Top Spain Historical Tours - page 4

Escape the bustle of Barcelona and head to the Montserrat mountain range on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus—no need to book taxis or organize transport. Choose to explore the historic Basilica and Monastery, with optional Black Madonna tickets and Cogwheel Train rides. Afterwards, if upgrade selected, visit a winery in a 10th-century castle, where you can opt to enjoy tapas or a full lunch with premium wine.

Journey from Barcelona to a monastery hidden among the peaks of Catalonia's Montserrat mountain without the need to organize transport. This guided tour offers a more in-depth experience than is typical. Visit the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat, where you see "La Moreneta," also known as the "Black Madonna," and hear the Children’s Choir of Montserrat, before hiking to a scenic viewpoint.

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.

Discover Barcelona your way on a private tour with a personal guide. See the city’s top attractions or customize the itinerary to your own preferences. Perhaps visit famous Gaudí landmarks like Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, explore the Gothic Quarter, or visit La Rambla, Barcelona’s bustling promenade. This tour includes air-conditioned transportation, direct from your Barcelona address. Entrance fees are at your own expense, but skip-the-line tickets can be prearranged.

Discover the history of Bilbao on this guided small-group walking tour. Learn about the city’s gastronomy, culture, architecture, and traditions while you explore the streets and feel like a local. Tour highlights include the Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, La Ribera market, the Catedral de Santiago cathedral, the Bidebarrieta library, and more.

Don’t miss this guided tour to one of Barcelona’s reference museums, the Picasso Museum, and skip the line with your guide. Learn about the history of Pablo Picasso, the first created to honor the painter, when he was still alive. Discover details of the artist life and career, and stay inside once the tour finishes as long as you wish.

Take a bite out of Barcelona’s legendary nightlife during this combined tapas crawl and flamenco show with a small group. Sample tasty snacks like ‘pa amb tomàquet' and cured 'serrano' ham. Continue your stroll through the Gothic Quarter to arrive at a flamenco bar in the Plaça Reial. Sip sangria and enjoy some more tapas while watching a 45-minute flamenco show.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses—and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site—on this full-day, small-group tour. Explore the wonders of the Sagrada Familia (tickets own expense) to admire Gaudi’s mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Enjoy priority access to two Antoni Gaudí masterworks on this half-day skip-the-line tour. Tour the highlights at Park Güell, a park sprinkled with Gaudí buildings and statues. Then, travel by coach to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral. Enjoy skip-the-line admission as your guide recounts how the late architect spent more than 40 years working on this showpiece.

Explore El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen without the hassle of renting a car on this group trip from central Madrid. Simplify your visit to these destinations in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains by leaving the planning, organization, and logistics to your guide. Choose to upgrade to a fully private experience to suit your preferences.

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.

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

The 1,000-year-old Montserrat Monastery is famed for its miracle-working statue, La Moreneta, or the Black Madonna—but many tours don’t include timed tickets to see the sacred relic. See more of the monastery on a comprehensive tour, which includes transportation from Barcelona and the opportunity to learn more about the sight than you would if you visited on your own.

Go beyond Madrid and simplify a visit to the UNESCO-listed cities of Segovia and Avila on this group day trip. After pickup from your hotel, relax knowing the day's logistics are covered. Pick from multiple tour options to suit your budget and preferences, whether you want to explore these locations independently or with a guide. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Walls of Ávila, the Alcazar of Segovia, and more.

Immerse yourself in the striking scenery, distinctive culture, and rich history of Andalucia during this full-day exploration from Seville. This multi-stop tour includes Ronda (one of Spain's oldest towns), as well as Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema—two of the region's celebrated White Villages. Additionally, stop to sample local olive oil, and benefit from time for both guided and independent sightseeing.

Skip the hassle of planning and navigating long lines with this full-day private tour of Barcelona’s heritage, architecture, and gastronomy. Combine walking and taxi rides to explore key sites, including Palau Güell, La Boqueria Market, and the Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a tapas lunch with wine (if option selected) on Rambla Catalunya, then visit Park Güell and end with skip-the-line access to Sagrada Familia with either a tour guide or audio guide.

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

When your cruise ship sails into the harbor of Barcelona, get acquainted with the Catalonian capital’s rich cultural tapestry on a half- or full-day sightseeing shore excursion. With a knowledgeable guide, explore the Gothic Quarter, ascend Montjuic hill, and sail past long lines outside of La Sagrada Familia (extra expense), Gaudi’s famously unfinished modernist masterpiece. Upgrade to the full-day tour to include visits to Park Güell and La Pedrera.

Barcelona's medieval Jewish quarter, El Call, is one of the oldest in Europe, but its history is easy to walk past in the lanes of the Old Town. A private tour dedicated to the area's past takes you through the quarter with a guide, passing by the Roman Wall, Plaça del Rei, and the Sinagoga Major—one of the oldest synagogues on the continent.

Discover the coastal splendor of the Costa Brava region on a full-day trip to Girona and Calella de Palafrugell from Barcelona. Travel through the scenic Catalan countryside, and discover the atmospheric streets of Girona’s medieval Old Town. Admire the flagrant fortresses of Pals, absorb the seaside charm of rural fishing village, Calella de Palafrugell, and admire the dramatic landscapes of Begur, the former home of an ancient castle. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Delve into Barcelona’s architectural beauty and rich history on this guided tour. Visit some of the city’s most iconic sights in just half a day, with skip-the-line access to Gaudí’s modernist masterpiece, Sagrada Familia. Upgrade to the full-day tour to experience two further Gaudí gems: Park Güell and Milà House (Casa Milà or La Pedrera). Your timed tickets are reserved but you will need to pay your guide for them.

Discover the beautiful Spanish traditions of flamenco during this evening performance at Casa de la Memoria. Flamenco has been declared a ‘living art’ from UNESCO and is something not to be missed on a trip to Seville. Watch dancers, singers, and guitarists put on a magical show and see history and tradition come alive right before your eyes.

Knowing how to make the most out of your time in a new city while on a cruise can be difficult. On this full-day shore excursion—exclusively for cruise travelers—get picked up from the Port of Vigo and transported to Santiago for a guided walking tour where you also enjoy free time to explore the city and guided skip-the-line access to Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela.

Rather than missing out on architectural details by travelling in a vehicle, zoom in on the cultural richness of Cadiz during a walking tour. See the Andalusian city through the eyes of a local as you wander through plazas, markets, and visit the grand Catedral de Cadiz, all the while leaving the navigating to your guide so you can focus on the sights.