Best of Spain in 14 Days Tour

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was our first tour on Rick Steves' and it was a wow. It was well organized, great accommodations, great food, wonderful sites.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were many. People on the tour, Sagrada Familia, Alhambra and restaurant with the Alhambra view, and Toledo"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent guides and itinerary was fantastic

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The town of Ronda was delightful and beautiful at night"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour guide was great, good personality, very knowledgeable and was able to roll with the punches when issues arose. We had a great group and Spain is beautiful. Appreciated free time and recommendations provided.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The special meals we had: roasted pig, dinner overlooking Alhambra, lunch at olive farm."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As always, excellent tour. Our guide, Helen, was amazing and our "guide in training", Luis was wonderful as well. Together, they kept us together, on track, informed, and having an amazing time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Windmills in LaMancha. I love The Man of LaMancha and found the windmills pure fun in a beautiful landscape."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was awesome & exceeding our expectations!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Evening dinner looking over the Alhambra & the next day visiting Alhambra! Alcazar in Seville! Bull & Horse farm in Ronda & meeting famous bullfighter Rafael Tejada! Visiting the Olive Farm & the wonderful outdoor lunch that was provided! So much more, I can go on & on!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Agustin was an amazing guide. We were prepared for what was upcoming. Even during the all-Spain power outage, we felt safe even if a bit inconvenienced. Every single city guide who joined us was well-prepared and enthusiastic about sharing their own city's highlights, specialties and peculiarities. The bus drivers were friendly and excellent drivers. I liked that we were not crowded on the bus and able to spread out a bit.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Ronda bullring and history exhibit and then the next day visiting Reservatauro and meeting the owner and matador, Rafael Tejada, was something I would never have been able to do traveling on my own. I also loved visiting Cadiz with Dani! He loves his city and his enthusiasm was contagious. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Really enjoyed traveling with a group of other travelers. This was our 2nd tour and really loved both the guides we had, Colleen and Augustine. Very nice hotels. It's so nice to have everything coordinated for you. No standing in lines or trying to figure out how to get there. Also liked having some alone time to do whatever we wanted.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were a lot of wow moments for sure but really loved the bull farm and olive farm. Would like to see more nature included. The cathedrals and churches are wonderful but there's a lot of them!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My Spain tour experience was marvelously exhilarating, and educationally enlightening.The tour provided a great balance of experience in social entertainment, educational activities, and time for individual pursuits. From Goudi's exceptional architectural masterpiece, to walking in the Palaces of Spain Historical Queens and Kings,specially Queen Isabella with her influence in the Americas. Getting lost became my favorite way of exploring and discovering the old cities. Awesome solo traveling

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moments was: At arrival in Barcelona Airport the ease of getting from the airport to my RS hotel for only 7 Euro Standing in front of and beholding the Shangri La Familia basilica The Casa Mila & Batllo along with the beautiful facade of many building and main Squares in Barcelona and Madrid The Energy of Granada and Magesty of the Alhambra Palace Segovia's aquduct. Bull fighting, and a visit to our tour bus by Matador Rafael Tejada owner of RESERVATAIRO breeding Farm. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a good mix of guided time and free time. We really enjoyed learning about the history of Spain, the art and architecture of Spain, and diving into Spanish culture with our local guides and our dining experiences. The Rick Steves guide books are excellent and helped us plan our free time. There was support for any activity you wanted to try - including taking a nap or rest by the pool when needed.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many - here are a few: The lighting from the stained glass windows in the Familia Sagrada in Barcelona, meeting the owners of a family run olive oil business and tasing their oil and enjoying a meal prepared for us, touching the 2,000 year old Roman aqua duct, gazing at the amazing art/architecture of the 800 year old cathedral in Toledo and learning of the symbolism within, meeting kind and like minded traveleers in our group."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As expected, our Rick Steves tour was outstanding. James was a great leader. Very knowledgeable, fun, and capable manager. We saw lots of wonderful places and things.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"For Patti, it is impossible to choose only one. The Royal Palace in Madrid was magnificent. Loved the Alhambra. Holy Week in Spain was an amazing experience. For Rick, probably Sagrada Familia. Expectation was already high, but the cathedral exceeded that. A unique place for a continent of amazing cathedrals."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We learned so much about Spain! During a visit to Barcelona's spectacular Musica Catalana, a ground-shaking organ played Bach beneath the stained-glass ceiling. Breakfasts had Spain's astonishing fresh orange juice. One lunch served roasted suckling pig. Architecture ranged from the unique modernist beauty of Sagrada Familia, to the centuries-old plaster work of the Moors in in Alhambra. We saw windmills on a hilltop, an olive oil farm, flamenco, a world class guitarist and Easter parades.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Each remarkable day began with Spain's amazing oranges, squeezed into the tastiest juice ever. And that was only the start."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent tour guide and absolutely fabulous local guides.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Ronda gorge!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My first Rick Steves (81years) wish I had started earlier!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Churches beauty was unbelievably spectacular "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First Rick Steves tour so I had a general idea of what to expect but not a lot of specifics. My expectations were more than met and I had a wonderful experience. Our guide, William, is very passionate about travel and in Spain in particular. He has a very detailed knowledge of history and his positive attitude is infectious. He loves Spain and loves his job and it made for a wonderful time for our family of travelers.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It was a tie between Gaudi in Barcelona and The Alhambra in Granada. Our guides were outstanding and I learned so much history and saw such wonders it was very humbling and awe-inspiring. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was very well organized, our lead guide was excellent at fostering a great tour experience for all 28 tour members. The tour included a good variety of experiences and it was highly educational. There really wasn’t any overlap to any degree, and we learned a good deal in each of the areas we were exposed to. The camaraderie amongst the tour members was excellent.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My husband and I shared two ‘wow moments. One was going in the early evening to the Sagrada Familia to experience the impact of the interior of this church, and the second involved touring the Royal Palace in Madrid."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First, our tour guide, William, is top-notch. He is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, supportive, watching over everyone and every detail. Can’t say enough about William. The tour itself was fascinating and well-organized. It all went off without a hitch. The ratio of free-time to touring was just right. The destinations were well-chosen. And our fellow tourists were great, easygoing people. If these are the kind of people that a Rick Steve’s tour attracts, then that’s a huge plus.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Jewish synagogue in Toledo was a wow moment. The fact that even though Jews were expelled, there were still all those Hebrew inscriptions on the wall. The other wow moment was the Royal Gardens and Palace in Seville. The Alhambra has to be a major wow moment too."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

A perfect balance of guided walking tours, group meals, free time, and bus trips to the next exciting location. The hotels, restaurants, and sites chosen were perfect. And the tour guide William treated us like family.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia, Alhambra, Toledo cathedral, Royal palace, Olive oil tasting. Hard to pick just one."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

William our tour leader was amazing in his warm personal self. Even when things were unclear because of unexpected events there was a confidence and asked us to step into the adventure of the unknown. I loved the local guides and their love of their community/ knowledge. I learned about Spains history as well as experience their history. My encounters with the Spanish people was positive and impressionable for me. As well as their food and culture. Travel is made easy with a Rick Steves tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Basilica De La Sagrada Familia !!! Actually all of Gaudi ‘s works. I didn’t know of him and now I do and intrigued with his work and life. Another wow moment was the olive farm where we had a delicious simple feast with local wine and ability to have olive oil ship home. One more wow - the musical hotel in Sevilla with a private breakfast and roof top bar. Also to arrange an early morning breakfast with taxi made my early morning flight home less anxiety producing. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful tour leader. William handled a slightly awkward situation in that my wife has Alzheimer’s My wife enjoyed herself and I did as well. The other people on the trip were great

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Going inside the Sacred Family"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent tour guide, well positioned and quality accommodations, excellent major and minor attractions, modes of travel between cities and/or special tours comfortable and our tour group was probably the best so far!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Toss up Sacra Familia and Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

William our tour guide was fantastic & played a key role in making our experience memorable. He is very knowledgeable, always positive and cheerful and super organized. I appreciate that he is also firm on making all of us accountable for the experience of our tour mates which led to a great team environment.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner at the restaurant overlooking the Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

William our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. All the towns we visited had history, architecture and energy. The extra and included activities and meals were great. Our expectations were exceeded.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Familia was at the top of the list!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Great tour leader and members. Learned about history and culture of Spain. Lodgings were located well. Would like more choices on group meals; most had none. Had a hard time figuring out which tickets I needed to purchase on my own, and late changes in tour itinerary conflicted with the tickets I had purchased before leaving based on tour info (wasted my money and time).

