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Madrid & Barcelona 6 Days / 5 Nights Guide: Unveiling the Best of Spain

Dive deep into the heart of Spain with our meticulously crafted Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights tour. From the historic streets of Madrid to the vibrant alleys of Barcelona, this journey promises to be a symphony of unforgettable experiences, sights, sounds, and flavors. 

Our exclusive BCN tour itinerary ensures you witness the quintessence of both cities, absorbing their rich histories, cultures, and the vivacious spirit they are renowned for. As you traverse through this guide, you’ll discover the myriad wonders that await. And if the tales of Spanish allure captivate your wanderlust, don’t hesitate – book your tour here now and embark on the journey of a lifetime.

What Madrid & Barcelona Tour Has to Offer

Delving into barcelona’s artistic labyrinths.

Any Barcelona itinerary would be incomplete without a visit to the iconic Sagrada Familia. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to Antoni Gaudí’s genius and Spain’s art nouveau movement. A short distance away, the Gothic quarter beckons travelers with its narrow, winding streets and ancient structures, while La Rambla and Las Rambla offer a bustling blend of shops, restaurants, and street performers.

For the art aficionados, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona gives an in-depth look into the works of Pablo Picasso, and architectural wonders like Park Güell, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló reflect the unique blend of modernism and tradition that the city is renowned for.

The Majesty of Madrid

In the heart of Madrid and Barcelona 6-days and 5-nights itinerary, Spain’s capital, Madrid, offers its blend of rich history and vibrant culture. The Retiro Park is an oasis, perfect for an afternoon stroll or a boat ride. For art enthusiasts, the masterpieces of El Greco beckon from various museums around the city, while the historic grandeur of El Escorial, a former royal palace and monastery, is a sight to behold.

Neighborhoods like La Latina and El Born pulse with local flavor, tantalizing tapas bars, and a nightlife that resonates with authentic Spanish melodies.

Spain Beyond the Obvious

For those extending their Spain itinerary beyond the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days and 5-nights framework, venturing outside these cities is a revelation. San Sebastian in the Basque country offers a culinary paradise, and the breathtaking views of Costa Brava are not to be missed. The solemn beauty of Seville Cathedral in southern Spain stands in stark contrast to the vibrant energy of Plaza Espanya.

Tailored Adventures with Tour Packages

Opting for a well-curated tour package can elevate your Spanish sojourn. For couples, various honeymoon packages across Spain offer romantic escapades. Whether it’s a guided tour of the majestic Barcelona cathedral or a private tour across the rustic vistas of northern Spain, there’s something tailored for every traveler.

Essential Travel Tips for Your Madrid and Barcelona 6-Days 5-Nights Adventure

• Savor the Culinary Delights : As you navigate your way through your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights itinerary, make sure to dive into local markets, especially the vibrant La Boqueria. Spain’s regional dishes are a treat, and when paired with regional wines, they make for unforgettable meals.
• Respect Local Customs: While exploring during your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure, you’ll encounter Spain’s rich traditions and religious customs. Ensure you’re dressed appropriately when visiting religious sites and partake in local festivities with respect.
• Arm Yourself with Basic Spanish: Communicating can elevate your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights trips. While many in these cities speak English, knowing simple phrases like “Hola” (Hello) can enhance your interactions with locals.
• Embrace the Siesta: Your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights schedule might get interrupted by the traditional afternoon break many establishments observe. Use this time to rest or visit attractions that stay open.
• Stay in Sync with Local Timings: During your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure, note that lunch and dinner times in Spain might be later than you’re used to. Adapt to local timings to enjoy authentic Spanish dining experiences.
• Safety First: Tourist destinations, especially in a packed Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights itinerary, might have areas with pickpockets. Stay vigilant, especially in crowded places.
• Opt for Public Transport: Public transport in Madrid and Barcelona is not only efficient but also cost-effective. Incorporate it into your Madrid and Barcelona 6 days and 5 nights plan to experience the cities authentically.
• Experience Tapas Culture: A highlight of any Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights journey is the tapas. Sample these small appetizers in various bars to relish a plethora of flavors.
• Stay Connected: To share moments from your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights trips in real-time, ensure you’re connected. Most cities offer free WiFi, but a local SIM can be handy for extensive travel.
• Check Festive Schedules: While enjoying your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure, stay updated with local festive calendars. You wouldn’t want to miss Spain’s vibrant festivals or get caught off-guard by service disruptions during celebrations.

With these invaluable tips, your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure promises to be both seamless and culturally enriching. Here’s to creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Book a Madrid and Barcelona 6-Days 5-Nights Today

Our sample program is for a small group trip to Barcelona and Madrid. Of course, we will completely customize this program to your requirements!

• All tours and transfers as described below
• Accommodation Three nights in three-star hotels with breakfast
• 24h assistance and emergency phone
• Map of Madrid

In these four days, you will see the gorgeous and monumental capital of Spain – Madrid and its surroundings. You will explore all the beautiful places and monuments like the Royal Palace, try traditional Spanish cuisine and wine, and experience world heritage cities like Toledo. Just enjoy this wonderful city.

• Guides are licensed and experienced (by default guide included is English speaking, but of course, other languages are available)
• Vehicles are very modern and air-conditioned.

Accommodation

The three-star hotel is located in a residential and safe area in both Madrid and Barcelona. This offer is made for double rooms, but of course they can also be booked optional a single room. In the price included is the breakfast, which will be an excellent buffet. The guests will be picked up for their tours during these days directly at the hotel and of course drop-off there as well.

Based on a group of 11 persons, the price of the program will be per person in a twin or double room from 810 € The whole program can be 100% customized to your requirements, your budget, and your flight schedule. We can also adapt the room types if you prefer single or family rooms.

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Explore the Best of Madrid and Barcelona: A 6-Day Adventure

After you arrive in Madrid on the first leg of your Madrid and Barcelona 6 days and 5 nights adventure, the group will drive in a modern bus to their hotel in Madrid. Once there, there’s time to check in and relax a bit before the first tour of this Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights journey starts.

During this four-hour sightseeing tour around Madrid, which forms an integral part of your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights itinerary, you’ll get to see all the most interesting places in the city.

The tour starts at the Royal Palace, a symbolic building used for government ceremonies and events. Constructed in the 18th century, over two hundred and seventy years have passed since its inception, and it remains a cornerstone of your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights experience.

Spanish monarchs once lived here until the twentieth century. With over one million square feet of space and three thousand rooms adorned with statues and priceless art, it’s a highlight of the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights package.

Next up during your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights excursion is Park Retiro, Madrid’s most appealing open space. Initially a royal park, it became public in 1868, transforming into a haven for both locals and travelers on the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights tour.

Further sights that enrich the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure include the Puerta del Sol, the very heart of Madrid, and the Plaza Mayor, a vibrant square teeming with history.

You’ll also visit the Cathedral, Plaza de la Vila, Puerta del Alcala, Gran Via, Plaza de Cibeles, and the Stadium Santiago Bernabeu, ensuring a comprehensive feel of Madrid during your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days and 5-nights itinerary.

After a day of exploration, the group will be treated to a delicious Welcome Dinner in a typical Spanish restaurant. Here, you’ll get a taste of Spain’s culinary delights, which is a crucial part of the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights experience. Satisfied, the bus will transport you back to your hotel. Your first night in Madrid provides ample opportunity to delve deeper into the city at your pace, a perfect wrap-up to the day of your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights journey.

Today you will explore another city in the surroundings of Madrid in an 8-hour full-day tour. Just 50 minutes outside Madrid there is the medieval capital of Spain: Toledo, which should not be missed. Although it is now a place for tourists to come and see, five hundred years ago it was the bustling city center of Spain for centuries.

Given the honor of a World Heritage city, Toledo is as important as any other place in Spain and equally beautiful. The old city walls border Toledo and its winding, stone roads and picturesque buildings.

