Top Spain Half-day Tours

Get out of Barcelona and into the hills for the day on this hassle-free day tour. Meet your guide at a central-city cafe and fuel up for the day ahead. You’ll be driven into the mountains and up to the beautiful Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history on a tour, then choose to go hiking, indulge in an all-you-can-eat lunch, or learn more about the monastery at the museum.

See the sunny southern coast of Menorca minus the beachside crowds in one relaxing half-day boat trip. Ideal if you're short on time, this option includes time to swim and enjoy water sports, plus a scenic route past hideaway coves and white sand beaches, many of which are tricky to access from land. Cala Turqueta, Cala Macarella, and a one-hour stop at Cala Trebaluger are among the coastal highlights.

Experience San Sebastian’s highlights and lesser-known delights on this small-group electric bike tour. Hop on an easy-to-ride bike and see more than you ever could by walking as you cruise the city's large network of bike lanes. Discover La Concha, the Boulevard, and Monte Igueldo for bird’s-eye views, and explore often-overlooked districts such as the university and sports quarter. Ideal for first-time and short-on-time visitors, with a choice of departures.

Make the most of your time in Catalonia with a small-group tour to Montserrat, including round-trip transportation from Barcelona—so there's no need to rent a car or organize transport. Choose from various tour options, including tickets to the basilica, Black Madonna, and/or the Boy's Choir, a tour-only option with plenty of free time to explore, or a full-day tour that combines Montserrat with a winery visit and lunch. With a flexible duration, this tour allows you to tailor your visit (with six options in total) while discovering one of Catalonia’s top landmarks.

Do something a little different for dinner on this small-group food-and-wine tour in Bilbao. Rather than opt for a sit-down meal, follow your guide around local bars to try traditional pintxos. Enjoy enough small plates, paired with drinks, to make up a full meal. Learn about Bilbao's history as you go from bar to bar, passing by city highlights along the way.

Explore beyond the Cartagena city center with a private trike sightseeing tour. Meet your guide and set out on a scenic trike ride through the mountain range between Cartagena and Mar Menor (Little Sea). See traditional villages, lemon groves, and an old mining area. Learn about local culture and heritage during this outdoors sightseeing excursion.

Discover some of Malaga’s major attractions in just a few hours on this walking tour, which gives you time to stop and appreciate the finer details of the Andalucian city. Go beyond the guidebook as you hone in on highlights such as Málaga Cathedral, the Roman Theater, and the hilltop Alcazaba, which offers panoramic views. Admission tickets to all three are included to save you from booking in advance and navigating websites in a different language.

This tour is a great choice for travelers interested in historic sites. Save time waiting in long visitor lines with a skip-the-line entrance ticket to the stunning complex of Alhambra included. Explore the palace complex and Generalife with a guide, so you don’t get lost. Your guide enhances your day with stories about the history, art, culture, and mysteries of the palace and surrounding area.

Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, two of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpieces, are globally renowned. Ensure admission and avoid long waits before entering—if time slots are even available—with skip-the-line entry during this guided tour. Visit Park Güell before using private transportation to reach La Sagrada Familia, where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular interior. Choose a group tour or upgrade to a private tour with hotel pickup.

Live classic music from floating musicians makes exploring the Caves of Drach (Cuevas del Drach) even more dramatic. With a rowboat ride across Lake Martel and a stop at a Mallorca pearl factory, this half-day tour features the cave’s magnificent highlights, from turquoise-colored water to soaring rock formations.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

Tuck into tasty tapas and traditional wines on this gastronomic tour of Barcelona. Get the inside scoop on Barcelona’s food scene from a local guide and stop along the way to dine at the city’s best tapas bars. At each restaurant, sample an array of delicious Catalan dishes and regional wines. You can choose between a lunch, afternoon, or evening tour and upgrade to include a flamenco show.

Discover pintxos tradition on a small-group food tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Visit several venues, including pintxo bars, restaurants, and gourmet shops. Taste local specialties like Iberian ham, mussels, and marinated anchovies, and enjoy glasses of Basque wine in a small-group setting, for a more intimate experience.

Taste your way around Barcelona—and discover many of its best-known dishes—on this small-group food tour. Save time researching and instead follow your guide straight to the best local haunts. You can look forward to sampling bites like jamón, paella, cheese, churros, and more. At the end, you'll enjoy a delicious secret dish that will be revealed on the day of the tour.

Experience Barcelona tapas and wine culture on a gourmet walking tour that explores Spanish cuisine, drinks, and ingredients. In a city that’s packed with tapas bars, getting beyond the tourist spots for an authentic experience can be a challenge; visiting four local spots for tapas and drinks is a great way to discover where to eat and drink in Barcelona.

Maximize your sightseeing time in Toledo and explore the UNESCO-listed city with your own personal guide at your own pace. Offering a more intimate way to discover the city’s multicultural heritage, the private tour includes visits to Toledo’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim quarters.

Get an overview of Barcelona’s top attractions during this small-group 5-hour tour. Enjoy spectacular city views during a stop at Montjuïc before exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and touring Passeig de Gracia. Admire modernist architecture—such as Gaudí's La Pedrera and Casa Batlló—and stroll past the iconic Sagrada Familia. En route, learn more about the city from your guide. Accommodation pick-up and drop-off are included for your convenience.

This small-group tour is ideal for travelers looking for a comprehensive Gaudí experience. Save hours researching where to find the best examples of Gaudi’s work by having a guide to lead the way. Both morning and afternoon tours visit the architect’s most celebrated works—Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia—and stop outside Milà House (Casa Milà). However, the morning tour explores Casa Batlló, but the afternoon tour visits Casa Vicens instead.

Taste your way through Madrid’s markets, restaurants, and stylish bars on a hassle-free food tour with tapas included along the way. Along the route, you’ll stop at three authentic local venues — including a traditional tavern and a century-old restaurant — where you’ll enjoy generous portions of real Spanish cuisine, not just finger food. A local guide will introduce you to a wide range of dishes, such as Asturian-style chorizo slow-cooked in cider, stuffed mushrooms, padrón peppers, and meat cheeks with smashed potatoes all paired with wine, beer, or soft drinks.

See the most important monuments of Córdoba with a guide who shares commentary about the city. Visit landmarks including the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs (Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos), the historic synagogue, and the Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba), and hear about the influences of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures on the city's architecture and history. Your tour includes entrance tickets to the monuments, and headphones to hear your guide.

Eat your way through Granada as you learn all about the city’s history and culture on this small group food tour. Over the course of around 3.5 hours, you’ll sample a wide range of local specialties, including tapas, cured ham, dried fruit, and wine. Vegetarian options are available, and the tour can also accommodate those with allergies or other dietary requirements.

Learn about the history of Granada and its Islamic past on this exclusive guided walking tour. In groups no larger than 10 people, tour the grounds of the Alhambra, a palatial fortress complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the architecture as you stroll through lush gardens and along elaborate stone pathways. Your guide is available to answer any questions you may have.

Barcelona's landmarks, neighborhoods, and waterfront cover more ground than most visitors realize—and a bike covers the distance between them far more efficiently than walking. This small-group cycling tour connects Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial, La Sagrada Família, local bodegas, and Barceloneta beach, with a guide providing commentary and regular stops along the route.