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Top Tour Operators and Travel Agencies in Spain. Below you will find 42 of the best tour operators and travel agencies in Spain offering in total 506 tours and holidays through-out Spain. Combined they have received 624 customer reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The top tour activities offered in Spain are: Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history, Adventure and sport & Air tours, road trips and transfers.

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42 Tour Operators in Spain with 624 Reviews

• Address Picquet House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, London, England
• Response Rate 90%
• Response Time 2 hours

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• Excellent Service Top 10% of companies
• Superior Service Top 15% of companies

• Address 30 N Gould St, Sheridan, WY, USA
• Response Rate 99%
• Response Time 3 hours

• Address Nelson House, 55-59 Victoria Rd, Farnborough, England
• Response Rate 96%
• Response Time 1 hour

Expat Explore

• Address 10 Merryweather Place, London, England

• Address 38-51 Bedford Way, London, England
• Response Rate 88%

Walkers' Britain

• Address 1B Osiers Road, London, England
• Response Rate 83%

Costa Excursions

• Address Urb. La Cortijera, Local 1A, Mijas Costa, Spain
• Response Rate 89%

CroisiEurope

• Address 12 Rue De La Division Leclerc, Nedre Rhin, France
• Response Rate 85%

Intrepid Travel

• Address 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Australia

Insight Vacations

• Address 33 Kern Road, Toronto, Canada
• Response Rate 86%

Not Just a Tourist

• Address Plz Rosa de Pasion, 4, 6C, Seville, Spain
• Response Rate 69%

Destination Services

• Address Edificio TUI, SM2, Calle Rita Levi, Parc Bit, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
• Response Rate 98%

Top Day Tours

• Address rambla catalunya 15, barcelona, Spain
• Response Rate 91%

Exodus Travels

• Address Grange Mills, Weir Road, London, England

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Totally Spain is a fully licensed and bonded Spain Travel Agent successful in business  since 2000 .  Your entire custom trip will be handled by knowledgeable and creative, expert Travel Advisors who know Spain and Portugal inside out.  We are a single source for all your Spain & Portugal travel needs , no matter how complex.  Totally Spain has an outstanding network of trusted partners in both countries that allow us provide our clients with access to unique and authentic experiences. At every stage of your custom trip, from inception to conclusion,  Totally Spain will be on-hand for you.

Since the year 2000, Totally Spain has meticulously planned and orchestrated bespoke journeys for over forty thousand discerning travelers hailing from various corners of the globe. Our dedicated team has been instrumental in turning the dreams of these mature explorers into reality, guiding them through the enchanting and authentically rich landscapes of Spain and Portugal. 

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SECOND TRIP WITH TOTALLY SPAIN We used them back in 2007 for a Spain trip, and then in 2023 for Portugal. Belen is extremely detail oriented and responsive, and took the time to get clear on what it was we were looking for. In addition to managing...

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04 Jun 2019 Royal Palaces in Spain | Best Ones to Visit

Royal Palaces in Spain are a treat to visit.  Not only are they wonderful buildings in splendid surroundings, many with manicured gardens to stroll in (especially welcome on hot sunny days) – you also get a deep insight into Spain’s powerful role in world history as you browse the paintings, sculpture and tapestries. If you enjoy…

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01 Apr 2019 Portugal’s Museums | Something for Everybody

As well as designing custom itineraries for travellers to Spain, Totally Spain also designs trips in Portugal. Our clients love visiting the wonderful museums to explore Portugal’s past and present, and always highlight the private guided tours we arrange, where they can fully absorb the context and significance of the items on show. Portugal has so many great treasure troves to delve…

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28 Jun 2019 Forest Bathing in Spain | Where to Visit

When we say forest bathing in Spain, we don’t mean swimming in the conventional sense. We mean surrounding yourself in the beauty of the forest – whether that’s walking, trekking or simply having a picnic or reading a book under the shade of the trees. Perhaps you already practice Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) which emerged from…

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From towering cathedral spires to a shared jug of sangria, it’s passion that ties Spain together.

Passion is the constant across Spain’s diverse regions and cultures, from the twirling skirts of flamenco dancers in Seville to the tears of pilgrims arriving in   Santiago de Compostela . Despite (or perhaps because of) its complicated history, Spain has produced some of the most moving art in the world – and we’re not just talking about Gaudi’s architecture and Dali’s melting clocks. Here, art isn’t just in the grand architecture and museums around the country. It’s in the jamón expertly cured by a family who has been making it for centuries, and  vibrant festivals  that bring whole cities together. Like its art, Spain offers something for everyone.

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Culture and customs.

Spain today is made up of 17 distinct autonomous communities, a product of the region’s history as a land of diverse tribes, kingdoms, and cultures. Each has its own traditions, cuisines, and customs shaped by the extensive war, invasion, immigration, and trade that the region has seen over the past few thousand years. From the Moors to the Romans, the British to the Portuguese, modern Spain is a product of both its   geographic neighbors   and the far-flung lands it conquered as a colonial superpower.

Spaniards are known, perhaps above all else, for their passion – for food, politics, partying, and life in general. This is the home of vibrant fiestas, fierce independence movements, flashy flamenco, worker uprisings, and the grand architectural remnants of a lavish and bloated empire.

Roman Catholicism is deeply entrenched in society, and as such Christian holidays like Easter and Christmas are widely observed. Additionally, different patron saints are honored in regional areas throughout the year, with small cities and villages celebrating their saints with bonfires, feasts, and parades.

From visionary architects to painters, controversial film directors to literary greats, Spain has a strong creative tradition evident in Gothic cathedrals, abstract art, and surreal film.

History and government

There is evidence of human habitation in the area now known as Spain dating as far back as 32,000 years ago. Pre-historic cultures likely existed as disparate tribes across the region until the Iron Age, when emerging groups like Iberians, Celtiberians, and Greeks began to exercise more formal control over certain areas.

The Romans arrived in 206 BC and spent hundreds of years systematically conquering the region before ruling uninterrupted for almost 500 years.

After the fall of the Roman Empire, various Muslim and Christian conquerors spent the next 700 years struggling for full control of the region. The last Muslim city, Granada, fell under the control of the Christian Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon in 1492, ending the last period of Muslim rule in Spain to this day.     

Spain as a global empire

The Kingdom of Spain was unified under Christian rule in 1512 and began expanding at a ferocious pace. The far-reaching colonization that saw Spain conquer land on almost every continent earned it the title of the first ‘global empire’.

With access to the natural resources and human labor extracted from its colonies, Spain continued to balloon in power and influence until the 17th century. At this point, lavish construction and out-of-control spending, as well as the growing influence of other global powers, caused the empire to stall.  

By the 18th century, the Kingdom of Spain was struggling. An invasion from Napoleon’s France, royal infighting, and various successful independence movements among colonies were the final death blows delivered to the ailing empire.

20th century

The early 20th century was a tumultuous time for Spain. Between 1918 and 1920, influenza killed an estimated 250,000 people in Spain alone. The nation oscillated between monarchy and short-lived stints as a republic. Attempted coups were frequent as left-wing and right-wing struggled for power, with powerful anarchist and fascist movements emerging, often in reaction to each other.

In 1936 the right-wing Nationalists (led by military general Francisco Franco Bahamonde AKA Franco) overthrew the government in a coup. A three-year civil war began for control of the country. At least 350,000 Spaniards died during the war, which ended with Franco’s victory and ascension to the dual roles of Head of State and Commander-in-Chief. Franco controlled Spain through a rigid totalitarian regime until his death in 1975. His legacy today is mixed, notable for the brutal repression of dissenters but also for an improved economy.

After Franco’s death, Spain transitioned to a democracy, holding its first free elections in almost 40 years in 1979. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the government was controlled alternately by socialist, conservative, and populist parties.    

Though power has continued to swing between conservative and socialist governance, Spain today is relatively politically stable and home to a thriving democracy.   

Remarkably, centuries of Catholic supremacy and enforced cultural hegemony under Franco’s dictatorship haven’t been able to stamp out a spirit of counterculture and rebellion. In general, public engagement in social and political issues is high, and public protest is common.

Eating and drinking

Intrepid believes that one of the best ways to experience a country is by eating! Whether you’re sampling street food, savoring a cheap eat, or indulging in a banquet, there are endless options to choose from in every part of the world.

An abundance of fresh seafood and produce, a long wine-making tradition and diverse culinary influences from the former colonies make for a vibrant food culture. You can find delicious delicacies everywhere from bars to restaurants, cafes, street fiestas, and markets across the country. Savor the cuisines of Northern Spain on our  10 day Northern Spain Real Food Adventure  or taste your way through two countries on our  17 day Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure.

