Top Spain Unique Experiences - page 3

Exploring Seville by bike is one of the best ways to experience the city’s winding medieval streets and monumental plazas. On this sunset tour, get a romantic perspective on the city as the changing golden light washes over landmarks like the San Telmo Palace, Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcazar and Maestranza bullring. Get the inside scoop on the best places to dine, drink and dance from a local guide while enjoying a leisurely ride through the city’s most atmospheric neighborhoods.

Combine two of Seville's top cultural experiences without having to book each one separately during a food and flamenco tour. Visit a series of traditional tapas bars as you walk through the neighborhood with a local guide, sampling small bites and trying drinks along the way. You'll also overcome the language barrier as your guide orders for you.

Experience Seville like a local with a local host as you snack and sip your way through six or 10 delicious tastings on this private tour. Savor dishes such as pavia de bacalao (codfish), croquetas, and much more as you soak up city views and landmarks: vegetarian alternatives are always available. Choose from a good range of departure times to suit your schedule.

Soar above the sublime landscape of Catalonia near Barcelona on this early-morning hot-air balloon excursion. Marvel at beautiful landmarks like Montserrat and the Pyrenees Mountains as you climb to heights of up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) during your 1- to 1.5-hour flight. Then head back down to earth for brunch with sparkling wine. Your hot-air balloon flight also includes a certificate, plus you can upgrade for a longer 2-hour or private flight.

Become more acquainted with Barcelona’s thriving culinary scene during this small group tapas bar tour. Skip the touristy spots in favor of tapas bars loved by city locals, sampling at four locations that offer Catalan-style small bites and other country-wide favorites. Savor a few ‘pintxos,’ a tapas favored by those in northern Spain, and visit an ancient ‘bodega’ offering more traditional tapas options. All food and wine, plus an expert food guide, are included.

Immerse yourself in the futuristic world of virtual reality gaming with the VR Experience, Barcelona! Led by professional Game Masters, you will take part in a range of games testing your skill, nerve and even your dance moves. Work as a team or against each other, and choose games at different levels to suit your abilities. An ideal rainy day activity.

Get to know Bilbao through the eyes of a local on a custom tour that's tailored to your unique interests. Before your tour begins, you'll chat with your Bilbao local guide (Lokafyer) and work out an itinerary that suits your passions and their perspective. By the end of the tour, you'll feel confident navigating the city and have a full suite of recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Immerse yourself in Spain’s rich religious heritage and sublime natural splendor on a full-day trip from Seville. Cruise around the dazzling Doñana Natural Park in a powerful 4WD drive vehicle and discover abundant wildlife and fascinating flora. Journey through muggy marshland, dramatic sand dunes and lush forests before delving into the traditional culture of El Rocio, a quaint town home to a renowned pilgrimage site. Conclude your tour with a romantic stroll upon the silken sands of Matalascañas Beach then relax during the comfortable journey back to Seville.

Immerse yourself into the exciting world of flamenco percussion with this interactive 1-hour small-group workshop. Get your groove on as you learn traditional drum box as well as how to clap in the flamenco style. When the workshop is done, head to a bar with your instructor to indulge in some tapas and wine.

Even if you’ve never done any drawing before, you can learn how to sketch landmarks during this private art workshop in Barcelona. Under the instruction of an artist and teacher, using live demonstration, step-by-step instruction, and tricks of the trade, learn how to create a lovely sketch of architectural landmarks including the Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral.

Perfect for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón's bestselling novel, "The Shadow of the Wind," this immersive walking tour offers a new way to explore Barcelona. Absorb the ambience of the renowned Els 4 Gats café, gaze at the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Mar, and discover other off-the-beaten-path sights that appeared in the novel but are difficult to find alone. You can also upgrade to a private experience to explore at your own pace.

Eating tapas and drinking wine is a quintessential Granada experience. Take this local-led tour to avoid the so-so touristy spots and visit bars hand-picked by your guide instead. Head to three different bars, enjoying two tapas of your choice and a drink at each venue—as well as an additional free drink at the last bar.

Get an aerial view of Barcelona and beyond from aboard a hot-air balloon flight. Ideal for couples, this romantic experience gives you the chance to float above Barcelona’s natural and architectural beauty, enjoying birds-eye views of the Montserrat Mountains, the Catalan countryside, and the Mediterranean coast. Wrap your experience up with cheese and champagne after you land.

