Top Spain Cultural Tours - page 5

If you want to see Barcelona’s most impressive landmarks and see some of the city’s less-visited sights, this private tour is for you. Enjoy the undivided attention of a local host as you stroll down Las Ramblas, explore the medieval quarter of El Born, and visit the seafront neighborhood of Barceloneta. This experience can be fully customized according to your interests, whether they lie in food and fashion or art and architecture.

Explore the Costa de Morte and several stops along the way, without having to self-drive, during this handy full-day tour from Santiago de Compostela. Relax in air-conditioned comfort as someone else tackles the roads, and learn about the history of the ancient Roman road—and why Finisterre was once believed to be the end of the world. Visit fishing villages, lookout points, waterfalls, and more.

See Montserrat your way, with this flexible half-day tour that allows you to pick from different packages to suit your schedule and preferences. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure time, and also add-on a scenic cogwheel train ride if you wish. To help you learn more about Montserrat’s highlights, you can enjoy a guided tour, rather than having to study a map.

Glide around Barcelona’s most alluring attractions on an electric bike tour led by a local guide. Enjoy the ease of riding a speedy electric bike as your guide takes you to landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia. Select from three different itineraries according to your interests, and gain fascinating insights into the culture of Catalonia’s vibrant capital. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere and personalized attention on this small-group tour.

See at the architectural spectacle of Andalucia’s White Villages and Ronda without having to figure out transportation on this day trip from Seville. Travel through the beautiful Spanish countryside to Zahara de la Sierra, a hilltop village famed for its rich history and panoramic vistas. Admire the pristine white houses of Grazelema, explore a beautiful Mediterranean forest, and visit the city of Ronda, all with a guide to provide commentary.

Visit the Moroccan coastal city of Tangier—and be back in Spain that same day—during this private, full-day tour from Tarifa. Explore the city’s history and culture over a selection of local highlights, from Cape Spartel and the Cave of Hercules to the bustling Medina and Kasbah Museum. Ferry tickets, lunch, a camel ride, and door-to-door ground transportation by minivan are provided.

Learn about Spanish food and culture through its world-famous food on this small-group, half-day walking tour of Madrid’s most charming neighborhoods. Taste several dishes and beverages—including the famous Iberian ham—enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, at local eateries, stores, and market stalls as you sip, snack, and slurp your way through the city.

Flat terrain and tons of urban sights make Palma a supremely bikeable city. Let a local host lead you down relaxing bike routes on the way to attractions such as Lonja de Palma, City Hall, and Paseo del Borne, stopping to take photos and hear stories about the area as you ride.

Escape the city for a day in the mountains on this tour from Barcelona to the famous peak of Montserrat Mountain. Spend time exploring the stunning Montserrat monastery, atrium, and basilica perched on the mountaintop. Soak up the scenery on a dramatic cable car ride to one of the Montserrat top viewpoints, and then embark on an easy hike along the mountainside.

The Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain’s most visited monuments, but there’s so much to see inside, it’s hard to know where to start. This tour takes in all the highlights, including the Maqsura, the Mihrab, and the Patio de los Naranjos, and guarantees your entry to the often sold-out sight.

Hear tales of ghosts, exorcists, wandering spirits and bloody murder as you pace the cobbled streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with your storyteller host. With over 2,000 years of history behind them, these streets have some tales to tell. After your tour, head to a local bar for a spooky theme.

Visit the UNESCO-listed cities of Segovia and Avila on this day trip from Madrid. See the massive Roman aqueduct and explore its Gothic cathedral and fairytale-like Alcazar fortress-palace of Segovia. Then, admire the picturebook Old Town of Avila with its stunning 11th-century walls, cathedral, and Basilica of St. Vincent. Choose from three options: guided tour only, guided tour with monuments, and an all-inclusive package with a tasty Spanish lunch.

Explore the beauty that lies just beyond the city on a private or small-group tour to Montserrat mountain from Barcelona. Visit the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat to see La Moreneta and hear the Children’s Choir if available. Enjoy a light hike to a scenic viewpoint and explore the local market with regional products. For added convenience, hotel pickup is included for private tours.