Plant-based dining in Spain

Vegetarians certainly won’t go hungry in Spain. And while vegans might need to do a little detective work, there’s still a lot on offer if you know where to look.

Vegetarian options can be found in the vast majority of bars, restaurants, cafes, and markets. Vegan travelers will find major cities like Madrid and Barcelona are packed with vegan-friendly (and just straight-up vegan) restaurants. Outside of the big cities, it starts to get a little trickier. The safest option is to make the local market your first port of call in each destination to stock up on fresh fruit, vegetables, and bread. In eateries, vegans should keep an eye out for gazpacho (tomato soup), crema de verduras (vegetable soup), and basic ensaladas (salads) which are likely to be vegan. To be sure they won’t come served with meat on top (which can happen even when it isn’t listed as an ingredient) order them ‘sin jamon y sin huevo’ – without ham or eggs. 

Your local leader will be able to help you navigate the menu and find plant-based dining options.

Must-try dishes and drinks in Spain

• Paella This delectable rice dish is served throughout Spain and comes in many different ways. The mixed version (with chorizo, mussels, and prawns) is the most popular internationally, but if we have to recommend just one it’s got to be the original Valencian version – with rabbit, chicken, and butter beans.
• Albondigas This tapas staple of meatballs swimming in a spicy tomato sauce is a classic. Typically made from a combination of veal and pork mince, the dish is simple to make and even easier to eat, particularly when washed down with a glass of tempranillo.
• Croquettes Another tapas favorite, this time one that vegetarians can easily get behind. These delightful little balls of fried bechamel come with a number of fillings, from beef and ham to broccoli and goat’s cheese.
• Sangria Jugs filled with chunks of apple, lemon, and orange in chilled red wine are the perfect accompaniment to a golden Spanish sunset. Sangria is a well-known ticket to extended late-night revelry, so don’t say we didn’t warn you.
• Calamares a la Romana This dish of crispy, deep-fried calamari is popular in coastal regions like Barcelona. Eat a plate of it at a beachside restaurant or head to a bar and include it in your tapas mix.
• Churros For a sugar hit, try Spain’s version of the doughnut. Churros are sticks of deep-fried dough, dipped in chocolate for good measure! Find them at open-air food stalls and cafes.
• Jamon Spain is famous for its cured ham, the legendary jamon. You’ll find salty jamon hanging in shop windows, on display at markets, and featured on menus throughout Spain.
• Gazpacho For a fresh and healthy Spanish dish, you can’t go past gazpacho. The raw, chilled tomato soup is a cool answer to Spain’s summer heat.
• Tortilla de Patatas Potato tortilla (or Spanish omelette) is a slice of authentic Spanish culinary tradition. A simple dish that’s often served as part of a tapas spread, it’s a great option for vegetarians wanting something hearty.
• Vino tinto We know what you’re thinking. Isn’t it a bit of a cop-out to call ‘red wine’ a must-try? Not when the diversity and quality of the drop are this good. There are so many must-sip varieties in Spain it’s hard to go wrong, but here’s a little list to get you started – tempranillo, rioja, priorat, and toro. Go!

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Geography and environment

Located in southwestern   Europe , Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula and shares borders with   France ,   Andorra ,   Portugal ,   Morocco   , and Gibraltar, as well as the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The region’s topography is a blend of mountains, low-lying plains, and a long coastline.

The northern Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa are two northern mountain ranges that draw travelers from the continent and around the world in search of active adventure. The Picos de Europa is smaller and popular with hikers, while the powdery slopes of the Pyrenees attract hordes of skiers during an impressively long snow season. 

Spain’s coastline and islands are world-renowned. The Mediterranean Coast, in particular, is incredibly long and beautiful, featuring a mix of sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and protected bays. Islands like Tenerife, Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca are among the most popular with tourists chasing sunshine and good times.

While many know its beaches, fewer travelers are aware that southern Spain is home to the only real desert in Europe – the Tabernas. The barren badlands were the setting for a number of Western films in the 1960s and 1970s.

However, most of the countryside in Spain’s central and northern regions offers green valleys, olive groves, rolling farmland, and rivers.

Home of cult fast fashion brand ZARA, Camper shoes, Lladro porcelain, Mango clothing, and some of the best wine and olive oil in the world, Spain’s consumer goods may not be cheap but the quality is high if you stick to authentic brands and hand-made goods. If you are chasing a bargain, flea markets are abundant in Spain and make for a great way to mingle with locals while you look for a souvenir. If you’re spending a few days in a city, ask a local (or if you’re traveling with Intrepid, ask your leader) where and when you can find the local second-hand market. Popular items to look for are leather goods like bags, belts and boots, Moorish mementos and printed fans.

It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. Australia and New Zealand, in particular, have strict quarantine laws. 

Festivals and events

Valencia’s Las Fallas is a sizzling cacophony of colorful firecrackers, smoky bonfires, roaring rockets, and massive effigies. Celebrated each year in honor of Valencia’s patron saint, this is a week of fiery fun and extensive late-night partying.

Every summer the Spanish town of Haro explodes into a ‘Wine War’, known to locals as Batalla del Vino. Unforgiving residents pump red wine out of water pistols, hoses, and other vessels in this grand example of wine warfare. Be warned: no one is spared – this is not a spectator sport!

La Tomatina

A relative newcomer to the Spanish festival scene,   La Tomatina   draws in travelers, tourists, and the world’s media who come to see ripened tomatoes splattered across the city of Bunol. Thousands of people cram into the narrow town plaza to smash tomatoes into each other – a chaotic, strange, and super fun experience.

The Holy Week

As a predominantly Catholic country, Easter is a huge deal in Spain. But even if you’re not a believer, the Holy Week (Semana Santa) is a fascinating event to experience. Each region has its own unique traditions, but all involve lavish processions, incredible outfits, and torrijas (fried sweet bread). 

Fiesta de San Isidro

Fiesta de San Isidro  is Madrid’s largest festival to honor San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of Madrid who was believed to be a miracle worker in the 12th century. Over the years, the festival has evolved into an all-encompassing celebration of Madrid’s traditions and modern culture, from folk music and dancing to delicious street food. 

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Top places to visit in Spain

1. santiago de compostela.

Even if you don’t follow the Camino, or Way of Saint James, to get there, it’s hard not to be moved by the flocks of faithful who arrive in the courtyard of the city’s eponymous cathedral at the end of their pilgrimage. Soak up the cathedral's holy atmosphere, marvel at the impressive stone facades and soaring towers, or explore the labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively squares and perfectly manicured gardens.

Embark on Europe's greatest pilgrimage on our  7 day Walk the Camino de Santiago tour .

Welcome to the capital of Spain’s famous La Rioja wine region. Logrono is home to the must-visit Calle de Laurel – an ancient medieval street where you'll discover some of Spain's best pintxos​, small bites of food served on a skewer or piece of bread. The city is also the gateway to countless wineries, ancient castles and stunning Spanish countryside.

Combine rich culture and delicious cuisine on our  8 day North Spain Discovery tour .

The capital of Andalucia, Seville is famous for its flamenco dancing, oranges, tapas and the world's largest Gothic cathedral. Explore the city's elaborate Moorish architecture – a product of over 400 years of caliphate rule in the Middle Ages, watch a lively flamenco performance at local tapas bars, or enjoy a refreshing  rebujitos cocktail  in the bustling main street of the Triana quarter.

See the best of southern Spain on our  8 day Highlights of Andalucia tour .

4. Valencia

Sun-drenched Valencia has clean beaches, picturesque parks and a mixture of medieval architecture and creative modern design . Be sure to take a walk through the Jardin del Turia – a riverbed that was turned into a park that snakes through the city, pick up some local goodies at the market in Old Town, or try Valencian paella made with rabbit, chicken and butter beans.

Explore coastal Valencia on our  15 day Best of Spain tour.

5. Barcelona

Surreal Gothic architecture, superb dining and non-stop nightlife make Barcelona an unmissable spot. Wander the labyrinthine streets of the Old Quarter, grab fresh juice at the colorful La Boqueria market, sample Catalan dishes on a tapas crawl through the funky El Born neighborhood, or discover Gaudi's architectural masterpieces.

Immerse yourself in Spain's rich and quirky culture on our  7 day Classic Barcelona to Madrid tour.

Come for the sprawling beauty of the 11th-century Alhambra Palace, stay for the small flamenco taverns and some of the best tapas in Spain. Whether you want to do a local produce tasting at a family-run delicatessen, explore the Moorish Albaicin quarter and traditional tea houses or marvel at the beautiful tombs at the Royal Chapel, it's impossible not to fall in love with Granada's charm.

