Pedal Barcelona with a local as you join a guided bike tour through the Gothic Quarter, leafy Ciutadella Park and the breezy seafront boardwalk. Cover more ground with easy stops for stories, photos and café breaks.

Hear how medieval lanes meet Modernisme facades and how the 1992 Olympics reshaped the waterfront. Routes are relaxed and scenic, perfect for first-time explorers and returning fans alike.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on paella-making class in the birthplace of Spain’s signature dish. Learn the secrets of saffron-scented rice, local beans and chicken or rabbit, then chase the prized crust, the socarrat, as your pan crackles.

Alongside a local cook, hear how Albufera’s rice fields and Sunday family traditions shaped this recipe. Share the finished paella with your group, paired with regional wine or soft drinks.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk the graceful curve of La Concha Bay along its Belle Époque promenade, where Atlantic light plays on sheltered sands and ornate railings. Dip into the Parte Vieja to browse bars piled high with pintxos and local cider.

San Sebastián’s seaside elegance meets culinary obsession here. From Monte Urgull’s viewpoints to fishermen’s lanes perfumed with grilled octopus, it’s a place to pause for photos and reflection and understand why this coastal gem sets the standard for Basque good living.

Dine with purpose during an included dinner at Mescladís, a community-minded kitchen in Barcelona. Savor Catalan-inspired plates—think romesco, escalivada and seasonal produce—while supporting training programs that foster social cohesion and opportunities for newcomers.

Between street-art murals and shared tables, hear how hospitality fuels inclusion across the city’s diverse barrios. This feel-good feast blends Catalan flavors with real impact, offering a memorable taste of Barcelona that extends beyond the plate.

Explore on an orientation walk through Valencia’s Ciutat Vella, passing the Gothic Lonja de la Seda (exterior) and bustling Mercado Central before glimpsing the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Get practical tips for tasting horchata or navigating the Turia gardens.

Learn how river rerouting reshaped the city into a ribbon of parks, and why Valencia claims paella as its birthright. The walk blends old-world facades with sleek Calatrava curves, revealing a Mediterranean city that thrives on contrast.

Discover the guided tour of the Alhambra, Granada’s UNESCO-listed hilltop citadel. Wander serene patios, aromatic gardens and sturdy ramparts as your expert reveals poetic inscriptions, intricate stucco and tilework, and mirror-still reflecting pools framing Sierra Nevada vistas.

Hear stories of Nasrid sultans, the fall of al-Andalus and Renaissance additions that followed the Reconquista. Water channels murmur through the Generalife as geometry, calligraphy and shadow play turn this palatial complex into a living lesson in Moorish artistry.

Take in Toledo’s dramatic skyline from the panoramic viewpoint at Mirador del Valle, then thread into cobbled lanes of the Jewish Quarter to admire the Gothic Cathedral of Toledo (exterior) and the hilltop Alcázar Fortress.

Once home to Christians, Muslims and Jews, Toledo’s layered past surfaces in synagogues, sword workshops and the legacy of El Greco. Stone archways, river bends and artisan storefronts offer a compact blend of Castilian history and photogenic streetscapes.

Climb whitewashed alleys on a guided tour of the Albaicín to the famed Mirador de San Nicolás, where the Alhambra floats above cypress-studded hills. Continue to the Capilla Real to see the sculpted tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.

Amid Moorish street plans and artisan workshops, discover how Granada’s past shaped Spain’s future. Expect compact climbs, grand views and rich storytelling in the city’s historic heart.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Feel the pulse of Andalusia at a traditional flamenco performance in a historic tablao or Sacromonte cave. Sip a glass of sangria as dancers unleash percussive footwork to the haunting cante jondo and guitar.

Rooted in Roma tradition and centuries of cultural exchange, flamenco is emotion set to rhythm. Close-up staging highlights palmas, shawls and sudden silences that electrify the room.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Gather in Spain’s capital to meet your Trip Manager and travelling companions over a convivial welcome dinner. Share first toasts while tasting madrileño favorites—think tortilla, croquetas and jamón—paired with regional wines in a lively local setting that captures the city’s after-dark spirit.

Set within a neighbourhood known for traditional tabernas and late-night chatter, this introduction hints at Madrid’s mix of royal squares and modern energy. It’s a relaxed moment to trade stories, align expectations and feel the warm pulse of the city that bookends your journey.

Follow your Trip Manager to join a guided orientation walk through Pamplona’s stone lanes, tracing the famous Running of the Bulls route along Calle Estafeta to elegant Plaza del Castillo. Learn how fiestas transform this compact city and get your bearings among cafés, bakeries and boutiques.

Hear tales of Hemingway, medieval ramparts and Navarrese traditions as you note spots to revisit. The walk balances essential history with practical tips, leaving you ready to explore Pamplona’s cathedral quarter and pintxos bars with confidence and curiosity.

Explore Bilbao’s riverfront and admire the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, its shimmering titanium curves designed by Frank Gehry. Stroll past monumental public art, pausing for photos with Jeff Koons’s Puppy and the Nervión River’s reflective waters.

Context comes alive as you learn how industry gave way to culture in this Basque metropolis. From avant-garde architecture to time-honoured pintxos bars, the city’s renewal is visible in every streetscape—no ticket required to appreciate the exterior spectacle and lively urban promenade.