Explore beyond Spain with a day trip from your hotel in Seville across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco. Travel to Tarifa port and board a ferry to Tangier. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop off, and follow your guide on a walking tour through the bazaar and medina, with admission to the Kasbah Museum, Hercules Cave, and Sultan Palais included.

Deep-dive into Seville’s flamenco heritage in a way difficult to do independently on this multi-part, small-group evening experience. Meet your guide—whose family has deep-seated flamenco connections—for coffee to uncover the dance’s history. Then, enjoy a 45-minute flamenco class before savoring tapas at three different bars and hitting one of Seville’s smallest flamenco venues to watch an electrifying, authentic show—perhaps even starring your tour guide or class teacher.

See the beautiful city of Cádiz sans crowds with this private, personalized walking tour with a local guide. The experience feels friendly and fun, skipping the boring historical info to give you a real feel for the city and its Andalusian culture and ambiance. The guides (called Lokafyers) can customize the tour to your wants and needs, ensuring you see exactly what you'd like but without having to navigate, organize, or plan.

Experience the historic city of Santiago de Compostela on this custom-crafted excursion with a local host. After a convenient pickup from select hotels, devise an itinerary that suits your interests and visit must-see sites like Plaza del Obradoiro, Palacio de Raxoi, and Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Admire its architecture and learn about the history of Santiago’s UNESCO-designated old town from a passionate local.

Take a big bite out of Spain’s legendary culinary culture during this 3-hour gourmet tapas tour in Seville. Explore the city where tapas originated as you mingle with food-obsessed Seville residents on a bar-hopping and wine tasting trip between several local eateries. Sample some typical small plates with the help of your ex-chef guide, washing them down with glasses of local beer, wine or sherry. As you nosh, you’re sure to pick up a newfound appreciation for this unique Spanish social culture of eating and drinking. Three drinks, plus many tapas, are included.

Ditch the guidebook and explore Costa Blanca’s capital city like a local. Craft an itinerary that suits your interests and hit the streets with an insider, visiting landmarks, authentic local institutions, and hot spots. Benefit from a non-professional’s passion for their city and enjoy an excursion that’s personal, authentic, and at your own pace.

Enjoy an alternative culinary experience of Seville on a 3-hour tapas-tasting and market tour. With a gastronome guide, you’ll soak up the bohemian atmosphere of Alameda de Hercules neighborhood and sample tapas in contemporary restaurants. Feast on modern variations of traditional tapas, and savor Spanish classics in four handpicked tapas bars. In addition to eating the best tapas Seville has to offer, you’ll learn about the city’s rich culinary culture, and see its sights illuminated at night.

Get a new perspective on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Segovia on a balloon ride with a quality certified company. As the sun rises, admire the Gothic Cathedral and Alcazar Castle as you soar across the sky in the company of a guide with more than 1,000 flight hours. The tour includes a safety briefing, photographs, and (after landing) breakfast with a Cava toast to celebrate the experience.

Fulfill your desire to learn to dance with this salsa dancing class in Valencia. All levels are welcome as you head to the most popular salsa venue in town for an evening social gathering. You'll step into a world of rhythm and connection as you meet fellow travelers during the class who share your love for music and movement. With the option to tailor the experience to a private class, you'll be spinning on the dancefloor in no time.

Hit the dance floor during this exclusive excursion for salsa lovers. Practice your Latin dance moves in one of Madrid's most popular dance venues, with an admission ticket included in each tour. Get a chance to mingle with like-minded travelers as you soak up Madrid's famous nightlife. Alcoholic beverages are purchased separately.

Walking among centuries-old olive trees, admiring purebred horses or enjoying an extra virgin olive oil tasting are some of the experiences that fall in love when visiting Hacienda Guzmán. Discover the historic estate from which Hernando Colón, son of the discoverer, exported oil to the New World. The tour includes the 17th century mill, a faithful recreation of the traditional process of elaboration, which contrasts with the current innovation of our mill. The guided tour covers unique spaces such as the Olivoteca, with more than 150 varieties of olive trees from 13 countries; the R&D Center; the HG mill; the patio of the winery with its 15-meter mahogany beam; the patio of the manor; the stables; the carriage museum and the Andalusian garden. It ends with a guided tasting of our four varieties of EVOO and a special treat: a bottle of Hacienda Guzmán oil.