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Old Madrid Tapas and Fine Wine Small Group Tour

★ 5.0 (473)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Old Madrid Tapas and Fine Wine Small Group Tour

A curated wine and tapas tour through Madrid's historic centre led by a sommelier with 25 years' tasting experience. Over 3–4 hours, you'll visit four neighbourhood bistros sampling small plates—acorn-fed Iberian ham from Cesareo Gomez, Galician squid, Manchego cheese, and cured fish—paired with rare bottles from the guide's private collection. Groups stay intimate at eight people maximum, letting you move through old Madrid without drawing attention.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $140

Eating Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas and Wine Tour

★ 5.0 (464)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Eating Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas and Wine Tour

This 3.5-hour walking tour guides you through Madrid's Old Town and Literary Quarter, sampling authentic Spanish fare at neighbourhood spots rather than tourist-heavy establishments. You'll taste Jamón Ibérico at a century-old cellar, try the famous calamari sandwich without queuing, sip vermouth and Tinto de Verano, and finish with artisan chocolate. A local English-speaking guide shares insider knowledge of where madrileños actually eat.

Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

Master authentic Valencian paella in a three-hour evening class run by local chefs who learned the craft at home. You'll nail the socarrat—that coveted crispy rice layer—using rice from Valencia's own Albufera fields and proper saffron technique. Between cooking sessions, craft your own sangria and nibble traditional tapas. Finish by tucking into your finished dish alongside local wine, salad, and homemade pudding.

Barcelona Tapas Food Tour with Lunch or Dinner in El Born

Skip the tourist traps and eat like a [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) local on this 2.5-hour tapas crawl through the Gothic Quarter and El Born. Your guide—a proper foodie—steers you to four neighbourhood spots where you'll taste nine small plates: crispy anchovies, patatas bravas, pork croquettes, flash-fried fish, and paella, washing it down with wine, vermouth, and cava. You'll dodge the crowds with pre-booked tables, spot Roman stonework and the Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar between bites, and meet other travellers who actually care about what they're eating.

Málaga Evening Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour

A three-hour evening ramble through Málaga's neighbourhood bars, led by guides who genuinely love food. You'll hit five to six local spots, sampling authentic tapas—fresh seafood, jamón, croquetas, gazpachuelo—alongside four drinks that reflect what locals actually drink. Rather than tourist traps, your guide steers you toward the places regulars know, where you taste ingredients you won't find on typical circuits.

The Ultimate Tapas Workshop in Malaga

A four-hour hands-on cooking workshop in Málaga where you'll shop for seasonal produce at the local market, then prepare authentic tapas alongside experienced chefs. Learn regional classics like Ajoblanco Malagueño and Tortilla de Patatas through practical techniques you can replicate at home. The session caters to all dietary requirements and concludes with a shared meal featuring your creations, plus you'll take home a Kulinarea apron as a memento of the experience.

Barcelona Private Sailing Tour with Drinks for Family and Friends

Spend two hours sailing along [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s coast with a skipper who knows the waters well. This private boat outing suits groups and families after a relaxed afternoon on the water. You'll get drinks—beer, champagne, or soft options—plus light snacks while taking in views of the city from the sea. The crew enjoy talking through sailing basics and pointing out local landmarks, making it easy to ask questions throughout.

Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga

Learn to build a proper paella from scratch in Málaga with a local English-speaking guide. This four-hour class walks you through selecting fresh market ingredients and mastering traditional techniques, then you'll sit down to eat what you've made. You'll leave with the skills to recreate the dish at home, plus our branded apron as a keepsake.

Ibiza & Formentera Private Full-Day Sailing Tour

An eight-hour private sailing charter exploring Ibiza's coastline and neighbouring Formentera aboard a 35-foot vessel. You'll navigate between hidden coves, crystalline shallows and distinctive rock formations with a professional skipper, stopping to paddle and snorkel in sheltered bays. Bring a picnic or source provisions locally—the boat's galley keeps everything chilled. Suits anyone from young families to seasoned sailors seeking a quieter alternative to crowded beach clubs.

8 hoursfrom AUD $1303

Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves

★ 5.0 (379)

🐠 Water Activities

Spain

Kayaking Adventure Route with Snorkeling in Mogan Caves

Paddle a tandem kayak along Gran Canaria's Mogan coast, navigating sea caves sculpted by Atlantic swells over four hours. You'll snorkel above volcanic reefs in gin-clear water, with the option to leap from cliffs if you're keen. Expert local guides coach you through the basics, so prior kayaking experience isn't required. The route suits mixed abilities, though you'll need decent fitness and cardiovascular health.