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visit to Sagrada Familia in the late afternoon."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour guide Wm. was exceptional. Well organized, enthusiastic and personable. Tour companions were very congenial.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many to choose only one but Barcelona and Madrid were favourites"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent guides (William and all local guides) and an amazing group of fellow travelers! Enjoyed great cultural experiences (saffron tour, bull/ horse farm, olive oil tour & lunch; and the highlights were fantastic [Familia Sagrada, Majestic Madrid, Segovia Aqueduct & pig lunch, Toldeo (gorgeous), The Ronda gorge & bull ring, The Alhambra, Cadiz (so much fun) and of course the Alcazar, Plaza de Espana & carriage ride in Seville]! With holy week, we witnessed processions in Granada & Toledo.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Familia Sagrada & The Alhambra; Toledo and the gorge in Ronda. But their were so many! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our third Rick Steve's tour and it was exceptional! The guide was the best and the tour activities were the absolutely amazing!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, The Alhambra, dinner at the restaurant overlooking the Alhambra! The info Luis gave us on the bus about his experiences in Spain."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall a very good trip. It was mainly urban - would have enjoyed at least 1-2 day/nights in a less urban environment like on the Greece tour last year.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Watching the processions during Holy Week in Cadiz. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I was pleasantly happy with the tour

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Royal palace at Madrid. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Well organized. Very friendly, knowledgable guide. Luis encouraged us to get to know eachother and invited us to join him in activities on his free time. Luis handled every unexpected situation with ease. All travelers got along well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the Sagrada Família at just the right moment for the sun to make the interior explode with color. Spectacular"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This tour was everything a Rick Steves tour should be. We were given a truly Spanish experience that really gave us a feel for the traditions, architecture, food and landscape of Spain. Our group was friendly and down-to-earth, and our guide Luis was exceptional, in that he wanted us to absorb and understand what Spain is all about. And he has MAGNIFICENT hair! 😄 We had an amazing time and learned a lot.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved the Sagrada Famillia, with the sunlight piercing the beautiful stained glass windows, but the Alhambra and the Aqueduct and Royal Palace and Prado were all fantastic as well. A feast for the eyes and senses."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Luis excellent attentive guide, he suggested and helped organize additional activities like guitar performance. He had additional duty with multiple medical issues including member falling and needing stitches and food poisoning and negotiating extra crowds for Easter. I did find intensity of tourism in Spain even in Rhonda and need to be wary of pickpockets something unexpected. Appreciate Steves group getting tickets to Prado and Alhambra and other high profile venues

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking in and out of rain in gorges of Rhonda with spectacular lighting over the terrain and the double rainbow at our Alhambra dinner."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour covered a lot of ground, and got us in to those "must see" attractions. At the same time, there were many opportunities for serendipitous encounters, if one made the effort.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Court of the Lions at the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

What a beautiful country! A well coordinated journey with a fabulous tour guide, Luis. We enjoyed seeing the must see cities and small towns with a wonderful group of fellow travelers. The pace of the trip was good with enough free time to pursue individual interests or just have a rest. For me, personally, I most enjoyed the region of Andalucia. The specialty guides are very knowledgeable and add to the experience. Luis and our fellow travelers made it a fun trip!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The top of the "wow" list is the visit to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in the late afternoon with the sun streaming through the orange and yellow windows. Also, having dinner with the view of the Alhambra in Granada. It was interesting to visit the Bull Ring and the museum in Ronda, as well as visiting the bull farm the next day. Sevilla is a lovely city and being there during Holy Week was fabulous. I very much enjoyed the visit to the Alcazar and the flamenco show."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Numerous informative and educational activities with considerable variety; a great sampler of Spain in a short period of time

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Knowledgeable, well organized guide; and friendly, welcoming group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"View of the bull fighting area from the roof of one of our hotels."

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

Overall good tour. Great representation of Spain in a short time. Guide Luis was outstanding and most of the specialty guides hit the mark. (2 missed). Good amount of walking and not overdone.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"None"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We enjoyed learning Spain's history, seeing the highlights, and was pleasantly surprised to see the celebration of Semana Santa and experience the processions in some of the places we visited.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Certainly Sagrada Familia was a wow moment, but even more so since we experienced the 'golden hour' when the sun filtered through the stained glass windows. The Toledo Cathedral, the aqueduct in Segovia...too many to say a 'favorite'. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I was very impressed with the logistics of the trip. Our hotels, transportation and the teamwork to make everything happen as it should was excellent. Our guide, Luis, was also excellent. He has a great personality and did all he could to make our trip enjoyable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Spanish countryside with its mountainous views and the hillsides covered with olive trees were awesome. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The trip was very well planned and everything worked out smoothly. There was a lot of walking and stairs to climb but we enjoyed having a walking tour seeing all the highlights at each stop.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We did not know anything about Ronda and thought the views of the valley and Sierra Nevada's was spectacular"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Saw so many incredible things, really experienced the country, met some great people and had fun

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to choose, but just being in Spain during Holy Week, seeing the Processions, including the floats, bands, and everything related to how they celebrate Easter. Something we will never forget."

My husband and I usually travel a la carte but decided to try a RS tours based on the itinerary and recommendations. The logistics were managed efficiently. The hotels were centrally and conveniently located and with one exception at least 4 star. We loved the emphasis on history and the immersion into local culture through tours and planned activities. We especially enjoyed the trip to the olive oil mill. Plentiful free time allowed additional exploration.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Holy Week processions."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This review is from Soozi as I did not get a from with my name. This is my 9th tour with this company and each trip has been delightful. Guides were outstanding and accommodations have improved over the years especially here in Spain. Many modernized rooms with more space.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Pressions were a feature we had not anticipated and found this fascinating along with the history lessons. The delightful architecture throughout the country really dominated my thoughts. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my first RS Tour. I definitely expected a fantastic experience, but I have to say that the actual experience surpassed expectations. The efficiency, and attention to detail about hotels in city center, and the meals would not have been easy to arrange as independent travelers (especially the restaurant looking at the Alhambra). I look forward to travelling again with RS Tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"1) The church of La Sagrada Familia is so different from other European Cathedrals and churches in its modernity that made it truly spectacular among churches. The local guide gave great context and brought the structure to life. 2) In Granada where a Holy Week Precession passed right by the front door of our hotel, I had the chance to talk with a mother and her son, who was one of the men supporting the "float". His devotion and his mother's pride in her son were unforgettable."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a fantastic adventure! Our guide Francisco was the best “shepherd” of a bunch of non-grumpy sheep ( 24 of us people) that we could imagine: encouraging, informative, gently humorous

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The sights were all interesting, especially La Sagrada Familia, but the best feature of all: the people! Thanks to “Fran”, who promotes meeting each person in our group and blossoming friendships. Fran also interacted with the local guides in such a warm way that we felt comfortable approaching them for more discussion and “shared humanity”"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Best of Spain tour was terrific! It was clear that our guide, Augustin, loves his country and loves sharing the culture, foods, history and sights across Spain. He kept a lively pace while making sure we were all getting to experience as much as possible of his beautiful country. It was a great way to see the key highlights in each of the locations visited. Now we can decide where we want to return to dive deeper and spend more time!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It's hard to beat seeing the Alhambra in Granada!! I had seen it on a high school trip (a hundred years ago!) and it still took my breath away! The history, the architecture, the gardens...all that I remembered and more."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was interesting and I felt blessed to be able to tour Spain. I found Spain to be very similar to Central California as far as terrain and climate. Much of it felt very familiar. To be fair I am a picky eater but always willing to try the food in our travels. That being said I was not a big fan of the food. Did find myself a big fan of the Sangria. Tour guide was kind and knowledgeable. Hotels were nice some better than others. In Cádiz we stayed in a former convent, did not like it.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"WOW moment would be our visit to Ronda. Wish we could have stayed there a week. Lovely town and the location is amazing!"

Overall rating: rating 2 of 5

The tour was smooth and seamless. Our tour leader was very experienced and knowledgeable and was truly attentive to our needs. Tour participants could concentrate on the sights and experience and not worry about the details.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The town of Segovia was incredible. The Roman aqueduct it amazing. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our 18th tour and it did was great as usual. Our tour guide, Augustine was wonderful and took care of everyone. Our local guides put their spin on explaining Spanish history that engaged everyone in the group. All the food and extra activities were also amazing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Along with the usual Spanish castles, etc, my personal Wow was when I was chosen to cut the roasted suckling big with a plate. It was an amazing experience that I loved experiencing. The entire group had fun watching me as well. The dinner was delicious."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a wonderful tour, from the locations visited, selected museums and sites to explore, to the outstanding guides who provided historical context and surprising details. We made wonderful friends and had a fantastic time!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many - but I have to say that there were two sites that were "wow" for me - the Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

All as promised but majority of participants and the guide had a virus. No fever, but we were stressed.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visit to RondA"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I didn't think I could find a better tour than the Rick Steves tour of Greece I took last year, but this "Best of Spain" tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour guide Agustin was fantastic, the itinerary was thoughtful and comprehensive, the local tour guides were excellent and my "tour mates" were lovely.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moment was visiting the Alhambra. We had a 3.5-hour tour (with a .5 hour coffee/bathroom break) with a very knowledgeable tour guide. The fort, palace and gardens were stunning."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was well organized, and run very efficiently. Our tour director did an excellent job. Also everyone on the tour cooperated with each other. It was fun getting to know everyone’s backgrounds.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia was a wild moment with several others to follow. Since the cathedral in Barcelona was the first wow moment I mentioned that one first. But there were several others afterwards. The Stainglass in the cathedral was fantastic. I enjoyed that experience immensely."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a wonderful and memorable trip. My first Rick Steves tour and it surpassed my expectations. The country’s rich in history and culture was captivating. I also appreciated the great group of fellow travelers and our attentive tour leader.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra and aqueduct. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall very pleased with all guides, accomodations, transportation, and food. The timing for guided tours and free time was very good. Choices of specific tour sites were very good. We felt that the places we visited were the ones we would have chosen had we travelled independently. Our main tour guide, Amanda, was outstanding. She included information about the day to day life of the people in the country we visited which was very interesting to us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many to name one specifically. We loved Segovia, Ronda, the Sagrada Familia, and the Alhambra, and the smaller more intimate visit to the Olive Farm and Olive Oil operation."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This, our third RS tour, was the best: an excellent itinerary with lots of variety. The only problem came on day 3: after we got off the train from Barcelona at Madrid Atocha, several tour members (and bags) fell on an escalator going up from the platform to the station. One person had a cut on her head and my wife was bruised. I don’t recall if a moving ramp walkway without steps was available, but carrying bags on escalators in a bunched-up group is to be avoided.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Spanish say "Quién no ha visto Granada, no ha visto nada” ("Whoever has not seen Granada, has seen nothing"): nothing compares with the Alhambra. The dinner-with-a view-of-the-Alhambra the previous evening was also wonderful. The cochinillo dinner at Restaurante José María in Segovia was the most memorable culinary experience."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour was very well designed - it covered many of the highlights of Spain and gave an excellent overview of the history, culture and people. Our guide Amanda was 'the best'; she made the trip so much better - entertaining, informative and fun.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My "wow" moment was the view inside Sagrada Famila - with the warm afternoon light streaming through the stain glass windows bathing the interior with yellows and reds, illuminating the 'canopy' of the stone pillars. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