Toledo has been populated for thousands of years by almost every major empire to conquer what is now central Europe. Because of this, there are remains of each dynasty sprinkled throughout the city. When you are in this city you are truly in the middle of history.

The city is famous for being the main place of co-existence for Jews, Christians, and Muslims from seven hundred A.D. until fourteen hundred A.D. Many different religious monuments and buildings stood next to one another and people were free to practice whatever religion they wanted to. During the 16th Century, it was home to the Spanish monarchy and was the capital city.

The first thing you see when entering Toledo is the Puerta Bisagra, the main entrance to the fortified city. When you pass through this gate you are passing through fifteen hundred years of history!

Alcazar is a spectacular castle, but was once a fortress and because of that has been rebuilt numerous times due to conflict and fires. There are many old cathedrals, mosques, synagogues, and monasteries all over the city. Other highlights include an assortment of interesting museums, a walk along the river Tajo, and if you are lucky some amazing Fiestas.

After this excursion, the bus will drive you back to the hotel and you can enjoy your free time during the rest of the day. Of course, there are also some options, which can be added if you wish:

1. Visit to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Real Madrid is famous for being the richest football club in Spain. Estadio Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is the home to Real Madrid and has been since 1947. It is one of the largest football stadiums in the world holding over eighty-five thousand people at one time.

2. Visit to the Prado Museum

There is no better place in the world to see Spanish art than the Museo del Prado. It is the largest and most well-known art museum in Spain, which was originally built in the 1700s in the Neo-Classical style. Some of the paintings found here date back over nine hundred years ago and are still on display today.

The Prado is considered one of the most impressive art galleries and museums in the world, ranked seventh in Europe, and is the most visited gallery in Europe besides those in London and Paris.

In the evening you can enjoy your free time and explore Madrid on your own. You can use it to do some shopping in the famous street Gran Via, take a delicious cocktail in an insider bar, or walk along the streets – just enjoy the charm of this city.

After the refreshment at the buffet breakfast on your Madrid and Barcelona 6 days and 5 nights journey, the day unfolds with a half-day trip (5 hours) to the incredible city surrounding Madrid: Segovia, renowned for its Alcazar and captivating medieval charm.

The excursion, a significant part of your Madrid and Barcelona 6 days and 5 nights experience, kickstarts with a tour to Segovia, one of the nine prominent towns constituting the state of Castile and Leon. Earning the honor of being named a UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, Segovia boasts two particularly breathtaking landmarks.

Firstly, there’s the Aqueduct. Dating back to approximately 100 A.D., this masterpiece of Roman engineering stands as a testament to ancient architectural prowess. As an integral part of the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights itinerary, the Aqueduct, with its 818-meter span and over twenty-five thousand granite blocks, offers a picturesque view from various city corners, though it predominantly graces the Plaza del Azoguejo.

Secondly, the Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure introduces travelers to the Segovia Cathedral, Spain’s last gothic masterpiece. Towering over the city with its 90-meter high bell tower, this over four-century-old marvel was once Spain’s tallest structure, further amplifying the charm of Segovia.

While these architectural wonders are the highlights of the Madrid and Barcelona Barcelona 6-days 5-nights tour, Segovia’s offerings don’t end there. The Alcazar, a millennia-old royal palace, accompanied by its stunning gardens, adds to the city’s allure. Museums, arches, churches, and numerous other attractions ensure that this part of the Madrid and Barcelona Barcelona 6-days 5-nights journey remains etched in memory.

After soaking in Segovia’s magnificence, the bus escorts you back to your hotel, allowing for some relaxation before your onward journey. As a continuation of your Madrid and Barcelona 6 days and 5 nights experience, the afternoon sees you boarding a flight or high-speed train bound for Barcelona. Upon reaching this coastal gem, a private shuttle transfers you to your 3* Hotel.

The concluding part of this segment of your Madrid and Barcelona 6-days 5-nights adventure invites you to explore Barcelona at your own pace. Savor tapas, stroll through the historic old town, or simply unwind, gearing up for the adventures of the coming days.

The day begins with a buffet breakfast in your hotel. Afterward, our guide and bus will pick you up for a full-day excursion to the highlights of Barcelona.

The awe-inspiring architecture of Antoni Gaudi will be our starting point. Admire the UNESCO heritage buildings of Casa Mila and Casa Batllo in the picturesque Eixample quarter before we approach Barcelona’s most famous landmark, the cathedral of Sagrada Familia: this still unfinished gem of modernism architecture was begun in 1882 and the completion is planned for 2026, the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoní Gaudí.

We will continue to the upper city and the slopes of the Sierra de Collserola mountain range to reach Parc Güell. Your guide will take you for a short walk through this fairy-tale garden with its beautiful mosaics and amazing views up to the Mediterranean Sea.

Take a short break on its terrace for a picture of the famous curved benches.

After this refreshing break, we will continue with the bus to the Olympic facilities on Montjuic. This mountain between the historic center and the port has already been part of sports history for decades as Barcelona’s old Formula 1 track. For the 1992 Olympic Games, it was reformed as the central venue and 80% of the competitions took place over there. We will visit the beautiful plaza and the Olympic stadium before reaching the castle on the top of the mountain with its 360-degree views of Barcelona and its shoreline.

Making our way down from Montjuic our next stop will be the ancient heart of Barcelona. Step deep into history and explore the foundations of Barcelona as a Roman colony 2000 years ago. Our guide will tell you the rise and fall of the ruling empires over the centuries on a walking tour from the world-famous Las Ramblas through the narrow lanes of the Gothic quarter. On the way to Barcelona’s greatest medieval icon, the cathedral of La Seu you will also explore the indoors of the Roman Augustus’ Temple, the palatine chapel of Santa Àgata, and the cloister of the cathedral.

Now you will hop on your bus again to pass the old port and the former fishermen’s district of Barceloneta to reach the lively beach promenade. We will then enter modern Barcelona with the Olympic Port and the futuristic Forum area. On our way back to the hotel the tour will finish with the oddly shaped Torre Agbar, the icon of modern Barcelona in the new business district.

After this extensive tour get some rest in the hotel or take a look at Barcelona’s extensive shopping opportunities along fashionable Passeig de Gracia or discover hidden boutiques in the Born district.

Start into the day with another great breakfast. Today you will go on a trip to Girona and Figueres in northern Catalonia.

It will be a one-hour drive from Barcelona to the historic city of Girona. Founded by the Romans, it was a melting pot of cultures for centuries. Along winding medieval streets our guide will take you up the hill from the riverbank to the cathedral. On the way down we will pass through the narrow lanes of the Jewish quarter, walk along the Roman wall that surrounds the old town, and discover the Arab baths.

Afterward, you will have some spare time for shopping, a coffee break or just wandering around the picturesque old town on your own.

Another half an hour on the bus and we will reach Figueres, the home and workplace of world-famous surrealist, painter, and sculptor Salvador Dali.

We will get in touch with his fascinating world and visit the Theatre Museum of Dali. Almost completely created by Dalí himself, it is undoubtedly the best and largest collection of surrealism in the world. He wanted visitors to see his massive collection as a whole work, and for this reason, he refused to have his works placed in any order. Step in and get lost in this surrealistic world of fantasy mixed with architecture, paintings, and sculptures.

After this exciting day, the bus will bring you back to the hotel around 18.00 hrs.

In the evening you will enjoy a delicious farewell dinner in a Spanish restaurant. The dinner will include a three-course meal, wine water, and coffee.

According to the departure of your cruise ship, we will pick you up from the hotel and bring you to your cruise terminal. With a lot of impressions, you will be hopefully already thinking about when you will return to our beautiful city. Optional: If your cruise check-in will only open late in the afternoon, we can add another half-day tour in Barcelona.

