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The 15 Best Historical Tours in Spain

41 tours  ·  from $9 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 historical tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Plaza Mayor, food, and Spain’s difficult stories
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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

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

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

Walk Madrid’s historic core with guides such as Javier, David, Christian, and Miguel. In about 2.5 hours, you’ll connect Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, old city walls, flamenco, Almudena Cathedral, and the Royal Palace through stories, maps, and visual aids. Palace entry is not included.

“Very informative tour about Madrid’s history. JP is an amazing guide - well-prepared, engaging, and great at keeping the group involved.”

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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History - Four food stops with changing menus
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Barcelona: Tapas Walking Tour with Food, Wine, and History

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Travel Bar near Las Ramblas for three hours of Catalan food, drinks, and Gothic Quarter stories. You’ll visit four food stops, with tastings ranging from pinchos and seafood to tapas, jamón, and paella. Guides such as Andrew, Santiago, Ewan, and Juan Carlos add plenty of humor and local insight.

“Santiago was a really good tour guide and fun to be with. I cannot remember when I laughed as much as on that tour! I definitely recommend this tour! It was an interesting and delicious experience.”

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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions - Los Soportales and the first taste of local bar food
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Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

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

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

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Seville with a small group of up to 12, stopping at local bars for tapas, four wines, and traditional dishes such as chicharrones, carrillada, espinacas con garbanzos, albóndigas, and pestiños. Guides including Alejandro, Pilar, Jeff, Sasha, and Stephanie add food, history, and practical city advice.

“This was a fun and delicious way to spend an afternoon in Seville! Our guide Sasha was the best! She was fun and knowledgeable and made the experience a great one! The food and drink was fabulous! Salud!!”

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

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

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

Spend about four hours with a small English-speaking group exploring Valencia’s Old Town, including La Lonja, the Cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, and the Central Market. Guides such as Martha, Mimi, Ellie, and Dani lead the walk, followed by tapas, paella, dessert, and regional wines in an 11th-century historic monument. Evening tours skip the market.

“VALENCIA is an amazing city and this tour was just as great. Martha was very knowledgeable and passionate about her city's history and heritage.”

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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History - How much history do you actually get?
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Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

5.Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,928 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, stopping at four bars or kitchens for tapas paired with wine, vermouth, sangria, and cava. Guides such as Santiago, Lila, Ewan, and Juan Carlos have led this experience. Expect generous food, social company, and some history, though the guide’s focus can vary.

“Amazing tapas and drinking tour to do with friends or family. A good way to incorporate fun with history. Best part of our trip!”

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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour - Starting at Las Teresas with ham and vermouth
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Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

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

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

Spend about three hours walking Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter with an English-speaking food guide such as Mario, Paula, Elena, or Manuel. Visit historic family-run bars, try 9+ tapas and four drinks, then finish with artisan ice cream. The group is capped at 10, with several dietary options available.

“A great evening visiting traditional family run bars and restaurants and getting a great taste of both local wine and food/ tapas. Our guide and host Guillermo provided a fun packed evening around the tapas and wine of Seville but also a great insight into the history of the city. We would highly recommend to anyone that wants to food and wine culture of the city.”

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Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour - Finding the guide at the Patio de los Naranjos
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Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

7.Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

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

Meet your English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide by the only olive tree near Santa María Fountain. Spend an hour inside Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral, tracing its Islamic beginnings, Christian conversion, arches, altarpiece, and choir. Audio receivers help you hear clearly, and your guide can suggest a local tapas spot afterward.

“Great guide that explained everything so well to us. Luckily we were a group of Brazilians and she also spoke Portuguese. So the tour was made in Portuguese. You should offer this type of language when purchasing a ticket :)”

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

8.2.5-Hour Bike or E-Bike Historical Tour

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

Ride through Barcelona with a local guide on a regular bike or e-bike. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Arc de Triomf, El Born, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, and Sagrada Familia. Guides such as Sergio, Peter, Alex, Marina, and Maria are praised for clear facts, easy pacing, and helpful local tips.

“The tour was awesome!! Sergio knew a lot about every place and was super accommodating when we had bike issues. They even sent out a mechanic with anne’s bike she one of our group member’s bikes broke! Quick response and we got to enjoy a coffee at a cafe nearby. The views are great and the routes are very easy to follow.”