One of the best vacations we have ever had. Well organized, great guides with tons of information and the itinerary was really good, covering the standard tourist cities and you would expect but also smaller cities that we would not have thought about but were amazing. Our guide, Amanda, was outstanding throughout the trip and we liked having ‘expert’ guides in most of the stops that was a real plus.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Beyond the remarkable architecture throughout, we were blown away by the beauty of Ronda, which is a city we had not heard of before. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first tour ever, and it far exceeded our expectations. We loved all the places we toured. The local guides were so fun, and very informative. It was wonderful to have all the entrance tickets to various sites already purchased. The hotels were amazing and great locations in the heart of the older town centers. The buses were so comfortable. Amanda, our main tour guide that traveled with us made everything easy. I loved that she provided history and current events regarding Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Famila, Rhonda, and the olive oil farm."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour itself with our guide was amazing! Amanda was so knowledgeable about her country and was able to articulate her informative input and her answers to our questions very well. Punctuality for the tour was made possible with Amanda's upfront approach to all travellers her expectations in regards to her expectations. Personally I was not a fan of the Spanish food otherwise I would have responded with an 'outstanding' mark.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the Sagrada Família in Barcelona took my breath away. I am a lover of nature so my instant delight to the interior was spellbinding. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved the tour, our guide Amanda, and all the other tour group members. Just the right amount of time with guides and free time to explore on our own. Hotel accommodations were also very nice and in a great location within the area we were exploring.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moment was seeing the sunlight come in the stained-glass windows at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. The whole church was amazing, but the colored light was the best. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first Rick Steves tour and will not be our last. We felt the tour had a good balance of guided tours of the top destinations in each city and having time to explore one your own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many wow moments, however I think the Gaudi’s Sagrada Família was just amazing! Loved the way the light came through the stain glass windows and just the marvel of the construction of the church!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Insightful, enjoyable, and well organized. I loved learning all the history of Spain and particularly enjoyed the perspective and of our guide who is an American who now loves ves in Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Sagrada Familia and Sevilla Cathedral were big wows for me but every day had wow moments."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

As a veteran of three other RS tours, the tour of Spain has been the best. From the guide (the fantastic Robert), to the friendly tour group, to the amazingly central hotels, and almost perfect weather, this trip has been wonderful. I look forward to future tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"As everyone always notes, it is difficult to highlight a specific wow moment. All I can say is that I shan't forget sitting in the magical, kaleidoscopic interior of Sagrada Familia, getting lost in the streets of Toledo, seeing the magnificence and beauty of the Alhambra, and inhaling the fragrance of orange blossoms in Seville."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The guide and the overall organization was excellent,. The breakfast at the lodgings were outstanding. Most of the local guides were great.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The float in preparation of holy week."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Robert was excellent and made the trip for me. He knows absolutely everything about Spain and shared it in a friendly way. We lucked out with a great group of travelers too. I enjoyed every moment.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra was my wow moment. We had a group dinner with a view of the majestic Alhambra the night before our tour which got me ready to see inside. The tour was fantastic. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The best of Spain was my 5th RS tour and it was wonderful. Our guide Helen was so much fun. Her knowledge, attentiveness, and sense of humor could not be surpassed.The itinerary was well laid out, accommodations were comfortable and central, and the local guides were excellent! I especially liked the smaller towns as we made our way south. Cadiz was a new addition to the tour and it was high on my most liked places. The tour members were a lot of fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona during free time, I visited the Palau de la Música Catalana - I highly recommend it! The Cathedral in Toledo was a Wow for me; Granada with its culture, interesting alleyways, and the Alhambra; Rhonda's impressive gorge; The beautiful seaside town of Cadiz; Sevilla's enormous Gothic cathedral, and the outstanding flamenco show in Sevilla! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fun and interesting start to finish.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved the tour of the Alhambra, but everyday there was one highlight after another. The local guides were excellent, and Helen was amazing. The guides and their wealth of information is what really sets RS apart. Our meals together has a group were in wonderful, unique small local places that we would have never come across on our own."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The pre-tour information was very helpful. It gave good advice on packing, helpful pre-views of tour destinations and activities, and what to expect generally.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Lots to choose from: perhaps visiting Sagrada Familia basillica."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Awesome guide, great hotels and tours

Favorite "WOW" moment

"La Sagrada!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Helen, best tour guide I could imagine. Local guides were excellent. Really enjoyed that the lunches & dinners were top notch & included unlimited wine,

Favorite "WOW" moment

"dinner overlooking Alhambra & that we got into Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The wonderful itinerary covering the highlights of Spain was very well organized. Our good-natured tour guide, Helen, plus a great group of fellow travelers helped to make the tour very enjoyable. The many special experiences and the group meals were all very good. The majority of the hotels and breakfasts were nice. The three hour walking tours could be a bit shorter, or divided up like was done in Seville, but otherwise, everything was very well done. I really enjoyed the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the light shine through the stained glass windows in the Sagrada Familia, Segovia guide, Toledo, lunch at Jose Maria, dinner overlooking the Alhambra, Catamaran ride, Flamingo performance, horse carriage ride, charming Seville, Seville alcazar & gardens, Hotel Amadeus, rooftop drinks."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our overall experience was outstanding! The schedule, transportation processes, information sharing, organization and planning was as good or better than any travel tour I've experienced. The selection of sights, group management, and meals were great and really met or exceeded our expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Familia in Barcis the most amazing architectural church structure Ive ever experienced. When the sun moved across the church, and the gorgeous colors from the stained glass spread across the columns and arches of the main naves, it was like a gift from God. It really brought nature and the beauty of nature into perfect harmony with the manmade structure of Gaudi's imagination. A real spiritual experience. Our guide, Mariona, was exceptional. The Alhambra was a close second "wow" "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a wonderful tour! Our guide Helen was terrific!! She handled every day with grace, knowledge and humor. We were the first group of the year for this tour, so got to be the guinea pigs for some really fun experiences (catamaran cruise, horse and carriage ride, and others). Loved the variety of experiences and the quality of the local guides...and of course the lovely group of fellow travelers up for anything. Truly a fantastic tour!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I really loved the times we got off the beaten path and found local life just one or two streets over. In Barcelona we happened upon a neighborhood church festival complete with giant figures parading in the street, families singing, and everyone having a fantastic time! A slice of life in Spain...Wow!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I thought that it was a very nice experience overall..The guides from each location was extremely informative and helpful. The tour guide Helen Inman was very kind and helpful as well. I really enjoyed the tour and the time spent there.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite moment was visiting the olive farm and the beautiful feast they created for us. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our Best of Spain trip was outstanding. The site visits and activities were wonderfully well organized. Loved the big city visits to Barcelona and Madrid, but the smaller cities in the south reveal Spain's true charm. Our tour guide, Helen, was the best. She was friendly, very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The local guides brought specific expertise and were so personable. Fellow tour mates were lovely and getting to know them added to our good time. Highly recommend!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many wow moments! The Segrada Familia is, without question, a wow. Dinner with the group in view of the Alhambra, illuminated at night, will long be remembered. Another wow was attending the Flamenco guitar concert in Ronda."

Overall rating: rating 2 of 5

I was disappointed by the lack of attention to health.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona - mostly the places I visited on my own before the tour."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