Optionally, we are happy to include the following activities in your program:

• The inside of Sagrada Familia with VIP-Entrance : Explore Gaudi’s masterpiece with your guide and no queuing – 19€ per person
• FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium & Museum : Europe’s largest stadium will be yours from the player’s changing rooms to the pitch. Feel like Lionel Messi when you hold the Champions League trophy in the Barca Museum – 25€ per person
• Poble Espanol, the Spanish Village : since the 1929 world exhibition, this open-air museum has shown you the diversity of Spain in one place. Wander through the cobble-stones streets lined by white-washed Andalusian houses and enjoy Spanish architecture, cuisine, handicraft workshops, and artists – 9€ per person
• Andalusian Flamenco Show : Experience the fantastic spectacle in a typical palace in the center of Barcelona. Having its roots in Andalucia in the south of Spain, Flamenco nowadays is popular throughout the whole country. Combine it with a Paella Menu and the typical drink of Sangria while sitting at a table on the ground floor next to the stage. – 28€ per person for the basic show or 49€ for the longer show including a delicious Paella menu.
• Lunch in a typical Spanish restaurant – from 15€ per person
• Choice of freshly prepared lunch boxes including salad, sandwich, and drink for a lunch break during your tour – 15€ per person

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You can travel by high-speed train (AVE), bus, or domestic flights. The train is a popular choice for speed and comfort.

Yes, especially during peak tourist seasons, it’s advisable to book your accommodations in advance.

Public transportation is excellent, including buses and metro systems. Consider purchasing a transportation pass.

Spanish people often dine late, and it’s customary to greet with a kiss on each cheek.

While not necessary, knowing a few basic Spanish phrases can be helpful and appreciated by locals.

As the curtains draw on our guide, remember that every page turned is an invitation to a real-life experience waiting to be etched in your memory. Madrid’s historical heartbeat and Barcelona’s lively charm are more than just words on a page; they’re the rhythm of adventures yet to be had. 

So, with a splash of Spanish flair and a dash of anticipation, I say: Pack those bags, let the wanderlust win, and let’s turn your Madrid and Barcelona Barcelona 6-days 5-nights dream into a vibrant reality. Book now and let the journey begin – because, querido reader, the best stories are lived, not told!

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I need a private tour for 2 pax as follows: Can you quote pls. Arriving in Barcelona on 9th Feb 24 @ 10:30 hrs. Require 6D5N guided private tour. Would like to cover all of city highlights + Park Guell. Also would like a day tour of 3 country tour of France/ Andorra/ Spain. If can – would like a visit to Camp Nou – FC Barcelona Stadium Tour. Would like to experience the Bullet train to Madrid. And Madrid Tour. Both Pax are Muslims but Ok to eat any food but WITHOUT PORK OR LARD. Flight to Cairo – out of Madrid 14:50 hrs on 14th Feb 2024. Please provide an Itinerary with Plan A – Standard Hotels , Plan B – Comfort Hotels, and Plan C – Luxury Hotels.

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Barcelona & Madrid In 5 Days Private Tour Itinerary

• Officially Licensed Guides

Luxury Vehicles

Flexible rescheduling, how to spend 5 days in barcelona & madrid.

Welcome to your 5-day Best of Barcelona and Madrid itinerary!

This itinerary is designed to be the best way to experience two of Spain’s most famous cities in just 5 short days. First, you’ll begin your journey in Barcelona, where you’ll spend the first two days exploring the city’s stunning architecture, indulging in delicious cuisine, and relaxing on the beach. Afterward, you’ll travel to Madrid for the final three days of your journey to explore the city’s artistic treasures, historic landmarks, and lively neighborhoods.

Barcelona Private Tours:

• The Picasso Museum
• Sagrada Familia
• Gothic Quarter & La Rambla
• Park Guell & Gracia Neighborhood

Madrid Private Tours:

• Prado Museum & Temple of Debod
• Royal Palace
• Reina Sofia & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums
• Lavapies Neighborhood

What's Included?

• Luxury Transport
• Private Drivers
• 24 Hour Online Support
• Fully Customizable Tour Itinerary
• Free Cancellation & Rescheduling

Day 1: Barcelona Highlights

Barcelona is a city with a rich history and culture, and there is no better way to experience it than with a private tour. On your first day in Barcelona, you will explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods with a private guide.

Guided Tour of Gaudi's Sagrada Familia

Your day will begin with a visit to the Sagrada Familia, one of the most famous attractions in Barcelona. This unfinished cathedral was designed by Antoni Gaudi, one of the most renowned architects of the modernist movement. Your guide will take you on a tour of the cathedral, pointing out the intricate details and telling you about the history and significance of the building.

Bari Gotic or Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

After the Sagrada Familia, you will head to the Gothic Quarter, the oldest part of Barcelona. This area is full of narrow streets, hidden squares, and charming buildings. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the neighborhood, pointing out the most important landmarks and telling you about the history of the area. You’ll see the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Plaça del Rei, and the Plaça Sant Jaume, where the city’s government is located.

La Rambla & Barcelona Market Tour

Next, you’ll head to La Rambla, one of the most famous streets in Barcelona. This bustling pedestrian street is full of restaurants, cafes, and street performers. Your guide will show you the most interesting spots and tell you about the history and culture of the area.

Finally, you’ll end the day at the Mercado de La Boqueria, one of the most famous markets in the world. This market has been operating for over 800 years, and it is full of colorful stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, meats, and other culinary delights. Your guide will take you on a tour of the market, pointing out the most interesting stalls and telling you about the history and culture of the market.

Throughout the day, your private guide will provide you with insight and information about each of the destinations you visit. They will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with recommendations for other places to visit during your stay in Barcelona.

Day 2: Art, Flamenco, and Neighborhood Tours of Barcelona

On your second day in Barcelona, you’ll continue exploring the city with a private tour of some of the most iconic destinations. This day will take you to some of the most famous sites in Barcelona, including Park Guell, the Gracia neighborhood, the Picasso Museum, and a Flamenco show.

Park Guell Discovery Tour

Your day will begin with a visit to Park Guell, a public park full of gardens and architectural elements designed by Antoni Gaudi. The park was built between 1900 and 1914, and it’s considered one of the best examples of Gaudi’s modernist style. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the park, showing you the most important landmarks, including the colorful mosaic dragon, the serpentine bench, and the hypostyle room.

Gracia Neighborhood

Next, you’ll head to the Gracia neighborhood, one of the most charming and bohemian areas in Barcelona. This neighborhood is full of narrow streets, small squares, and art galleries. Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the neighborhood, pointing out the most interesting spots and telling you about the history and culture of the area. You’ll see some of the most interesting street art in Barcelona and learn about the local tradition of building human towers.

Picasso Museum & Flamenco in Barcelona

After Gracia, you’ll head to the Picasso Museum, which is home to one of the most extensive collections of Picasso’s art in the world. The museum has over 4,000 pieces of art, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Your guide will take you on a tour of the museum, telling you about Picasso’s life and work and showing you the most important pieces in the collection.

In the evening, you’ll have the chance to experience one of the most iconic traditions in Spain: Flamenco. Your private guide will take you to a local Flamenco show, where you’ll experience the passion, music, and dancing of this unique art form. You’ll enjoy a traditional Spanish dinner and drinks while you watch the show.

Day 3: Arrival in Madrid, Royal Palace, and Madrid Market

After spending 2 days in Barcelona, it’s time to make your way to Madrid, the Capital of Spain. Your private driver will deliver your bags to the train station, where you can make the 2.5-hour journey in a first-class carriage before being collected by your driver in Madrid, or you may prefer to make the 1 hour and 15-minute flight.

After dropping off your bags at your hotel and enjoying a quick lunch, you will join your private guide to start exploring the magnificent city.

