Córdoba, La Mezquita, lithograph c. 1840.
Cultural tours in Spain
Spain is a land of dynamic and colourful contrasts, not least in climate, but also in religion, architecture, and gastronomy. Our cultural tours of Spain, led by experts, unpick this alluring patchwork from north to south, east to west.
As featured in:






Featured cultural tours in Spain
Exploring Spain on a cultural tour
To the south, In the heart of Moorish Spain, our Andalucía architecture tours unveil the legacies of Muslim princes and Christian kings. Tours to Extremadura showcase the cities of the Conquistadors. Then, to the extreme north, we delve deep into a Pyrenees adventure tour, in search of extraordinary Romanesque and Gothic architecture. We don’t neglect the centre of the peninsula – our cultural tours of Castile & Leon survey the finest towns in central Spain: León, Burgos, Segovia.
Our gastronomy tours in Spain reach all corners: from Basque cooking traditions to the street food of Barcelona, the Spanish larder has never been more enticing. Art lovers and historians can revel in our Gaudí tour, or uncover the age of Queen Isabella of Castile on our tour, Spain 1492.
Cultural tours in Andalucía
Few regions in Europe can match Andalucia’s heady mix of history, art and culture, or its dazzling medieval architecture - as you’ll discover on our expert-led itineraries. From wandering the Arab palaces of the Alhambra to the sipping sherry in Jerez.
Why travel with us?
Leading expertise
For 36 years we have been the most influential organisation in the field of cultural travel, offering an unequalled range of tours and events. Pioneering and innovative, we have led the way with ideas and itineraries and by setting the benchmarks for customer service and administration.
Privileged access
Special arrangements are a feature of our tours – for admission to places not generally open to travellers, for access outside public hours, for private concerts and extraordinary events. In innumerable ways, we lift our clients’ experience far above standards which are regarded as normal for tourists.
First-rate speakers
Expert speakers are a key ingredient in our tours. Academics, curators, writers, broadcasters and researchers, they are selected not only for their knowledge but also for their ability to communicate clearly and engagingly to a lay audience. Their brief is to enlighten and stimulate, not merely to inform.
Holiday protection
We provide full financial protection for our package holidays which include international flights, by way of our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL); and for those that do not include a flight, by way of a bond held by ABTOT – The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited.
Personal service
We aim for faultless administration from your first encounter with us to the end of the holiday, and beyond. We want you to come back again and again – as most of our clients do. We can provide options without international travel if you prefer to make your own arrangements.
Award-winning
Five consecutive years as Best Special Interest Holiday Company at the British Travel Awards (2015–19) reflects our commitment to excellence. With a remarkable 99% satisfaction rating from more than 1,100 independent reviews, our attention to detail and client care is unmatched.
Most of our tours run with between 10 and 20 participants. Our travellers are self-selected by common interests and an endorsement of our ethos. You are highly likely to find yourself among like-minded companions, whether travelling solo (as 50% of our clients do) or with a travel partner.
Value for money
The price includes nearly everything, not only the major ingredients such as hotel, transport and the costs of the lecturer and manager but also tips, drinks with meals, and airport taxes. The price published is the price you pay.