There were jaw-dropping surprises waiting for us every day. We had a very pleasant group of people to experience these wonders with. Every day I learned about something fascinating: Gaudi's architecture, Cervantes' windmills, the multi-century, multi-faith history of the Alhambra, how saffron is grown and harvested, how olive oil is processed, how boll-fighting is a deep part of the culture, how the amazing Andalusian horses are trained, flamenco and the special vibe in Seville.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hmmm, everything was a 10 out of 10 but it might have been staying in the hotel on the cliff in Arcos de la Frontera. Something about that thrilled me."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience. Thanks to the wonderful itinerary, our gracious and gifted Rick Steves guide, and the many talented local guides, our Best of Spain tour was rich in beautiful cultural experiences that promise to be lasting memories. The lovely members of our tour group were friendly, curious travelers who contributed greatly to our happy experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It is impossible to choose a single wow moment, there were so many. Every day of the tour was a “wow” experience, and the wide variety of experiences comprising our itinerary was remarkable. It is easy to fall in love with the beauty and diversity of Spain and its people. We hope to return!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Spain was incredible! Our tour guides, Agustin and Mark, were incredible! I can't say enough good things about the entire experience. Highly recommended.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were too many to just list one. Sevilla, the Sagrada Familia, the Alhambra, surviving the ride on bus 34 around Grenada, the gorge at Ronda, the hotel outside of Ronda, Sevilla. Just when you thought it couldn't possibly get any better - it did. Oh, did I mention Sevilla? "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour guide, Agustin, was wonderful. His knowledge of Spanish culture and history was amazing. His patience with the members of the tour was outstanding.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"seeing the Sagrada Familia in person!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was a wonderful experience that gave us the opportunity to see much beauty and many highlights of Spain. Grateful for the professionalism and expertise of our guide Margaret.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many wow moments- almost a perpetual wow! Visiting the Alhambra (I wondered if we would get in), the beautiful country hotel among peaceful gardens (Hotel Molino del Arco), and the finale last evening in Seville (rooftop gathering at sunset, horse and carriage ride to dinner with stop at Plaza de America) was pure wow. So much gratitude to Margaret for planning that lovely experience."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was an incredible tour of Spain. We so enjoyed our guide, our tour group and the wonderful country of Spain!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There seemed to be a “wow” moment each and every day. If I had to choose one, I’d go with the day trip to Segovia. The incredible aqueduct, the meal of roast suckling pig at a renowned restaurant, the cathedral, the nuns baking and selling cookies, and the warmth and kindness of the people. It was a stellar day!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The huge, beautiful cathedral’s."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful blend of guided tours and free time to see the sights. Learned so much about Spain, it's history, customs, people and life today. The size of the tour group made it easy to get to know everyone. It was a great group of people!!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many "wow" moments! The Sagrada Familia was so impressive! The ability to sit in the prayer chapel and feel connected to God. I learned so much about Gaudi and his connection to God and creation that motivated his work."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amanda was fantastic. Great variety of activities like cathedral's. Learning about artists

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having Tapas in small restaurants. Tasting sherry and oiive oil. Speed train restaurant over looking Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful guides and tour leader. Everyone was open and friendly.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Flamenco dancers and the entire Alhambra. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amanda was very knowledgeable and the local guides were very helpful and knowledgeable

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona and the sagrada familia. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our "Best of Spain in 14 Days" trip was a fantastic experience! Our group leader Amanda, made the entire trip fun because of her experience and professionalism. Because of flooding in Spain, we had to cancel a day but Amanda bought the fun to us with a sherry tasting and pizza party and we didn't miss a beat! Our trip was educational and full of amazing experiences and our guides were excellent. I loved the centrally located hotels and the many lovely meals that were provided.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many WOW moments on our trip, but my first wow moment was my first glimpse of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I had a very enjoyable tour experience. Our group visited the major sites I would expect to visit, as well as visiting sites I might not have found on my own. I felt there was a good balance of group time as well as time to explore on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I enjoyed meeting the other members of our group, and particularly enjoyed visiting La Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The most wonderful guide, Amanda The tour group was energetic, fun, supportive, accepting (we are a lesbian couple), and mostly over 65!!! It was like seeing something so incredible every day that the days piled upon each other and at times it was a bit overwhelming. I was really in the moment. Lots of laughing, loved the buddy system Loved seeing animals and nature

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Spending an afternoon wandering the streets of Arcos de la frontera. It was raining and I was mostly alone. I visited the Basilica and took time to read each carefully crafted description of the paintings and statues. I was able to immerse myself. Other sites may have been bigger or grander, but this site held so much meaning because I was able to absorb it. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our fourth Rick Steves Europe tour was as wonderful as the previous three! The historical centers of Barcelona and Madrid were as fascinating as the cultural differences in the smaller cities of Granada and Sevilla. Also, the local guides were extremely educational and interesting and I am very thankful for their knowledge sharing. Amanda, our lead tour guide during the 14 days in Spain was awesome!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The expansiveness "as far as the eye can see" of olive tree groves on the flatlands and mountain sides of central and southern Spain. Beautiful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour was fantastic. Of our Italy (2018) and Paris (2019) Rick Steves' tours, this was absolutely the best. Our tour guide, Fran, was everything you want and hope for in a tour guide. And we had an absolutely amazing group. We had such a great time; we're confirmed for our next trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There really were so many "wow" moments. On day two I was captivated by Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. Fran's explanations added so much more to the experience. Being in this surreal forest with fanciful creations 360 degrees was breath taking. I loved the way the brilliant colors from the stained glass reflected on the interior walls. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I enjoyed the tour tremendously. We had a great guide in Fran and he led us like a merry band of travelers. Our city guides were so knowledgeable and could not have been more perfect for each museum, church and city. The hotels were comfy and just what was needed after a day spent soaking up all that Spain has to offer. The tour in so many ways got me out of my comfort zone which was much needed!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Familia. Also, we had unscripted moments such as the military suddenly showing up to the Alcazar of Segovia and also waiting for the dignitaries to leave our lunch spot. Plus meeting an actual matador when we were touring our his bull farm. We all believe that Fran actually planned the two!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Tour of Spain was exceptional, from the guides, drivers, and people we encountered.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite wow moments were meeting Rafael Tejada on his bull farm and The Sagrada Familia. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Francisco was outstanding and great fun to be with. We had a great tour group. We had some amazing food and wine. The local guides were excellent. The tour was an excellent immersion opportunity into Spanish history an culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Família interior is an architectural / engineering marvel."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic tour! I felt I was able to obtain a comprehensive understanding of what it meant to be Spanish and gain insights into their culture. Our guide, Francisco, was amazing and I miss him already.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite moment of the tour was experiencing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Its grandeur and intricacies are unmatched."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was favorable. I particularly enjoyed learning more about the Moorish impact on the parts of Spain where its influence was present. I was fascinated by what seemed a more enlighten people relative to the native Spanish. While Spain had a number of excellent artists it seemed to lack the more scientific natives compared to Italy and France. The food was a real treat-particularly in Segovia.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The roast suckling pig dinner in Segovia. Not only was the meal outstanding it was some of the best service I have ever had."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour was well paced, full of excellent sites, food and our guide, Fran was top notch!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Famelia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Francisco was the best guide ever!! He made all of us feel valued and cared for. And we had an awesome group of fellow travelers! Couldn’t gave asked for better. We were thankful to have our bus driver and all of the local guides who shared their knowledge and gave us an inside look into Spain. From cathedrals to Bull ranch, horse ranch, windmills, coop olive processing plant, walking in the Bull ring, and down the steep cobblestones in the rain .

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Familla was amazing. The light was breathtaking. And the view from dinner of the Alahambra as a thunder and lightning storm passed over. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Had a wonderful time, great guides and accommodations, interesting content and sights.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Segrada de Familia. Our guide really made it come alive and the beauty of the light inside was awe inspiring. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

So many amazing sites but our tour guide, Francisco, really made the trip extra special. His knowledge of Spain is outstanding, but it is what is in his heart that comes through that made this tour so wonderful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many with major things like the Sagrada Familia, the Royal Palace, the Alhambra, but also the small things like Ratoncito Perez."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, our second with RS. Our guide, Luis, was excellent: engaging, knowledgeable, organized, and kind. We learned a lot about him and he drew our group together. The great people we traveled with definitely contributed to the enjoyment of the trip. The local guides were all interesting and informative. Accommodations were comfortable and in prime, walkable locations. Shared dining experiences gave us a chance to try excellent, regional foods as a group. Recommended!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to choose a single moment, being at the Sagrada Familia; both outside and inside was certainly a "wow." The beautiful light and brightness inside was so different than older, darker cathedrals. Dinner with a view of the Alhambra was spectacular, followed by going inside the next day. In general, the Moorish architecture and designs were stunning to see; the detail, intricacy, and colors were incredible. Walking the narrow streets and alleys of Segovia, Toledo, Arcos, Grenada, and Sevilla."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Spain tour (my 15th) was great. Late October was a good month to experience Spain. I saw and experienced so much in two weeks with a wonderful group, a great guide, and outstanding local guides. I learned about Moorish culture, bull fighting, and flamenco. I saw some fabulous art in buildings and museums. It was a very active tour with lots of up and down on stone walkways. And I saw LOTS of olive trees. Loved it.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the Sagrada Familia caused me to say WOW and it was a cloudy day so the lighting was subdued. The wonderful tour of a select set of painting in the Prado was fantastic. The view of the Alhambra from our group dinner location....... I enjoyed the whole trip."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first trip to Spain. The cultural overlap is a bit overwhelming. From Barcelona and Madrid to Arcos and Ronda the insites we gained were more than we anticipated. What a wonderful experience!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The interior of the Sagrada Familia."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide Luis was fantastic. The group loved him. We all got along so nicely and quickly had inside jokes. Secondary to all the preparation by RS, we sailed through entrance lines and spent our time at beautiful places. The hotels, restaurants and special stops were things I could never have found on my own. The special attention to every detail and welcoming atmosphere of RS tours makes me very comfortable traveling as a single female.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Have to have 2-the gorge at Ronda and the Alcazar in Sevilla. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great cities and sites selected to tour, great tour guide and group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sevilla "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was fantastic in every way. The places we visited were great. The other travelers were likable and we enjoyed hanging out on our time with each other. The tour guide, Luis, was great. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Spain and its culture. He promoted a friendly atmosphere and made sure that everyone got the most out of their tour experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There where many "wow" moments for me: the architecture in Barcelona, the cathedral in Toledo, the Alhambra in Granada, and both the cathedral and Alcazar in Sevilla."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well thought out trip that really covered all the must see items as well as several experiences that we might not have done on our own (e.g., visit to an olive oil factory).

