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Spain History Tours: Our Top 15

57 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Good Spain history tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Arco de Cuchilleros reveals old Madrid below the square
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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

1.Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Walk from Puerta del Sol to the Royal Palace in about 2.5 hours with guides such as Javier, David, Christian, or Miguel. Expect Spanish history, Madrid legends, visual teaching aids, flamenco lore, food tips, and royal landmarks. It is a tip-based walking tour, with palace entry not included.

“Andrés did an amazing job keeping all 13 of us engaged throughout the tour. We were a big group—7 adults, 4 teens, and 2 kids (ages 8 and 5)—and he handled it seamlessly with great energy, patience, and professionalism.”

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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - Stop one: a first taste of Catalan food and drink
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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

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

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

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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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Meeting at the Setas de Sevilla
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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

3.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Walk Seville’s old center with a local guide such as Alejandro, Pilar, Ella, Jeff, or Sasha. Stop at neighborhood bars for tapas, four wines or other drinks, and dishes such as chicharrones, carrillada, espinacas con garbanzos, meatballs, and pestiños. Expect history, football talk, flamenco culture, and enough food for a full meal.

“We attended the wine and tapas tour with our guide Ella on Saturday 24th January. She took us to some great bars, explained the local traditions. A great variety of food and local drinks. She was very friendly and well organised. She also took the time after the your to send us a list of all the bars and food we had eaten. We really enjoyed the evening.”

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Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument - Starting on Calle Caballeros
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Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

4.Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,234 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Explore Valencia’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Martha, Mimi, or Dani, passing the cathedral, Silk Exchange, Central Market, and key plazas. Then sit down for tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wines in a historic Old Town setting. The tour lasts about four hours and welcomes no more than 12 people.

“We loved our tour with Martha - we learnt a lot about Valencia’s history, got great restaurant recommendations and had a fantastic meal of tapas and different wines from the Valencia region - a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!”

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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour - El Escarpín brings Asturian cider to Madrid
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Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

5.Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,664 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend three to three and a half hours tasting Madrid with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Casa Labra, El Escarpín, Mesón del Champiñón, and La Casa del Abuelo for vermouth, cider, wine, garlic shrimp, croquetas, mushrooms, and other tapas, with history stops along the way.

“A fun walking history lesson starts this experience, dress accordingly. Then enjoy tapas and drinks with more cultural information with your group:)”

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - The Gothic Quarter adds atmosphere, but not a full history lesson
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

6.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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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour - Las Teresas: ham, vermouth, and old Santa Cruz
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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

7.Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Spend three hours walking Seville’s Santa Cruz district with an English-speaking food guide such as Mario, Paula, Elena, or Manuel. Visit four traditional stops for 9 or more tapas and four drinks, including Iberian ham, orange wine, manchego, manzanilla, and artisan ice cream. Expect a full meal, plenty of standing, and a maximum group of 10.

“Paula was our guide. She was very relatable and personable. The places we went were definitely local places. Food choices were delicious. I loved that she would tell us from the beginning how many pieces she allotted for us so we knew we could have more. Most of the time we had more.”

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Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour - Inside the forest of columns and horseshoe arches
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Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

8.Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,690 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Meet your English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide by the only olive tree near Santa María Fountain. In one hour, explore Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral, from its double arches and horseshoe columns to the cathedral built inside the former mosque. Guides such as Helena, Franny, and Angel have been especially praised for lively, clear explanations.

“Elena was an amazing,knowledgeable guide. Her knowledge of the different religions and historical moments was sensational.”

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Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour - Starting beneath the Arc de Triomf
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Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

9.Barcelona: 2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,262 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $28

Ride through Barcelona’s architectural highlights on a 2.5-hour guided bike or e-bike tour. You’ll see Arc de Triomf, El Born, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, and Sagrada Familia. Guides such as Sergio, Peter, Marina, and Alex have been praised for clear explanations, flexible pacing, and useful local tips.