Madrid's Royal Palace

Your day will begin with a visit to the Royal Palace, which is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. The palace was built in the 18th century and features impressive architecture and interior design. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the palace, showing you the most important rooms, including the Throne Room, the Royal Chapel, and the Royal Armory. You’ll learn about the history of the palace and the Spanish monarchy.

Plaza Mayor & San Miguel Market

Private tours of the Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel are an excellent way to experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Madrid. You’ll be able to explore the Plaza Mayor, one of the most iconic landmarks in Madrid, and learn about its fascinating history and significance. Your guide will provide insight into the architecture, design, and cultural significance of the plaza, as well as its role in the history of Madrid. You’ll have the opportunity to take in the stunning views of the square and its surroundings while your guide shares interesting anecdotes and stories about the city.

Afterward, you’ll visit the Mercado San Miguel, where you’ll indulge in some of the best tapas and drinks in Madrid. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the market, showing you the most popular stalls and sharing recommendations for the best dishes and drinks to try. You’ll have the opportunity to sample a variety of traditional Spanish foods, such as Iberian ham, cheeses, olives, and local wines. Your guide will provide insight into the history and culture of the market, as well as the culinary traditions of Madrid.

In the afternoon, you’ll explore the historic neighborhoods of Madrid, including La Latina, Lavapies, and Chueca. These neighborhoods are full of narrow streets, plazas, and historic buildings, and they’re great places to experience the local culture. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the neighborhoods, showing you the most interesting spots and telling you about the history and culture of the area. You’ll have the chance to try some local food and drinks and see how the locals live.

Day 4: Madrid Prado Museum & Walking Tour

On your fourth day, you’ll explore some of the most iconic destinations in Madrid with a private tour. You’ll visit the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, Gran Via, and the Temple of Debod.

Prado Museum & Retiro Park Guided Tour

Your day will begin with a visit to the Prado Museum, which is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the museum, showing you the most important pieces, including works by Velazquez, Goya, and El Greco. You’ll learn about the history of the museum and the artists and gain insight into the culture of Spain through its art.

Next, you’ll head to Retiro Park, which is one of the largest parks in Madrid. The park features beautiful gardens, sculptures, and fountains, as well as a lake where you can rent a rowboat. Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the park, showing you the most interesting features, including the Crystal Palace, the Fallen Angel statue, and the Rosaleda rose garden. You’ll learn about the history of the park and its importance to the people of Madrid.

After the park, you’ll head to Gran Via, which is one of the most famous streets in Madrid. The street features beautiful architecture, theaters, and shops. Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the area, showing you the most interesting landmarks, including the Telefónica building, the Capitol building, and the Metropolis building. You’ll learn about the history and culture of the street and get a glimpse into life in Madrid.

Temple of Debod

In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Temple of Debod, which is an ancient Egyptian temple that was relocated to Madrid in the 20th century. The temple features beautiful carvings and hieroglyphics, as well as stunning views of the city. Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the temple, showing you the most interesting features and explaining the history and culture of the temple. You’ll have the chance to take some great photos and learn about the connection between Egypt and Spain.

Throughout the day, your private guide will provide you with insight and information about each of the destinations you visit. They will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with recommendations for other places to visit during your stay in Madrid.

Day 5: Madrid Museums & Neighborhood Tours

On your final day in Madrid, you’ll continue exploring the city with a private tour that will take you to some of the most iconic museums, neighborhoods, and viewpoints. You’ll visit the Reina Sofia Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Lavapies neighborhood, and the Cibeles Palace rooftop terrace.

Reina Sofia & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Tours

Your day will begin with a visit to the Reina Sofia Museum, which is one of the most important modern art museums in Spain. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the museum, showing you some of the most important pieces of art, including works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Joan Miro. You’ll learn about the history of the museum and the artists and gain insight into the culture of Spain through its modern art.

Next, you’ll head to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, which is one of the most famous art museums in the world. The museum features a vast collection of European art from the 13th to the 20th century, including works by Rembrandt, Monet, and Van Gogh. Your private guide will take you on a tour of the museum, showing you the most important pieces and giving you insight into the history and culture of each piece.

Lavapies Neighborhood in Madrid

After the museums, you’ll head to the Lavapies neighborhood, which is known for its vibrant culture and lively atmosphere. Your private guide will take you on a walking tour of the neighborhood, showing you the most interesting landmarks, including the Mercado de San Fernando, the street art murals, and the multicultural street food scene. You’ll learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood and get a glimpse into life in Madrid.

In the evening, you’ll head to the Cibeles Palace rooftop terrace, which offers stunning views of the city at sunset. Your private guide will take you to the top of the palace, where you’ll be able to enjoy the view while sipping on a refreshing drink. You’ll learn about the history and culture of the palace and gain insight into the architecture and design of the city.

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See Gaudí’s unique architecture on an expert-led tour through Barcelona before taking in the sights of the city from the air by helicopter.

Visit the home of cava in the Penedès wine region, followed by a tour of the Montserrat mountain monastery.

Marvel at the wonders held within Spain’s premier art gallery, the Prado, in Madrid.

See well-preserved medieval and Roman architecture in Ávila and Segovia.

View artistic masterpieces at El Escorial and the controversial memorial, the Valley of the Fallen.

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Arrive in Spain's dynamic capital city today. Head to your hotel for some time to relax and freshen up before heading out for a panoramic city tour on foot and by car.

Journey outside of Madrid today to visit nearby Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, wander through the winding medieval streets and observe its remarkably intact defensive wall. In Segovia, see the impeccable remains of a soaring Roman aqueduct.

Head outside of Madrid again today to visit the grand, art-filled monastery at El Escorial, where nearly all of Spain's monarchs have been buried. Along the way, make a brief stop at the Valle de los Caídos, or Valley of the Fallen, a Civil War memorial commissioned by Francisco Franco. In the afternoon, explore Madrid on your own.

Wave goodbye to Madrid as you board a high-speed train bound for Barcelona, home to an impressive array of architecture designed by Antoni Gaudí. After dropping your bags at your hotel, head out for a half-day tour of Gaudí's many contributions to the Barcelona skyline.

Having taken in all of Gaudí's contributions to Barcelona, see the rest of what the city has to offer on a half-day walking tour. Later, take a helicopter ride for a different perspective on the city.

Just outside of Barcelona you'll find the Penedès region, known for producing Spain's signature sparkling wine, cava. Head there this morning to visit a cava producer for a tour and tasting, followed by lunch. After lunch, explore the Montserrat monastery and the mountain that shares its name before returning to Barcelona.

Leaving Barcelona, head to the airport for your flight home.

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Savor shared moments with locals enjoying sangria in sun-dappled courtyards, zesty paella and the sounds of the Spanish guitar. On this journey, you’ll explore the wonders of Spain, from the ornate walls of the Alhambra to the Gothic Cathedral and Giralda Bell Tower in Seville.

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Explore Toledo, Madrid, Córdoba, Seville and Barcelona with a Local Specialist

Discover Valencia and Peniscola

Visit an inlaid steel factory, the Synagogue and Santo Tomé in Toledo, Mosque of the Caliphs in Córdoba​, the Cathedral in Seville, the Alhambra Palace in Granada

View the Royal Palace and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid, the Cave Homes of Guadix, the Serrano and Quart Towers and the City of Arts and Sciences complex in Valencia and La Sagrada Família in Barcelona

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A Week in Spain: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville

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Spend una semana exploring three vibrant Spanish cities.

Barcelona is a laid-back wonderland packed with imaginative architectural icons. Madrid has all the makings of a busy capital city, with world-class museums (hello, Prado) and restaurants. And Seville is home to a treasure trove of historic structures, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites. On this week-long tour, see, hear, taste, and feel the distinctive delights each of these Spanish cities has to offer.

Your tour package includes

• 7 nights in handpicked hotels
• 7 breakfasts
• 3 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 food tasting
• 5 sightseeing tours

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• Sagrada Família
• Royal Palace
• Prado Museum
• Olive oil tasting

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Board your overnight flight to Barcelona today.