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia is an over the top "wow" moment, but there were some less spectacular wow moments as well. Dinner in Granada overlooking the Alhambra was amazing, the visit to the Andalusian horse farm and the bull farm near Arcos were all unexpected "wow" moments."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We had a good group and a GREAT guide, Roberta. A fun trip….not too much of anything and lot’s of great information. The local guides were very helpful and had a good attitude.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The number of Olive trees in Spain is scary…. A ‘one trick’ type economy. Toledo was a great example of a past time…. Spain.. very much a country in the past. Fun to see."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Very well planned out and Roberta was an outstanding guide!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guides were all fantastic - very knowledgeable and interesting! I loved the group meals and the boutique hotels. I also appreciated have some free time to explore on our own. Our tour group was great! Everyone got along well and we truly enjoyed each other's company. I think the smaller size makes that easier.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The tour of Segrada Familia was amazing. It's so beautiful and it's hard to wrap your head around how long ago it was designed and building started. It was also interesting to hear how some of the technical challenges were addressed. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had a wonderful time on our Best of Spain Tour. I loved discovering Spain's beauty and rich history with the help of our incredible guide, Roberta. Our tour group were Rick Steves' veterans and bonded quickly.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite "wow" moment was stepping into the Sagrada Familia with the afternoon sun streaming through the stained glass windows. It is an incredible man-made creation that brilliantly reflects God's glory."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

A lot of history, museums, I am a pretty active person, I would like more hiking and outdoor activities.

It was wonderful!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Architecture and the continuous olive trees."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The two week time period was perfect for seeing Spain. This was my third Rick Steve’s tour and the longest so far. Our tour guide made the trip even more fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I’d have to say the extra experience our tour guide, Roberta, planned for the group. It was a sunset boat cruise in Cádiz. Very beautiful! "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

The first half of the tour was good, however, the switch to Cadiz from Acros left out many of the activities we were expecting. "Our group activities will proceed as planned on Day 10, with the addition of a lesson on Andalusian horses at the bull farm. We'll start our day with a visit to a local Andalusian horse farm. After learning all about these magnificent creatures and their connection to the local culture" didn't happen. We felt cheated and so did others on the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Spain was everything I had hoped for and much more. From the lively Barcelona to the charming Sevilla!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many “WOW” moments, it’s difficult to pick just one. I’ll have to go with the Flamenco dancers. Such energy and expression! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour guide was excellent. He gave us a real feel for the country and its warm people. The organization and quality were amazing. The meals were wonderful meals and our fellow travelers were really nice and interesting people.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Wow moment was the house drawn carriage ride through the Place de Espana in Seville. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was very exciting and active which was to expected as it was designed to cover a lot of Spain. I appreciated almost all of the cities/towns/events that we participated in. Helen was absolutely kind, entertaining, and enlightening on a number of topics. The local guides were really wonderful too.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved hearing the local perspectives from the local guides. The Alhambra was absolutely amazing!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful in both her knowledge/humor) and keeping us all together The tour was more strenuous at times than we had pictured - the more quiet and relaxing moments in Ronda and Los Arcos de La Frontera gave us down time when we needed it. We are dismayed to see that the 2025 Spain tour has substituted two days in Cadiz - we spent one day in Cadiz and it was overrun by cruise ships - please reconsider this change.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona and Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the night-time energy of Madrid, and the hotel in Sevilla. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The overall experience was great.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Being in the space where Queen Isabella granted Christopher Columbus wishes of a financial investment to seek a new way to the riches of the Far East. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Well balanced tour of the most interesting historic and fun cities and places in southern Spain

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The evolution of edifices dedicated to the Catholic Church into attractions serving tourists. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour was very good, we had a great tour director, Helen and our group was wonderful. The one night stays and some long walks with luggage were not so good, but that was a trade off to be in a location of interest and also in the center of an old town with narrow streets. Providing all breakfasts was a great way to start each day and I appreciated the quality. I had a hard time adapting to the late lunches and dinners but eventually learned to make the afternoon meal big & evening lite.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Had to be the dinner in Grenada at Camilla De Los Thomas on the patio overlooking the Alhambra. Large round tables made it fun to see and chat with everyone, great food and lots of wine. Beautiful night. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a wonderful Tour, our guide Helen was outstanding and the local guides were very informative.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Probably walking into the Sagrada Familia- wow!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Best of Spain with Rick Steves Europe was our 5th RS trip and it was every bit as fantastic as the others! Our guide Helen was wonderful mixing humor, a deep knowledge of Spain, and a steady hand in keeping the group on schedule and having fun. In addition to the beautiful locations, our accommodations were wonderful from the nice hotels in Barcelona and Sevilla to the garden hotel near Ronda and the breathtaking view in Arcos. We had great travelling companions and an awesome trip!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Grenada has to be my "wow" moment! Both the view of the Alhambra at sunset from the terrace where the group had dinner and the ornate palace itself were breathtaking!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was a good mix of urban and rural areas. Favorite locations were Barcelona, Granada, Sevilla and Ronda.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our evening dinner in Granada overlooking the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved our guide, Helen. She was very helpful each day with the schedule and ideas for what to do with free time and with my son when he misplaced his passport. I loved the itinerary and the choice of hotels. The location of each one was amazing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Sagrada Familia amazed me. I had no idea something like this was going on in the world. I liked so many of the things on the itinerary, however being in Spain with my youngest son who we hadn't seen in a year and who speaks fluent Spanish was a gift beyond measure. Loved it!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The group tour were nice people. All tour guide are good, they’ve explain the history of Spain well. The food and restaurant were excellent. I like our tour guide for this trip. She work hard, friendly and helpful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My “wow” moment was when one of our friend lost his passport and cash when visiting museum. He reported to our guide, and she able to get the passport and cash very quickly. Excellent job to our guide."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great itinerary and leadership by our guide, Helen.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. We visited 24 years ago and wondered if it would ever be a church. Today it is jaw dropping beauty, with the stained glass and lines of construction. An inspiring house of worship."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour and great group of people! Love the contact with local people and the authentic experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner on the terrace in Granada - overlooking the Alhambra at sunset! It was that moment of "we're in Spain"!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amazing tour guide. Luis did everything he could to make the trip enjoyable for everyone!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner with the sunset view of the Alhambra. Food was excellent and the view was fantastic. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had a wonderful time learning about Spain's history and culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Viewing the Alhambra at sunset from the restaurant view "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our third tour, and once again it lived up to expectations. The organization, amount of breaks and provided meals was great. The hotel locations were perfect.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner with a view of the le Alhambra in Granada - Wow. Seeing the La Sagrada Familia and the Seville Cathedral. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had high expectations for this tour and we were not disappointed. Everything went smoothly, we met wonderful people, learned about Spanish culture, history, and cuisine. Our tour guide Luis was amazing. Fantastic tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many wow moments. The Alhambra was incredible."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide Luis was one of the best tour guides we have ever had and this is our 8 tour! We have had several amazing tour guides but none that worked as hard to make us feel like we are all part of a big RS family. He was extremely organized yet kept everyday fun, entertaining and educational. He is everything you want in a tour guide. We loved all of the old quaint towns; where you can stay the night and be with the locals!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"While in Ronda our tour guide organized a local Spanish Guitar musician to come and play for us a private concert. He was amazing as was the concert! We were all floored by his generosity and talent!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great 2 wk Spain tour w Luis, really got the spirit and connections with different regions, cultures, people, food, local guides were fantastic, really felt the passion and compassion of her faith, local religious processions. Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Arcos de la Frontera, all wonderful. Really enjoyed the visit to the Andalusian horses, and surprisingly, enjoyed the bull ring and farm, appreciate more the mixed feelings about bullfighting in Spain and other countries.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I encountered a wonderful woman, Pilar Rodriguez, singing next to the royal chapel, great connection, conversing with her, sharing stories, in Granada. Dinner looking at, then next day, visiting the Alhambra, was amazing! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We saw so many places in Spain and learned so much about Spains history and culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner over looking the Alhambra "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The trip was fabulous, loke all of our other RS Tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Guernica, Paco Seco playing guitar for us in Ronda, Toledo"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide, Luis, was excellent. We learned so much about the history, culture, and food of Spain. We had a fantastic group of travelers.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Sagrada Famila in Barcelona and eating dinner while looking across the valley at the Alhambra in Granada. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Went to great places and tasted wonderful food.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada familia in Barcelona "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Exceptional! Our guide Adriana was amazing. Each day we became family and the best merry band of travelers. Our tour experience exceeded our expectations. We were disappointed not getting in to La Familia Sagrada. Local guides were excellent with our favorite being Blanca in Madrid. Blanca made our visit to the palace memorable. Our lunch in Segovia was fun and we were treated well. The time Adriana took to host all of us was appreciated . All our hotels were great as our dinners together.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our sunset view of the Alhambra and dinner in Granada. Most memorable. Wow#1 Our amazing Adriana chased down a choo choo for our trip up the hill. wow #2 was lunch overlooking the gorge in Ronda and our private flamenco guitar show. and our private concerts. Each day had a wow! Sherry, horses our hotel on a cliff in Arcos de La Frontera. Dinner in Sevilla after our horse carriage . The Windmills our lunch at the olive mill. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide, Adriana, was excellent and made sure we all had a wonderful experience. I had not been to Spain before and now feel that I have had an excellent introduction to the country and its culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were two and they are somewhat similar - seeing the Alhambra lighted at night from the terrace where the group had dinner in Granada, and touring the Alcázar in Seville. Both were amazing and memorable!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was absolutely fabulous! Adriana is exceptional in every possible way. She makes certain that all tour members' needs are met and she provided expert guidance on all phases of the tour. She is truly a special person who is very professional and also very caring. She treated all of us as if we were part of her family and her enthusiasm was contagious. She handled any little bump in the road superbly and made the experience life altering. The local guides were very good as well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having group dinner overlooking the Alhambra. Such a wonderful setting with great food, spectacular scenery, a very caring tour guide and great members of our touring party. We will remember that night forever."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our guide Adriana was delightful, knowledgeable, and fun. It was active and we took in a lot. We also learned so much about the history of Spain, it's culture and people.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The view and spectacular sunset from our balcony at the El Convento Hotel in Arcos del la Frontera. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Awesome!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My wow moment was seeing Sagrada Familia! It was utterly an amazing to experience! "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We were with a great group of people and the locals that we met were very welcoming.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The windmills in La Mancha were like from out of a story."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Just about everything I want from a tour is realized by taking a Rick Steves tour. I love that we stay in smaller, locally owned hotels and eat in the locally owned restaurants. The tour of Spain took us to every place of interest I could think of. And of course we went to the less traveled spots that enhanced the trip. I felt as if the people at the hotels were genuinely happy to see us. To me that speaks to the overall attitude of a Rick Steve’s tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"One Two of the many wow moments for me were seeing the Roman aqueduct in Segovia and the cathedral in Toledo. I have to add the Prada in Madrid. These places have a special place in my memories. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Though we were not able to tour Sagrada Familia as a group, the trip was enlightening and opened my thinking about the world.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra without a doubt"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great, compatible good people in group, great guide

