View allThe group size of 6 was perfect for being able to develop close friendships. Lastly, the lodging and transportation taken care of was so welcome.
Keith, traveled in September
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- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Ages 16+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Bilbao's vibrant culture and history
- Discover San Sebastian's famous Pintxos bars
- Tour iconic Rioja vineyards and taste fine wines
- Walk part of the Camino de Santiago
- Visit Gaudi's masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip starts in Bilbao
- Day 2 San Sebastian
- Day 3 La Rioja, Laguardia, finish in Pamplona
- Day 4 Bus to Zaragoza via Olite
- Day 5 Bus to Montserrat via Agramunt
- Day 6 Transfer to Barcelona, orientation tour.
- Day 7 Guided Sagrada Familia visit, walking tour, funicular to Montjuic Hill, ending in La Rambla, free afternoon
- Day 8 Trip ends Barcelona
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Barcelo Nervion
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Maissonave
Hotelday 3Hotel Catalonia El Pilar
Hotelday 4Hotel Abad Cisneros
Hotelday 5Amrey Sant Pau
HotelDays 6, 7
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Explore!
Number of tours
561
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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- Keith· September 26th, 2025This was my first tour, having always traveled solo, and I was pleasantly surprised. The group size of 6 was perfect for being able to develop close friendships and having all the lodging and transportation taken care of was so welcome. Lastly, the guide, Renske, is truly a natural. I don't think she could have been any better, throughout the trip. She was always in good spirits, and would go out of her way to answer questions, even researching when she didn't know the answer. Top notch all around!Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback. We are so glad your first group tour was such a positive experience and that your Tour Leader Renske made it extra special. We hope this is the first of many adventures with us.Trip date: September 2025 - ALiz· March 27th, 2023Barcelona was magical. I knew I'd be interested but I was blown over. La Sagrada Familia is like something out of a science fiction film. Although the hotel here is pretty ordinary, my room looked out on the Hospital de St Pau - a marvel, well worth visiting. Every walk took us somewhere special. We also saw an amazing local festival with 'giants'Show moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ABarbra· April 1st, 2023Visiting the Guggenheim Bilbao and exploring the tiny streets of LaGuardiaShow moreTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALjiljana· May 7th, 2023I loved it all, especially Bilbao and secrada famillua in Barcelona!Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARobert· July 24th, 2023The talk about the church door in Laguardia. The amazing variety of pinches. The food in San Sebastian especially. The museums of Madrid.Show moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJulie· October 2nd, 2023Highlights were Madrid San Sebastian and Barcelona. Really enjoyed the town of Zaragoza and wished to have spent more time there.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASandie· October 4th, 2023The full day of mini visits en-route to Zaragoza was great nd the town itself an absolute gem.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ARichard William Adam· November 9th, 2023The Sagrada Familia. We had an excellent guided tour of it.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACatherine· November 8th, 2023the people, tour guide and seeing areas that we do not normally see. Guide at Sagrada Familia very good.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALinda· October 21st, 2023Beautiful Spain Great sights Excellent food to sample Wonderful guide Good pace each day We love Spain, a good sample of cities and small towns to experience the culture and history. Congenial group of travelers.Show more
Trip date: September 2023
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Asked on May 25th, 2025Is the trip available on July 12?
Explore!Operator•Written May 2025We do not have a July departure for this tour. We have our June 22nd 2025 departure and then we pick back up in September.
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