Spain · CITY TOURS
The good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Madrid City Tour review: compare historic and modern routes, bus views, audio guide, walking tour, prices, tips, and key drawbacks.
“Great way to see the city - the modern city tour was much shorter but still worth it.”
Review of Barcelona’s City Sightseeing bus tour, with route details, stop-by-stop tips, pricing, timing, and advice on who should book.
“Great tours, long, though and WiFi was not working on every bus - detail but still rather helpful to prepare the next stop. Would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Review of Barcelona’s 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, stop-by-stop tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“We had only a day to explore Barcelona, this was a wonderful way to do it. The drivers were very helpful and the audio information was well handled, Unlike other tours we have taken, this tour had headphones and channels for each language. We got a wonderful overview of the city and then went back to a specific point we wanted to spend more time.”
Review Seville’s hop-on hop-off bus, with route tips, ticket value, walking tours, stops, audio guide, and practical advice for your visit.
“everything was brilliant. get off at each stop because you experience so many different things like architecture, views. stunning Seville”
Review of Palma’s 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus, with route tips, Bellver Castle options, cruise-port advice, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“A longer route or time for photo op at some of the sites.”
Review of Granada City Train, with Alhambra access, 12-language audio, stop-by-stop tips, value advice, and honest notes on crowds and bumps.
“More buses as they were very full and it was difficult to find seats at different stops”
See Madrid from an open-top double-decker bus, with two panoramic routes, audio commentary, optional night tour, and practical sightseeing tips.
“Great way to get an overview of the city. But be sure to follow this day with on-foot exploring. Madrid has many intimate plazas and buses can't access small streets.”
Review of Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off bus and optional catamaran, with route tips, stop highlights, value advice, and practical drawbacks.
“It is great for seeing the sites, and you see a lot, but plan on what you are going to hop off for. Some things you’ll need tickets in advance to enjoy them.”
See Madrid’s Royal Palace, Retiro, Prado, and old quarters by private electric tuk-tuk, with a bilingual guide and flexible tour lengths.
“Even though we got a rainy day we still did the tour and drive through the city. A great way to see the city Gabriel was our Spanish guide and he was very knowledgeable about all the history of the city”
Review of Malaga’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, with route details, museum options, prices, timing, drawbacks, and practical tips for planning.
“Paco driver of bus 16 was an excellent driver and very helpful ! Wonderful experience!”
Valencia bike tour review covering the old town, Turia Gardens, City of Arts and Sciences, guides, bikes, price, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide Ali was exceptional. He showed us around the place in a relaxed pace. I highly recommend this activity”
See Seville’s cathedral, Alcázar, Triana, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España by bike in three easy hours.
“A great way to explore the city and get our bearings. Malik was a brilliant guide, just the right amount of information at each stop. Enjoyed a sangria in the park.”
Review of Seville’s hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, ticket value, walking tours, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Flamenco show, boat trip and open top bus were all amazing. Food on boat trip and flamenco show great.”
See Seville by bike for $35, from Barrio Santa Cruz to Triana, with a local guide, easy cycling, major sights, and useful city tips.
“What an amazing tour and incredible city. A bike tour is a must in Seville and Danny was fantastic. Super knowledgeable and kept the pace great for all the tour group.”
See Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks, Gothic Quarter, port, and Olympic sites by private electric tuk tuk with a local guide.
“zioping around in an eco-friendly electric tuk-tuk was fun…easy, exciting, and no walking fatigue 😎 yago our guide was knowledgeable and full of great stories about Gaudí, history, and hidden gems. way better than a bus tour—highly recommend! 🛺🇪🇸🌴”
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