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Tours in Spain

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Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour

This three-hour private tour guides you through Granada's Alhambra complex with unhurried attention to detail. You'll explore the Nazaries Palaces—including the Throne Room where sultans held court—wander the Generalife gardens designed for royal leisure, and climb to the Alcazaba fortress for sweeping city views. A dedicated guide unpacks the historical significance of each space, revealing how this 14th-century palace shaped the kingdom of Granada.

Go local for a day!

Skip the guidebook routine and walk Málaga like you belong here. This 2.5-hour tour starts at Plaza de la Merced and winds through the city's centre with local guides who know where malagueños actually spend their time—the hidden corners, the neighbourhood bars, the real stories. You'll finish at the Central Market sampling regional products and raising a glass of sweet wine with people who actually live here, not just visit.

Small Group Skip-the-Line Tour of the Prado Museum

A two-hour guided tour of Madrid's Prado Museum with skip-the-line entry and groups capped at seven. Led by an art historian, you'll move through masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and others—not to tick off famous names, but to understand how these paintings articulate human emotion: anxiety, grief, joy, self-doubt. Admission is included.

De Mercados: A Neighborhood Market and Food Tour

Wander through Malasaña, Madrid's bohemian quarter just fifteen minutes from Sol, with a local guide who knows every shopkeeper and shortcut. Over two and a half hours, you'll taste churros fresh from the fryer, sample cured jamón ibérico and cold-pressed olive oil in specialist shops, browse the neighbourhood's working market, then settle into a tapas lunch built around what you've just discovered. Two drinks included—coffee, beer, wine, or soft alternatives—plus answers to your Spain questions and tips for what comes next.

Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide

Explore Toledo's medieval Jewish quarter with a specialist guide who unpicks four centuries of Sephardic settlement. You'll walk through narrow streets where ten-plus synagogues once anchored one of Europe's most prosperous Jewish communities, visiting El Tránsito and Santa María la Blanca to see surviving ritual baths, schools, and artefacts. The quarter reads as a complete society—separate yet woven into the city's fabric. Tours run 3 to 8 hours depending on depth; hotel or station pickups available from Madrid or locally.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $209

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

★ 5.0 (224)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra

A three-hour private guided tour of Granada's Alhambra that moves beyond memorised facts to unpack the palace complex as a living historical landscape. Your guide interprets what's visible and invisible across the Nazaries Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Carlos V's Palace—connecting past, present and future through visual storytelling. Groups larger than six get audio devices for flexibility.

RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife

A three-hour guided dive for certified divers exploring the Canary Islands' underwater landscape. Small groups work with experienced guides operating from the boat, with flexibility to visit two different sites in a single session. The operation emphasises adaptability—dives are tailored to your interests and comfort level, whether you're after macro life, reef exploration or specific marine encounters. Equipment, photography service and hot beverages included.

Explore Secret Ibiza: Guided Hiking Tours with Local Experts

Two to three-hour guided hikes across Ibiza's lesser-known terrain, led by locals who know the island's quieter corners. Scramble down to isolated coves, scale windswept headlands, and trek at sunrise, sunset, or under full moon. Routes double as informal lessons in island ecology—flora, fauna, geology—with optional focus on landscape and night-sky photography. Snorkelling gear included. Designed for walkers comfortable with steep sections and genuine coastal exposure.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $230

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike

★ 5.0 (113)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Granada: Alhambra and Sierra Nevada Sunset Views by E-Bike

Pedal through the forested slopes above Granada on an e-bike, climbing past olive groves and historic springs that once fed the Alhambra palace. Your local guide shares stories of the 13th-century engineering behind this Moorish landmark whilst you ride towards the Sierra Nevada peaks. The tour crescendos at a quiet hilltop vantage point overlooking the Alhambra, Albaicín, and Sacromonte bathed in golden hour light—a perspective most visitors never see. On the descent, detour through Silla del Moro and explore Realejo, Granada's once-vibrant Jewish quarter, often bypassed by the guidebook crowd.

Volcanic Discovery PREMIUM eBike Tour: 35 km

Explore Fuerteventura's northern volcanic landscape on a Bosch-powered e-MTB, covering 35 km over three hours with a small group. Your guide handles the route and pacing while sharing the island's geological and cultural heritage. After a brief e-bike familiarisation, you'll navigate remote tracks and hidden corners at your own tempo, with safety support throughout.