Get a little taste of it all on our  20 day Premium Spain in Depth tour.

Further reading

For inspiring stories to prepare you for your Spain adventure, check out these books:

• The Shadow of the Wind   – Carlos Ruiz Zafon
• Don Quixote   – Miguel de Cervantes
• Imperial Spain: 1469–1716   – John Elliott
• The Ornament of the World: How Muslims, Jews, and Christians Created a Culture of Tolerance in Medieval Spain   – Maria Rosa Menocal
• Homage to Catalonia   – George Orwell
• The Back Room   – Carmen Martin Gaite
• Iberia   – James A Michener

Similar destinations

Never want your European vacation to end? No problem! We have a variety of similar trips and routes to extend your trip and add another destination. Check out these tours departing from locations around Spain. 

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Spain travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When is the best time to visit Spain?

Due to its size, Spain has a varied climate, but for the most part, you can expect Mediterranean temperatures along the coast, with hot, sunny summers (and peak tourism!) and colder, rainy winters .

On the east coast of Spain, major cities like Barcelona can be very busy during summer, so if you’d prefer to share the streets with more locals and fewer tourists you might find the ‘low season’ of November to February is the best time to visit this region.

What's the weather like in Spain?

Spain is known to be one of the warmest and sunniest countries in Europe regardless of the season, but weather patterns differ depending on where you are: you can expect mild summers and cold winters in the northern regions and hot summers and mild winters in the south.

Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?

Citizens of the European Union and Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are not required to obtain a visa but must abide by local residency requirements if they plan to stay for more than 90 days.

Travelers from Australia, the USA, New Zealand, Brazil, Japan and more can visit Spain for 90 days in a six-month period with no visa, as long as they have no plans to work. 

Travelers visiting from Cambodia, Ecuador, India, Nepal and other countries must obtain a visa from the Spanish consulate or embassy in their region – allow at least two weeks for it to be issued. 

The information is for general information only and may be subject to change. It is your responsibility to obtain relevant visa and travel information required for entry, departure and travel to each country or region you visit on your trip. You should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates.

Last updated: 14 June 2023

Is tipping customary in Spain?

Tipping in Spain is entirely optional. If you would like to tip, rounding up the bill or leaving spare change in restaurants should be sufficient. Feel free to tip more for good service, but it isn’t expected of you.

What is the internet access like in Spain?

Internet access is good in Spain. Internet cafes and wi-fi hotspots are easily found in most cities and major towns. In some very remote and rural areas, access can be patchy, but this is improving.

Can I use my cell phone while in Spain?

Cell phone coverage is generally very good in Spain. If you want to use your cell phone, purchase a local sim or ensure global roaming is activated before you arrive (but be aware of the fees this may incur). Travelers from countries not part of a Global Mobile Systems network, like Japan, will not be able to use their cell phones in Spain.

What are the toilets like in Spain?

Flushable, Western-style toilets are the standard in Spain. Be aware that public toilets aren’t as common in Spain as they are in some other countries and you often have to pay to use them. Be sure to carry change to avoid being caught short.

What will it cost for a…?

Spain's unit of currency is the euro. Prices here are approximate and shown in US dollars for ease of comparison.

• Pint of beer = USD $3–5
• Basic cafe meal = USD $13-16
• Simple tapas plate = USD $6-8
• Metro ticket = USD $2.50

Can I drink the water in Spain?

Drinking water from taps is safe in Spain unless otherwise marked. For environmental reasons, try to use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Spain?

Major credit cards are widely accepted by stores and hotels in Spain. Smaller cafes and shops may not accept credit cards, so ensure you carry enough cash to cover small purchases.

What is ATM access like in Spain?

ATMs are very common in Spain, so finding one won't be a problem in most towns and cities.

What public holidays are celebrated in Spain?

• 1 Jan: New Year's Day
• 6 Jan: Epiphany
• April or May: Maundy Thursday/Good Friday
• 1 May: Labor Day
• 15 Aug: Assumption of Mary
• 12 Oct: Fiesta Nacional de Espana
• 1 Nov: All Saints’ Day
• 6 Dec: Constitution Day
• 8 Dec: Immaculate Conception
• 25 Dec: Christmas Day

Please note, Spain public holidays may vary.

Is Spain safe for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

Overall, Spain is a welcoming and safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travelers. Same-sex marriage is legal, and laws exist to protect the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals to live free from of discrimination (though employment discrimination laws do not yet protect transgender individuals). 

Public opinion on LGBTQIA+ individuals is relatively positive. Though LGBTQIA+ travelers may encounter more conservative views in rural areas and small towns, the risk of experiencing overt discrimination in Spain is very low for travelers.

Transgender individuals and gender non-conforming folks are widely accepted in Spain, though gender identity-based discrimination still occurs.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting   Equaldex   or   ILGA   before you travel.

If you are traveling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travelers who do not wish to share a room.

Is Spain accessible for travelers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Spain is a mixed bag when it comes to access for travelers with disabilities. While some regions like Catalonia are proactively working to meet the needs of travelers with disabilities, others may prove challenging for travelers with mobility and/or visual impairments.  

Barcelona is notable as one of the most wheelchair-friendly cities in Europe. All of Barcelona’s major sights are accessible for wheelchair users, and some beaches have all-terrain wheelchairs for free hire as well as boardwalks that extend to the water. The vast majority of metro stations and all buses are accessible to folks with reduced mobility. Many train stations in Barcelona have tactile strips to direct folks with vision impairments to platforms, ticket machines, and elevators. Ticket machines and elevators have speech options in a variety of languages. 

Madrid is also a city committed to accessible travel, with metro and bus systems that can be used by people with mobility and visual impairments and many accessible monuments.

Spain’s national parks are somewhat accessible, as they are commonly outfitted with accessible interpretation centers and viewpoints. The trails of the Picos de Europa are well-maintained and non-reflective, so may be accessible to people with visual impairments (depending on the severity of the impairment).

Travelers who use battery-operated hearing aids should familiarise themselves with the Spanish equivalent of the batteries their devices need.

If you do live with a visual, hearing, or other impairment, let your booking agent or group leader know early on so they’re aware and suitable arrangements can be made. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you, and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

What are some useful Spanish phrases to learn?

You don’t need to spend hours trying to learn Spanish before your trip... unless you want to, that is! The following phrases should help you get by:

• Good morning –  Buenos días
• Good afternoon –  Buenas tardes 
• Good evening –  Buenas noches
• How are you? –  ¿Cómo está usted?  (formal) 
• How are you? –   ¿Cómo estás?  (informal)
• What are you doing? –  ¿Qué haces?  
• Thank you –  ¡Gracias!  
• Nice to meet you –  Mucho gusto
• Please –  Por favor

Does my trip to Spain support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveler. Trips to Spain directly support our foundation partner, Open Arms.

Open Arms protects people fleeing from their home country to reach Europe by sea. Donations from our trips help them protect immigrants abandoned in international waters fleeing war, persecution and poverty. They collaborate with healthcare and frontline research teams to support immigrants through health emergencies and work in their countries of origin to strengthen communities and build alternatives to irregular or unsafe immigration.  

Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before traveling?

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

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What is it like traveling on a small group tour?

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or you’re about to embark on your first trip, traveling can be as intimidating as it is exciting. That's the beauty of a small group tour. From handling the logistics and organizing amazing cultural activities to local leaders who know each destination like the back of their hand (like which street has the best markets and where to get the most authentic food), traveling on a small group tour with Intrepid will give you unforgettable travel experiences without the hassle that comes with exploring a new place. Plus, you'll have ready-made friends to share the journey with. All you have to do is turn up with a healthy sense of adventure and we’ll take care of the rest.

Does my Intrepid trip include airfare?

While our Intrepid trips include many modes of transport, from tuk-tuks to overland vehicles, bullet trains and feluccas, airfare to and from your home country is not included in your tour package.

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Get lost in the narrow streets and charming alleyways running off Plaza Mayor. Wooden shops and tavernas pull you in, taking you into spaces handed down through generations. With contemporary architecture and experimental restaurants, anything’s possible in the city of Madrid. The collision point of old and new.

Feel the rhythm and magic of an Andalusian flamenco

No trip to Spain is complete without witnessing an Andalusian flamenco. Emotion, seduction and mystery form into this traditional Spanish dance, making this so much more than just a pastime. Feel the guitar, the heavy clapping, the heart-thumping steps and 500 years of passion in a tablao – the region’s historic enclaves where this dance comes to life. 

