Northern Spain Tours from Barcelona
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10 best Northern Spain tours from Barcelona
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- North Spain Discovery
- North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona
- Northern Spain Real Food Adventure
- Highlights of Northern Spain
- Green Spain From Barcelona
- Independent Barcelona & Madrid City Stay
- Northern Spain
- 13-Day Northern Spain from Barcelona
- Barcelona, Santiago & Madrid - 8 days
- Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure
North Spain Discovery
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“She was knowledgeable, well organised, engaging and above all professional.”
Maree, traveled in May
A vibrant Spanish adventure from Barcelona takes you by train to Pamplona (4.5 hours), then bus to San Sebastian (1.5 hours), reaching Logrono in Rioja wine country. The 8-day route ends with a 4-hour bus ride to Madrid, connecting Northern Spain's cultural capitals via trains, buses, and metro.
Duration 8 days Destinations Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Logrono, Madrid Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $4,195
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North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels and meals in general good. The tour run on schedule.”
Roberto, traveled in October
Your Spanish expedition starts at Barcelona's Catalonia 505 Hotel, covering 2,187km to Madrid. Notable visits include the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, medieval Santillana del Mar, and Porto's UNESCO heritage sites. The air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi stops strategically in Zaragoza and Salamanca's Plaza Mayor.
Duration 8 days Destinations Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, A Coruña, Santiago de CompostelaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator VPT Tours From
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Northern Spain Real Food Adventure
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good itinerary. Great tour leader.”
Peter, traveled in May
The route opens at Barcelona's La Boqueria Market, winds through Northern Spain via Logrono and San Sebastian, featuring medieval Laguardia and Picos de Europa National Park. The 1,000km path across 7 cities culminates in Santiago de Compostela.
Duration 10 days Destinations Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Picos de Europa National Park, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $7,305
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The route starts in Barcelona with a 4-hour train ride to Logroño in Northern Spain. A private vehicle takes you through Navarre to San Sebastián (1.5 hours), stopping at Obanos and Olite, before a 1.5-hour bus reaches Bilbao's cultural center.
Duration 7 days Destinations Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $3,159
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Green Spain From Barcelona
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“His knowledge, his experience, his dedication even when raining was amazing. All the Hotels were five stars.”
maricela, traveled in May
The route from Barcelona spans 575km to San Sebastian via Zaragoza. Northern Spain's coastal path leads through Bilbao and Santander, with a 526km final stretch from Oviedo to Madrid via Salamanca.
Duration 4 days Destinations Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Salamanca, Madrid Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator VPT Tours From
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A cultural immersion starts in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, followed by high-speed rail to Madrid on day 4. The itinerary features Güell Palace, Boqueria Market, and Plaza Mayor, concluding in Madrid after Toledo's medieval streets. Seamless travel includes all train station transfers.
Duration 7 days Destinations Barcelona, Toledo, Museo del Prado, Madrid Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From $2,739
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This 11-day Spanish tour departs from Barcelona's Abba Sants Hotel, visiting 12 cities including Pamplona, San Sebastián, and Bilbao. The luxury Wi-Fi equipped coach travels through Picos de Europa mountains, ending at Rafael Atocha in Madrid, with all transfers included.
Duration 11 days Destinations Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Covadonga, Oviedo, Luarca, Santiago de Compostela, ZamoraSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From $5,325
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Duration 13 days Destinations Barcelona, Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Castro Urdiales, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Santiago de CompostelaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Julia Travel From
12% Off- NZ$4,944
Duration 8 days Destinations Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana del Mar, Covadonga, Oviedo, Santiago de CompostelaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator On The Go Tours From
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An evening pintxos crawl welcomes you to San Sebastian's Old Town. The day includes La Bretxa market visits and hands-on Basque cooking classes. Accommodations sit near historic districts and culinary hotspots.