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Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs - Calle Larios gives you a quick city orientation
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Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

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

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

Spend three and a half hours walking central Málaga with an English-speaking guide such as Felipe, Elise, Javi, Fernando or Emilio. Visit Atarazanas Market, a traditional grocery shop and several tapas restaurants, sampling Iberian ham, vermouth, Andalusian dishes and Spanish wine. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“Great tour around Malaga city sampling traditional food and drinks. Fernando was our guide he was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and informative. He chatted to everyone and we all enjoyed the tour. He gave us information of best places to eat and history of the city. We returned next day to the food market as it was so good!”

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Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour - Stop one: a century-old tavern and flaming chorizo
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Seville: Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

10.Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 676 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $84

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Seville with an English-speaking guide such as Remy, Cate, Jeff, or Antoinetta. Visit four food stops, taste tapas, drinks, bakery treats, and flaming chorizo, and learn how local food connects with Seville’s past. The tour suits curious eaters, but not vegans, people with celiac disease, or those with limited mobility.

“Amazing tour with Antoinetta! We had such a great time. She made the tour fun, interesting and the food stops were great! We would book it again anytime!”

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Tenerife: History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket - From classical composers to Broadway and rock
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Tenerife: History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket

11.History The Evolution of Music Show Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Spend 2.5 hours at Arona Pyramid in Playa de Las Américas watching roughly 30 international musicians, singers, dancers, and acrobats trace music from Mozart and Beethoven to Elvis, Queen, ABBA, Pink Floyd, and Michael Jackson. The show includes film and theatre songs, costume changes, comedy, and a 15-minute break. Seats are not assigned, so arrive early.

“Fantastic show. Highly recommend this if you are in Tenerife. appeals to all ages.”

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Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting - The walk down through Santa Cruz
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Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

12.Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Start at Alicante’s Central Market for local snacks, ride to Santa Bárbara Castle for sweeping city views, then walk downhill through Santa Cruz and the old town. Guides such as Isaac and Francisco explain Alicante’s past in English before a drink and one substantial tapa at a local bar. Expect steps, uneven surfaces, heat, and a small group capped at 11.

“Met Isaac at the central market along with two other guests. He was instantly likeable and really knows his stuff. This was a great tour giving the highlights of Alicante so you can pinpoint the best places to visit.”

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Seville: Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour - Las Teresas and the first taste of old Seville
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Seville: Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour

13.Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $99

You’ll walk Seville’s Jewish Quarter and Arenal with an English-speaking food guide, stopping at old taverns for 9 or more tapas and 4 drinks. Expect Iberian ham, Manchego, orange wine, vermouth, sherry, a sit-down meal, and artisan ice cream. Guides such as Mario, Remy, Elena, and Manuel bring local food and history to life.

“Excellent tour! A mixture of families and solo travellers (I was solo) and Elena, the wonderful tour guide, made everyone feel welcome. Throughout the evening we all jelled nicely, with great conversation between everyone. Elena took us to places I would not have gone to alone and the choice was a great experience and the range of tapas, and history behind it and/or the venue, added to the experience. Great evening. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun - Starting on La Rambla opposite La Boquería
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Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun

14.Barcelona Erotic Museum – Explore Art, History & Fun

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 450 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Visit Spain’s only Erotic Museum on La Rambla, opposite La Boquería. Your ticket covers more than 800 artworks, historical objects, unusual inventions, an erotic garden, an audio guide in five languages, and a welcome glass of cava, orange juice, or water. Plan on about an hour, and remember that entry is for adults aged 18 and over.

“For what it is and how much is costs, as well as a glass of champagne at the door, I think this is well worth to have a bit of fun and also to maybe learn a little something about history. Definitely recommend having a jar of sangria or something beforehand to loosen up and enjoy yourself!”

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Valencia: Historical Walking Tour - Starting at the Torres de Serranos
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Valencia: Historical Walking Tour

15.Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 390 reviews · 2 hours - 135 minutes · from $17

Walk Valencia’s Old Town with an official English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide. In about two hours, you’ll see Serranos Towers, Plaza Redonda, City Hall, Central Market, the cathedral, Silk Exchange, bullring, and Art Nouveau railway station. Guides such as Amparo and Carmen add local history, food tips, and practical ideas for the rest of your stay.

“Carmen was very friendly and gave us lots of information. She was excellent and full of local knowledge. We very lucky as it was just the 2 of us on the tour so was very personalised to our needs”

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