View the Bullring in Valencia

Aside from being the centre of one of Spain’s most traditional activities, the Plaza de Toros de Valencia is a commanding example of neoclassical architecture. Look up at the Roman-inspired building and you can almost hear 150 years of crowds roaring through the brick arches.

Admire Gaudí architecture in Barcelona

Barcelona means little without Antoni Gaudí, the 20th century architect whose unmistakable approach to Art Nouveau has made its mark on the Catalan city. Walk past Gaudí’s residence, Casa Vicens, pick out his Islamic influences in Parc Güell and watch history being built at la Sagrada Familia.

Travel to the mountain of Montserrat

Escape the city and venture to Montserrat, the jagged mountain range just outside Barcelona. Here, hike to Montserrat’s highest summit, Sant Jeroni, or take the scenic cable car to the 16th-century cliff top Christian complex of Santa Maria de Montserrat. Sweeping Catalonia views and religious history combine on this incredible experience.

Our top 5 things to do in Spain

Discover Spain with Trafalgar and get to know the intricacies of its heritage through music, dance, religion and architecture. Our trips are filled with both iconic and unexpected experiences, and will cement your love for this country. 

Dali Museum

Walk through the Dalí Theatre-Museum and get a glimpse into the mind of one of Spain’s most famous exports. Designed by the artist himself, this is a building of grand Surrealist proportions, housing decades of Dalí’s works. Enjoy a surprise and new perspective at every turn.

Picasso Museum

Spend at least a few hours at the Museu Picasso, a warren-like building of courtyards and staircases filled with more than 4,000 original artworks. Explore the rooms of five joined medieval mansions, and bear witness to the artist’s broad and varied talent. This is a collection concentrating on Picasso’s earlier, lesser-known years.

Guggenheim Museum

Come for the architecture, stay for the art. Frank Gehry’s most-referenced work of modern architecture has revolutionised Bilbao and is a masterpiece in itself. Dismiss all ideas of what a building should look like and revel in the Deconstructivist design while getting up close to large-scale installations by contemporary artists.

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Surrealism, cubism, modern history and expressive architecture, you will experience it all with the museums we visit in Spain. Let Trafalgar unlock the culture of this remarkable country.

Paella Valenciana

Take a seat and immerse in a large pan of Paella Valenciana. The rice dish packed with meat and vegetables is found all over Spain but the original hails from Albufera, on the coast next to Valencia. Eat it straight from the pan with fellow dinner guests for an authentic Spanish mealtime.

A cold soup of raw, blended vegetables may not sound appealing, but Andalusia’s age-old dish is one that you will quickly learn to love. Try history-drenched gazpacho - typically made of tomatoes, stale bread, cucumber and bell pepper - for a light and refreshing option during a hot Spanish summer.

For Catalonians, nothing evokes memories of home like Escudella i carn d’olla. Devour the centuries-old meal over two courses, consisting of a soup of broth with pasta or rice (or both) followed by a large ‘pilota’ meatball livened by garlic and parsley.

Best food in Spain

Enjoy traditional Spanish food in the very place the meals originated. With Simple ingredients and rich flavors, the dishes we share with you on a trip to Spain will connect you with the authentic culinary heritage of the country.

What to pack for Spain

Catalan, Basque or Galician phrase book

Depending on where you’re visiting, speak like the locals and swap Spanish for a few phrases of the mother tongue. You’ll make friends for life by showing such enthusiasm for the local dialect.

Espadrilles

Forgo ‘flip-flops’ or ‘thongs’ and do as the Spaniards do; don a pair of traditional espadrilles for walking around the cities and travelling the country’s coastline. Comfort and style combined.

Spain has a reputation for being dry and sunny, but cool and rainy days do come. Pack a jacket for and easy layers, particularly if visiting Spain in winter.

A scarf or pashmina

A scarf or pashmina is a must for air-conditioned transport, cooler evenings and when visiting religious sites and cathedrals, which require bare shoulders to be covered.

Sturdy walking boots

Spain may be renowned for its cities and beaches, but you may need sturdy walking shoes when visiting the idyllic mountain ranges.

Pack for sustainable travel

Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.

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We create personalized travel experiences in Spain and Portugal that become cherished, lifelong memories, catering to those who seek to go beyond all the clichés and discover the heart and pulse of both historic and contemporary Iberia.

For Madrid & Beyond, it’s all about the people! Now in our 24 th year, we take you deep inside the worlds of art, wine, food, architecture, music and culture, ensuring that you truly “experience” Spain and Portugal, providing insider’s access to a huge range of fabulous individuals and places that are simply not available elsewhere. That is the luxury of traveling with Spain and Portugal’s premier travel agency.

For couples, families and small groups, enjoy seamless and fun vacations. For larger groups, we have the reputation of being Spain’s and Portugal’s best travel company for all escorted and guided tours on a private basis.

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We customize all itineraries according to your tastes, requirements and budget, creating the trip that best suits your preferences. Whether you are a couple, a family, a group of friends or a larger group focused on gastronomy or other, we listen to what you seek and craft a trip that aims to exceed all your expectations.

We create personalized travel experiences in Spain that become cherished, lifelong memories, catering to those who seek to go beyond all the clichés and discover the heart and pulse of both historic and contemporary Spain. We take you deep inside the worlds of Spanish wine, food, music, art and culture, ensuring that you truly “experience” Spain, providing insider’s access to a huge range of fabulous people and places in Spain that is simply not available elsewhere.

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Quite simply the very best travel company we have ever experienced… guides were top-flight; the hotels were beyond our expectations… And working with the staff was very, very pleasant.

Norma & Randy Moore — USA

I urge you to carefully consider Madrid & Beyond who, quite simply, provides unparalleled travel experiences and arrangements in Spain.

Karen Schueller, FROSCH, USA, Director, Private Client Services

THANK YOU for a trip to Spain that we will treasure forever in our photos and our memories. We are deeply grateful to you and wish you only the best as you continue to build what should be the model for tour agencies everywhere. As promised, we will recommend you to everyone and anyone we know traveling to Spain!

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Our only problem is that now we have grown so accustomed to using Madrid & Beyond with your expertise and personal touch, and we do not know if any other agency will ever be able to live up to our expectations

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We LOVE SPAIN! We have been bragging to anyone who will listen about our amazing trip and Madrid & Beyond. I am so glad that we found you – it would not have been the same without your good care.

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Our trip to Spain was absolutely wonderful. Had it not been for you, the trip may have been very different. Everything was so laid out and planned for us. You were very thorough and right on with everything. Our hotel accommodations and restaurants were excellent. We expressed our want to experience Spain…and we certainly did.

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Words cannot express our deepest appreciation for all of your work in making our most recent trip to Spain, one Alton and I will never forget and always treasure.  As we have come to expect in booking trips with you, there is not one detail that is ever overlooked.  From the moment we arrived, until we got on the plane to leave, everything we experienced was flawless.

The whole trip was amazing. I don’t think I would have changed anything! The hotels were spectacular, the tours really great…the food was wonderful, and your recommendations were very useful and the ones we tried were great places…what can I say, you made our honeymoon very special and your country is spectacular.

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This company is simply the best. I wouldn´t book a trip to Spain with any other agency. Hotels, tour guides, private car transfers, cultural exchanges and experience… everything top notch. If you are planning on a trip to Spain, this company is the go to travel agency.

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Leaving from each of the main cities in Spain where you stay, you can enjoy excursions to other towns, cities and even the most beautiful natural landscapes in Spain.

In just one day , being a round trip, without having to pack and unpack. Become a local who escapes to the nearby towns to discover the essence of every corner.

If you are one of those who want to learn more and like adventures, these are the the Day Trips you are looking for. Cause nobody said that it would be boring to see the landscapes of different parts of Spain.

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Sometimes the best plans are the ones you don’t think of that much. If you have found what you like, BOOK. Don’t worry about the cancellation policies, each experience has its own, but what we can guarantee is that you will always have a person behind the phone willing to listen to you, understand you and find a solution, don’t miss the opportunity.

As we like to call them, they are “Semi-private Tours” because we travel with very small groups. In this way, we achieve that the excursion is practically personalized and more affordable in price, thus being able to contribute to quality tourism for all.

You will always have the option of doing any of our tours and day trips in a private way, with a guide, transportation and what you need for you.

Our guided tours to the main landmarks are the most convenient for you. You will not wait at the door of the Alhambra or the Sagrada Familia, but you will enter through the access for groups, since all our guides are official.

Professionalism is the best help we can give for your comfort when traveling.