Group Surf Lessons

Two-hour group surf sessions at a quieter Spanish beach, kept intimate with a 1:6 instructor-to-student ratio. You'll spend the full time in the water and on sand with a small crew, learning technique while building connections with fellow surfers. Equipment, insurance and coaching are included. The setup prioritises focused progression over crowded beach chaos, pairing you with instructors who tailor feedback to where you're at.

Barcelona 1.5h Private Old Town, Gothic & Ramblas Walking Tour

Navigate [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s medieval heart with a local guide who knows every corner of the Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. This 2 hour 15 minute private walk threads through ancient plazas, narrow passages and architectural landmarks while uncovering the city's layered history and regional character. Perfect for first-time visitors, families or those with limited time, the tour includes a short metro ride and finishes centrally. Optional add-ons let you bundle zoo, aquarium or flamenco tickets.

Can-am Ryker three wheels tricycle Mountain Tour (Maspalomas)

Pilot a Can-Am Ryker three-wheeler through Gran Canaria's mountain interior on this 2–3 hour guided tour from Maspalomas. After a quick safety briefing and gear check at the garage, you'll navigate winding roads to the hillside village of Fataga, soak in views across the island from the Mirador Astronómico de la Degollada de las Yeguas, then cruise back to base. A valid car driving licence is essential. Solo riders can book, though group bookings share vehicles unless you hire separately.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets

★ 5.0 (268)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Spain

Made in Catalonia, Barcelona with Culinary Backstreets

Explore Gràcia, [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s fiercely independent neighbourhood, through its markets, bakeries and family-run shops. This 5.5-hour culinary walk unpicks Catalan food culture layer by layer—from morning coffee to lunch—moving past the political surface into how locals actually eat. You'll navigate cramped market stalls, taste regional specialities in hole-in-the-wall spots, and pick up the rhythm of a community that's kept its distinctive identity partly through what it puts on the table.

Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga)

Spend 90 minutes at a working olive oil mill in Alhaurin el Grande learning how Extra Virgin Olive Oil moves from grove to bottle. You'll tour a fully operational 1910 mill with its original pulley-driven machinery, walk through the modern stainless steel production facility, then taste three distinct oils from the estate. By the end, you'll understand the craft behind this cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking.

Visit Trujillo Medieval Scene and Route of the Discoverers

This 2.5-hour guided walk through Trujillo traces the town's medieval fabric and its outsized role in Spanish exploration. Starting from Plaza Mayor, you'll navigate narrow streets past castles, palaces, churches and fortified towers whilst learning how this hilltop settlement became a launching pad for conquistadors and royal courts. Entry to the Castle and Cisterns plus Santa María la Mayor church is included, giving you inside access to the structures that shaped the town's power and prestige.

CANYONING aquatic and fun route in Gran Canaria

Navigate Gran Canaria's volcanic canyons on foot, rappelling down rock faces and wading through water-carved gorges. This four-hour adventure traces geological layers carved over millennia, revealing how the island's terrain was sculpted by erosion and time. A certified guide leads throughout, managing ropes and safety systems whilst you focus on the raw landscape around you. Equipment, transport and snacks included.

Art and Wine in Sevilla

Spend three hours in Sevilla creating art alongside travellers from across the globe. This session strips back the pressure of technique—you're here to sketch, share ideas, and connect with others over a shared creative pursuit. All drawing supplies are provided, so bring nothing but your curiosity. Whether you've never held a pencil or you sketch regularly, you'll find the pace suits you.

Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

Spend three and a half hours walking through Valencia's old town with a local food enthusiast who knows where the flavour lives. You'll hit the city's most storied tapas bars, wander the sprawling Central Market, and taste your way through six different Spanish specialities—from jamón ibérico to horchata and turrón. It's a proper introduction to how Valencians actually eat, beyond the paella myth.

Private Barcelona Old Town and Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

This 2.5-hour private walking tour traces [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s layers from Roman settlement through medieval glory. Your guide navigates you through the Gothic Quarter's narrow lanes, revealing Romanesque facades and shadowed plazas that define the Old Town, then across the Born district's renaissance-era streetscape. You'll stand where Romans built their city walls, walk past the cathedral that took centuries to complete, and feel how each era left its mark on these streets. Tailor the route to your interests—ask about specific sites or neighbourhoods.

Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

Spend three and a half hours moving through Bilbao's best food neighborhoods with a knowledgeable local guide, stopping at specialty shops, traditional bars, and casual eateries to taste pintxos, croquetas, and regional wines. You'll cover enough ground and food to constitute a proper meal, learning how the city's culinary traditions shaped what locals actually eat today. Small groups keep things relaxed and genuine—expect conversation over rushed ticking boxes.

