and Seville’s scent clues

14.Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

★ 4.9

Small-group Seville tapas walking tour with 4 food stops, vermouth, flaming chorizo, and history tied to the city’s streets and bars.

“This tour was the highlight of my week in Seville. Antoinetta was so much fun, very knowledgeable, full of really interesting information and very helpful. The food was delicious and tasted even better when you hear the history and traditions about it. There was so much to sample with second helpings in most places. The…”

676 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $84by Spain Food Sherpas

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Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum

Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum - Royal Palace of Madrid: Skip the Line and Step Into Power That Still Feels Real

15.Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum

★ 5.0

Prado highlights, Plaza Mayor streets, then the Royal Palace with skip-the-line entry and an English guide for a 4-hour Madrid hit.

“We did a bunch of tours and we this one was by far the best thanks to Alfonso. Incredibly knowledgeable and personable throughout the entirety of the tour.”

628 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $119.72by Walks - Italy & Spain

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