When you purchase any of our activities, you can find a link to Google Maps with the meeting point. If you still can’t find us, you will always have an emergency telephone number where a colleague will tell you where we will be waiting for you.

We want to be honest, we have cancellation policies, like everyone else, and you have to comply with what comes in the voucher. Now yes, as you will see if you have already booked us, they are all very flexible.

We sincerely think that by talking people understand each other and if you call us, we will look for another date, make the best so that we can offer the trip somehow.

Please notice our tours to Alhambra have a special cancellation policy due to the strict availability that is beyond our control. You can find more details in the tours involving this place.

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We work with each group and individual according to their possibilities in relation to time available, budget and interests.

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I wanted to thank you for the wonderfully thorough job you did on our vacation. Randy and I remarked many times how you were a great organizer and I was particularly impressed when you sent us a second person to help us in Lisbon. All of the guides were good. Thank you for all of your suggestions and great advice. You made our wonderful trip so pleasurable, interesting and fun. If you ever need a reference, I would be happy to sing your praises on a job very well done. Thank you so much. Sincerely.

Randy & Katheleen Kath - Minnesota, USA | 03.11.2019

We have returned safely from our trip to Spain and Portugal and want to thank you for all your assistance in making this trip happen. We will have many wonderful memories in the future of this visit to your country and Portugal.

Arthur Yee - California, USA | 04.11.2019

I enjoyed every bit of my travels in Portugal and the train journey. Your assistance was absolutely marvellous in getting me into the best hotel locations within my budget, suggesting places to go and what to see, and facilitating the train journey and tickets. I’ve told other people here in Houston about your excellent service.

Marianne C. - Houston, TX | 11.14.2018

What can I say? the visit was magnificent. Your hotel selection is excellent, tour guides are the nicest people you can meet, Josep and Martha were extremely nice and accommodating. I really appreciate your extraordinary organization and couldn't thank you personally more for all of this. Your excellent job really needs to be appreciated for on the tourist's forums so, I'm going to put a nice review on TripAdvisor hopefully as soon as I go back to home. Best regards.

Hossam Kamal - EGIPT | 04.24.2019

Carlos, it has been a pleasure to do business with you! You have been very patient, with all my family problems, all the preparations and changes were last minute and truly I wouldn’t be doing this vacation if it wasn’t for you.

Nadia Beley - Montreal, CANADA | 07.18.2019

We very much enjoyed our tour through Andalucía, and we appreciated all the work you did for us, especially with all the last-minute changes. We will recommend you to anyone we know that is looking to visit Spain. Thanks again and best wishes, David, Karen, Andrea & Nicole Hassig.

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A Week in Spain (7 Days) Seville, Madrid, Barcelona

Introduction to Spain (7 Days) Madrid & Toledo, Barcelona

Best of Barcelona (6 Days) Barcelona & environs

Essence of Spain (8 Days) Barcelona, Madrid, Seville & Cordoba

Best of Spain (10 Days) Madrid & Toledo, Seville & Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona

Highlights of Spain (11 days) Madrid & Toledo, Seville & Cordoba, Barcelona

Best of the Basque Country (6 Days) Rioja & Bilbao, San Sebastian

Barcelona & San Sebastian (7 Days) Barcelona, San Sebastian with Bilbao & Rioja

Best of Andalusia (8 Days) Seville & Cordoba, Granada, Marbella

Food & Wine of Spain (11 Days) Madrid, Ribera del Duero, San Sebastian with Rioja & Bilbao, Barcelona

Best of Madrid & Andalusia (8 Days) Madrid, Granada & Cordoba, Seville

Madrid, Valencia & Barcelona (9 Days) Madrid & Toledo, Valencia, Barcelona

Romantic Spain (9 Days) Barcelona, Mallorca, Madrid

Active Tour of Spain (10 Days) Madrid & Segovia, Marbella, Granada, Barcelona

Family Tour of Spain (10 Days) Barcelona, Madrid & Toledo, Seville & Cordoba, Marbella

Jewish Tour of Spain (10 Days) Seville & Cordoba, Madrid & Toledo, Barcelona & Girona

Journey Through Spain (13 Days) Madrid & Toledo, Seville & Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona, San Sebastian with Bilbao & Rioja

Luxury Golf Tour of Spain (10 Days) Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella & Ronda

Luxuries of Northern Spain (10 Days) Madrid, Ribera del Duero, La Rioja, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Pays Basque

Best of Mallorca (5 Days)

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Best of Spain & Morocco (11 Days) Madrid, Barcelona, Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh

Southern Spain & Morocco (15 Days) Seville, Marbella, Tangier, Fez, Marrakesh & Atlas Mountains

Bordeaux to the Basque Country (9 days) Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastian with Rioja & Bilbao

Highlights of Spain & Portugal (11 Days) Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, Seville, Lisbon & Sintra

Food & Wine Tour of the Basque Country & Portugal (14 days) Bilbao, Biarritz, San Sebastian, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Douro Valley, Porto, Lisbon

Spain, Morocco & Portugal (17 Days) Barcelona, Granada, Seville & Cordoba, Madrid, Marrakesh, Atlas Mountains, Lisbon

Jewish Tour of Portugal & Spain (15 Days) Porto & Douro Valley, Lisbon & Sintra, Seville & Cordoba, Madrid & Toledo, Barcelona & Girona

Southern Spain & Morocco (14 Days) Madrid, Seville & Cordoba, Granada, Marbella, Fez, Marrakesh & Atlas Mountains

Exclusive Basque Country, Portugal & Morocco Tour (21 Days) Bilbao, Biarritz, San Sebastian, La Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Douro Valley, Porto, Lisbon, Marrakesh, Atlas Mountains

Paris to Barcelona (11 Days) Paris, Provence, Carcassonne & Costa Brava, Barcelona

Spain is a favorite destination for Artisans of Leisure and our clients. Our in-house Spain experts have lived and traveled throughout the Iberian Peninsula, and they have carefully designed our Spain tours to offer ideal combinations of cultural touring, food and wine experiences, luxury hotels, leisure time, and special-interest activities customized to individual interests.

Our expert private guides and drivers are essential to getting the most out of Spain’s rich culture, including fascinating cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Seville; whitewashed villages, ancient churches and royal palaces; incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra, the buildings of Gaudi, and the historic center of Toledo; historic Jewish Quarters and synagogues; world-class museums such as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Guggenheim Bilbao; and much more.

Our tours also feature the best of Spain’s renowned food and wine through activities ~such as private tours of tapas bars, cooking classes in private homes, visits to private gastronomic clubs, private tours of top vineyards in La Rioja and other renowned wine regions, and reservations at world-famous restaurants in Catalonia and the Basque Country.

We are happy to further customize any of our Spain tours to include special activities and touring related to your interests or family background.

Spain combines particularly well with the most interesting destinations in Morocco and Portugal, as well as many other parts of Europe.

Our private Spain tours feature:

• Top rooms in luxury hotels
• Private tours and transfers with tour own private guides and drivers
• Highly personalized itinerary planning
• Expert advice from our Spain travel specialists
• Local contacts at our associate offices throughout Spain
• Restaurant reservations, shopping recommendations, tickets to cultural events and exclusive access to local activities

All tours are private, depart daily, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. Please contact us at (800) 214-8144 for more information about our luxury Spain tours.

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The Spain trip was great. Excellent guide. Beautiful hotel. Flawless logistics. Our Artisans of Leisure consultant was outstanding. Everything you recommended was spot on. Artisans of Leisure is top notch. ~ T.B., Dallas, TX

Artisans of Leisure was so helpful in customizing our Spain trip, providing great insider information, considering the interests of all five of us, and answering every question we had. Every guide was wonderful and able to relate to each of us.  ~ S.L., Washington D.C.

Spain was absolutely fabulous!!! Everything ran like clockwork with the guides, drivers, etc. The wine tours and culinary tours were incredible. Traveling with Artisans of Leisure is the only way to go. ~ L.S., Valley Forge, PA

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North Spain Discovery

Before I arrived on this tour I thought my highlights would be Barcelona and San Sebastian but honestly, I enjoyed every moment of the holiday! The food and drink in this region is excellent and relatively cheap compared to the UK. You don't spend much time on the tour at the start in Barcelona or at the end in Madrid so I would recommend booking at least an extra night pre/post tour to be able to both great cities. Pamplona has a nice historical old town with some nice walks. San Sebastian is just the place to go to for foodies but is also a nice place in its own right! Logrono is the capital of the La Rioja region so you know you'll get to taste some good wine. I will definitely be coming back to this region! For the tour overall, I felt that we didn't really need 2 nights in Logrono and could have done with either an extra night in San Sebastian to visit Bilbao or a night in Bilbao itself. And that's taking into account the included evening tour of Logrono and the winery tour activities. Beware the 4hr + coach journey from Logrono to Madrid. Our tour leader, Maria Christina did a great job considering that she had to take over at short notice. She organised all our public transport and organised the optional meals, selecting some very decent restaurants. I definitely think she made the trip more enjoyable! I had great fun on this trip and hopefully have made some good friends for life!

