Barcelona Explorer Trips in 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Barcelona In Depth & Catalonia - 8 days

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Discover the best of Barcelona, the Costa Brava and wider Catalonia on this 8-day group tour. Stay for 7 nights on the blissful Costa Brava, at a hotel located outside Barcelona. Explore the Catalan capital on a guided sightseeing tour and return later for a leisure day in the city. Enjoy included wine tasting, visit Girona, explore the Dali Museum in Figueres and see the iconic Benedictine abbey at Montserrat. Plus enjoy plenty of free time for eating out, shopping, and relaxing on the beach!

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Catania, Costa Brava, Barcelona

Catania, Costa Brava, Barcelona & Catalonia, Barcelona

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Duration8 days

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Best of Southern Spain & Portugal - 14 days

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This 14-day tour covers Spain and Portugal's highlights. In Barcelona, we explore Gaudi’s works and enjoy a catamaran cruise. We visit Valencia, Granada’s Alhambra, and Seville’s cathedral. In Madrid, we see the Royal Palace, enjoy free time to explore at leisure and tuck into tapas. Then it's onwards to Portugal, where we explore Porto and take a river cruise, ride boats along the canals of Aveiro, and tour Coimbra’s university. We visit Batalha Monastery and Nazare, and end our journey in the capital, Lisbon.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lisbon, Barcelona, Porto, Coimbr

Lisbon, Barcelona, Porto, Coimbra, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Madrid

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Duration14 days

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Spain & Portugal: Tapas & Traditions

4.1

(70 reviews )

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Amazing trip, highly recommend it.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel, Villa

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lisbon, Barcelona

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Duration14 days

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Iberian Explorer Superior - 16 days

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SUPERIOR UPGRADE: Embark on a 16-day journey through Spain and Portugal staying in upgraded 4 star accommodations and exploring iconic cities and landmarks. Start with a panoramic tour of Madrid, then head to Porto, with visits to Coimbra and Fatima. Continue through Batalha, Nazare, and Alcobaça before reaching Lisbon, followed by Merida and Cordoba. Discover the historical sites of Seville and Granada, including the Alhambra, before travelling to Valencia. Experience the modern architecture of Valencia and the vibrant city of Barcelona, known for its Gaudi masterpieces. Conclude the tour in Zaragoza before returning to Madrid.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valenc

Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Porto, Fátima, Lisbon, Cordoba

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Duration16 days

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Barcelona Explorer Tour: Highlights Of Southern Spain

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Highlights of Southern Spain

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Walk in the footsteps of Gaudi and Picasso, taste fine wines and tapas and wander the white-washed villages that bring Spain to life. On this eight-day adventure from Madrid to Barcelona, you’ll see flamenco in Seville, explore the grandeur of Alhambra Palace in Granada and visit Sagrada Familia – the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world. Join your local leader on orientation walks through each city and learn about the country's delicious cuisines and architectural history along the way.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Seville

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Duration8 days

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Barcelona & Northern Spain to Madrid - 10 days

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Experience the highlights of northern Spain on this unforgettable 10-day coach tour, travelling from beautiful Barcelona to vibrant Madrid. Marvel at the architectural wonder of La Sagrada Familia and enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise along Barcelona’s stunning coastline. Stroll through the historic streets of Zaragoza and Pamplona, home to a charming medieval old town and a striking Gothic cathedral. Discover the cultural heart of Bilbao on a guided city tour, then enjoy a day trip to elegant San Sebastián, famous for its crescent-shaped bay and the golden sands of La Concha beach. Continue to the coastal gem of Santander and savour a traditional meal at a local cider house in Oviedo. See the important religious sites of revered Santiago de Compostela before taking a high-speed train to the capital, where our tour concludes.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Santa

Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago De Compostela

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Duration10 days

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Barcelona, Seville & Alhambra Superior - 9 days

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SUPERIOR UPGRADE: Travel from Barcelona to Madrid via the stunning cities of Andalusia on this 9-day Spain coach tour, staying in upgraded accommodation. After a day spent exploring the Catalan capital, visit the Aragon capital of Zaragoza and spend a night in Madrid. Visit the impressive Cordoba Mosque, explore Seville Cathedral and the Plaza de Espana and spend two nights in Granada, with a guided visit to the Alhambra and a free day at your leisure. On the way back to Madrid, visit the historic hilltop town of Toledo, a UNESCOP World Heritage Site.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada

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Duration9 days

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Barcelona Explorer Tour: Paris To Madrid By Rail

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Paris to Madrid by Rail

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Explore some of Europe’s highlights in Spain and France, without the hassle of airport queues or long driving days, with this rail-only eight-day trip from Paris to Madrid. Only using public transport, you’ll get a unique insight into Paris, Nimes, Barcelona and Madrid, with a local leader who knows all the best hidden spots. You’ll taste croissants, tapas and churros, wander through hidden walkways for excellent panoramic views only locals get to see and witness the interesting past of human creative genius with stops at popular landmarks like Sagrada Familia, and Puerta del Sol. Choose to extend your journey and start in the UK, with the optional Eurostar transfer from London to Paris (it only takes 2.5 hours!).