Duration 17 days Destinations Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Picos de Europa National Park, Oviedo, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Lisbon Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $13,760
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What people love about Northern Spain Tours from Barcelona
- Green Spain From Barcelona
It really was a well organised and managed tour. Excellent selection of cities and hotels, good vans and expert/ chatty drivers, especially Gabreal. Just a few suggestions, please, not complaints: 1. Please try and skip Oviedo city. There is nothing there to see, except the church and the old city.The hotel selected also was not as per the quality of the other 2 hotels we stayed in. And obviously the quality of food served was nothing to talk about!!! 3. Can we instead look at staying in Salamanca? Or near that great city? What a place to visit. We could spend more quality time there instead of Oviedo. And we were given just an hour...totally inadequate, please. 4. Perhaps we can have a taped information message of each place we visit, since the drivers of the vans had just basic information about each town, not what a professional guide has. Clearly the element of cost control was being implemented!!! 5. Please do include a city tour of both Barcelona and Madrid. In any case, we pay to use the city tour on the red/ yellow buses. So include that 14/16 euros in your tour amount and increase the rates charged accordingly. I am sure your guests will pay willingly. We would have loved a city tour with an experienced guide. Overall a magnificent experience and we are still raving about this visit to our friends and family, back in India.
- North Spain Discovery
Before I arrived on this tour I thought my highlights would be Barcelona and San Sebastian but honestly, I enjoyed every moment of the holiday! The food and drink in this region is excellent and relatively cheap compared to the UK. You don't spend much time on the tour at the start in Barcelona or at the end in Madrid so I would recommend booking at least an extra night pre/post tour to be able to both great cities. Pamplona has a nice historical old town with some nice walks. San Sebastian is just the place to go to for foodies but is also a nice place in its own right! Logrono is the capital of the La Rioja region so you know you'll get to taste some good wine. I will definitely be coming back to this region! For the tour overall, I felt that we didn't really need 2 nights in Logrono and could have done with either an extra night in San Sebastian to visit Bilbao or a night in Bilbao itself. And that's taking into account the included evening tour of Logrono and the winery tour activities. Beware the 4hr + coach journey from Logrono to Madrid. Our tour leader, Maria Christina did a great job considering that she had to take over at short notice. She organised all our public transport and organised the optional meals, selecting some very decent restaurants. I definitely think she made the trip more enjoyable! I had great fun on this trip and hopefully have made some good friends for life!
- North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona
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What our customers ask about Northern Spain Tours from Barcelona
What are the best areas to explore on the first day in Barcelona before starting the Northern Spain tour?
Barcelona's city center offers several key sites worth visiting before your Northern Spain tour begins. The Gothic Quarter's medieval streets lead to Las Ramblas a busy pedestrian boulevard and Passeig de Gracia where Gaudi's architectural works stand. Most visitors spend time at La Sagrada Familia and Plaza Catalunya. Hotels like NH Collection Barcelona Constanza or Catalonia Barcelona Plaza put you close to these locations. As a TourRadar traveler noted "The lively port of Barcelona boasts an impressive Old Town although it's the daring architecture of the Catalan Art Nouveau that really sets it apart."
What is the typical cost per day for Northern Spain tours starting from Barcelona?
Northern Spain tours from Barcelona cost between USD 250-450 per day with luxury options reaching USD 475. The price covers accommodations transportation some meals and guided activities. The 8-day North Spain Discovery tour costs around USD 336 daily including stays at properties like NH Collection Barcelona. TourRadar travelers often mention these tours offer "great value with excellent food and locations" along with quality lodging and knowledgeable guides.
What are the most popular destinations included in Northern Spain tours from Barcelona?
After Barcelona the route typically covers San Sebastian's food scene Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum Santiago de Compostela's pilgrim sites and Oviedo's pre-Romanesque buildings. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The food and drink in this region is excellent. Before I arrived I thought my highlights would be Barcelona and San Sebastian but honestly I enjoyed every moment visiting these unique northern cities."
What's the best time of year to take a Northern Spain tour starting in Barcelona?
The most popular time runs from May through September. June and September offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds than peak summer months. May leads with 7 tour departures while September follows with 6 options. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The weather was perfect for exploring in September not too hot like summer months but still sunny enough for enjoying the beaches in San Sebastian and coastal towns."
What type of accommodation can I expect on Northern Spain tours from Barcelona?
Tours typically use 3-4 star central hotels including Catalonia Barcelona Plaza Silken Amara Plaza in San Sebastian and NH Collection properties throughout the route. Rooms come with private bathrooms and breakfast is included. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Hotels were well-located in city centers making it easy to explore during free time though room sizes can vary between European cities."
What meals are typically included in Northern Spain tours from Barcelona?
The tours include hotel breakfasts and selected group dinners that showcase local cuisine. San Sebastian tours often feature pintxos (tapas) crawls while the Rioja region offers wine tastings paired with regional dishes. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The food was excellent throughout the tour especially the included pintxos evening in San Sebastian and the wine tasting experiences in La Rioja."
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