SPAIN
The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
5-hour catamaran cruise along Mallorca’s south coast with two swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a BBQ lunch with wine and sangria.
“It's a very good activity, as are the food and drinks. The only thing I'd improve would be if they could provide a little more information or interesting facts about the area they're taking you to.”
Cogwheel train to Montserrat monastery, guided basilica visit, then winery wine tasting with tapas or lunch, round-trip from Barcelona.
“Fantastic tour, wonderful coverage of all sightseeing areas - definitely recommend trip. Vincent was the best tour guide we have ever had the pleasure of meeting.”
Full-day Toledo and Segovia tour from Madrid with guided walks, Roman-to-Gothic sights, optional lunch, and optional ticketed access to key monuments.
“Our trip to Toledo and Segovia was truly unforgettable, and the biggest credit goes to our guide, Kan. From the very beginning, he impressed us with his humor, charisma, and engaging storytelling. In a unique and entertaining way, he brought the history and landmarks of these beautiful cities to life, allowing us to learn and…”
Toledo day tour from Madrid with Cathedral, El Greco sites, synagogue and monastery. Optional tapas lunch, guided walking.
“Basically a tour of churches, Mosques & Synagogues. Our guide had a very strong Spanish accent & his English was very hard to understand. Would have liked more free time to explore the city. We opted out of the included lunch so can’t comment. The train station looked to be a fair walk from the…”
Montserrat monastery with optional Black Madonna, then a 10th-century castle winery for tapas or lunch and guided wine tasting from Barcelona.
“Our tour guide was an exceptional storyteller, and Montserrat itself was absolutely breathtaking. However, the wine and tapas portion fell short of expectations. The so-called tapas consisted of only a few small pieces of cheese and cured meat, and the tasting included merely three very modest pours of wine. Overall, the experience lacked the substance…”
Madrid day trip to UNESCO Toledo and Segovia with guided medieval walks, Damasquinado craft stop, and optional Alcázar/Cathedral tickets and lunch.
“Gabi and Sam were very kind and helpful. They accommodated us very well and explained important aspects very patiently. They made sure every single tourist was present at each pit stop. Also the schedule at each spot was just right. Would highly recommend this trip for everyone”
Kayak Costa Brava from Barcelona, snorkel reefs, try safe cliff jumps, and eat beach lunch on an 8-hour small-group tour with transport.
“It was an amazing experience to finally try kayaking in the sea! The weather was a bit rainy and windy, which actually made the adventure even more exciting. Our guide, Marc, was absolutely fantastic — he made sure we were safe the entire time, showed us some beautiful snorkeling spots, took great photos, and even…”
Sail the Guadalquivir River in Seville with an aperitif and views of Torre del Oro and Triana Bridge, plus optional 5-course lunch.
“It was a beautiful trip down the river. Staff were friendly and informative. We had a great time.”
Adeje whale watching cruise with lunch, drinks, and a swim stop in Tenerife’s whale sanctuary, plus 16 underwater windows.
“Beautiful surroundings, flying fish and lots of pilot whales. We stopped for a swim and then lunch. A great day.”
4-hour glass-bottom boat in Jandía Natural Park with hotel pickup, paella lunch, drinks, snorkeling, kayaking, and wildlife spotting.
“Great staff!! Amazing trip, we had so much fun!! Highly recommended!!!! Thank you guys so much! We will be back soon!!”
Montserrat and a Bages winery in one smooth full-day trip from Barcelona. Cogwheel train, monastery views, and lunch with tastings.
“Francesco and Milo are great. Really excellent tour. We double booked and asked for a refund but at this time been denied.”
Montserrat monastery plus a Penedès winery visit with Cava tasting and a traditional farmhouse lunch, led by an English-speaking guide.
“The farmhouse lunch was not exactly as we pictured it - though it was at a local area restaurant ( a bit too far from Montserrat), the pork was actually pork hocks with little meat so a proper menu with actual choices described would be better. The winery tour was very good along with charcuterie…”
Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with Blanes botanical gardens, Tossa de Mar clifftop streets, swim time in coves, and a family lunch.
“It was a great day trip. Steve was definitely a great guide, very helpful and nice. The included meal was great, the ride went by fast, nice air conditioning and although it was all our first time meeting it was very friendly and family vibes. Would recommend.”
Balinese bed catamaran cruise from Cambrils with snacks, snorkel stop, and open-bar drinks, plus optional BBQ lunch on the coast.
“was really nice thing to do you have a lounger to yourself cruise up the coast have drinks and food anchor up off the coast get to swim and jump off the boat then cruise back the only slightly disappointing thing was that they didn't set sail so we went there and on the boats…”
Sail Menorca’s south coast from Ciutadella for swims at Cala en Turqueta and Son Saura, plus a paella lunch on board.
“A really good trip. Staff excellent on board. Lunch was very organised and tasty. Beach stops are nice though I would say wear sensible footwear from the boat to beaches. I would recommend taking your own beach umbrella as they are no sunbeds:/umbrellas. We were fine but young children would need shade as it’s very…”
