Classic Highlights of Spain: Madrid, Seville & Barcelona

Located on Madrid's central Gran Vía, the H10 Villa de la Reina is a Boutique Hotel set in a majestic building dating back to the start of the 20th century. With its French-inspired interior design, it combines classic elements with other more contemporary features to create a peaceful and elegant atmosphere. This hotel has library, restaurant and bar, meeting rooms and business centre. This hotel is within a 10-minute walking distance to Puerta del Sol, Thyssen-Bornemisza museum and Plaza Mayor.

On this small group walking tour you will discover the most emblematic buildings from the Renaissance and Baroque period of Madrid. The old town of Madrid it's also known as "Habsburg's Madrid" because of the dynasty that reigned in Spain until 1700. This reign began with Charles I, who enriched the city with palaces and monuments. Later on, Philip II made it the capital of Spain and the city grew dramatically. The journey through the Renaissance and Baroque style buildings of this era is perhaps one of the most picturesque and representative of Madrid. It includes some of the most important places such as Mayor Street, Plaza de la Villa, Plaza de Oriente and its surroundings. During the tour, we will stop at a Cafe and enjoy a refreshment.

Skip-the-line and enter the Royal Palace where you will enjoy a guided tour of this extraordinary building. Built in the 18th century, it is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved palaces and a symbol of the Madrid establishment as the capital of the kingdom. It has 135,000 square meters, almost the double extension of the Buckingham Palace and Versailles, becoming one of the biggest palaces in Europe. The Palace was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1765 to 1931. This tour gives you an intimate look at various parts of the palace including Armory Square (exterior of the palace), the Grand Staircase, the King Charles III's Apartments, the Queen's Apartments, the Banqueting Hall, the Royal Chapel and the Throne Room and the Crown Room. After the guided tour, you may visit on your own the Royal Armory and enjoy the views from the viewpoint of the Armory Square.

Live like a local, combining a variety of tapas tastings, history and culture with our Authentic Tapas Walking Tour experience hosted by a native Madrilian. In a small-group, your local guide will take you to the best tapas places and hideouts in the city. You'll visit 4-5 restaurants and enjoy drinks and authentic tapas at each stop on your 3.5 hour walking tour. Tapas culture involves ancient and vibrant social traditions passed down from parents to children, generation after generation. For centuries Madrid has had the benefit of the finest farm products and the bounty from the seas, including the Mediterranean, Cantabrian, and Atlantic. Enjoy the chance to taste Iberian ham, chorizo, local cheese, gazpacho, croquettes, and a lot more delicious favorites with a selection of red and white Wines, beer, or soft drinks. All of our guides are Madrid-born connoisseurs with a deep knowledge of Spanish culture, history, and traditions. They enjoy cooking and know all there is to know about tapas.

On this tour you will visit Toledo, a treasure house of great artistic beauty and the former capital of the country. This magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site contains examples of architecture from different periods and cultures such as Arab, Jewish and Catholic. This tour visits the Primate Cathedral, Santo Tome Church (the Burial of the Count of Orgaz, one of El Greco's masterpieces), Santa Maria La Blanca Synagogue, San Juan De Los Reyes Church and Cristo De La Luz Mosque. You will also see works made using the damascene technique (precious metals inlaid in steel), part of the city's rich artisanal tradition.

Located in the heart of the historical centre of Seville, the 4-star H10 Casa de la Plata is a well-appointed hotel incorporating typical Sevilian décor such as traditional ceramics and tiles with modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi and dining outlets. Enjoy the outdoor courtyard with an elegant Andalusian-inspired fountain. With 73 elegant rooms, each are both functional and stylish, including original hand-painted pieces created exclusively for the hotel. It is also conveniently located next to the Plaza del Salvador with various dining and shopping options and within a 10 -25 minute walk to the Cathedral, Royal Alcazar, Plaza de Espana and Parque de Maria Luisa.