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Touring Sagrada Familia "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We very much enjoyed out first Rick Steves Tour. Traditionally we used to put together our own tours of countries, but this was an excellent way to see Spain. We will do it again next year, probably the Basque Country and the south of France.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Probably touring the Alhambra and dinner the night before overlooking the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Two important factors in our overall tour experience are the tour leader and the other tour participants. Both were exceptional. Our tour guide, Javier, was excellent. He had a wonderful understanding of each city on the tour and of Spanish history overall. He helped all the travelers with any questions or issues they had. He helped us arrange an early departure from the tour. The other tour participants shared our interest in where we were and what we were seeing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were several “wow” moments, from seeing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, to seeing Picasso’s Guernica in Madrid, to having dinner in the evening overlooking the Alhambra. Perhaps the biggest surprise was seeing the beautiful Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona when they were “exercising” the organ, playing Phantom of the Opera. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

1st tour- Very good tour guide. excellent city guides. nice pace of scheduled time and free time. Several very nice hotels- better than we expected. Several great food/meal venues. Very nice people except for one consistently late traveler and several with limited mobility which really surprised us. We carefully read the physical expectations to be sure a RS tour was right for us. Several travelers could not navigate the steeper rear bus steps and very slowly boarded in the front.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner with sunset view of the Alhambra was great!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From start to finish, we had a most enjoyable experience. Javier, our guide, was excellent. The varied size of cities, variety of sights, food and accommodations made it an unforgettable adventure.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Best of Spain, like other RS tours we've taken, was a wonderful experience overall. Enjoyed the people, well-chosen sites, group gatherings for special events, and overall blend of cultural and historical places. Xavier was exceptional in his enthusiasm, knowledge and overall shepherding of this group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Its hard to capture one moment from this tour, but the whole daytrip to Segovia stood out to me, including the amazing aqueduct and the fantastic pork feast in a local restaurant. Other highlights were the Alhambra, dinner overlooking the Alhambra, and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona (which we had to cover on our own due to a local festival--still a wow)"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent tour guide, nice places to stay and lots of great food!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The town of Ronda where there is a bullfighting ring."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Best of Spain in 14 Days Tour was absolutely amazing! It offered a vast mix of lively urban cities, majestic sites and architecture to serene towns. Robert, our guide was outstanding, so knowledgeable and passionate in sharing Spain’s rich history, culture, food and people.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were a few favorites; La Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Segovia Aqueduct and the Alcazar de Segovia. Being of Spanish descent and having recently lost my mom- perhaps, the most personal wow and treasured moments for me was seeing her surname on street signs, buildings, a church and surprisingly, even food snacks- it was familiar and I left feeling connected to this beautiful country."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

What a wonderful way to learn about and experience Spain. It's people, culture, and history are fascinating.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Stepping out of the Metro and seeing the Sagrada Familia for the first time. It was enormous, overwhelming in it's complexity and beauty."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amazing, top quality tour in every aspect.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beauty of the places that we stayed! Every time I wanted to stay longer, and not move, but then we would arrive at the next place, and it has something just as beautiful and wonderful to offer. "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

It was a lot for a person in late 70’s. I would have liked a day or two off in the your. The other tour mates were great. And the guide was good. Personally I wasn’t crazy about the food in Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The town of Ronda was awesome"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The sights were magnificent, our guides knowledgeable and sincere, the food was outstanding, our rooms were clean and comfy, and the bus was roomy and reliable. All the travel details were handled smoothly and professionally, as we've come to expect from a Rick Steves Adventure.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My first glimpse of the Sagrada Familia, with its monstrous facade lavishly adorned with detailed highlights of Christianty's most celebrated events and surprise touches of interspersed whimsy. A lifetime could be spent just studying the external features. The Sagrada Familia did not disappoint inside. Gaudi was certainly wombat whacky, but his engineering genius and penchant for the grandiose shines through in this colossal structure that so many hands have shaped. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour was exactly as we expected. We enjoyed all the "extras" Rick's team surprised us with. Our tour guides were exceptional and very knowledgeable of the area. We had a great tour group. We've already booked out next Rick Steve's tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Touring all the family-owned businesses and farms (bull farm, olive farm, saffron family business). The heart and soul of these families were inspirational. You can tell they love what they do and we learned so much. The Sagrada Familia was magical and the carriage ride through Seville was the icing on the top! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great guides and a good variety of experiences.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eating a group dinner looking out at the Alhambra as the sun went down"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Very good tour guide - very helpful when I got robbed of my credit cards and cell phone. Very thorough interesting sites and activities.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sunset dinner at a restaurant that faced a palace that was lit up. Delicious dinner and view. Palaces and churches were very magnificent. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great time. Good mix of group time and personal time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

" Coming out of subway and seeing Segrada Familia "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved Spain- the sights, food & drink, culture, the people, etc. the tour captured that and had enough free time further explore and experience. Some places you travel to just click with you and Spain is one of them.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Granada. Not that all the Catholic Churches we saw weren’t lovely but the moorish architecture was different and beautiful. Sagrada Família was incredible as well. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Tour logistics were very well organized and provided participants with a great overview of various regions of Spain

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Touring the La Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Helen was an excellent tour guide who was very passionate about her country and our experience, which helped create a merry group of travelers. As in all RS tours, there was a good mix of daily activities and free time. The hotels were centrally located and the local tour guides were professional and well-versed in their content. Group restaurants were well chosen with great food and often a fantastic view. Transportation was very easy to use and tour bus times were short with interesting stops.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I had two ‘WOW’ moments: La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and visiting the Alhambra in Granada. The sun shining through the stained glass at La Sagrada was amazing and unlike any other stained glass windows I’ve seen. The detail and beauty of the Alhambra is truly magnificent!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide, Helen, took great care of us and made sure we had a quality experience. The lodging was good, especially the farm outside Ronda and the lovely one in Sevilla with roof top views of the cathedral. The amount of free time gave us a chance to explore on our own..

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Enjoying how much has been added to La Sagrada Familia since I saw it 27 years ago Especially the amazing stained glass windows! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great from beginning to end. Our overall tour guide (Helen) was excellent

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The natural light pouring through the stained glass windows of the Sagrada Familia."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Tour was nice. Helen was an interesting guide and on top of everything. Accommodations were adequate.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner overlooking Alhambra and Seville. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Spain was great to visit. Fantastic sites and our tour guide, Helen was fantastic.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to pick that wow moment. Every city we visited was a new experience that we enjoyed."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide Amanda was exceptional! The tours were timely, the guides were expertly informed and entertaining, with few exceptions. The group meals were fabulous, the restaurants were lovely. All but one hotel exceeded my expectations. I appreciated that the hotels were locally owned and historical in nature. The included breakfasts were a huge plus.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I am torn between the ancient Hotel Casa Cuatro Torres in Cadiz (simply amazing with its rooftop deck and towers) and our final night in Seville with a horse and buggy tour of the city, then a fun and classy farewell cocktail party. Honestly, there were more WOW moments, including dinner overlooking the Alhambra and touring it the next morning. Also, Ronda was an exceptional destination, including the hotel with its sunset view of the bullring, and the restaurants and hikes around the Gorge."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amanda was our guide and was so organized and catered to all of us. She made us feel comfortable from the very first minute we met her.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The familia cathedral in Barcelona "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful, varied experiences with excellent guides, a fun group, and Amanda being a knowledgeable, professional, and warm guide who took excellent care of us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the bull farm."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excelente tour guides

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I loved our tour guide Amanda. This was the first Rick Steves tour we have been on and she just made everything so easy. She is awesome and truly a gem to be around.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra tour, dinner and sunset."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great information provided during the tour; historical, cultural, food, areas of interest, and art. Tour guide was very qualified, had excellent communication skills and provided a great perspective on various issues.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting and learning bout the Sagrada Familia cathedral. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