The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona

A 2.5-hour walking tour through Barcelona's medieval core with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll navigate the Gothic Quarter's labyrinth of narrow streets, visit the Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar, explore the bustling Boqueria Market, and stroll Las Ramblas whilst discovering tucked-away plazas and backstreet cafés that regulars frequent. Leave with an annotated map and curated list of neighbourhood restaurants and bars worth returning to.

TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor

Get your first taste of underwater exploration with a qualified instructor guiding you through a three-hour scuba introduction in Spain. You'll work one-on-one or in a tiny group, receiving personalised attention as you learn to breathe underwater and navigate the basics. All gear is supplied, and you'll surface with photos to prove you did it—plus a hot drink to celebrate.

Barcelona Unique Private Luxury Sailing Tour (max 12 people)

Sail aboard the Anna Katharina, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 off Barcelona's coast for 1–4 hours with up to 12 people. Your skipper handles the helm whilst you settle into the cockpit with drinks, snacks and views of the city skyline. The boat's spacious layout and calm waters make it ideal for groups seeking a straightforward afternoon on the Mediterranean, with chances to swim and watch for marine life.

1 hour – 4 hoursfrom AUD $585

MagiCharter: Private charter motorboat sunset in Ibiza

★ 5.0 (102)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

MagiCharter: Private charter motorboat sunset in Ibiza

Set out on a private motorboat to explore Ibiza's hidden beaches and secluded coves during golden hour. Your captain reads the conditions and steers toward sheltered anchorages tailored to the day's weather, away from crowded tourist routes. Between 3 and 7 hours on the water includes complimentary beer, cava, and soft drinks, plus snorkelling kit if you fancy a dip. The owner often captains trips personally, ensuring attentive service throughout.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $919

Private Half Day Walking Tour of Seville

★ 5.0 (101)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Private Half Day Walking Tour of Seville

Explore Seville's layered character on foot with a seasoned local guide who knows the city's hidden corners as well as its showpiece landmarks. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate from the riverside Torre del Oro through the Cathedral and Real Alcázar, then drift into the narrow lanes of Barrio de Santa Cruz before hitting the buzzing plazas and shopping streets of central Seville. This walk balances the monumental with the mundane—the places tourists photograph and the squares where locals actually gather.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $184

Barbecue in a penthouse in the center of Barcelona with a chef

★ 5.0 (90)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Barbecue in a penthouse in the center of Barcelona with a chef

Fire up a three-hour barbecue on a rooftop terrace in central Barcelona, hosted by Kiira and Víctor. Watch skilled grilling unfold as they cook premium meats, vegetables and chorizo over hot coals while you drink cava and wine with views stretching to both sea and mountains. A relaxed, hands-on meal designed around what you'll actually want to eat.

Guided mountain bike route - "Pata Negra" Tour

Tackle singletrack and ridge routes through Dénia's inland hills on a guided mountain bike tour lasting 2–4 hours. Your guide matches pace and terrain to your skill level, from gentle doubletrack for newcomers to technical descents for seasoned riders. The outfit has built local route knowledge over years and handles logistics—bike, helmet, water—so you focus on the ride. Halfway through, stop for coffee and toast at a café.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $125

Alhambra Private Tour: Nasrid Palaces and Generalife

★ 5.0 (88)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Alhambra Private Tour: Nasrid Palaces and Generalife

A three-hour private guided tour through Granada's Alhambra, focusing on the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens. Your guide—a Ministry-certified specialist with over a decade's experience—unpacks the sultanate's architectural legacy and the courtly life of medieval Granada. Expect storytelling that weaves together history, art and Andalusian culture in a conversational, unhurried way.

Luxury Charter Blue Dream

Charter the Blue Dream for a half or full-day sail along Spain's coast. You'll anchor in quiet coves, snorkel in clear water, and eat lunch onboard whilst the boat handles the navigation. The crew keeps drinks flowing—soft or strong—and leaves you to do nothing but watch the shoreline slip past. Choose your hours: 3 for a quick escape, 7 for the unhurried version.

3 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $744

Elevate Your Photography - Barcelona Private Tour & Workshop

★ 5.0 (85)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Elevate Your Photography - Barcelona Private Tour & Workshop

Spend two hours roaming Barcelona's most photogenic streets with a seasoned photojournalist who'll unlock your camera's potential. Whether you shoot on a DSLR or smartphone, you'll learn practical settings, framing tricks and composition moves while discovering the city's architectural gems, street culture and local character. The workshop suits anyone keen to shoot better—from absolute beginners to those wanting a creative refresh.

