Spain · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a small group of up to eight with a local guide such as Ramon, Javi, Alba, or Alejandro. Visit the basilica and Black Madonna, walk the rocky mountain, then choose the Sant Joan funicular or museum for extra cost.
“Eduardo was a perfect guide. Kind, knowledgeable, and interesting. We had a lovely day. I highly recommend!”
Ride through central Madrid in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver-guide. In one to four hours, you can see the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum, Puerta de Alcalá, Atocha Station, Plaza de Cibeles, and Temple of Debod, with planned photo stops and blankets in cold weather.
“Very fun experience! I booked the 2 hour tour that I refer as the "introduction" tour. My tour guide Bobby was amazing. He explained the history of every stop and answered each question of mine with a listening ear and patience. I loved this tour as it highlights major attractions and neighborhoods. Which is why I refer to it as the "introduction" tour. Book the tour you will not regret it.”
Take a private electric tuk tuk through central Madrid with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Las Letras, Retiro, Prado, Puerta de Alcalá, and more. Choose 1 to 4 hours, with longer tours adding extra stops.
“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!”
Explore Barcelona in a private electric tuk-tuk with guides such as Amanda, Roger, Diana, or Marco. Pass Gaudí landmarks, Montjuïc, the harbor, Plaça de Catalunya, and Arc de Triomf while avoiding long walks. Choose a one to four-hour route, with photo stops on longer tours.
“Great way to find out more about the city of Barcelona. Our guide Diana was lovely,very knowledgeable, loved hearing about the history. Blankets provided.”
Ride through Barcelona with guides such as Pablo, Valentina, Stephan, and Andre, stopping for photos at major landmarks, Montjuïc viewpoints, Barceloneta, and El Born. Your guide can adjust the route, but remember that one passenger rides in the sidecar and another sits behind the driver.
“This was amazing and our guide Pablo was a bonus gem! The bucket seat was very comfortable (and safe). My husband is a motorcycle rider so I gave him the "back" passenger seat behind the guide which did seem a bit scary to novice riders like myself. Our guide was generous with time and knowledge and absolutely hit it off with my hubby about their shared passion for motorcycles.”
Start with guides such as Jimena, Carlos, Roger, Mirko, or Lucas in Barcelona’s Old Town and Passeig de Gràcia. Walk through Gaudí’s Eixample and the Gothic Quarter, transfer by boat to the heliport, take a roughly six-minute coastal helicopter flight, then finish at Port Vell.
“Walking section of the tour we took in a few sights and interesting locations but was fairly standard. Taxi then to the heliport and after alot of waiting we took our flight which was great. We then missed our scduked boat tour but we're given an open ticket. The boat tour itself was rubbish. Not really a tour as such just a ride along the coast and port with no comms. Over all I would probably separate this out yourself as guide didn't join you on the boat or the helicopter which you could book separately and there are better walking and cycling tours of the city.”
Ride through Barcelona in a private electric tuk tuk with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Yago, Roger, or Rodrigo. See the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Olympic Port, with photo stops on tours of two hours or longer.
“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.”
Ride through Malaga in a private electric tuk tuk with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. In 60 or 120 minutes, you’ll see the Alcazaba area, Gibralfaro, La Malagueta, La Farola, the port, and key plazas, with photo stops and useful tips for food and sightseeing.
“With only 3 full days to explore Malaga this was by far the best thing to do first. The TukTuk was very comfortable and took us to places we wouldn't have had time to see. Not only that the driver, Alberto, was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. We wanted all the historical facts from Malaga's origins to the present day and Alberto explained it all beautifully and with humour too. I would recommend this experience to anyone, Jeremy & Jackie from Halifax, West Yorkshire.”
Start near Plaça Reial with a local guide and walk through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Modernist avenues, and Gaudí’s best-known exteriors. Ride the Metro to Sagrada Familia, where you enter with priority tickets for an official guided visit or audio tour. Guides may include Alberto, Alan, Jennifer, or Pedro.
“Very personal guide! She was very knowledgeable and very personal and professional. Great young lady!”
Meet your named driver in Barcelona Airport’s arrivals hall and ride privately to your hotel in an air-conditioned Mercedes or official taxi. Flights are tracked, 60 minutes of waiting is included, and child seats, luggage help, and city tips are available. Vehicles fit up to seven people.
“The driver was waiting for us . So easy and convenient. Worth every penny! I’d never done this before in my travels. I’m a believer.”
Meet Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a two-hour lesson with a certified Spanish, English, or Italian-speaking instructor. You’ll cover 20 minutes of theory, then practice on the beach and in the sea with a board, wetsuit, boots, and close guidance from coaches such as Victoria, Sebastián, José, and Filippo.
“I really recommend lesson with Nigel, he helped a lot and gave great instructions. It was my first time on surfboard and because he told when to paddle it was possible to stand on good wave:)”
Ride through Seville in a private electric tuk tuk with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Triana, Plaza de España, María Luisa Park, Torre del Oro, and the Maestranza bullring, while guides such as Pilar, Juan, Jorge, and Tamara add local stories and practical tips.
“Jorge is a perfect guide and told us a lot of Sevilla”
Spend about seven hours with a private local guide exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Gaudí’s Modernist buildings, Park Güell, and Sagrada Familia. The day includes skip-the-line entry to the two major sights, taxi transfers, coffee at Els 4 Gats, and tapas lunch on selected options. Expect plenty of walking.
“Victoria was our tour guide and she was amazing. Her love for Gaudi's work was infectious and I went in one tour from not really knowing this famous architect to loving him!! Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable. And an excellent guide. Enjoyed the whole day, our conversations, and experiencing Barcelona.”
Explore Toledo privately with a licensed local guide such as Javi, Fernando, Carlos, or Salomé. Walk the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim quarters, add major monuments, and set the pace from three to eight hours. Madrid pickup is available, while train arrivals can meet the guide at the station.
“We highly recommend using Destino Toledo and Javi. It’s a family-run business in Toledo, which brings a very local experience. Javi was an amazing guide, knowledgeable, and very flexible throughout the walk, asking about what we wanted to see and making great suggestions. We also were able to see a couple of excavation sites that aren’t open to the public. Javi made the tour, and we would recommend him and Destino Toledo!”
Ride through Madrid in a private electric tuk-tuk with an English-speaking driver-guide. In one to four hours, you may see the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Atocha, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, and Temple of Debod, with planned photo stops and local stories along the way.
“This was one of the best things that we did in Madrid it was really well organised and our guide was really lovely it was great to get a view of Madrid from a local’s point of view”
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