A beautiful country, great tapas, less expensive than many European countries, good English speaking tour guides, especially Rosanna Perez in Madrid.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Highlights of the tour: Sagrada Familia Barcelona, Royal Palace & modern new downtown Madrid, Roman Aqueduct Segovia, Alhambra Granada, horse farm in Andalusia, Hotel Molino del Arco and Flamenco dance Sevilla "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Great tour guides, efficient method of “buddy ship” walk-in talkie headphones excellent

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Roman aqueduct at Segovia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Composition of group members melded well into a fun and caring group that respected being punctual and had a great sense of humor, led by our guide Luis, who put so much care into making it a trip that surpassed our expectations, from his getting to know you games, trivia, and punny jokes. In addition we got to meet his father in Madrid and had a lovely conversation

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The group dinner at the amazing restaurant that looked out at the Alhambra. Magical. Special. Enchanting. Our city guide, Mariona, provided so much insight into our walking tour of all things Gaudi in Barcelona. Inside the Sagrada Familia, her commentary on the sun's rays lighting the windows was an aha moment for me. Every city guide excelled and showed love and pride of their city while offering their own unique personality to the tour. Our guide Luis, has an amazing rapport with them all."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Enjoyed being able to see very many cities and have it all planned for us, as before we had only used Rick Steves books as reference and planned our own trips

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra tour was just great, as was the view as we ate dinner the evening prior. Scenery was awesome in so many places across gorges, sheer cliffs, gardens, too numerous to recount."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

enjoyed the group activities and being able to explore alone as well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Familia Segrada"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour went smoothly and the tour leader and members were outstanding. We enjoyed the mix of sites and experiences (cities, churches, countryside and farms)

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great guide. Great group. Great itinerary. Quaint hotels at central locations. Local tour guides. Tour was worth every penny.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Local Guide Rosanna and Velasquez appreciation at El Prada Museum. There really was a wow moment each and every day ie. Ga Local guides such as Rosanna and her appreciation for Velasquez at El Prado Museum. There was really a wow moment each day. Thanks to Luis our guide for these experiences. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We had a Great trip with the things to see and people we met and led by our guide to learn about and see Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Everything was fun and neat to see and experience. It was all pretty similar day to day with a neat highlight each day and similarities from town to town."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Enthusiastic, thoughtful, friendly guide, pretty fun group overall, cool sights, delicious new foods.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking out of the metro and turning around to see the Sagrada familia, it was huge and ornate and breathtaking. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Was such a great tour. The cities we went to were all so charming in their own way. Our tour guide Robert was fantastic. He was passionate and you could sense every day he was excited to show us new things and the best of each city.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Família was a jaw dropping experience. As well, Alhambra was quite special and very magical. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We loved our tour guide, Robert, as he was so passionate & knowledgeable, funny and excellent at telling stories. Every stop he had such useful information to make our trip great.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the very nice dinner up at the top of the hill in Granada at night, looking down at the lit up Alhambra. Beautiful sight and fantastic food and wine. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We absolutely loved our experience in our first organized tour. We had a wonderful groupe and outstanding tour guide Robert. We were very impressed by the professinal way everything was handed. Robert has a deep knowledge, a great sense of humor, and well organised. He and other guides added so much to our understanding of Spain's history and culture. Best of Spain exceded our expectation. Thank you very much. Steve and Katalin

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many wow moments: The brilliant yellow, green, orange and blue stained glass inside the Sagranda Familia, the fantastic Moorish architecture in Alhambra in Granada, Alcazar in Sevilla, the gorge in Ronda...."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Enjoyable, informative and a lot of fun.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada overall. The Alhambra tour which was further enhanced by the group dinner before overlooking the Alhambra under the beautiful Granada moonlight. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was my sixth RS tour, all are unique and a lot of fun. This tour had a great mix of cities and towns and the group was fantastic, we all clicked. Not too much bus time compared to other tours.There were lots of surprises along the way because our guide Robert was just that awesome!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia, Alhambra and Flamenco"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide Robert was exceptional. The local guides were generally very good. Our accommodations were about what we've come to expect but the Amadeus hotel in Seville was exceptional.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Numerous but included the Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Twelve of us friends took this trip and had a wonderful time. We mingled with the other travelers as experienced RS tour travelers. Good mix of big city to smaller villages. Enjoyed having a few hotels with pools for our hot days. Our guide, Amanda, made this another wonderful RS tour experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Everything! Alhambra dinner at sunset and touring all the palaces and Cathedrals on this tour. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Absolutely great itinerary, hotels, food.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Going to see a zarzuela!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

selection of cities was excellent city selection, included both big and small, the local tour guides are still the best experience, they bring a passion that cannot be matched, the number of meals together are great, the hotels are as expected (you should understand what you are going to get), the tour guides are awesome, we (everybody) become family with the help from the guide, the bus is top notch along with the bus drivers (we love them), once again...awesome tour

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia...enough said. The guide (Mariona), the architecture, the history, the colors. Dinner at Carmen las Tomasas in Granda overlooking the Alhambra at sunset...absolutely stunning, both the food/drink and views. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great locations, hotels, transportation, tours and food. Our guide Amanda was absolutely outstanding. This may have been our first Rick Steves tour, but it will certainly not be our last.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Alhambra and the olive oil mill were incredible."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Very well organized and so informative.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The bull breeding tour."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Outstanding hotels! Great food. Tour guide was wonderful about accomodating my food restrictions. Local guides, as always, added so much to our understanding of the history of the various locales.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The light streaming through the brillant blues, greens, red, yellow and orange stained glass inside the Sagrada Familia."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

we had a wonderful group, knowledgable tour guide, had plenty of time to explore on our own and the tour gave us experiences to see Spain different than other tourits

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Granada and going to Alhambra was my wow moment"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great variety in seeing many different aspects of Spain: cities, towns, country, experiences, and food and wine galore.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Many experiences: dinner viewing the Alhambra, wandering the hill towns, Guernica at the Regina Sophia, saffron in La Mancha... and a wonderful group of new friends with James as our guide."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The entire experience was outstanding from so many levels and perspectives. From the complete and comprehensive Tour details and logistics to the professional, interesting and very capable and knowledgeable guides the Tour certainly met our expectations. This was the first organized Tour we had taken so we were a bit unsure and apprehensive about tours in general. We had previously used Rick Steve's guidebooks for several trips and found them to the best and most appropriate guidebooks for us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Of course as this was our first visit to Spain we wowed by the scenery, history, culture and people of Spain but we also loved the group dinners and lunches together and the spontaneous surprise performance at the Spanish flamenco guitar shop"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a well planned tour which was expertly lead, including knowledgeable local guides, and shared with a great group of folks.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra was a mind blowing step into the past."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our guide James was amazing, He is knowledgable, organized and lots of fun! There was a perfect balance between group time and free time. The accommodations were comfortable and well located.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many wow moments...... the view from our hotel in Arcos, dinner across from the Alhambra, the Toledo Cathedral and the relaxing retreat outside of Ronda"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall, the tour was a very good introduction to Spain. We visited places we would have never gone to on our own. I enjoyed the mixture of “big city and small towns”.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The church in Barcelona The dinner spot overlooking the Alhambra The olive tour/lunch"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Spain tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour guide was excellent. She educated us about Spain and the culture in interesting and humorous ways. She was very thoughtful and caring in her planning for everyone's needs and wants. All the hotel accommodations were wonderful in their location and atmosphere. Our bus drivers were wonderful. The local tour guides were experts in their knowledge of the places we visited with them.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beautiful sunset view of the Alhambra which included a wonderful meal!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I enjoyed talking a deep dive into Spain's history and culture. The hotels we're consistently good. The guides we had along the way we're well versed (and long wimded at times). Spain's food culture was not as diverse as I had hoped. Not asany surprises (good ones) toake the experienced extra memorable. Overall very good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Segruda familia and olive farm. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a wonderful tour packed with a great balance of big cities and small towns, incredible sights, opportunities to learn about the history of Spain from awesome local guides, good food, and lovely people. There was a nice mix of organized group activities getting us in to see the major landmarks in each location and plenty of free-time in each city to explore on your own (more free time than I expected). An excellent deep dive into Spain's history and culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were several...a few favorites: Our group dinner in Granada overlooking the Alhambra was fabulous and very memorable. The day trip to Segovia - our first glimpse of small-town Spain after starting our tour in the big cities. Our time in the Spanish countryside, including the stop at the olive oil mill and the wonderful lunch the family shared with us. Seeing the Sagrada Familia - I hope to someday return to see it completed. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour, Great guide