“A great way to see Barcelona! Our tour guide Liuba was very fun and informative : )”

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Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo - Palaces show how Trujillo’s elite lived
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Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo

10.Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $13Best value

Walk from Plaza Mayor through Trujillo’s medieval center with a local guide such as Ana. See the Pizarro statue, fortified houses, castle, Romanesque and Gothic churches, convents, and old wall gates. The two-hour route also points out good photo spots and connects Trujillo with Isabel la Católica, Carlos V, and film history.

“Visita muy amena y completa por parte de nuestra guía Ana. Nos hizo un recorrido por el casco histórico con multitud de comentarios.”

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Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private - From the food market to Madrid’s old center
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Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

11.Madrid Historical Tour with Local Guide in Eco Tuk Tuk Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 876 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28

Explore Madrid in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Carlos, Laura, or Clara. Pass the Royal Palace, Prado, Atocha, Cibeles, the Temple of Debod, and more, with planned photo stops and blankets or rain protection when needed. Tours last about 1 to 4 hours.

“We learned a ton about Madrid. Our tour guide, Nerea, was kind and knowledgeable and made the tour quite fun. Our family enjoyed this tour.”

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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines - Starting with pastry and old Madrid food traditions
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Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

12.Madrid Historic Centre Food Tour with Authentic Tapas & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 814 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Madrid’s old center with a guide such as Jorge, Jo, Ignacio, or Diego, stopping for pastries, Iberian ham, manchego, squid sandwiches, tapas, vermouth, and wine. The 2-hour tour covers the classics, while the 3-hour version adds more cured meats, olive oil, another tapa, and a drink. Expect up to 15 people and a fair amount of walking.

“Maria (Joe) was an amazing tour guide. She gave us the history of Spain while taking us to great restaurants for delicious tapas and plenty to drink. Family friendly, but also a tour for friends, couples, and solo travelers. Thanks, Joe, for an excellent food tour.”

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Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs - Starting on Calle Larios
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Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

13.Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend 3.5 hours walking Málaga’s center with an English-speaking guide such as Felipe, Elise, Javi, Fernando or Emilio. Visit Atarazanas Market, a traditional grocery, and local restaurants while sampling 14 or more tapas, Iberian ham, vermouth, wine and Andalusian dishes. Come hungry and tell the operator about dietary needs when booking.

“Emilio was absolutely fantastic! As a phenomenal local in Málaga, he made us feel instantly connected to the city’s charm and history. Every stop on the tour felt special and personal, and each tasting was more delicious than the last. He truly turned a great wine tour into an unforgettable experience.”

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Madrid Historical Walking Tour - Plaza Mayor and the Old Commercial Streets
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Madrid Historical Walking Tour

14.Madrid Historical Walking Tour

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

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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Valencia: Essentials and World Heritages Sites Walking Tour - Meeting at Estación del Norte
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Valencia: Essentials and World Heritages Sites Walking Tour

15.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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★ 4.5Cartagena: Ancient Roman Walking Tour with Entry TicketsFrom $6489 reviews
★ 4.7Caceres: Highlights, History and Jewish Quarter Walking TourFrom $1620 reviews
★ 4.7Bilbao Historical Tour in small groupFrom $2252 reviews
★ 4.7Barcelona: Market, Tasty Tapas/Food and Gothic History TourFrom $6948 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona Tapas Tour, Taverns, History & Local CultureFrom $6425 reviews
★ 4.7Barcelona Historical 3-Hour Bike TourFrom $42222 reviews
★ 4.9Barcelona: The Spanish Civil War Historical Walking TourFrom $46239 reviews
★ 4.9Barcelona & Chocolate Amatller History and Culture + Activity and TastingFrom $17173 reviews
★ 4.9Barcelona: Cemetery Tour – Gothic Graves & Local HistoryFrom $2833 reviews
★ 4.8Barcelona: 3-Hour Sips, Sites & Bites Food & History TourFrom $9233 reviews

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