Welcome to Spain! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner in Barcelona. This cosmopolitan, coastal city is the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and is celebrated for its spectacular art and architecture—particularly works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Antoni Gaudí.

Discover why the Catalan capital is touted for its unparalleled architectural landmarks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

• Step inside La Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s famous masterwork-in-progress.
• Drive along Passeig de Gràcia and past Gaudí’s Casa Battló, or House of Bones, widely considered to be one of the architect’s masterpieces.
• Stop at Montjuïc, where the 1992 Olympic Games took place, and soak in the panoramic views from Mirador de l’Alcalde park.
• Pass Plaça d’Espanya, where many of Barcelona’s main roads intersect.

Enjoy a free afternoon in Barcelona or add an excursion.

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Journey by high-speed train to Spain’s capital, Madrid, a bustling city that’s latticed with elegant boulevards and blanketed with vast, manicured parks. Then, sit down for an included dinner.

Please note: Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage.  

Get acquainted with Spain’s cosmopolitan capital city with the help of a local guide.

• View the Royal Palace, Spain’s largest royal residence.
• Pass by the Temple of Debod, a reassembled temple from ancient Egypt.
• View the city’s many squares, including Plaza Colón and Plaza Neptune.
• Explore the Prado, a world-class art museum that began as the private collection of the Spanish monarchy and is home to the works of Goya, Velásquez, and more iconic artists.

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Ride a high-speed train to the Andalusian city of Córdoba, once an important Roman city and a major Islamic center in the Middle Ages. Please note: Travelers should feel comfortable managing their own luggage while getting on and off the train.

Then, discover Andalusia’s history and cuisine.

• Explore Córdoba, which was once home to 700 mosques, 900 public baths, and 70 libraries.
• Pass by the city’s Roman Bridge, which was built in the first century BCE and features 16 irregularly patterned arches.
• View the medieval Albolafia Mill, one of several historic watermills in the city.
• Enter the Mezquita, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in the eighth century as a mosque and then transformed into a cathedral during the Christian Reconquista of 1236.

After exploring Córdoba, settle in on your coach and continue on to a family-owned olive oil farm for a tour and tasting.

• Join a local guide for a tour of the farm’s olive groves, mill, and cellar.
• Learn how olives are grown, harvested, and turned into olive oil, one of Spain’s major exports.
• Sample some orange-infused olive oil drizzled on top of chocolate gelato.
• Enjoy free time to shop for made-on-the-farm products.

Continue on to Seville and spend a free evening in the city.

Uncover the beauty of Seville—Andalusia’s capital city, which is known for its historic churches, palaces, and Moorish buildings—on a guided sightseeing tour.

• View the tiled pavilion of the Plaza de España.
• Pass the whitewashed homes of Barrio de Santa Cruz.
• See the Gothic Seville Cathedral, the third-largest church in the world.
• Enter the Royal Alcázar, a palace that was once home to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

Celebrate your trip with your group members at a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or continue on to visit Granada and Costa del Sol.

Head south toward Granada, stopping along the way to explore the famous cliffside town of Ronda with a local guide.

• Admire Ronda’s picturesque white buildings and pass the Plaza de Toros bull ring, which was constructed in the late 1700s.
• View the staggering Puente Nuevo, the 18th-century bridge that spans El Tajo gorge and connects Ronda’s old and new towns.
• Walk by Mondragón Palace and enter Casa don Bosco, a historic home with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.
• Enjoy free time for lunch in the old town.

Then, continue on to Granada.

Set off on a guided tour of the Alhambra, the Moorish sultans’ last stronghold in Spain.

• Walk along the Cypress Promenade to view the upper and lower gardens of Generalife Palace, once the Nasrid dynasty’s summer home.
• Enjoy panoramic views overlooking Granada and the surrounding countryside.
• View the unique curved, Roman-style courtyard inside the Palace of Charles V.
• Admire the blend of Western art and Islamic design as you stroll through ornamented courtyards.
• Enter the Nasrid Palaces and see the Mexuar, where the Council of Ministers once met.
• See where the royal family lived during visits to Comares Palace and the Palace of the Lions.

Then, head to Costa del Sol, a stretch of fashionable towns and beaches hugging the Mediterranean.

Spend a free day on Costa del Sol or add an excursion.

This evening, enjoy a farewell drink as you celebrate your trip with your fellow group members.

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• In order to enter Spain, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code BMS.
• You will walk for at least 2.5 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including paved roads and cobblestone streets, with some hills.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times, as well as getting in and out of trains.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Barcelona and depart from Seville (or Málaga on the tour extension). A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• Train rides from Barcelona to Madrid and Madrid to Córdoba are included in the price of your tour.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one personal item per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Porterage is not included for the train transfers. Travelers must be comfortable lifting and carrying all luggage over steps, onto platforms, and into luggage storage. The storage space on the train is extremely limited, so we recommended traveling with only one suitcase per person (and a personal item such, as a backpack or purse).
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• In Spain, breakfast like a local with just a pastry and coffee. Then, tuck into a three-course lunch featuring a Spanish staple like savory seafood paella or grilled meat and fried potatoes. Dinner is less hearty than lunch and is served late, between 9pm and midnight. Snack on small plates called tapas any time of day.
• Catalan cuisine, which can be found in Barcelona, is markedly different from food in other parts of Spain. Nearly every restaurant will offer pa amb tomàquet —toasted bread with tomato and olive oil. Fresh seafood, hearty meat dishes, cheeses, and locally grown vegetables, such as wild mushrooms, are culinary mainstays.
• Cuisine in Spain’s southern Andalusia region is heavily influenced by surrounding countries, and has many Arabic elements. Kebabs are popular, and desserts are often prepared with almonds, honey and cinnamon. Be sure to try Serrano ham, which is considered a regional delicacy, as well as the famous chilled soup known as gazpacho .
• Spain operates on the European standard 220-240 volts and uses Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Spain is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm on tour.
• You will use the euro on this tour.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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When you travel to Spain with Tauck, you'll feel the passion of this sun-blessed country come to life in every destination visited – a fiesta where everyone seems to be invited.

Madrid, spain, art, history and so much more in spain's extraordinary capital city, madrid.

Founded more that a millennium ago as a Muslim fortress town, Spain's capital city, Madrid, is a cosmopolitan metropolis known for its incredible art collections, inventive cuisine, and lively nightlife. Visiting the city with Tauck, you'll discover grand avenues such as Gran Via and Castellana, and El Parque del Buen Retiro; walk with a local guide through Plaza Mayor and the Mercado de San Miguel; enjoy a guided visit to the Royal Palace (Palacio de Oriente); and tour one of the greatest museums of them all – the Museo del Prado, which opened its doors in 1819, created by King Ferdinand VII to promote Spanish art and display the Royal Collection. Today, the Prado is home to one of the finest collections of European art anywhere, including works by Goya, Velázquez, El Greco, Bosch, Rubens, Titian and others… and with Tauck, you'll explore it all with an art expert.

Cordoba, Spain

Explore the moorish influences and multicultural heritage of córdoba.

It may have begun life as a Roman settlement, but the Spanish city of Córdoba – in the southern province of Andalucia – first reached greatness as a Muslim stronghold and the capital of a Caliphate, and many of its Moorish influences remain to the day. Reclaimed by the Christian world during the 13th-century Spanish Reconquista, Cordoba has long been known as a multicultural melting pot and a center of Spanish intellectual life. Discover it with Tauck on a walking tour through its Jewish Quarter and a guided visit to the 8th-century Mezquita de Córdoba (La Mezquita) – once one of the world's largest mosques, and now a Roman Catholic cathedral. More than 1,200 years old, it's an iconic symbol of the city and its multicultural heritage.

El Palace Barcelona

A 20th-century classic reborn for the 21st.

