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Discover Spain’s history, flavors, and traditions through palaces, markets, and interactive local experiences.

from US $ 10690 pp

Tour Highlights

Gaudí Architecture Tour

Tapas Tasting Experience

Sagrada Família

Flamenco Dance Show

Tapas Cooking Class

Modernist Apartment Visit

about this tour

about this tour

This journey offers an introduction to Spain, connecting history, culture, and food experiences across Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, Seville, and Granada. In Madrid, you will visit renowned museums such as the Prado and Reina Sofía, walk through the historic center, and enjoy a guided tapas tour to sample classic dishes paired with wines. A day trip to Toledo provides an in-depth look at medieval streets, churches, and synagogues with insight from an expert guide. In Barcelona, you will see Gaudí’s famous works, including the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà, while also exploring local neighborhoods and enjoying Catalan food traditions. A day at Montserrat combines mountain views with a guided tour of a regional winery, where you can learn about local production and enjoy a tasting. Seville offers visits to the Cathedral and the Alcázar, along with time in the Santa Cruz district. An evening flamenco performance at a respected venue highlights Andalusian music and dance, while a private cooking class at the Triana Market allows you to prepare regional dishes and enjoy them with wine and sangria. In Granada, a private tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife gardens provides a thoughtful look at palaces, courtyards, and landscaped terraces shaped by the Nasrid dynasty. With private transfers and guided visits throughout, this itinerary combines major landmarks, regional food, and cultural insight to create a steady and meaningful introduction to Spain’s cities.

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Spend time in a privately-owned Modernist apartment in Barcelona, designed by Torres I Grau in 1906. Hosted for tea by a retired architect and his wife, you will learn about the city’s architectural transformation in the early twentieth century, the vision behind Modernism, and the personal stories of those who lived and designed these spaces. The apartment also features locations from Almodovar’s film All About My Mother, giving a unique glimpse into the intersection of design and cinema.

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FAQs

1. What do we see on the Gaudí tour in Barcelona?

You visit Gaudí’s main works, such as the Sagrada Família and modernist apartments like Casa Batlló or Casa Milà. Your guide explains the designs and details as you walk through the interiors and the surrounding streets.

2. What are the tapas and cooking activities on this tour?

In Madrid you join a guided tapas walk, stopping at local bars to try classic small plates. In Seville you have a private cooking class at Triana Market, where you prepare tapas with a local cook, then sit down to eat what you’ve made with wine or sangria.

3. What is the flamenco experience in Seville?

You go to a flamenco show at an intimate venue, watching dancers, singers, and guitarists perform up close on a small stage, so you can really see the movement and feel the music.

4. What are the activities on the Montserrat day trip?

From Barcelona you visit Montserrat, walk around the monastery area, enjoy the mountain views, and take part in a regional wine tasting that introduces local wines and producers.

5. What do we see on the private Alhambra tour in Granada?

In Granada a private guide leads you through the Alhambra and Generalife gardens, explaining the palaces, courtyards, and water features of the Nasrid complex and giving context to how people once lived and ruled there.

Our in-country expert

Alison is a seasoned travel and marketing professional with over a decade of international experience. After spending 10 years exploring Asia, Australia, and the USA, she settled in Barcelona to learn Spanish and soon found herself inspired by Mediterranean life. Following a brief return to the UK, Alison was drawn back to Spain’s sunshine and...
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