15 History Walking Tours in Spain Worth Booking

1.Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,261 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Spend three hours walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with an English-speaking local guide such as Andrew, Santiago, or Juan Carlos. Visit four food stops, with possible pinchos, fish, jamón, paella, and a chef’s kitchen, while tasting wine, vermouth, and sangria. The public group holds up to 16 people and ends at Kulas Tapas Bar.

“Absolutely fantastic! The food was great, the vibe with our group was amazing, and the value was top-notch. Plenty of alcohol & food to go around. Such a great find! Our guide, Juan Carlos, was so personable and knowledgeable. Truly a wonderful experience.”

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2.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about three hours walking Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter with a local guide, stopping at four venues for tapas paired with wine, sangria, vermouth, and cava. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, Leila, Juan Carlos, and Andrew have led highly praised outings, though the exact guide and food lineup can vary.

“It was awesome. Our guide was great. The food and wine, and the places we stopped were so nice and accommodating”

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3.Madrid Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 721 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Start at Puerta del Sol and walk through Madrid’s historic center to Teatro Real, stopping at Plaza Mayor, Botín, Mercado de San Miguel, Almudena Cathedral, and the Royal Palace. Expect an English-speaking guide, printed visual aids, local recommendations, and a pay-what-you-feel format. Glenn, Marta, Javier, and Jean are among the guides praised for lively storytelling.

“Absolutely incredible experience!!! Glenn was one of best tour guides we ever had pleasure to meet visiting numbers of cities and countries. Knowledgeable beyond expected, history lover, phenomenal social skills, great sense of culture and cultural sensitivity. Great sense of humor, simply cool guy to spend a day in Madrid with…..Impeccable English however not his first and not his second language. Glenn treats you like a royal. He gives you space and time to get comfortable with the tour. He engrosses you every second, very interactive. He was ready and prepared to make your experience unique and memorable. What he knows, you can’t find in the internet or any book,…”

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4.Valencia: Essentials and World Heritages Sites Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 684 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Spend two hours walking Valencia’s historic center with an English-speaking local guide. Visit the Silk Exchange, see City Hall when open, and learn how the Water Tribunal and Fallas festival earned UNESCO recognition. Guides such as Gabor, Maria, Sara, and Sofi are praised for clear explanations, local tips, and an easy pace. The tour meets at Estación del Norte.

“Great knowledge of the area. Very friendly, perfect time spent with a great guide. Thank you”

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5.Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 676 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $84

Meet near the fountain in Plaza de la Encarnación for a small-group food walk through Seville. With guides such as Remy, Cate, Jeff, or Antoinetta, you visit four local stops for tapas, drinks, bakery treats, and stories about Andalusian food and culture. Expect plenty to eat, steady walking, and a social evening in English.

“I can wholeheartedly say that this tour from start to finish was incredible and that the tour guide , Remy , was the reason why. The food was wonderful, the rest of the people on the tour were lovely, but Remy is the one who made it. Hilariously funny, engaging, incredibly knowledgeable about Seville , and just a lot of fun. He had a trainee with him called Ian, who was also fun, but also super knowledgeable about the food and history of Seville and Spain in general. Two incredible guides , and the food and drinks were fantastic too. Can't recommend it enough!”

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6.Valencia: Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 390 reviews · 2 hours - 135 minutes · from $17

Walk Valencia’s Old Town for about two hours with a guide in English, Spanish, or Italian. See City Hall, Central Market, the cathedral, Silk Exchange, Plaza Redonda, the bullring, railway station, and Torres de Serranos. Guides such as Amparo and Carmen are praised for clear explanations, local tips, and handling mixed-language groups.

“Our tour was wonderful. Amparo showed us many beautiful places around Valencia and shared a lot of interesting history. It was a fantastic way to begin our vacation and to be introduced to this beautiful city.”

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7.Barcelona: Dark History Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide under Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf for a two-hour walk through El Born and La Ribera. Hear true stories of the Spanish Inquisition, public executions, forgotten cemeteries, and the city executioner. Guides such as Elena, Sara, Noah, and Albert use a portable projector, readings, and props to make the past clear and memorable.

“Sara was great! very friendly and interactive with the group. I learned a lot that I wouldn't have been able know just walking around by myself.”