Nearly a century after it opened in the heart of Barcelona near Las Ramblas – and soon became one of Spain's leading luxury hotels – the El Palace Barcelona emerges from an ambitious and comprehensive refurbishment designed to recapture the classic style and splendor of its greatest years. The hotel's public areas, presidential suites and standard rooms have been carefully restored with handmade carpets, restored antiques and exact replicas of objects such as lamps and curtains... and on the 7th floor, the romantic new Diana Garden sports more than fifty species of plants, fountains, pergolas and a pool, all inspired by the Barcelona of the 1920s.

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Sampling pintxos in bilbao and san sebastián.

Pintxos – the traditional tasty treats typically enjoyed as appetizers or snacks in bars throughout northern Spain and the Basque country – are so named for the "spike" (a skewer or a toothpick) that holds their ingredients to a slice of bread, and distinguishes them from their tapas cousins. You'll have opportunities to sample some of the best pintxos in town on tasting tours with local experts in Bilbao and San Sebastián.

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IBE Tours is a tour provider and travel agency specializing in the organization of guided tours in Spain. We stand out for our expertise in offering a service and quality that surpasses the expectations of our clients. Explore Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Segovia, and a Toledo tour from Madrid on a sightseeing Spain tour with us!

Tour Segovia & Toledo from Madrid

Visit two UNESCO Heritage Sites, Toledo and Segovia in one day, on this comprehensive tour with access to the Alcazar of Segovia and the Cathedral of Toledo included in your ticket.

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Tour Toledo: 7 Monuments

Full day tour to Toledo with entry to the seven monuments.

Skip-the-line Madrid Royal Palace and Tapas Experience

Get inside to all parts of Madrid’s Royal Palace and Gardens and enjoy the typical Spanish cuisine with a tapas tasting in a famous bar.

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"Excellent tour! Our tour guide (Nacho) was funny and informative. Segovia and Toledo tour was the highlight of our trip in Madrid."

"A fantastic and knowledgeable guide. We visited Toledo for a number of hours. An excellent and complete explanation of the Greco work of art. Ann knows her job very well and gave us a great explanation of the best Spanish wines from the region with small appetizers."

"The tour guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. The visit to La Finca Loranque winery was a highlight. Great scenery and delicious wine served with a platter of sausage and cheese. We were very pleased with the day trip and highly recommend it!!"

"A fantastic day trip. Our tour guide Marcelo was great. He was knowledgeable, funny, and totally enhanced our visit. The views from the castle viewpoint were beautiful. The winery afterward was amazing, the wines were quite good (we bought a couple bottles!). Great place to visit for people of all ages."

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Best of Southern Spain

Getting covid on the tour was a disasterso hard to judge tour. The cities were excellent, the hotels Good, and the CEO and plans excellent. The transfers were a bit chaotic, but they worked. Yet we wish we never came.

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Madrid and Barcelona

Awesome tour! Europamundo pretty much covered the must see places in Madrid and Barcelona. And the transport service and tour guides were great as well! Will definitely book Europamundo again some trips in the future

Madrid and Barcelona dept Saturday

The hotel we stayed in in Barcelona was not great! Very few amenities and quite far from town. I am glad they were full and could not accommodate us fir our extended stay!

Family Pyrenees Multi-Activity Adventure

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Spanish Delights, 7 days

I really loved the opportunity to travel in Spain with a wonderful group of travelers and a great guide who brought on other guides that provided good knowledge about some of the areas and towns we were seeing. Thanks, VPT for a memorable trip!!

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Spanish Wonder (End Barcelona, 9 Days)

A wonderful tour headed by a knowledgeable guide. The travel itinerary was perfectly timed. We didn't give 5 stars to the accommodation item because we were not happy with the room allocated to us in Valencia. The toilet was clean but had a very bad smell. Also the tap on the vanity didn't work properly. All the other hotels deserved a 10 of 10.

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From Madrid to Barcelona

The tour was extraordinary, the guides were good, friendly and helpful, everything was beyond expectations.

North Spain Discovery

Our tour guide, Carlos Sanchez, took our trip to the next level. He knew every popular bar, restaurant, and pincho! He was attentive to each person's individual wants and needs throughout the entire trip. Because of him, this was one of the best guided tours I've ever been on!

Absolutely Spain

Everything was very good except for Granada... that hotel was not good... they should change it. The guide Carmen and the driver Jaime very good, always attentive patients. A tour to remember in every way. Thank you again!

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Spanish Experience (End Barcelona, 9 Days)

This was my first bus tour and I wasn't disapointed. The guide and driver where excelent

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Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona from Madrid

It was a good trip. Staff, guide and drivers were very good with few exceptions. There is a room to improve.

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Grand Tour of Spain (Small Group)

The tour itself was marvelous. The venues we enjoyed were truly the best of Spain. Our tour guide, Riad, was friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The bus and driver (Fran) were top notch in quality, comfort, and safety. The only issue we had was Tourradar's lack of offering US-based customers the ability to upgrade their hotel rooms like everyone else in the world. The tour guide told us that Tourradar is bad about not offering hotel upgrades to US clients. The hotel in Madrid was filthy, and the hotel in Cordoba had almost no a/c and they turned the water off that night. We were dropped off like red-headed stepchildren where the bus driver stayed, while everyone else went to the nicer hotels for a couple of hundred dollars more for the whole trip (I was told by others in our group). If anyone from the US wants to book through Tourradar, I strongly suggest that you CALL and ask them directly about hotel upgrades prior to booking the Grand Tour of Spain. Had I known that beforehand, I would now be rating this tour five stars easily.

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The itinerary was good; liked the fact that we had a lot of time on our own and that we had the same hotel at least 2 nights in a row. Did not like the fact that we had to take a public bus to our hotel with luggage in tow, and that we had to drag our luggage to various pick-up stops. We have not experienced that on prior tours. The day in Cordoba was poorly planned, leaving us no time to tour the city on our own as was promised. Otherwise everything was fine.

Everything was great. Really loved it

Had a wonderful time, the tour guide was very helpful and the hotels were of good standard.

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The capital city treats coastal exuberance, fantastic architecture, flamenco, tapas, and a wonderfully laid-back style are all yours with seven days of authentic Spanish highlights. From medieval leftovers to Modernist design, intimate tavernas to expressive art, you will be amazed at how much you can experience in just one week without compromising on luxury or Spain’s tranquil vibe. Handcrafted to maximize your time, this private tour visits Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, and Barcelona.

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Madrid – superlative art and local spanish experiences.

Madrid always proves to be a romantic place to land as elegant tree-lined boulevards mark your way from the airport to the city center, the odd statue sneaking its way above the branches. Closing in on the heart of the city, the roads become narrow, most of them made from cobbles. Your hotel is within this old area, barely a five-minute walk to the Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s grand 17th-century centerpiece. Check-in, freshen up and then grab a coffee with your guide on a cafe terrace. Ease your way into Spain and gain some historical perspective from the guide, before heading out into the city’s famed art scene.

The Prado is world-famous, a museum of classical art that covers the very best of Spanish painters up until the 20th century along with the world’s finest collection of Flemish art. Explore the galleries and the masterpieces following the chronological artistic timeline. You could spend a full day here, but two hours is usually enough to get a feel for who is who and why such painting are so revered. You will likely be a little weary after your flight, so most of the afternoon is left free, although the private Thyssen-Bornemisza collection is a great complement to the Prado.

This evening you can head to the Plaza Mayor and stroll without a plan. Cafes and restaurants line this central square, their terraces emanating chatter and enthusiasm. Narrow pedestrianized roads jut out between the terraces, leading you towards the smell of coffee, chocolate, and tapas. One way to soak up the Spanish atmosphere is to hop between the tapas bars. Another is to dine at one of the small restaurants in the area, before returning to the Plaza Mayor for a glass of wine or short coffee later in the evening, when there’s a real hum to the atmosphere.