Discover many of Bilbao’s top landmarks, all in a single excursion—and learn about the different eras of the city’s development—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning or afternoon start times, and meet your guide in its scenic Old Town. You’ll see highlights like the Ribera Market, Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral, and more, before discovering modern-day favorites like the Guggenheim and Zubizuri Bridge.

Step inside Antoni Gaudí’s masterpiece on this small-group tour of the Sagrada Família. As one of the most-visited landmarks in Barcelona, the lines at the ticket kiosk are famously long, so fast-track access is essential. Follow your guide inside and hear about its rich history and Gaudí’s enduring influence, stand beneath the towering columns and choose the Golden Hour option to see afternoon light flood through the stained-glass windows.

Explore Seville by Segway with this guided tour. You can get around the city with ease while learning fun facts through guide commentary. Best of all—you have the flexibility to choose from different tour lengths to suit your travel plans, as well as add-ons, such as a boat tour or flamenco show. Potential highlights on the tour itinerary include Plaza de Espana, the Torre del Oro, and Triana.

Experience the medieval city that looms high over two river gorges on this full-day, guided tour to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuenca. Walk among the narrow, stacked houses that seem to hang on the cliff’s edge in this city surrounded by stunning nature. Enjoy stops at the Enchanted City, where strange geological formations stand in the natural landscape, and Ventano del Diablo canyon. Optional admission to Cuenca Cathedral is included depending on your choice.

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's beautiful Gothic Quarter during this guided walking tour. Meet your guide and group at a central location, then stroll down the atmospheric alleyways and plazas to see top landmarks, architectural icons, and hidden gems, while learning about the area's rich history, culture, traditions, and people through stories and anecdotes from your guide.

If you want a unique experience in Toledo, to get to know it thoroughly and away from mass tourism, we will take you through a Historic Centre full of monuments and places of interest. With the help of an Official Local Guide, you will discover the City of the Three Cultures, a World Heritage Site since 1986. Choose the monuments to visit, advised by us, based on your religious or cultural preferences or special situations (such as visits with children, people with reduced mobility...) Indicate, if you wish, where in the city you prefer to start and end the tour. Hotel and restaurant, for example. We will stop for a coffee or taste some of the best marzipan if you feel like it. Our walking pace will always adapt to what our clients indicate to us. In short, this experience will leave an indelible memory that will last forever in your memory.

Discover one of Spain’s greatest cities on a day trip to Cordoba from Seville, which takes care of logistics so that you can focus on the sights. Travel to Cordoba to experience its UNESCO-listed center, where you'll go beyond the guidebook with guide commentary. Admire top attractions such as the Roman Bridge and former Jewish Quarter, and explore Cordoba Mosque (Mezquita), a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture.

Discover the secrets and mysteries of Toledo on this day trip from Madrid. Highlights include visiting religious sites such as Santo Tome church, San Juan de los Reyes monastery, and the old synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanc; exploring the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and free time to explore on your own.

Discover the spectacular sights of Seville on a private walking tour. Admire the impossibly intricate architecture of the Santa Maria Cathedral; ascend to the dizzying heights of the Giralda Bell Tower to enjoy spectacular views of the city; and explore the opulent chambers and gorgeous gardens of the Royal Alcazar Palace on a guided tour. Enjoy a stroll through the Santa Cruz quarter and upgrade to add a walk around Plaza de España. Entrance fees are included in the price of the tour.

Venture East from Barcelona to Spain’s Costa Brava, and spend the day discovering one of Europe’s prettiest shorelines. Journey along the coast to this famous seaside stretch, known for its rugged cliffs and pine groves, and stop near the lively resort of Blanes. Sunbathe or swim in a tucked-away sandy cove, or choose to stroll through the cliff-edge Marimurtra Botanical Gardens. After a tasty 3-course lunch at a traditional restaurant, enjoy free time to explore, shop, or relax in the charming town of Tossa de Mar.

Take a private tour of the historic town of Cordoba, which stops by one of the most popular attractions, the Mosque-Cathedral. You will have a private guide, so you can go at your own pace and see just what you are interested in on this tour. Just meet your guide at the starting place, and then your walking tour of Cordoba begins.