Tours and Trips in Spain

This Montserrat Afternoon Tour is a great option for travelers with limited time in Montserrat. You'll take the stress out of organizing transport by having door-to-door transfers included. Traveling in a small-group means a more personalized experience. Your guide will take you to Montserrat Mountain during the afternoon when it's less crowded. Highlights include the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Basilica, and the Holy Cave. 

Cruise the gorgeous coast near Barcelona on the Mediterranean Sea during this 2-hour, small-group sailing trip. Enjoy spectacular views of iconic sights such as La Sagrada Familia, Port Olympic, Montjuïc, Tibidabo, and Barcelona Cathedral. Feel the sea breeze from onboard your modern yacht. Then head further out to sea as you assist the skipper with raising the sails and helming the ship. Then cool off with a swim, or do some sunbathing as you relax with an included drink and snacks. This small-group sailing trip, limited to just 10 guests, also includes a professional skipper.

Discover the natural splendor of Spain's captivating countryside on a private full-day tour from Barcelona to the magnificent Montserrat Abbey. Accompanied by an accomplished private guide, explore two iconic destinations while gaining insight into the rich historical heritage of the region. Feast your eyes on dramatic landscapes and rugged mountain peaks as you travel to the sacred monastery and see the stalagmite-studded caverns within Montserrant Mountain. Enjoy undivided attention and tailored commentary on this private tour.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group, 7-hour tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous Black Madonna, and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, a winery housed in a 10-century castle. Descend into the cellars to learn about the production methods, and sample three signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this 10-hour, small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Santa Maria de Montserrat monastery, a secluded Benedictine community nestled in the mountains outside Barcelona. Reach the remote site without the hassle of renting a car, and enjoy the serene sounds of the monks and boys' choir. Your small group also gets special access to the monastery's private galleries, filled with biblical treasures and original paintings by Dalí, Picasso, and other masters.

Walk the cloister, wine cellar, and church of a 1,000-year-old monastery just outside of Barcelona during this guided tour of Sant Benet de Bages. Learn what life was like for monks who lived here and discover Catalonian history and the beautiful, natural grounds surrounding the ancient site. Visit the sites modern additions including a culinary research centre, restaurants, and shops.

See the old and new world from the top of Montjuic hill on this guided, half-day, Segway tour of Barcelona. Cruise past top sights in Las Ramblas and alongside the water in Port Vell and get your camera ready for panoramic views on the Mirador of Poble Sec. Let your Segway do the work as you ascend all the way to Montjuic Castle on top of the hill.

In this mini-excursion, you'll see a lot in a short space of time. Enjoy a boat trip towards Lobos Island where you'll have the choice to snorkel. Don't worry about packing heavy kit - snorkeling equipment is available on the boat, and a drink is included too. This tour caters for non-snorkelers too; you can choose to feed fish, swim, or admire the views from the underwater submarine.

Go off the beaten track to see the beauty spots of Tenerife on a full-day 4x4 jeep or minivan tour. Choose from three routes and hop inside your shared vehicle with a professional driver to discover some of the island's best scenery, from Mt. Teide and the Orotava Valley to Anaga's laurel forests. Whichever route you select, stop for a typical Canarian lunch along the way. Your tour includes lunch and return hotel transfers.

Avoid admission limits with a prepaid ticket and tour of Sagrada Familia. Gain context with an English-language walking tour of the area. Admire local architecture and get a better grasp of Antoni Gaudí's inspirations. Continue with a visit to his fantastical cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn the history of this inimitable building and enjoy a visit to the Tower for panoramic views of Barcelona.

Leave Barcelona's city sights behind you and venture into the Spanish hills on this private, full-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, travel into the heart of Catalonia to the UNESCO-listed mountain of Montserrat. Explore Santa Maria de Montserrat, where ancient treasures await, then venture on to Spain's so-called Cava Trail for a cellar tour and cava tasting at a winery. Receive the undivided attention of your personal guide on this private tour.

Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey on this private tour of Montserrat. You'll travel with a personal guide by train from Barcelona, then ascend by rack railway or cable car to the mountaintop Benedictine monastery. Listen to the lilting voices of L'Escolania de Montserrat, a renowned boys' choir, and see the famed Black Virgin (La Moreneta). Hotel pickup is included on this 7-hour tour, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.

The waters off the south coast of Isla de Lobos in the Canary Islands teem with colorful marine life. With this mini excursion, even the most time-pressed travelers can fit a bit of snorkeling into a busy itinerary at one of the best snorkeling spots in the Canary Islands. The boat ride to the site takes only a few minutes, giving your plenty of time to gear up and explore this underwater world.

The Royal Monastery of St Mary of Pedralbes, founded in 1326 by Queen Elisenda of Montcada, third wife of James II of Aragon, provides a unique cultural and historical record of the community of Poor Clare Nuns who lived there practically without a break from 1327 to 1982. Its artistic heritage has become a reference for the study of the customs, fashions and models of secular and religious life. The exhibitions "Petras Albas", "The Treasures of the Monastery," "Plants, Remedies and Apothecaries", "Murals in the Spotlight: the Paintings in St Michael's Chapel" as well as the restored Chapel itself, illustrate the museum complex.

Spend the day discovering Mojacar, a historic whitewashed village of Moorish origin, on a full-day tour from Roquetas de Mar. On an air-conditioned coach, you'll travel through Cabo de Gata National Park and Sorbas, famed for its gravity-defying houses, before arriving in Mojacar. On a sightseeing tour, you'll see Old Town highlights such as Plaza Nueva and the statue of La Mojáquera before you stop for lunch in the fishing village of Garrucha. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Learn to prepare some of the classic dishes of Spain and Catalonia during a 3.5-hour cooking class in Barcelona. Your cooking class takes place in a private home with a professional chef who teaches you to prepare favorites such as seafood paella. Learn the history of tapas, sample 12 different tapas, and enjoy the delicious lunch that you helped to create, accompanied by unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. Upgrade to begin with a fascinating tour of La Boqueria, one of Spain's most important food markets.

Walk in the footsteps Seville's historic residents during this 1.5-hour architecture-themed tour of some of the city's most charming neighborhoods. Join a professional art historian guide as you wander through Seville's atmospheric Jewish Quarter, stroll through the atmospheric Real Alcazar fortress and learn the secrets of the Santa Cruz area. As you walk, your guide will point out the one-time stomping grounds of artists like Bartol e Esteban Murillo and writer Ernest Hemingway.

Take a deep dive into Barcelona's modernist architecture and the life and works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore the best examples Gaudí's work, stopping by 'La Pedrera' apartment and other examples from the modernist movement in nearby Eixample. As you tour, you'll learn how Gaudí was inspired by nature and various Christian motifs, finishing at the soaring spires of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sagrada Familia.

Uncover the magic and mysteries of medieval Seville on a guided tour of its most enchanting historic quarters and monuments. Explore the winding maze of streets that wraps around the royal Alcázar palace and majestic Seville Cathedral, and hear local legends while exploring the charming alleyways and plazas of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. After the guided tour, get a new perspective on Seville's waterside sights during a 1-hour cruise along the Guadalquivir River.