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Discovery of Spain - 10 days

The tour guides were great Most of hotels we didn't like except 2

Charming Spain - 9 Days

Was a great highlights tour. My tour started in Madrid and dinner on the first night was very poor. The food did improve as the trip went on. I found the tour guides would speak more in Spanish as their English was not great. As they are explaining things in multiple languages they also spoke very quickly.

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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure

Above and beyond my expectations, and a very good guide,

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Highlights of Spain (Classic, Summer, 9 Days)

Came home with wonderful memories of Spain. Looking forward to our next insight vacation!

Discover Moorish Spain National Geographic Journeys

Lalo was fantastic!! He added so much to the trip. It would not have been as good as it was without him. He made us feel comfortable everywhere! He obtained local guides that were wonderful. THe accommodations were fine, except for the hotel in Madrid - Acta Medfor. In fact, I arrived a day early and paid for one day. Although I made my reservation two months early, they charged me 244 Euros for one night, which was outrageous as it was a much lower quality hotel. My buddy on the trip also did the same and she was only charged 130 euros. Can't figure it out but feel ripped-off. I should have stayed some place else but only stayed there for the convenience of joining the tour.

Northern Spain (Classic, End Barcelona, 11 Days)

Fantastic experience with Insight Vacations. I loved all the included experiences and how the trip was seemless. I felt myself more relaxed each day. The relax starts were such an added bonus to our vacation.The hotels were lovely and close to everything in each city. Our travel director was amazing. She made sure we had the best experience each and everyday. As well help us a lot on our down time. I would recommend Insight vacations to all my friends and family. You really do travel in style with their coaches and accommodations. I am a true believer of “you get what you pay for”! Thank you Insight and I cannot wait for my next journey in 3 weeks with you!

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Cycle the Camino de Santiago

Fabulous trip cycling through beautiful countryside and villages. Alfonso and Miguel were highly organised and very helpful. Exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who likes to be challenged and feel connected to nature and history. The abundance of colourful wildflowers on our journey was truly remarkable.

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Self-Guided Cycling in Andalucia: Seville to Cadiz

Very well organised tour. The route notes were extremely detailed and helpful as the route was quite complicated some days - presumably to avoid busy roads. However the country wasn’t good for enjoyable cycling, being treeless and agricultural, and apart from the White Villages I really only enjoyed the scenery on the third day from Montellano to Arcos when the route went through the hills and along the river on a good Via Verde. On the last day getting out of Jerez took an hour then soon after it was semi-industrial wasteland. The Via Verde between Seville and Carmona was in terrible condition with deep ruts and sand. I was also unlucky to get a flat- the seal at the tube valve failed- and I had terrible trouble changing the tube- the plastics levers not strong enough and the pump nozzle completely stuck. I left a note to the bike hire.

Northern Spain (11 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Cycling the Camino de Santiago - Roncesvalles to Santiago

We have just completed cycling the Camino de Santiago (Roncesvalles to Santiago) with "ExperiencePlus!" bike tours. It was truly memorable experience. Our guides brought a myriad of talents, language skills and good humour to our trip. The "plus" was, in large part, the cultural component. Thanks to the knowledge of our guides and their eagerness to share their love of the Camino, we gained an appreciation of the history of the route and the pilgrims (past and present) who have made the journey. On a practical note, the accommodation was the best available - keeping in mind that this is a 'pilgrim's route. This comment is not meant as a negative . All of the accommodation provided a welcome respite after a long day of cycling. The food and wine (chosen by our guides) were wonderful and a provided delightful introduction to the cuisine of northern Spain. On a more practical note, the bicycles and van support (including water and snacks en route) were excellent. The guides went "above and beyond" to ensure that we had no difficulty in moving forward! The "chalk arrows" were an added bonus - all we had to do was concentrate on cycling and the breathtaking scenery. This was our sixth trip with ExperiencePlus!. We are looking forward to our seventh.

Andalucia Cycling: Seville to Córdoba in 7 days

Absolutely Amazing. A wet spring provided for an abundance of wild flowers and beautiful green hills. This area of Spain is hilly, so if you like hills… this is a great trip. If you don’t, no worries, get an e-bike. The history and culture of this area is very interesting and Experience Plus does a very good job of weaving cultural experience into your riding tour.

Luxury Spain Tours & Trips Reviews

Before I arrived on this tour I thought my highlights would be Barcelona and San Sebastian but honestly, I enjoyed every moment of the holiday! The food and drink in this region is excellent and relatively cheap compared to the UK. You don't spend much time on the tour at the start in Barcelona or at the end in Madrid so I would recommend booking at least an extra night pre/post tour to be able to both great cities. Pamplona has a nice historical old town with some nice walks. San Sebastian is just the place to go to for foodies but is also a nice place in its own right! Logrono is the capital of the La Rioja region so you know you'll get to taste some good wine. I will definitely be coming back to this region! For the tour overall, I felt that we didn't really need 2 nights in Logrono and could have done with either an extra night in San Sebastian to visit Bilbao or a night in Bilbao itself. And that's taking into account the included evening tour of Logrono and the winery tour activities. Beware the 4hr + coach journey from Logrono to Madrid. Our tour leader, Maria Christina did a great job considering that she had to take over at short notice. She organised all our public transport and organised the optional meals, selecting some very decent restaurants. I definitely think she made the trip more enjoyable! I had great fun on this trip and hopefully have made some good friends for life!

Enjoyed the tour. The overall area was quite large to see-a lot of road time. Luisa, the bus driver and the local guides were very nice and patient. A tour that focused on 2 or 3 metro areas with more local activites would be an alternative idea.

Good service, nice tourist attraction

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“Frank and the Forocio team were wonderful in working to make our Study Abroad program a success with the large group of students we traveled with. Every detail was well organized and allowed us to enjoy the trips without worry. The tour guides they chose for us were professional and knowledgable. Frank checked in on us after every trip to ensure things had gone smoothly. We can’t imagine having traveled without them! We highly recommend Frank and Forocio!”

Ryan M. Bessett, PhD Assistant Professor of Hispanic Linguistics Department of Writing & Language Studies University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Frank, we had a wonderful time in both Spain and Portugal thanks to your in depth Itinerary. The Hotels, Drivers and Guides were terrific.

The only other suggestion I would make is that in Porto, as long as you have an English Speaking Driver, you do not need a Guide.

Bottom line is that you did an outstanding job in putting together a very memorable trip for all of us.

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Ann and I want to thank you (and Merle for referring us to you) for the marvelous trip you organized for us.  All of the arrangements worked flawlessly and were perfect.  I’m sure the Mogans will be in touch with you directly, but I know I speak for all of us when I say that we had an absolutely wonderful time.  Thank you!

“We would like to thank you for organizing an excellent trip for our program. I would like to comment particularly on the excellent guides we had this time (Elena along the Way, Maria in Santiago, and Theresa in Madrid). I can’t complement them all enough, all very knowledgeable and flexible to meet our groups’ needs. Our bus driver, Manuel, was also great.

Our whole group was very pleased with the accommodations all along the way as well. I think the only hiccup we had was figuring out the taxi support and payment during the Camino. It all worked out in the end and our group had a very positive experience. ”

Donna Gillespie, Ph.D.

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College of DuPage

We are back in Manila now and I just want to say thank you for helping us make our travel to Europe a great and memorable experience. It’s one of our best trips together as a family and we could not have made it possible without your kind assistance. Please give our regards to Angelo our driver. He did great! I’m looking forward to working with you on our future travels again!

Malou Pangilinan

Eco Hotels Inc.

“The group arrived back to Hungary during the weekend. We already have some feedback from passengers: they were very-very satisfied with all the hotels we had during the trip. Everything was just perfect, bus was nice too, they all had a brilliant time in beautiful Spain. Thank you so much once again for your help with Camino del rey. Talk to you soon again about our trip in 2018.”

Katalin Guzsaly Baraka Travel Agency Hungary

“College of DuPage has been working with Forocio for the past eight years. Their team has helped organize several of the cultural excursions for our summer study abroad program in Spain. Forocio has provided reliable services, professional and expert guides, and nice accommodations for our students in a variety of locations throughout the country. One of the highlights of the program is a guided tour of the Alhambra in Granada. The guides have always been so knowledgeable and passionate about sharing their expertise with our group. We would highly recommend Forocio during your stay in Spain.”