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8.Málaga: 2h Walking Historical Tour–Art, Culture and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 341 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Walk Málaga’s old center with art historian Igor Francisco Martínez. In about 1.5 to 2 hours, you’ll see the Roman Theatre, Picasso Museum, cathedral, Constitution Square, and Atarazanas Market, with local sweets, stories, practical food tips, and a surprise stop at the end. The tour runs in English, Spanish, or French.

“Igor was an amazing guide with a great sense of humour and a very informative guide, this tour is a must do tour while in Malaga.”

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9.Barcelona 1.5h Private Old Town, Gothic & Ramblas Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Explore Roman ruins, medieval lanes, Las Ramblas, and Barcelona’s Modernist masterpieces on a 2-hour-15-minute English tour. Guides such as Christian, Henrietta, Evan, Lena, and Chrisa bring history and humor to the walk. Expect a short metro ride, no interior admissions, and a maximum group size of 15.

“Lena’s passion for the city is contagious! She provided rich context behind every landmark we visited. Our group left not only informed but also inspired to explore more:) thank you Lena!”

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10.Barcelona: The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46

Walk through Barcelona’s old town with guides such as Javier, Yannis, Chrisa, Filipa, and Henrieta, tracing the Civil War, fascist bombings, anarchist resistance, and Franco’s dictatorship. Expect clear storytelling, historic photographs, time for questions, and a gentle route ending near Barcelona city hall. The tour runs in rain or shine.

“Great overview of the Civil War. Evan was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and personable.”

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11.Barcelona Historical Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter and El Born

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Plaça del Vuit de Març to Santa Maria del Mar with a local guide such as Juan, Lidia, or Darren. In two hours, you’ll see Roman walls, Gothic churches, Jewish Quarter lanes, Picasso and Gaudi connections, and small historic squares that buses cannot reach. The group is capped at 20.

“We loved the tour with Juan, He was well versed with the history of Spain and all the connected history along with it. He answered my questions well and gave us some trivia. He left us with a lot more tidbits to go on and be able to explore more in Spain. Truly wonderful experience.”

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12.Barcelona Dark History Night Walking Tour With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start at Santa Maria del Mar and walk through El Born and the Gothic Quarter as your guide shares tales of brothels, monks, strange traditions, and paranormal legends. The $71.38 tour includes sangria, vermouth, a local shot, and a cocktail, with guides such as Vanesa, Mariah, Tami, and Petra bringing plenty of humor.

“Moriah was excellent. She took a balanced approach to history storytelling and drinking. I would highly recommend to anyone.”

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13.Cartagena: Ancient Roman Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $64

Follow Cartagena’s Roman route with an English-speaking guide such as Bruno, Ellie, Elisa, or Carmelo. Visit the Roman Theatre and Forum district, see Art Nouveau buildings, enjoy city views, then finish with a tapa and drink at a local bar.

“Bruno was an excellent and most comprehensive tour guide; we had the opportunity with there just being the two of us to ask lots of questions which he was able to answer and provide lots of additional detail and information. We found having a guide and his perspective so much more valuable. The theatre was spectacular and many thanks to Maria also for arranging the additional Roman experience treat at the end of the tour. This was a fantastic insight and experience and very much appreciated. Would highly recommend using guides to bring your visits to life. Thanks Bruno and Maria you made our time in Cartagena special and memorable.”

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14.A Coruña: Historic Walking Tour Old Town and Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Walk from Teatro Colón to the Obelisk with a local guide, visiting A Coruña’s old town, María Pita Square, historic churches, Calle Real, and the Marina area. Alex, also known as Alejandro, is praised for clear English, lively stories, and useful advice for restaurants and sights. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Alex was excellent. Very well informed and spoke clearly to our little group. Just 6 of us which was great.”

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15.Barcelona El Raval Dark History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Walk from Sant Pere Nolasc Mercedaris through El Raval to the Tres Xemeneies gardens with a local guide. Hear unsettling stories about the Vampire of the Raval, old hospitals, Barcelona’s former nightlife district, and forgotten corners most visitors miss. Groups are limited to 15 people, and guides have included Eoghan, Zeynep, Callum, and Andres.

“Our guide Zeynep was very informative and showed us loads of sights we wouldn’t have normally seen.”

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