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Madrid – Exploring the Vast Medieval City of Toledo and the Best of El Greco

Madrid is vastly different from London and Paris. In those two capitals, there are countless attractions, abundant tourists, and an international ambiance. In comparison, the Spanish capital has less to see but feels instantly Spanish, a city that does not need abundant attractions to show off its charms. Take some time to walk around with your guide this morning, seeing the old palace and new cathedral, taking in the views from the Egyptian Obelisk and Don Quixote statue, exploring the townhouse architecture. Late in the morning, it will be a 50-minute train journey to Toledo, where you will step out into a carefully preserved medieval world.

Cross the bridge and stop for lunch on a small plaza, and then ascend through this dramatic old city. A narrow doorway leads to a synagogue, and gazing up you can see church spires, one, two, three, four, and then more jutting up above the cityscape. Entering Santo Dome you admire one of El Greco’s famous works, the paint so luscious it seems to still be drying. In a 14th-century monastery, you can listen to tales from the nuns, then around the corner, there’s something unusual: a mosque, in the old Moorish style.

Toledo provided religious sanctuary, and there is a harmony to its juxtapositions, mosques alongside churches decorated by El Greco, alongside cute cafes and small boutique stores. It is a city virtually frozen in the medieval era, although your guide will point out that this era actually covers five centuries. Ascend through the city to the cathedral, and then stick around as Toledo changes color at dusk. You will follow the El Greco trail throughout, the artist proving an excellent lens to keep track of where you are on the mazy streets. It will be a 50-minute train journey back to Toledo, and you can disembark in the city center with your guide able to provide restaurant recommendations and reservations.

Cordoba – Half Day at El Escorial and Evening in Cordoba

Explore El Escorial with one eye, and you see a monastery, a sanctified space that still functions to this day. You will see serenity and simplicity, but look with the other eye, and you see extravagance as El Escorial is stuffed with gold leaf and endless artworks. Part palace and part monastery, this UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects Spain’s Golden Age, built at a time when religion was used to cement power and showcase wealth. You will need half a day to make sense of it all, the congruence of ideas and elements baffling at first glance. Take the train here with your guide and fully explore, before hopping back to central Madrid and the high-speed train to Cordoba.

This journey is without your guide, traveling first class on one of Europe’s fastest trains. A new guide will meet you in Cordoba, and it will be late-afternoon now, the time when Cordoba really comes to life. Moorish secrets whisper through the old city, remembering a time when this was the capital of the artistic world. Calligraphy and geometric patterns are the norms, with painted embellishments found all along the vernacular buildings. This is enlivened by a gritty, modern feel, one that comes from an almost-subculture style that is a halfway point between the Middle East and Spain. Although mysterious and hard to grasp for some, this is a wonderful city if you have a good guide. So settle into local experiences, including some Islamic, Moorish inspired tapas.

Seville – The Mezquita and Authentic Flamenco

Most visitors to Cordoba come only for the Mezquita. Yesterday evening will have shown you a more local side of the city. Then you can enter the Mezquita when it opens this morning before the Seville-based crowds turn up. Red and white painted columns keep up the grand prayer hall as arched walls are covered in flamboyant symmetrical patterns, their intricacy incredible to witness first hand. This was a mosque and then a cathedral, and now it’s a museum piece, perhaps the greatest Islamic monument found in the West. It is not just the artisanal beauty, but also the size of this place, and the thought that this sumptuous style came 1,000 years ago at a time when most of the world was in the Dark Ages.

After lunch, you will cruise to Seville on the high-speed train to spend two nights at a hotel within Europe’s largest old city quarter. Tonight is will be all about flamenco as the Triana district is one corner of the flamenco triangle, so one of three places where this art form originates. The flamenco here is slow and soulful, based on impromptu tales of love and loss. A voice echoes, a guitarist strums, the dancer twirls to the music’s rhythm and you are spellbound, lost in the atmosphere. This is not a show for tourists, but a venue where all the finest flamenco musicians want to perform, a place where legends perform together, and sometimes for the first time. For true flamenco, there is nowhere in the world that can compare.

Seville – Highlights of Seville Including a Private Tapas Hopping Tour

Seville’s highlights suggest grandeur and wealth. Most of this came from the conquistadors, who returned with their New-World treasures through Seville’s port. Churches are enlivened with silver and gold; townhouses fade elegantly, a show of how well they were built. Columbus is found in the enormous cathedral, just one of the explorers in the crypt. There is history before Columbus as well, the Alcazar another fine example of Moorish architecture, so different from what you may expect when visiting Spain. While exploring old Seville, you will also encounter it’s lively, fiery style as this is a city of people who live with their heart on their sleeves and like to shout when they are happy.

This evening in Seville is dedicated to another famous Andalusian pleasure, tapas. Tapas originated here, and there are dozens of bars to try. Curried blood sausage, a mountain of olives, pan-fried squid, hams and cheeses and delicacies and treats best enjoyed as a small plate. Head off on a private tapas walking tour, stopping in four different bars to sample their specialties. Each bar has a subtly different style or a locally famous plate that everyone orders. At some, you will dine al fresco, whereas in others you get the pungent smells and lively atmosphere of a packed interior space. It will be a tour that could go on until past midnight if you have the energy because there’s always another tapas bar to try in the home of tapas.

Barcelona – Montjuic and the Beach

Fly to Barcelona and this day is left free. With seven days in Spain, it is easy to rush, but this is a vacation as well as an adventure. After a transfer to your hotel in Barri Gotic, the day is left free. It is just a short walk to the beach, where bars fringe in golden sand and it gets lively around late-afternoon, or you can ascend through Barcelona’s old neighborhoods to Montjuic, where a castle hangs high over the city and there is a distinct medieval flair. After dusk, you will not need to travel far from the hotel. Barri Gotic is Barcelona’s bustling center with shops, cafes, restaurants, wine bars, and everything else you could want on a perfect vacation day.

Barcelona – La Sagrada Familia, Montaner and Departure

Ghouls mark the entrance, staring at you as if from on high. Columns turn in strange ways as if created by a mathematics experiment. From the outside, it is an impossible building as Gaudi’s masterpiece is still under construction after 100 years. The surreal style extends inside every inch of the space and artistic detail that other cathedrals cannot compete with. This is your last day in Spain, and you will be up early to visit La Sagrada Familia before it gets too packed. Not far away there is more beauty from Gaudi with two houses that demonstrate his development as an artist and architect.

Yet Gaudi was not the first, and it may be Montaner that is most memorable in Barcelona, Palau de la Musica Catalana a magnificent work that’s true to the original Modernista style. It helps complete your historical journey through Spain’s finest buildings, from the Moors to the Golden Age to Catalan Modernism. Later, head for a late lunch on a restaurant terrace and spend the afternoon indulging in some final Spanish flavors. Late check-out has been arranged, and you can freshen up back at the hotel before your late departure. It has only been seven days in Spain, but looking back it will feel like two weeks, such is the diversity of the destinations and the authenticity of what you’re able to experience.

Trip Highlights

• Experience the music and atmosphere of real flamenco, in a small Seville tavern where the art form takes its roots
• Feast your eyes on the art and architecture of Toledo, an evocative medieval city just outside Madrid
• Feel the beauty of the Moors in Cordoba, where Le Mezquita is beyond comparison
• Explore the highlights of Barcelona, including Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia and Montaner’s Palau de la Musica Catalana
• Discover authentic tapas by hopping between bars in old-world Seville
• Tour Spain’s pre-eminent gallery, the Prado, then find out why Madrid is Europe’s most local-feeling capital city
• Marvel at part-monastery part-palace El Escorial, later comparing it to Catalan Montjuic

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Spain is always authentic, and this handcrafted tour puts you in the heart of the local experience. Think tapas hopping through Seville’s cobbled lanes, and then wandering through a part-monastery part-palace that evokes Spain’s coming to global power. There will be an evening of flamenco, not a tourist show but a performance in the place where flamenco began. You can delve into the art world, not merely in museums and galleries, but also in small churches where dazzling works hide. With just seven days you are never going to see all of Spain, as that is not possible even with seven months. But transport connections are reliable, and this route will take you around the diversity of highlights with four very distinct overnight destinations.