Donna Gillespie, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Spanish College of DuPage – U.S.A. (Viaje Educativo)0

“Son los mejores ofreciendo tours a medida, personalizados y se ajustan a tu presupuesto sin problema. Su profesionalidad contribuye a nuestra más absoluta tranquilidad en cada viaje que hacemos con nuestros grupos. Son más de doce años de confianza en los cuales hemos contado con ellos no sólo como proveedores de nuestros viajes sino con todo lo que tiene que ver con traslados privados locales, excursiones o reservas en restaurantes. ¡Prestan un servicio excepcional!”

Rocío Navas Sr. Admin Coordinator University of CaliforniaEducationAbroadProgram– España (Viaje Educativo)

“El colaborar con aliados comerciales como Forocio fortalece el intercambio entre México y Europa, además de la confianza, atención, resolución y requerimientos especiales para todo tipo de clientes, nos sentimos muy halagados de contar con partners como Forocio y nuestros clientes aún más”

Mauricio Vega Coordinador de grupos Sherpa –Mexico (Viaje España y Europa)

“I personally have been working with Frank for nearly 4 years. During that time he has organized logtistics for 6 university travel courses. Thanks to FOROCIO, our programs have been able to incorporate multiple city visits seamlessly. From city guides and buses in Morocco to trains and planes throughout Europe, I know when working with Frank we have access to the best options in terms of times, prices, and logistics. He continues to keep our budget and needs in mind in order to provide our groups with just what they need.”

If you would like more I am more than happy to write additional specifics. I truly am grateful for all you have done to make my job easier and would like to support FOROCIO in any way.

Alison Droster Advisor, Office of International Studies Abroad International Center University of San Diego – U.S.A. (Viaje Educativo)

“Hace varios años que trabajamos con Forocio desde Uruguay, contratando servicios para grupos de estudiantes en toda Europa continental. Estando tan lejos precisamos de operadores confiables disponibles 24/7 que nos puedan ayudar y apoyar, ofreciéndonos lo mejor para nuestros clientes en cualquier circunstancia. En Forocio hemos encontrado este respaldo y tranquilidad para operar con estudiantes. Una gran empresa no se destaca cuando no ocurren inconvenientes, si no, cuando ocurren, están disponibles para solucionarlo rápidamente brindando tranquilidad y confianza.”

Victoria Gordillo Gerente Dept. Educativo Viajes Sin Fronteras – Uruguay (Viaje Educativo)

“We are using Forocio service since 2010 and were amazed with their professionalism and excellent service organized a very detailed and nice tour tailored for all our School trips in Spain or other cities in Europe. The itinerary was perfect, the tour guides and drivers were very good & professionals, always picked our group’s up on time. Their staffs worked very hard to make the trip a success, the teachers & students are all had an amazing time. Thank you so much for all your hard work. I will definitely and highly recommend Forocio to others who will visit Spain or Europe cities.”

Angelline Tong Arrow Travel Agency Ltd. – Central, Hong Kong – China (Viaje España y Europa)

“We’ve been one of the more difficult to please clients of Forocio, however Frank has always been very efficient, accommodating and extremely patient with us, resulting in a fantastic business relation. I trust their judgment about the destination and the new ideas they always come up with. Well done and keep it up always.”

Nishma Shah Director Holiday Bazaar Ltd – Kenya (Viaje España y Europa)

“Forocio coordinated two weekend excursions for my study-abroad group. Both trips were impressively well-planned and reasonably priced. We had access to knowledgeable guides, a fantastic (also knowledgeable) bus driver, and a schedule that was perfectly balanced between sight-seeing and free time. I was also particularly impressed by the professionalism and reliability of Frank, the director. When a student’s minor emergency resulted in a two-hour delay to one of the trips, Frank personally assisted in shifting our full schedule of activities to accomodate the delay (no easy feat!). I whole-heartedly recommend Forocio to other educational travel coordinators, and I look forward to using their services again.”

Faith S. Harden Assistant Professor Department of Spanish and Portuguese University of Arizona – Tucson, AZ – U.S.A. (Viaje Educativo)

“Well all is positive and always has been with your great organization and your wonderful self Frank. We have always been delivered what your company has always promised and has rather exceeded our expectations with our complete satisfaction. Your honest attention to even the minor most concern was always addressed with complete professionalism and dedication and I am proud to acknowledge that Forocio is our BEST and MOST RELIABLE partner in Europe. ALL THE BEST AND THUMBS UP TO FOROCIO!”

Nabeel Panjwani President & CEO Ozone Travel – Lahore, Pakistan (Viaje España y Europa)

“I am so appreciative and thankful for all the extra attention you are giving this group. You are an extraordinary operator. I’ve been in business for 25 years and this is the best and most help I’ve ever received- and without any grumbling!… it was a great trip- and everything was well organized… You worked so hard to make this trip successful- I am very happy with you and your company and look forward to working together again. Thank you.”

Alicia Carew Carew Travel Consultants – United States of America (Viaje Europa)

“The University of California has for years enjoyed the excellent services of Forocio in organizing trips to Andalucía for our students studying at Madrid universities. I have nothing but praise for the professionalism of Forocio, the selection of sites to be visited, hotels to stay and restaurants to eat. The guides they provide are a cut above what one would expect and the overall experience has been noted in glowing terms by our students and professors alike. ”

Giorgio Perissinotto Professor and Director Centro de Estudios de la Universidad de California (Viaje Educativo)

“Our group – a small classical choir – very much enjoyed our four-day-trip to Madrid, which was especially due to the refined and personal organisation of Forocio. The hotel, the restaurants (thinking of that Cafe with live opera singing!) and the local tour guides were thoroughly selected and strained to meet our needs and desires. A special thank you we would like to give to Forocio for arranging for our choir to perform during a church service at the famous Almudena Cathedral – what a delight it was to sing within this dignified and magnificent edifice! Another climax of the tour was a day tour to Toledo, the “secret capital of Spain”. Wow, history’s unwinding there in every brick and every corner you turn. Again, thank you very much to Forocio, it’s been an unforgettable trip.”

JochenBeglau MBtouristik.ExklusiveGruppenreisenGbR – Germany (Viaje Religioso)

“Having collaborated with Forocio for the first time in 2009, I can honestly say that they are professional and work with a really helpful staff. We had a few groups visiting Spain, and all of our passengers came home with a lifelong memory. They had a really good time, and were satisfied with your services. You did a brilliant job, see you next time!. ”

KatalinGuzsaly BarakaTravel Agency – Hungary (Viaje España)

“Everyone is still talking about the trip and the outstanding experience it turned out to be. My deepest thanks to you for supplying us with wonderful guides, excellent hotels, exceptionally dependable coach drivers, great destinations and, most important, beautiful weather. You and your representatives did a great job for the group and I am most appreciative… Once again, my thanks for providing The Masterworks Chorus with such a wonderful and well-planned tour. ”

Dr. Robert Sharon Masterworks Chorus Miami (Viaje Religioso)

“I have to say that I believe that the trip was a major success… I could not have been happier with the arrangements that you made for us and everything went incredibly smoothly…I would also mention that your services were just what we needed. As an art group, I’m sure that our needs were not standard, but you did a tremendous job in accommodating us, and it’s greatly appreciated. I hope we will be working together again next year. Thanks again for all of your help and hard work.”