Half day on a private sailboat in Mallorca (port d'andratx)

Set sail from Port d'Andratx on a four-hour private boat charter along Mallorca's coast, with your own captain steering toward Dragonera Island. The itinerary blends water-based activities—paddleboarding and snorkelling in crystalline bays—with onboard refreshments: local wine or cava, tapas, and the kind of unhurried pacing that lets you absorb the Mediterranean properly. No tour-bus atmosphere, just a small group, calm waters, and genuine island flavour.

Gaudi & Sagrada Familia Donation-Based Tour in English

Walk through [Barcelona](/places/barcelona)'s architectural revolution on a 2.5-hour guided tour centred on Antoni Gaudí's most iconic works. Starting at Plaça Reial, you'll examine his early commissions before moving to the modernist masterpieces of Passeig de Gràcia—Casa Batlló and Casa Milà—then conclude at the still-unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica. Your local guide unpacks Gaudí's signature design language: flowing organic forms, decorative tilework, and sculptural ironwork that redefined what buildings could be.

Priorat tour to 3 small wineries and hotel pick-up

Spend nine hours exploring Priorat's winemaking heritage with a knowledgeable local guide and sommelier. This curated day trip visits three family-run wineries across the region's dramatic terrain, with tastings at two estates and a three-course lunch paired with local wines. Hotel pick-up available from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona), Tarragona, or Sitges.

Massage Experience in Granada

BorealRelax offers therapeutic massage in Granada's old town, where attention to detail and tailored treatment plans define the experience. This hour-long session happens in a deliberately serene setting designed to help you step away from the noise of daily life. The centre curates everything from music selection to post-massage comfort—shower facilities, toiletries, and fresh towels included—so you arrive wound up and leave restored.

Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery – Small Group (Max 8)

This 6-hour guided experience takes small groups of up to eight from [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) to Montserrat Natural Park, where you'll explore an 11th-century Benedictine monastery housing Catalonia's most revered sacred site, then trek uphill through dramatic terrain to summit views spanning the entire region. Travel via private air-conditioned van through countryside 50 kilometres north, walking pilgrim routes that have wound through these valleys for centuries whilst discovering hidden springs and distinctive geology.

Private personalized Seville street tour of 2.5 hours

A 2.5-hour guided walk through Seville's streets with a small group, led by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll learn the historical threads and current rhythms that shape the city, picking up enough context to understand how Seville works today—both its past and its present character. The intimate group size keeps things conversational and manageable, so you actually absorb what you're hearing rather than getting lost in a crowd.

Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (for certified divers only)

Daily shore dives from Playa Chica with a PADI professional guiding groups of five or fewer certified divers. Lanzarote's volcanic underwater landscape delivers ten potential dive sites within a single entry point, ranging from shallow plateaus to 40-metre depths. Expect prolific marine life—groupers, barracudas, cuttlefish, octopus, rays—across reefs, caverns and rocky formations. Visibility typically reaches 15–40 metres. Four hours total, conditions permitting.

Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao

Spend a day exploring three acclaimed Rioja estates from Bilbao, tasting award-winning reds and whites across 9–10 samples. Visit wineries with architectural pedigree—one a Frank Gehry design—then wander the medieval lanes of Laguardia. A luxury vehicle and knowledgeable guide handle the driving, leaving you free to absorb the region's winemaking heritage and rolling vineyard slopes over eight to nine hours.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $501

Explore Secret Ibiza: Guided Hiking Tours with Local Experts

★ 5.0 (134)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Spain

Explore Secret Ibiza: Guided Hiking Tours with Local Experts

Two to three-hour guided hikes across Ibiza's lesser-known terrain, led by locals who know the island's quieter corners. Scramble down to isolated coves, scale windswept headlands, and trek at sunrise, sunset, or under full moon. Routes double as informal lessons in island ecology—flora, fauna, geology—with optional focus on landscape and night-sky photography. Snorkelling gear included. Designed for walkers comfortable with steep sections and genuine coastal exposure.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $230

Valencia Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour in Small Group

★ 5.0 (128)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Valencia Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour in Small Group

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this Valencia bike tour, we found it a solid way to cover the city's main draws without breaking a sweat. You're on two wheels for 2.5 to 3 hours in a small group, rolling from the medieval core through the Turia — a lush 9km ribbon of park that fills a former riverbed — and finishing at the jaw-dropping City of Arts and Science. The vibe is relaxed; the guide knows their lanes and layered history, whether you're keen on Roman ruins or modern architecture. Bike hire and water are sorted. It's the kind of tour that lets you actually see Valencia rather than just tick boxes.