Explorer Train tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Madrid, Nimes, Barcelona

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Duration8 days

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Barcelona to Andalucia - 5 days

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From the Catalan capital of Barcelona, stop briefly in Zaragoza and then explore the best of Andalucia on this 5-day coach tour. Spend a night in Madrid, visit the grand Cordoba Mosque and take in the beautiful Plaza de Espana in Seville. Explore Granada's UNESCO-listed Alhambra and visit Toledo before ending back in Madrid.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Alhambra

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Duration5 days

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Essence of Espana - 7 days

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Journey from Madrid to Barcelona on this 7-day coach tour of Spain. Take in the beautiful Roman ruins of Merida, explore the grand Plaza de Espana in Seville and discover Cordoba's grand Mosque. Visit Ronda, spend a night on the Costa del Sol and explore the legendary Alhambra in Granada. End your tour in Barcelona, with a night spent in Valencia en route.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cord

Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Cordoba, Costa del Sol, Granada, Valencia

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Duration7 days

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Barcelona Explorer Tour: Complete Spain: South To North Adventure

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Complete Spain: South to North Adventure

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Overall, seeing almost the entire Spain in such a short time the trip was well organized other than my previous comments. Some of the hotels could have been a little cleaner, located better and treat us more efficiently, ie. to check in upon arrival no matter the time.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Seb

Madrid, Bilbao, Logrono, San Sebastian, Granada, Seville, Barcelona

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Duration14 days

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Barcelona Explorer Tour: Explore Spain, Portugal And Morocco: Coastal Waves & Desert Dunes

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Explore Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Coastal Waves & Desert Dunes

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This trip taught me so much about not only other cultures in this world and the history behind them, but about myself and the person that I can shape myself to be in this world. The people, experiences, and places that this trip offers is truly life changing in the best way possible. I had the most incredible experience and will be going on another trip as soon as I can.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Barcelona, Marrakech, Casablanca

Barcelona, Marrakech, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Fes, Skoura, Merzouga, Madrid, Ait Ben Haddou, Taghazout, Essaouira, Granada, Seville, Lagos, Lisbon

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Duration26 days

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Barcelona, Galicia, Porto & Madrid - 13 days

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On this 13-day coach tour, travel from Barcelona to Madrid, via northern Spain and the Portuguese riverside city of Porto. See Gaudi's masterpieces in the Catalan capital, relax in San Sebastian and enjoy a visit to Bilbao in the Basque Country. Take in Santander and Oviedo on your way to Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage destination in Galicia. In Porto, cruise the Douro and try local port wine before travelling to Madrid via Salamanca and the walled city of Avila.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Salama

Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Santander, Oviedo, Santiago De Compostela

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Duration13 days

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Barcelona Explorer Tour: Paris To Marrakech Adventure

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Paris to Marrakech Adventure

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Ready to see four iconic countries in one unforgettable trip? This 23-day adventure through France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco blends historic wonders, mouthwatering food, and immersive cultural moments that’ll stay with you long after you’re home. Wander cobblestone streets, sample wine and pastries, and soak up the rhythms of local life across Western Europe before ferrying across the Strait of Gibraltar into the vibrant heart of Morocco. Between hikes in the Rif Valley and evenings filled with music and mint tea, you’ll discover how travel can truly transform. Bring your curiosity, your camera, and a wide-open mind — this one’s a game-changer.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Po

Paris, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Porto, Lisbon, Evora, Seville, Tangier, Chefchaouen, Fes, Casablanca, Lyon, Nimes, Barcelona, Madrid

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Duration23 days

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Barcelona In Depth & Catalonia - 8 days

Best of Southern Spain & Portugal - 14 days

Spain & Portugal: Tapas & Traditions

Iberian Explorer Superior - 16 days

Highlights of Southern Spain

Barcelona & Northern Spain to Madrid - 10 days

Barcelona, Seville & Alhambra Superior - 9 days

Paris to Madrid by Rail

Barcelona to Andalucia - 5 days

Essence of Espana - 7 days

Complete Spain: South to North Adventure

Explore Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Coastal Waves & Desert Dunes

Barcelona, Galicia, Porto & Madrid - 13 days

Paris to Marrakech Adventure

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