Jason Guynes, MFA Professor of Art – Chairperson, Department of Visual Arts The University of South Alabam (Viaje Educativo)

“Como directora de un programa de study-abroad, me encanta trabajar con Forocio. Frank y su staff dan un servicio personalizado excelente. Siempre puedo contar con ellos para ayudarme a organizar cualquier viaje para mis alumnos y, trabajando con ellos, sé que los viajes van a ser de buena calidad a precios muy razonables. ¡Yo recomiendo Forocio a todo el mundo! ”

Melanie Swisher Resident Director Alcalá ProgramInstituteforStudyAbroad Butler University UAH Alcalingua (Viaje Educativo)

“Intrax Education Abroad, one of the leading North American providers in faculty led study abroad programs has been working successfully with Forocio International Friends for a number of years. Over the past year we have seen an increase in our group offerings to Spain due to the excellent work of the Forocio team. Without exception, every student group that we have sent to Spain with Forocio has been extremely satisfied with their attention to detail and high level of customer attention and service. Our organization works with tour operators all over the world and Forocio stands out head and shoulders above all!” ”

Joseph Roma Operations Manager Intrax Education Abroad San Francisco (Viaje Educativo)

“From transportation and hotels to guided visits, Forocio offers quality excursions at competitive prices. Frank and his team are exceptional, and Forocio’s customer service and willingness to adapt to our program requirements has resulted in first-rate travels throughout Spain and wonderful memories for our students. Indeed, even with a program as large as ours (80-100 students), Forocio has provided excellent accommodations, comfortable and spacious motor coaches, exceptional guides in both Spanish and English, and does it all while maintaining quality and an economical price. And, to top it off, Forocio makes sure that everything is taken care of for you by making all arrangements and staying in contact at all times. This is an honest and trustworthy company that is genuinely interested in their client. Higly recommended. ”

Chad M. Gasta Director, Western European Studies Program Iowa State Universit (Viaje Educativo)

“Back from Sevilla, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you and Forocio for organizing the trip for us. Everything went well… We all had a great time: the hotel accommodations were good, and the hotel food was good too. I want to especially commend our guide Pablo Carbajosa, who is an excellent guide, and a very lovely person. We truly enjoyed his sense of humor, his knowledge, his kindness, as well as his impressive linguistic abilities. I hope we can have another trip with Forocio, if not this year, then next year. I am going to give your address and information to the next Field Directors, who may contact you even before they get here next year. Best wishes, and once again, thank you very much!”

Eva Bueno St. Marys University (Viaje España)

“Another successful ISU trip in Spain! Thank you for all that you do for us.”

Howard Van Auken, PhD Bob&Kay Smith Entrepreneurship Fellow Professor of Management Iowa State University (Viaje España)

“Estamos encantados con los viajes que Forocio organiza para la Universidad de California año tras año. Se trata de una agencia sumamente profesional, con un excelente conocimiento de España, de su gente y de su cultura. También, entienden mejor que nadie la mentalidad y las motivaciones de nuestros estudiantes, quienes siempre recuerdan estos viajes con un gran cariño. Tampoco se olvidan de las fiestas que organiza Forocio en el Palacio de Gaviria. Son memorables! Siempre hemos estado satisfechos con los hoteles y los autobuses que nos ha facilitado Forocio. Los guías que lideran los viajes o las visitas son los mejores que hay en este negocio. En fin, es un placer trabajar con Forocio y tienen todo nuestro agradecimiento. ”

Jean-Xavier Guinard Director, Education Abroad Program of the University of California in Madrid (Viaje Educativo)

“The transportation, accomodations, and tour guide services provided by Forocio are consistently of the highest quality. The staff is knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable. They do an excellent job in selecting moderately priced services well-suited for student and faculty groups.”

Angela Diettrich Office of Study Abroad University of Kansas (Viaje Educativo)

“My apologies for not getting back to you after the trip, but I fell immediately into a new academic semester and am only now surfacing… Anyway we all had a great great, both the students and me… You did a great job arranging an excellent (but complicated) itinerary. I would definitely plan to do Roman Spain again… You were very wise, by the way, to suggest that I bring a letter from my school. That got us free into a number of places, including the Prado. That sort of things would not have happened in Italy…Anyway, thank you for arranging such a wonderful trip. I would certain call upon you again and recommend you to others.”

Thomas Jerome Sienkewicz Department of Classics – Monmouth College Monmouth, Illinois – United States of America (Viaje Educativo)

“Ya un poco más descansada, quisiera agradecerles su apoyo durante el viaje y sobre todo para el regreso a nuestras ciudades de origen… En cuanto al viaje en si mismo se desarrolló sin contratiempos y dejó una impresión final de mucha satisfacción en todos los muchachos… Así que muchas gracias Stefan y Blanca por ese magnífico regalo que hicieron a los muchachos y que definitivamente quedará en sus memorias como uno de los mejores recuerdos de su vida. Quisiera terminar este correo dando unas inmensas gracias a Henar. Fue un elemento invaluable para el exito de este viaje. Su profesionalismo me impresionó porque siempre iba más allá de lo que implicaba su papel. Estaba al tanto de todo, aprendió a conocer los muchachos, inclusive identificando los de Oxford y los de Bath. Me alegro haberla conocido y creo que en una semana no solamente conocí una muy buena guía pero gané una amiga.”

Ma. JocelynePerréard Profesora de francés – División Preparatoria Campus Estado de México – TEC DE MONTERREY (Viaje Educativo)

“I wanted to tell you all how much my small group & I appreciated all your help, advice & assistance with our visits to cities in Italy. I would heartily recommend your group to any individual or group planning visits to Italy!”

Lois Greene Professor, Design, University of Kansas (Viaje Educativo)

“Hemos pasado un viaje sensacional en Valencia. Nuestra guía, Ester fue muy accesible, simpática y la visita informativa e interesante. El personal y servicio del hotel Excelsior fue efectivo, atento y cordial. De nuevo, nuestro conductor, Eduardo Navarro, ha sido extraordinario… Muchas gracias por el servicio de primera clase+ que he recibido de parte de tu empresa.”

Linda Luft, M.A Resident Director The University of Arizona – United States of America (Viaje España)

“The students & teachers are very happy about the trip and its arrangement. Thank you for doing so much for us. There is no disappointment and all are fine. I am happy to be your reference whenever you need.”

Jackie Harris Charlotte Travel Limited Tsimshatsui, Kowloon Hong Kong – China (Viaje Educativo)

“Forocio is my best choice for field trip arrangements and support during my short and long visits to Spain. I have taken groups of students from the College of DuPage to Madrid and Granada for five weeks and I was very pleased with all the support I received from Forocio. I sincerely recommend their services, their tour guides are well prepared and their expertise made our learning experience valuable. I highly recommend Forocio for all your trips in Spain.”

Edith Jaco, Ed.D. Director of the Spain Study Abroad Program College of DuPage – United States of America (Viaje España)

“Trabajamos con Forocio desde hace más de 20 años con total satisfacción tanto por parte de nuestros clientes como nuestra. Es una empresa seria y fiable. Los precios son muy competitivos y se esmeran por complacer las necesidades de los clientes. Mientras la relación siga siendo tan buena como hasta ahora, seguiremos trabajando y recomendando Forocio para reservas hoteleras y viajes.”

Virginia Sampere

Directora General

Estdio Internacional Sampere

“For the last 6 years Forocio has been essential to our study-abroad program in Madrid. Their rare combination of expertise, dependability, and affordability makes our program run smoothly and makes my life much easier. Our extended field trip to Barcelona is the highlight of our summer and the meals Forocio arranged for us were exquisite. My students bragged to their friends from other programs about the hip restaurants we went to in Spain.”

George A. Carlsen

Director of the Madrid Summer Study Abroad Program

Pepperdine University

“We have worked with Stefan Schmuckle and Forocio since 2012, taking groups of American university students to Europe during the month of January. Our groups have ranged in size from 23-32, and we have visited five cities per trip, ranging from Barcelona to St. Petersburg, Russia. We have always sought the elusive combination of acceptable price point and comfortable accommodations – and Stefan has always delivered. Not once have we had a guide or transport fail to show up on time or arrived at a hotel that was not only expecting us but ready for early check-in. Stefan even handled all the flights between the European cities. We could not be more pleased with Forocio and look forward to working with them in the future.”

Janie Spencer, Ph.D. Professor of Spanish Birmingham-Southern College

“Just wish to express my appreciation for helping and organizing a very successful experienced with all our groups and individuals. It was overall an enjoyable trips Thank you for your patience, trust and attention to details and most importantly, for accommodating to our many requests with a feeling that we are at our homes and with our families. After a long relationship I can admit that you are the number one travel agency that provides the level of superb services and professionalism, and after all I would like to thank you for never refer back to us for money or financial issues …

Well done Forocio team we do appreciate your hard work.”

Vladimir Travel & tourism Lebanon

Ziad Khairallah

General Manager

“ Forocio es un sinónimo de servicio ,profesionalismo y cercanía con el cliente.

Hemos tenido la oportunidad de hacer grupos , servicios privados, reserva de hoteles, guías y consulta de cualquier tema sobre nuestros mutuos clientes, son unos socios comerciales que juntos hacen la diferencia para que tus clientes regresen contentos y quieran repetir.

Sus precios justos y te dan las opciones que pidas para siempre estar en precio de acuerdo a las necesidades del cliente sin afectar el servicio.

Por ahora, eso es todo y me despido de usted no queriendo perder la oportunidad de reiterale mis sentimientos de congratulación y agradecimiento por todo lo recibido de Stefan Schmückle y todo su equipo.”

Cristina Baca

BCeuropa Travel Management