Top Spain Half-day Tours - page 3

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.

Discover both Valencia's cultural delights and its delectable bites on this two-in-one, half-day tour. With just your guide and a small group for company, explore the city's Old Town, and tick off highlights such as the Central Market and Plaza de la Virgen. Then, head to an 11th-century landmark to enjoy a hearty feast of paella and tapas dishes, accompanied by fine wines.

Get a taste of Malaga’s delicious food culture during a walking tour of the city’s numerous tapas bars and artisan culinary creators. Experience the gastronomic culture of the city, told through chefs and shopkeepers. Savor hand-crafted local specialties, such as marinated olives, fried fish, and regional wine. Best of all: tastings are included, with over 14 tapas bites and drinks to try. Plus, a small group ensures personalized attention throughout.

Get more out of your visit to Seville's monuments, and visit them with a guide to appreciate their history. This skip-the-line tour of Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar of Seville, and the Giralda takes you straight to the highlights of each site with an official guide. Even better: An audio device is available (if needed) to make sure you catch all the commentary.

Skip the tourist traps and dive into the unique culture of Seville, while tasting some of the best tapas the city has to offer on this small-group food tour. Walk the streets as your guide leads you to several bars for an array of food and drinks—more than enough food to compensate for dinner. As you go, learn how to eat and order like a local.

Explore the palaces, forts, and courtyards of the Alhambra with this guided tour. You'll start with the Nasrid Palaces, followed by a visit to the Alcazaba, the fortress of the Alhambra. Then it's on to Generalife, with its beautiful gardens, courtyards, and pavilions. Throughout the experience, a professional guide will be on hand to provide background and context to the sites you'll encounter.

Experience the medieval Muslim city of Medina Azahara on a fascinating guided tour. Explore this important site with an archeologist and learn the history of what was once the headquarters of the first Caliph of Córdoba, Abd al-Rahman III. Wrap up this budget-friendly outing with a visit to a museum displaying a collection of excavated items and enjoy a complimentary drink and tapas (small bite).

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.

This tour is ideal for time-tight travelers interested in religious sights and historic monuments. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, travel between locations with ease in a luxury bus with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a guide. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial)—and visit the Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen) monument and Catholic basilica.

A Madrid panoramic tour by open-top double-decker bus is the perfect introduction to this incredible city. You can explore city sights at your own pace. Hear onboard audio commentary and check out Madrid’s many plazas, museums, and theaters with the provided map and guidebook.

Txakoli is a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque region, with green bottles common in San Sebastian’s bars. This half-day, small-group tour reveals its secrets in the medieval fishing town of Getaria, a noted txakoli center. Tour the old town and visit a winery for a guided tour, tasting different txakoli styles paired with local appetizers. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus air-conditioned transport, are included.

Get behind the wheel of an electric car yourself on this tour from central Malaga without the hassle of traditional car rentals. Enjoy two experiences in a few hours as you explore both Malaga and the Treasure Cave just outside the city. Your guide will teach you all about the cave's unique rock formations and local legends.

Malaga’s wine heritage is rooted in the surrounding countryside, where many historic vineyards are difficult to reach without a car. This small-group tour makes it easy to explore the region’s viniculture beyond the city, with visits to a rural vineyard and wine cellar near Málaga. Learn about traditional production methods, enjoy views over the Mediterranean landscape, and sample local wines paired with tapas during a guided tasting.

Explore two of Madrid’s top sights in just half a day on this immersive, informative tour. In the morning, meet your guide outside the Monument to Felipe IV, enter with skip-the-line tickets, and discover masterpieces from artists like Goya, Rubens, and Velázquez. Next, spot landmarks like the Casa de Cervantes en route to the Royal Palace of Madrid, a regal marvel that’s still home to the Spanish royal family today.

Discover the famous works of Antoni Gaudi, including the Sagrada Familia, during this tour of Barcelona's architectural highlights. Embark on a guided walking tour of the architect's most important creations, and pass by buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line access to Sagrada Familia, which you can opt to explore with a small-group guide tour or an audio guide in your language.

Visit three wineries and taste more than 10 wines without straying far from Madrid on this tour of the Vinos de Madrid wine region. Accompanied by a specialist guide, explore the vineyards and learn about complex production processes in atmospheric wine cellars. Sample signature wines produced in the area and gain insights into the culinary heritage of Spain’s capital city on this epicurean tour.

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.

Make a pilgrimage to Montserrat Monastery, one of Spain's key religious sites, during this guided visit. Scale Montserrat Mountain by your choice of cogwheel train or cable car, enjoying striking vistas of the mountain's surreal rock formations. Then visit the Benedictine abbey and the Basilica de Montserrat, to view La Moreneta (the Black Madonna). Your tour includes coach transport and free time to sample the monastery’s liqueurs.

While many walking food tours rush through a few eateries in an hour or two, this half-day small-group walking tour explores central Malaga at a relaxed pace. Meet your guide at Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel and enjoy multiple food stops through the historic center. Sample local tapas, fried squid, anchovies, ensaladilla malagueña, and a selection of alcoholic tastings as you go.

Discover Granada’s iconic Alhambra on a guided walking tour with two flexible options. Choose the complete 3-hour experience with skip-the-line access to the Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palaces and the stunning Generalife Gardens, while learning about Moorish architecture and royal life. Or, opt for a 2-hour tour exploring the scenic surroundings—such as the Alhambra Forest, Gate of Justice, Plaza of the Cisterns, and Palace of Charles V—perfect for those who prefer to stay outside the monument.

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.

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.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat during this small group or private tour from Barcelona. The small-group option allows you to save money, while the private tour keeps you away from others outside your private group. Explore this nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery complex set high above Catalonia. A guide, basilica entrance fee, private transport, and hotel transfers are included.

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.