Private San Sebastian Pintxos Tour with Local Guide

Discover why San Sebastián has earned its reputation as Spain's gastronomic capital on this three-hour private tour through the city's finest pintxo bars. Your local guide navigates you to carefully selected establishments where you'll taste five different pintxos paired with five drinks—a spread substantial enough to constitute a proper meal. You'll eat as the Basques do: standing at counters, sampling the region's distinctive bite-sized creations that showcase local ingredients and culinary tradition.

3 hoursfrom AUD $378

★ 5.0 (81)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Private Tailored Barcelona Walking Tour

Walk Barcelona with a guide who builds your route around your interests before you arrive. Choose from well-known landmarks or quieter neighbourhood corners—you decide what matters. Available in Spanish, French or English, these private walks run 2–4 hours and work for solo travellers, families, or groups. Your guide has led everyone from musicians to film actors through the city's streets. Food, drink and monument entry fees are separate.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $760

San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

★ 5.0 (80)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

A three-hour guided tour through San Sebastian's Old Town where you'll eat your way through five neighbourhood bars with a culinary expert, tasting pintxos paired with regional wines and cider. Small groups (max 10) mean you'll skip the tourist spots and land at genuinely beloved establishments, discovering how locals actually eat lunch in Spain's food capital. All tastings and drinks included, plus insider tips for the rest of your stay.

Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose

Learn to cook authentic Valencian dishes in José's home kitchen near Valencia. This three-hour class covers paella, tapas, and dessert from scratch, plus sangria preparation. José, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, shares regional techniques and family recipes while you work through each dish. Finish by sitting down together to eat what you've made, with wine and conversation included.

90' Stand Up Paddle tour in a small group in Cala Ratjada

Paddle out into Cala Ratjada's turquoise coves on a stand-up board, guided through hidden swimming spots and snorkelling grounds. This 90-minute small group session starts with the fundamentals—how to balance, stroke and read the water—then builds your confidence as you explore the coastline at your own pace. You'll float above seagrass beds, dip into sheltered bays, and get pointers from your guide throughout.

Group and private surf classes with a Certified Instructor in Lanzarote

Learn to surf on Lanzarote's best breaks with a certified instructor guiding you through technique and wave selection. This three-hour session keeps groups to four riders maximum, ensuring personalised feedback in and out of the water. Your instructor picks the day's spot based on conditions, and transport collects you door-to-door. All kit—board, wetsuit, rashguard—is provided.

Tapas Tour in Madrid

Walk through Madrid's tapas bars on a three-hour guided tour sampling authentic Spanish small plates across five neighbourhood establishments. Start with a house-specialty tortilla de patatas, then progress through sherry-paired bites including Madrid ropa vieja, Basque artichoke hearts, fine-dining pintxos, and Navarran chistorra. Each stop pairs food with a chosen drink—beer, wine, or soft drink—from venues picked for their cooking credentials and character. Finish at a landmark restaurant with live music.

Guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral in Private tickets included

Walk through thirteen centuries of layered architecture on this guided tour of Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral. Your guide unpicks how Muslim builders and later Christian architects shaped this singular structure, revealing the reasoning behind each major construction phase. Rather than rattling off dates, the tour traces how religious and political shifts physically transformed the building—from sprawling prayer hall to Christian cathedral retrofit. You'll leave understanding not just what you're seeing, but why it stands this way.

1 hour – 1h 15mfrom AUD $174

★ 5.0 (72)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Photoshooting in the Maspalomas Dunes

Capture yourself against the Maspalomas Dunes during optimal light conditions with a dedicated photographer. This 75-minute session happens on-site in the desert, with hotel pickup arranged if needed. You'll receive over 100 edited images within days. Children, babies and pets join freely, and the shoot accommodates various mobility requirements.

70s Buggy ride in Gran Canaria.

Pilot a rare 1970s buggy across Gran Canaria's southern terrain with an experienced instructor guiding your three-hour route. Only three operators in Europe offer these vintage machines, and you'll navigate past the island's most striking landscapes at your own pace. The outfit customises routes to match your interests, whether you want scenic backroads or something more adventurous, all wrapped in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere.

