Granada, Courtyard of the Lions in The Alhambra, chromolithograph c. 1890 after a drawing 1833 by David Roberts RA.

Cultural tours in Spain

Spain is a land of dynamic, colourful contrasts — in climate, religion, architecture, and gastronomy. Our expert‑led cultural tours unpick this alluring patchwork from north to south, east to west: Moorish Andalucía, where the legacies of Muslim princes and Christian kings endure; Extremadura, home of the Conquistadors; the Pyrenees, rich in extraordinary Romanesque and Gothic architecture; and Castile & León, with its historic towns of León, Burgos and Segovia.

Across the country, our gastronomy tours explore everything from Basque culinary traditions to Barcelona’s vibrant street food, while art lovers can revel in Gaudí’s masterpieces or step into the world of Queen Isabella on Spain 1492.

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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.

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Aragón: Hidden Spain Teruel, Zaragoza, Sos

The London Backstreet Walk Hyde Park to the Tower

Essential Andalucía Spain’s southern province

Gastronomic Catalonia Fine food & wine, art & architecture

" This tour really opened my eyes to a beautiful part of Spain I had never visited. The simplistic beauty of the Romanesque architecture was the highlight for me especially the monastery at San Juan de le Pena. Our lecturer was incredibly enthusiastic and her broad knowledge covered not only art history, but architecture, medieval history and basically anything we asked her. " Aragón: Hidden Spain - Teruel, Zaragoza, Sos

" I found the walk full of interest and was introduced to parts of London that I’d never been to before. I would certainly recommend it to friends. " The London Backstreet Walk - Hyde Park to the Tower

" Philippa Joseph is an outstanding speaker, knowledgeable and enthusiastic as well as a person who listens to questions. She also has such an amazing joie de vivre that it is a pleasure to be with her. " Essential Andalucía - Spain’s southern province

" Most of meals were superb and, of course, reflected the region we were visiting. They were so good I probably could not have handled one more day! " Gastronomic Catalonia - Fine food & wine, art & architecture

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