Spain · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
See historic and modern Madrid from an open-top bus, with two routes, multilingual audio, a summer night tour, and guided walking option.
“Great way to see the city - the modern city tour was much shorter but still worth it.”
See Barcelona’s top sights on a flexible 24 or 48-hour bus tour, with two routes, 38 stops, open-air views, and multilingual audio.
“Excellent way to navigate around the city to get your bearings.”
Review the Barcelona Bus Turistic hop-on hop-off tour, with route advice, stop-by-stop highlights, value tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We missed whole 2nd circle because no address or coordinate was given for pick up stops. Once you get on it’s ok but finding a place to start is impossible.”
See Seville’s cathedral, Triana, Plaza de España, and Moorish towers by bus, with walking tours and useful attraction discounts.
“Don't forget to pick up a free pair of earphones each when you get on to plug in at your seat which you can then pick your language for the commentary. I would recommend doing a complete circle of the the route first to see everything and then choose where you want to get off and see more of. I would recommend stopping off at stop 2 at the park. We were lucky to be here in the middle of Seville Fair (April Fair) and see the beautiful ladies and gentlemen in flamenco on horse drawn carriages all around the city going to the park. Amazing sights!”
Review Palma’s 24-hour open-top bus tour, with 16 stops, Bellver Castle options, audio guides, cruise-port access, and practical tips.
“Palma was a lot bigger than I expected so the hop on hop off bus was a great way to get around the city.”
Ride Granada’s city train to the Alhambra, Cathedral, viewpoints, and old quarters with flexible hop-on, hop-off tickets and 12-language audio.
“The train was a little too bumpy on the cobblestone roads for me with a chronic back issue. Otherwise great way to see Granada in an open carriage train. On time and great service”
See Madrid from an open-top double-decker bus, with historic and modern routes, audio commentary, and a summer night option.
“We loved the experience! We have been to this city before, but have never been to all the different neighborhoods and what each has to offer.”
Barcelona hop-on hop-off review with two routes, Gaudí sights, harbor views, audio guides, and an optional catamaran cruise.
“Wonderful commentary . Two routes included in the ticket. There are a lot of stops and buses run frequently. We purchased a 2 day ticket. The first day we rode to take in all of the sights and the second day we used the hop on hop off capability to explore the sights we were most interested in”
See Madrid’s grand monuments, literary quarter, Retiro, and Prado on a private electric tuk tuk tour with a bilingual local guide.
“As we were in the city just for several hours, that tour was a brilliat choice for us to meet the whole city and know the districts. We had stops near gardens and places of interest, so that we could take memorable photos. Our guide Clara was so kind to pardon us for being late, and gifted us with a superb two hours! Thanks for having an opportunity to meet this beautiful city of Madrid!”
Review Malaga’s hop-on hop-off bus, with Alcazaba views, beach stops, museums, audio guides, and practical route tips.
“Some cities are not made for hop on hop off buses but that is not the case for Malaga. If you start early, it can help you see most of the cites even of you only have one day. It takes you to the castle I found so you dont have to climb all the deadly stairs that lead to it (like some of us did before we found there is a bus option ;)”
See Valencia’s old town, Turia Gardens, and City of Arts and Sciences on a relaxed three-hour bike tour with a local guide.
“The guide Ali was excellent and handed out lots of tips re eating and drinking and clear explanations of the tourist sites where we stopped.”
See Seville’s cathedral, Alcázar, Triana, Maria Luisa Park, and Plaza de España by bike in three easy hours for $38.
“Malik was a great guide. This tour was fun . It enabled us to see parts of Seville quickly and efficiently. We went on the morning tour and it was a good temperature and was just beginning to get very hot at the end of the three hours”
Seville hop-on hop-off bus review covering stops, walking tours, ticket value, timing, audio quality, and practical tips before you book.
“Over booked, poor signage at many stops and buses were not on time, many people were left waiting for the next bus.”
See Seville’s top sights by bike, from Barrio Santa Cruz to Triana, with a local guide, easy cycling, small groups, and useful city tips.
“Great tour of the main areas and our guide Juan was fantastic - gave us a fabulous insight into the culture and history of the area, the architecture, and also some tips on where to go to eat / see Flamenco etc.”
See Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks, Gothic streets, Olympic Port, and coastal views on a private electric tuk tuk tour with a local guide.
“We had a fantastic 2 hour tour with Miquel. We booked last minute as another vendor for another company hadn't turned up. These guys were quick to respond, helpful, friendly and saved the day for us. Miguel was knowledgeable, interesting and a great conversationist. My only regret was not booking a longer tour. Thanks for showing us the beautiful city of Barcelona.”
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