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our first view of the La Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first tour after having traveled to Europe many times independently. We had a wonderful time. It was the perfect combination of interesting guided experiences, free time, meals planned for us, and meals on our own. Our guide, Helen Inman, was friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, helpful, and funny. The guides who joined us for specific tours, such as at the Sagrada Familia, Prado, the Alhambra and Sevilla's Alcazar, were truly experts who made the visits meaningful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Every time I learned something that was completely unexpected....from the reason Gaudi designed the cathedral as he did to the reason the Spanish Christian rulers kept the Moorish design that praises Allah. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Beautiful country, excellent tour guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada: lunch with a view over the Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We loved our tour and the trip leader! Amanda was just wonderful, and made the tour so much fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Definitely seeing the Sagrada Familla"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Group guide and specialist guides were excellent. Group was very cohesive. Fantastic hotels and restaurants/eating experiences. Saw interesting things we wouldn't have on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia cathedral"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my first trip to spain, enjoyed it very much the deep history with its many cultures, the food and the people ,great experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Always a difficult question, but I would have to say Granada and the Alhambra palace, it’s amazing it survived intact .and the city itself the river front walk I took was great as was our dinner that night overlooking the palace ,great experience!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our third Rick Steves' Tour and it was perfect. No early morning departures, spectacular food, a welcoming and fun guide (Amanda) and the best cities and sights. Plenty of time with group and on our own .We had a really fun group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the day trip to Segovia. The wow moment for me was seeing storks. Our guide told us the cutest story about the storks that I will always remember. The Roman aqueduct was spectacular too as was the Alcazar fortress and delightful lunch. A souvenir gift was given to us at the restaurant too! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Beautiful and enlightening tour of Spain!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing Sagrada Familia inside for the first time! OMG, soo beautiful!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Way better than expected and our guide Amanda was outstanding!!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"To many to say"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had lots of experiences that illustrated culture and history of Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sunset dinner at terrace restaurant across from the Alhambra!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour has a great itinerary; potentially some tweaking could be made with the 2 nights in Arcos de la Frontera and replace one with a visit to Malaga or Cordoba. The hotels were fine, the one in Ronda outside of the city was outstanding . The group meals were great with the dinner overlooking Alhambra being absolutely unforgettable. The local guides we had were absolutely great and totally made visiting various sites a complete experience. Would have liked to spent more time at Museo Prado.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Alhambra is hard to top but Sagrada Familia came close and also Segovia, Toledo and Ronda are absolutely fabulous. Cathedral of Sevilla also comes to mind, mainly because of the great guide we had through it."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Itinerary was fabulous and well paced.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The deep sense of history in each of the locations we visited was palpable. Hard to choose just one wow moment!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Good itinerary, got to see many highlights of Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved the local guide at the horse and bull breeding farm. Desiree was so enthusiastic!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved everyday of the tour. The itinerary was well thought out and I have a better understanding of Spain's history and appreciation for this beautiful country. Our guide Agustin was top notch and made our tour exceptional.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My "Wow" moment was traveling through the country. Seeing the diversity of the landscapes and enjoying the contrast between the cities that we visited and the countryside."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a wonderful trip. Our tour guide Augustin was informative and congenial. I think it is safe to say he took excellent care of the group. The local guides were very interesting and gave great insight into the sights we visited. It was a good mix of set time together and free time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The night before we visited the Alhambra we went to a lovely restaurant on a hill, across the ravine was the Alhambra lit up in the early evening light. It was magical. Going to the Alhambra the next day was incredible as well. There were so many incredible moments : the Sagrada Familia "s stain glass windows with the light pouring in, the Cathedral Of Seville. The tile work everywhere was so amazing. Spain is so impressive, with its history of exploration and the mix of cultures. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Agustins guiding us every day with such a humble spirit. He kept the pickpockets away. The accommodations were mostly outstanding. Some better than others. The choice of sites was perfect. The food was outstanding.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The bull fight in Madrid was my wow moment."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful tour! Great lead guide, great local guides. Great food and hotels. Many magic moments.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Bull farm. The bulls have a wonderful life until they enter the ring. When you compare that with cattle in feed lots most of their life, it may not be so bad."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a great time. Sagrada familia and all of Barcelona was great. We went to the Picasso museum and it was fabulous. The cathedral in Madrid, and the palace were great. Walking up the hill in Granada to the restaurant was grueling on slippery steep cobblestones. The view of the Alhambra was worth it, Took cab to Alhambra and in Arcos. Concepcion in Sevilla was devout the first day, clearly a bit tired the second day. Cadiz was my least favorite, but OK.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Blanca in Madrid!. Sagrada familia, Alhambra, all of Toledo -loved walking there, JoseMaria's and the aqueduct, Alcazar. Cathedral in Madrid. Loved the Hotel Molina Del Arco! Mozart was also great. All of the hotels were fine. Two of us suffered food poisoning from the rooftop Japanese bar (?El Cercle?) two blocks from the hotel in Barcelona. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

First time on a group tour. I had some reservations on how it would go, but overall a very positive experience. The planning and execution of the agenda went smoothly, the group on our tour were great to be with, and we saw and learned things we would’ve never fit in on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Honestly, how much more I enjoyed the trip freed from all the planning and logistics I typically take on when we go on our own. My stress level went way down and I could just enjoy the moment without the worry of when, how, where we needed to be next."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Lots of structure while still having time to do your own thing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved the cathedral in Barcelona "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was more than I had hoped it would be. The extra mile our hosts (Helen & John) went to make our visit to Spain was memorable. The sites we visited and the places we stayed were very nice. One in particular was this quiet villa outside the city of Ronda. It was nice to get away from the crowds for one night and walk in their gardens.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Inside the La Sagrada Familia was a wow moment for me. The afternoon light showing through the stained glass windows was worth the trip. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was a great mix of group activities and time on our own. We learned so much from the outstanding local guides and from our tour guide Helen. She is a gem, always positive, great knowledge of Spain, and committed to making the tour special for everyone.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved the country hotel near Ronda. It was a peaceful and lovely respite from the busyness of the tour. The shared patio provided a nice gathering place for our tour members. The sangria was delicious and so was the dinner and breakfast. Our room was awesome!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Thank you for a very well organized and interesting tour. We met lovely people, fellow travellers and locals, and got a really good taste of Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Probably the view from our Arcos hotel room balcony was most 'wow'. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour was a great combination of thoughtfully guided visits to a range of interesting attractions interspersed with free time to explore further on our own. The trip was well-paced, informative and stimulating, and led by a well-organized guide who knew her stuff and related well to everyone in our group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"First looking out my hotel window at Arcos de la Frontera and realizing we were perched at the top of a cliff overlooking the Spanish countryside."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Robert, our guide was exceptional. His in-depth knowledge and experience gave us a better insight and appreciation of the history and sites. We had one of the best fellow travelers and plan on keeping in touch. This was the first time we traveled as a group on the bullet train to get from Barcelona to Madrid. Great efficiency.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too Many to list. Visit to the Sagrada Familia (also did Park Guell & Dali Museum on our own) in Barcelona. The opera and dinner show i Madrid (Recommended on RS Site). The sunset dinner overlooking Alhambra in Granada. Our FULL MOON overview from our patio in Arcos de la Frontera. Tour of the Alcazar Palace and our walk up the tower in Seville. Our last dinner, Tapas and wine as our group mingled together like the locals. This was a wonderful trip."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I feel that we got a good overview of Spain including highlights of a Spain visit

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The time in Toledo and learning the history of Spain"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

In many ways I consider it a trip of a lifetime, I felt well care for much the same way Robert cares for Spain, he shares it with a lot if insight, care and love. It opened my eyes.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The whole experience made me feel like i got a glimpse of what makes Spain tick, and I like it. Also, the unexpected insight ifrom the bull fighting talks and the art of it all - was very surprising/exciting. Art in general in Spain from the crafts surrounding religion to Gaudi’s commissions are amazing, beautiful and at times mind boggling."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We had never been to Spain and, except for the crowds, it didn't disappoint! Robert is an outstanding tour guide! Our fellow traveller's were wonderful, the food, without exception, was delicious, and the history, art, and countryside were beautiful. I loved my first carriage ride ever!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many but the experience that was an absolute paradigm shift for me was one that we would never have had were we not on a Rick Steves tour. It was the visit to the bull farm where we saw how the bulls lived, met a matador who answered our curious questions, and saw the museum with his bullfighting experiences, including the chapel where he prays before a fight. Although I still don't want to watch a bullfight, I came away changed, with great cultural respect and understanding."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Cohesive group with many interesting people. Great overall guide (Robert)...

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Hard to narrow it down. Particularly outstanding were La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Alhambra in Granada, Alcaraz and Roman aqueduct in Segovia..."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Robert did a good job showing us the best of Spain. Our group bonded well. We enjoyed the architecture, the Spanish way of doing things, trying new foods I got to use some of my very rusty Spanish.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"La Sagrada Familia tour."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Robert, our guide, was a significant factor in our outstanding experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Alhambra was on my bucket list so the entire day was amazing; from visiting the actual site to the very special dinner overlooking the palace."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Amazing as always! Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable & fun! The locations were beautiful and filled with fun experiences, history and cultural knowledge. And lots of yummy food!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"La Sagrada Familia. Unlike any church I've ever seen. When we walked in I was met with beautiful colored light. I was not prepared for this amazing visual!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my first Rick Steves tour and I went as a solo traveler. From the very beginning, I felt taken care of, educated, included, and overwhelmed with wonder and surprise at every turn. There is simply no way I could have covered as much in 14 days without this tour and its stupendous guides. I feel that I have really experienced Spain - and have fallen in love with it.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My most used word on the tour was "wow". I had to laugh at how often I used it. Countless times each day, I heard myself say "WOW". This tour covers so many remarkable sites and experiences that there is no way I could pick just one as my favorite. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Excellent arrangements, hotels, food, guide, activities with lots of free time to make sure we were able to do what we wanted to do and see.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Outdoor dinner overlooking Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The whole tour was great! The food, our tour mates, our guide, the wine, the experiences.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Motoring up the mountain town of Arcos in a little train, with Spaniards smiling and waving to us. Also, the olive oil tasting was pretty great!!"

A good mix of education and entertainment. Some things, e.g. touring the bull ranch, were unexpected and most interesting. Individuals traveling may not get to do some of the things a group does.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner in Granada across the river gorge from The Alhambra. What a view! And a great meal. "