You will discover the most emblematic monuments of Seville by minibus: the University, the Old Tobacco Factory, the Plaza de España, the centerpiece of the 1929 Iberoamerican Exposition, San Telmo Palace, The Golden Tower, Isabel II Bridge and the Macarena Basilica. At the end of the Sightseeing tour discover Santa Cruz, the famous Jewish quarter: a labyrinth of narrow streets which lead to the gorgeous Plaza de los Venerables. Continue your tour by visiting the Royal Alcazares, World Heritage and one of the most remaining examples of Mudéjar architecture and the visit of the Cathedral of Seville, the largest gothic cathedral of the world, where you can find Cristopher Columbus's tomb. The Flamenco Show is located in an old Sevillian Palace from the XIX century in the middle of Macarena Neighbourhood. During the Show you will admire the deep roots of Flamenco music, in addition you can enjoy the delights of the Andalusian kitchen. This day tour is show + Tapas dinner, the transfers to The Show are not included.

Once you arrive in Cordoba, you will visit the best sights of the city. Start with its majestic Alcazar of the Catholic Kings, and then go inside the beautiful Mosque, a spectacular witness of the Caliphate period. After this wonderful experience you will visit the marvelous Cordoban Jewish Quarter, full of life and shops. See its most emblematic streets like the flower lined Side Street, pure enjoyment for your senses, until you reach the square of the great Maimonides, including the secluded Synagogue. Once the guided tour has finished, you will have free time to walk around the town, go shopping in the wonderful pedestrian streets of the Jewish Quarter or try some of the delicious local cuisine. After the day in Cordoba you will return back to Seville bringing to an end your trip.

The H10 Cubik hotel is a 4-star hotel located only steps away from the Palau de la Musica concert venue, Placa Catalunya, Las Ramblas, shopping and restaurants in the historical centre of Barcelona. Guests will enjoy the modern amenities and furnishings including an a la carte restaurant, bar, fitness centre and top floor Terrace with sun loungers and heated pool.

After meeting your guide in central Barcelona, take a leisurely stroll to the Eixample to discover a tapas gem and one of Barcelona's best Modernist-style bars.

The bar serves up delicious small plates of Catalan favorites such as pa amb tomaquet and patates braves. Watch the chef prepare these local specialties, and then sit down to savour a plate and a drink while hearing tales about Catalan cuisine.

Walk off your snack with a stroll to Born, listening to your guide talking about Barcelona's history, food and culture as you go. Continuing your stroll through Born, pass Barcelona Cathedral (Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia) and the old Roman city walls, and then wind your way to the heart of the Gothic Quarter to Placa Reial, a bustling nighttime square near La Rambla. Here, a special flamenco performance inside one of the oldest flamenco bars in Barcelona awaits you!

Start your tour with a drive to the famous hill of Montjuic, which offers excellent views over the city and was the site of the 1992 Olympic games. After a brief stop at the Catalunya National Art Museum (MNAC), from where you will hear all about the history of Barcelona, make your way down to Placa Espanya and on past the Modernist buildings of the Eixample area. Your drive to the iconic Sagrada Familia will take you up Passeig de Gracia, home to the famous designer stores, and the setting for two of Barcelona's most talked about Gaudi buildings: La Pedrera and Casa Batllo.

Finally, you will arrive at Sagrada Familia where your guide will explain all about the history and importance before showing you inside for a self-guided tour. The "Skip the Line" policy means entrance tickets will have been pre-purchased and there will be! For many, this is the highlight of their Barcelona trip as they experience the wonders of the Sagrada Familia at their own pace without being rushed around by a guide.

The group will then head to the oldest part of Barcelona, the Barrio Gotico, which, as late, as the mid 19th century was still surrounded by the Medieval walls. At this point, you will leave the bus and enjoy a stroll through the narrow winding streets of medieval Barcelona. At the start of your short walk through the historic streets of Barcelona, stop for a brief tour of one of Barcelona's most traditional indoor food markets: Mercat de Santa Caterina. From there, travel back in time, going from the Roman era through to the early Middle Ages, when the Catalan counts were controlling the Mediterranean sea, and Barcelona was the capital of an empire. During this part of the tour, you will also visit the Jewish Quarter, the Royal Palace, the original 2000-year-old Roman Temple and part of the Cathedral.

The final part of the morning tour takes in part of the Born district, where the guide will point out a variety of restaurants and tapas bars suitable for lunch before ending the trip in the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar church - one of the most beautiful in Barcelona. After a quick lunch, head straight to Park Guell, the famous city garden designed by Anton Gaudi. The guide will lead the group down through the park explaining the garden concept and introducing you to some of Gaudi's most bizarre creations. From the Park, head straight to one of the most famous Gaudi buildings of them all: La Pedrera. You will have an hour here to visit inside the building. The tour ends here at around 4pm.