Handcrafted to maximize experiences and minimize wasted time, this is an action-packed itinerary yet one that can still be truthful to Spain’s laid-back style. They do not like to rush things here, and you will be able to take it slow, especially during the evenings. Relaxing on a cafe terrace or dining al fresco is part of local culture, and your hotels have been handpicked for their location as much as anything, ensuring that you are close to everything after dark. Mostly, you will travel on first-class high-speed first-class rail, the quickest way to go from city center to city center, although there is a flight from Seville to Barcelona.

Fly into Madrid and the first day is all about superb art and Spanish experiences found in the Prado, and then around the Plaza Mayor. After sleeping in the next morning, you can take a day trip to Toledo, a medieval city of harmonious religion and famous El Greco artwork. Sink all of your senses into the history and stay until dusk, when Toledo exquisitely changes color. The next you will visit El Escorial, the most dramatic of all the Golden Age architecture, part monastic retreat, and part flamboyant palace. That afternoon you’re on the train to Cordoba, an old Moorish city with a lively local atmosphere and a great sense of Andalusian change.

It’s the Mezquita that Cordoba is famous for, and you will need the whole morning of the next day to appreciate why. It will then be a short hop to Seville for an evening of flamenco, Triana the district where it all evolved, a couple of centuries ago. The next day is dedicated to the best of Seville, from its architectural highlights and treasures to local tapas bars that each have their own specialty. Fly to Barcelona the following day, and you will find Catalan culture, and some hours to spend on the beach. The flamboyant Modernist architecture is saved for your last day, Gaudi and Montaner providing fitting final memories before you fly out late in the evening. Consider reading some of our travelers’ Spain tour reviews for more ideas to perfect your dream vacation.

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When do Real Madrid and Barcelona play in the USA in 2024? The dates of their preseason tour

El Clásico will be coming to the United States for the third year in succession in 2024, with Real Madrid taking on Barcelona at MetLife Stadium in New York on 3 August as part of the LaLiga giants’ respective pre-season tours of the United States.

Both teams will play three matches stateside in the Soccer Champions Tour 2024 as they gear up for the 2024/25 season, at the end of which Madrid will return to the US for the new incarnation of the FIFA Club World Cup (15 June to 23 July 2025). Barça haven’t qualified for the tournament, largely as a result of their recent struggles in the Champions League.

El Clásico will be the middle game of the clubs’ three-match tours, which will begin right at the end of July and finish at the end of the first week of August.

Barcelona’s 2024 US tour: opponents, dates, venues...

Barcelona will be the first of the two in action, facing Manchester City - and former manager Pep Guardiola - at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday 30 July . It will be the first time they have ever played in the city.

The Catalans then head north to New Jersey for a “friendly” Clásico at MetLife Stadium on Saturday 3 August , before finishing up against AC Milan at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday 6 August.

Barcelona's 2024 pre-season US tour fixtures

• Tuesday 30 July: Barcelona - Manchester City , Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
• Saturday 3 August: Barcelona - Real Madrid , MetLife Stadium (New Jersey/New York)
• Tuesday 6 August: Barcelona - AC Milan , M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore, Maryland)

Real Madrid’s 2024 US tour: opponents, dates, venues...

Real Madrid’s pre-season trip kicks off a day later on Wednesday 31 July , when they will also play against Milan , this time at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, Illinois.

Following their match against Barcelona three days later , they will round off their stateside stay by taking on Chelsea at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on Tuesday 6 August.

Real Madrid's 2024 pre-season US tour fixtures

Wednesday 31 July: Real Madrid - AC Milan , Soldier Field Stadium (Chicago, Illinois) 

Saturday 3 August: Real Madrid - Barcelona , MetLife Stadium (New Jersey/New York)

Tuesday 6 August: Real Madrid - Chelsea , Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina)

How can I get tickets to watch Real Madrid and Barcelona in the United States?

For anyone who is interested in attending any of the games , the Soccer Champions Tour website should be your first port of call, although there are also some tickets for sale on ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster and StubHub .

How many times have Real Madrid and Barcelona played in the US? What happened?

Real Madrid and Barcelona have played each other on three occasions in the United States, with the Catalans winning each time.

In 2017 in Miami , Lionel Messi was among the scorers in a 3-2 victory at Hard Rock Stadium, although Los Blancos gained immediate revenge by winning both legs of the Spanish Super Cup just a couple of weeks later.

Las Vegas hosted the second Clásico on US soil five years later , with Raphinha scoring the only goal at Allegiant Stadium. Barça recorded a much more emphatic victory last summer , but their 3-0 triumph at AT&T Stadium in Dallas doesn’t appear to have been an especially good omen as the end of this season approaches.

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarter-finals as Sinner withdraws with hip injury

Carlos Alcaraz's bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals.

The second-seeded Spaniard got off to a good start but then was outplayed by the seventh-seeded Rublev, losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the Caja Magica centre court.

Alcaraz, who had already struggled in a three-set win over Jan-Lennard Struff, looked out of sorts and was mistake-prone toward the end.

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It was his first tournament after missing Monte Carlo and Barcelona because of a right forearm injury. The 20-year-old Alcaraz had arrived in Madrid saying he would be happy to play three or four matches in the Spanish capital.

Already in a hole in the third set, Alcaraz pressed the forearm during a stopover. He was wearing a long sleeve over the injured arm.

“Today probably I felt more in the forearm than yesterday’s match. I mean, playing three hours yesterday, I knew that I’m going to feel something or I’m going to think about it even more,” the third-ranked Alcaraz said. “Playing someone like Rublev that I couldn’t push him to the limit in every point is tough."

Alcaraz plans to play in Rome to continue his preparation for the French Open later this month.

“I’m going to go to Rome. I’m going to work to be close to 100 per cent or in a good way to play Rome, but I’m going to decide these days. But I think I’ll be OK," he said. “I have to work hard if I want to go to Rome with good feelings, without pain, without thinking about my forearm, but it’s going to be a slow process, I guess. I have to be patient in that way.”

Alcaraz was trying to become the first player to win the clay-court tournament three straight times. He hadn’t lost on Spanish soil since 2021.

Rublev, seeking his second ATP 1000 title after winning Monte Carlo last year, will play either Taylor Fritz or Francisco Cerundolo.

The world No.8 was solid from the start and overpowered Alcaraz with 30 winners.

“The serve saved me a lot of times today,” Rublev said. “The key was I was completely calm the whole match. I did not say one word, even if I was losing. That was the key and I was able to serve even better near the end. In the beginning, I was not serving that well but little by little, after set one, I served better and better and finished really well.”

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdrew because of a hip injury, saying he didn't want to risk making it worse. Sinner defeated Karen Khachanov and was scheduled to face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals.

Meantime, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva for the second straight year in Madrid to reach the women's semi-finals.

The second-seeded Sabalenka didn't face a break point on her way to a 6-1, 6-4 win in the quarter-finals. She had beaten the teenage sensation in straight sets in the fourth round last year.

The two-time Australian Open champion has won 10 straight matches in Madrid and is trying to match Petra Kvitova's three titles in the Spanish capital.

Sabalenka will next play fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina, who saved two match points en route to a 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-5 win over Yulia Putintseva.

The 2022 Wimbledon champion rallied while trailing 5-2 in the third set. Rybakina also trailed by an early break in the second set.

Rybakina has won eight matches in a row and has a tour-leading 30-4 record this season. She has 16 straight clay wins and is trying to reach her sixth final of the year.

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