2h 30m – 3 hoursfrom AUD $40

Seville Jewish Quarter Small Group Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★ 5.0 (124)

🛕 Culture & History

Spain

Seville Jewish Quarter Small Group Tour with Tapas and Drinks

Explore Seville's former Jewish Quarter on a compact three-hour outing that pairs guided history with local eating. Meet near the Cathedral and wander through whitewashed lanes, hidden courtyards and flower-draped balconies with a licensed guide (groups capped at 10). You'll trace the quarter's past via street names and architecture, then settle into a neighbourhood restaurant for a three-course meal, two drinks and a final toast with fellow travellers. The walking leg runs 90 minutes; the full experience stretches to three hours.

Guided tour in Trujillo at Sunset "El Collector de Atardeceres"

Explore Trujillo's medieval core as light fades across its plazas and stone facades. This 2–3 hour guided walk traces the walled town from Plaza Mayor through narrow streets lined with castles, palaces, churches and aristocratic mansions—backdrops to centuries of Spanish conquest and court life. You'll navigate the architectural layers of a city that shaped explorers and hosted royalty, with a guide who threads together the stories behind each landmark.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $17

★ 5.0 (120)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Spain

Segovia Balloons

Rise above Segovia in a hot air balloon and drift over one of Spain's most storied landscapes. This four-hour experience takes you 1000 metres up to survey the Roman Aqueduct's arches, the soaring Gothic Cathedral, and the fortress towers of Alcázar Castle from above. You'll float for an hour, then descend to a champagne breakfast at the landing site. Aerodifusion, Spain's first balloon operator to earn official quality certification in the region, handles the whole affair with European safety standards.

Discover Scuba Diving in Costa Calma

Small-group scuba diving off Costa Calma with personalised instruction for 2.5 hours. Your guide works at your pace, breaking down techniques step by step and adjusting the dive if needed to keep you comfortable underwater. Choose a morning or afternoon slot to explore the island's marine life without rushing. All gear supplied, plus private transport to the site.

Rooftop Paella Seafood Cooking Class Experience in Barcelona

Learn to cook paella from scratch using a family recipe passed down through generations, set in a [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) rooftop kitchen with views across the city. Over two and a half hours, you'll master the iconic rice dish, prepare sangria, and craft Catalan cream whilst working alongside your host. The meal becomes dinner itself—you'll eat what you've cooked alongside wine and water, then leave with written recipes to recreate the experience at home.

Montserrat & Boutique Winery with Catalan Brunch | Private Tour

This six-and-a-half-hour private tour combines Montserrat's dramatic monastery with a family-run organic winery in one of Catalonia's two historic wine regions. You'll ride the cogwheel train up the mountain to explore the basilica and museum with a guide, then descend to a working vineyard where terroir shapes each vintage. The experience finishes with a spread of cured meats, artisan cheeses and regional specialities paired alongside four organic wines—both sparkling and still. Everything moves at an unhurried rhythm.

From Sitges: Bike Tour and Winery Visit with Free Hotel Pick Up.

Pedal through the Alt Penedés wine region on a leisurely 15–20 km ride, stopping at a local winery to taste cavas and wines straight from the source. This five-hour tour keeps groups small (eight riders max) and caters to casual cyclists, with a knowledgeable local guide who explains production from vineyard to bottle. Hotel pick-up from Sitges is included, so you can leave the driving to someone else.

Prado Museum Private Tour with Skip-The-line & on Foot Pick-Up

A three-hour private tour of Madrid's Prado Museum with an art historian who tailors the experience to your interests and knowledge level. Skip-the-line access means you walk straight in. Your guide meets you at your hotel, offers a brief city overview en route, then spends the afternoon unpacking masterworks across Spanish, European, and Classical collections. Whether you're chasing specific artists, exploring historical contexts, or simply want expert commentary on why this gallery rivals the Louvre, the tour adapts on the day.

3 hoursfrom AUD $363

Private discovery bike tour of Barcelona

★ 5.0 (100)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Spain

Private discovery bike tour of Barcelona

Explore [Barcelona](/places/barcelona) by bike across 240 kilometres of dedicated cycling paths, guided by someone who knows the city inside out. This three-hour loop covers the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes, the gridded Eixample district, the 1992 Olympic Village, and the waterfront down to Port Vell. You'll spot Gaudí's Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà and Casa Batlló while picking up the stories behind Barcelona's urban bones—how walls fell, how the city rebuilt itself, what shaped its character today.

3 hoursfrom AUD $67

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