Snorkel in Lanzarote with Guide

Explore Lanzarote's underwater landscape on a guided snorkel in calm, shallow waters. This two-hour outing suits swimmers of all ages who want to observe marine life without the commitment of scuba training. A PADI instructor leads small groups, teaching proper equipment use and pointing out fish, rays, and reef features as you float at the surface. Wetsuits keep you buoyant and warm. No prior experience necessary—just basic water confidence.

Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

A three-hour introductory scuba dive in Gran Canaria with hotel collection included. Small group sessions tailored to your experience and comfort level, led by PADI-certified instructors. All gear, insurance, and transport sorted—no surprise costs. Ideal for first-timers wanting to explore underwater Gran Canaria without the hassle of logistics.

The Granada Evening Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour

Hit Granada's neighbourhood tapas bars the way locals do—three hours hopping between intimate spots serving proper mountain ham, jamón ibérico, pan con tomate, and seasonal raciones. Your guide steers you past the tourist traps, unpacking the city's layered past between bites and drinks. Expect around ten dishes and four glasses of wine or sherry, each bar chosen for its authenticity rather than Instagram appeal. Ideal for those who reckon food tells you more about a place than any guidebook.

Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact

Walk through two neighbourhoods in San Sebastian eating pintxos—those Basque bar snacks that locals queue for—at five carefully chosen spots over three hours. You'll learn how the pintxo tradition shapes daily life here, taste proper local wines and drinks, and understand why San Sebastián's food culture matters to the people who live it. Every ticket funds a meal for someone at the city's soup kitchen.

Malasaña and Chueca A Tour That Shouts Freedom

Walk through Malasaña and Chueca, two Madrid neighbourhoods that became beacons of defiance and creative expression. Over 2.5 hours, your guide unpacks the Spanish Movida—the cultural explosion that followed dictatorship—and traces how LGBTIQ+ activists transformed stigmatised spaces into symbols of freedom. You'll see where rebels, artists, musicians and drag performers rewrote Madrid's identity, backed by archival photos, flyers and album covers from the era.

Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

Spend 2.5 hours navigating one of Europe's greatest art collections with a knowledgeable guide steering you through the Prado's masterworks. This small-group tour (maximum 8 people) cuts straight to the paintings that defined centuries of Western art, from Goya's raw political statements to Velázquez's royal portraits. All entrance fees are included, and your guide unpacks the stories behind each canvas rather than rushing past them.

Full Alhambra tour with preferential access (SPANISH language)

Explore Granada's Alhambra with an accredited guide fluent in Spanish over three hours. This World Heritage fortress complex—spanning the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba citadel, and Generalife gardens—reveals how the Nasrid dynasty ruled from the 13th to 16th centuries before the Catholic conquest. Your guide unpicks the architecture, court life, and cultural layers of this remarkably intact medieval stronghold, widely considered Europe's best-preserved Islamic palace complex. Entrance ticket and skip-the-line access included.

Photo Walking Tour Sitges Experience Beaches and Town

Learn to photograph like a visual storyteller during this two-hour walking tour of Sitges. A local guide reveals the town's most compelling angles—from beach vistas to architectural details—whilst teaching you framing techniques and composition principles that work on any camera or smartphone. You'll walk away knowing how to scout locations and capture images that actually convey the mood and character of places you visit, rather than generic holiday snapshots.

Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona

Learn to cook paella from scratch using a family recipe passed down through generations, set in a Barcelona rooftop kitchen with views across the city. Over two and a half hours, you'll master the iconic rice dish, prepare sangria, and craft Catalan cream whilst working alongside your host. The meal becomes dinner itself—you'll eat what you've cooked alongside wine and water, then leave with written recipes to recreate the experience at home.

2h 30mfrom AUD $137

Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend

★ 5.0 (65)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Barcelona Highlights with a Local Friend

Explore Barcelona on your terms with a local guide who knows the city inside out. Before you arrive, you'll sketch out what matters to you—whether that's Gothic quarters, modernist architecture, neighbourhood gems, or hole-in-the-wall tapas bars. Your guide meets you with stories about the place, its rhythms, and what living here actually feels like. The itinerary flexes as you go: linger where things click, skip what doesn't, pivot based on weather or mood. This is the city through someone who belongs to it.

1 hour – 10 hoursfrom AUD $919

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