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The 15 Best Day Trips from Spain

42 day trips  ·  from $29 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 day trips from spain worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

From Madrid: Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus - Meeting at Plaza de Neptuno
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From Madrid: Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus

1.From Madrid: Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,280 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $40Our pick

Travel from Madrid to Toledo with a bilingual guide, scenic Mirador del Valle stop, sword-making workshop, 60-minute walking tour, and free time. Choose a 6-hour Express trip, a 9-hour Cathedral visit, or the Complete option with priority access to seven monuments. Guides may include Eros, Ramiro, Daniel, or Mar.

“We were received by the team in Madrid and they made sure to accommodate our needs.. upon arrival in Toledo, we were received by 2 guides and divided into 2 groups; our English group was lead by Daniel and he was amazing.. after I had a tour into the cathedral and was accompanied by Mar; another wonderful guide with so much knowledge.. finally, the return had a panoramic tour on the bus and this time our tour guide was Enji.. The whole trip was a great experience and I’d recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Madrid & wanna have a full day away from the city…”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Tossa de Mar: coves, walls, and the Mediterranean finish
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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

2.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,128 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar on a 12-hour guided day trip. See Montserrat Abbey and the Black Madonna, Girona’s Jewish quarter, cathedral, Eiffel bridge, and Game of Thrones sites, then finish beside Costa Brava coves. Guides may include Roger, Lucas, Mateo, or Bosco.

“It is a long tour, but the cities and views are so beautiful. Bring your own food so you have more time to walk around in Girona.”

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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour - Meeting your guide in central Málaga
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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

3.From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,683 reviews · 7 hours · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Málaga to Caminito del Rey, stopping for 30 minutes in Ardales before a 7.7-kilometre cliffside walk. Spanish and English guides explain the gorge, wildlife, and old hydroelectric route. Expect about 7.5 hours door to door, smaller walking groups, high bridges, and superb views.

“Excellent day trip to Caminito del Ray from Malaga. The pick up point instructions were clear and the bus / guide were there on time. The weather was unfortunately very rainy but I felt fortunate it still went ahead. The walking trail itself felt very safe despite the wet surfaces and other than the rainy views, we had the same experience as if it were dry. It’s an easy walk, as long as you are relatively fit and able. Our overall group was around 40+ people but for the walk itself we were split into smaller groups (8-10) covering the same language. Our guide Monique was great :) I would…”

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Madrid: Avila and Segovia Day Trip with Tickets to Monuments - Meeting the coach in central Madrid
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Madrid: Avila and Segovia Day Trip with Tickets to Monuments

4.Madrid: Avila and Segovia Day Trip with Tickets to Monuments

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,568 reviews · 9 hours · from $74

Travel from Madrid to Ávila and Segovia in nine hours with an English or Spanish guide. Walk beside Ávila’s medieval walls, visit Saint Teresa’s church, then see Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, cathedral, and fairytale Alcázar. Transport, monument tickets, an aperitif, and a drink are included, but lunch is on your own.

“Super well organized tour, our guide (David) was very knowledgeable and kind and clearly passionate about history. The information given was very interesting and insightful, and the pace of the tour is very good - with enough breaks and some time to stroll by yourself. The bus is very comfortable and driver (Joao) is super! Definitely recommend. I have also taken other tours from this company and really enjoyed how they organise things - nothing is too dragged on, but at the same time you’re not rushed at all.”

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From Barcelona: The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip - The high road through Pas de la Casa
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From Barcelona: The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip

5.From Barcelona: The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,078 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Travel from Barcelona through Bagà, Ax-les-Thermes, and Andorra la Vella on a 12.5-hour English-language trip. You get mountain scenery, a French spa town, medieval streets, duty-free shopping, an Andorran passport stamp, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Sergio, Rod, and Bertha have been especially well liked.

“A bit of a long day but was a good “preview” to three different areas. My favorite was the French town Ax-les-thermes. Fun experience though !”

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From Seville: Pueblos Blancos and Ronda Full-Day Trip - Leaving Seville for the Andalusian mountains
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From Seville: Pueblos Blancos and Ronda Full-Day Trip

6.From Seville: Pueblos Blancos and Ronda Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,849 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

Spend a full day beyond Seville with a live guide such as Laura, Antonio, or Carlos. Visit Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema, taste olive oil at Molino El Vínculo, then explore Ronda and its famous New Bridge. Expect a comfortable coach, mountain roads, guided walks, and free time for lunch and photos.

“Fantastic guide and driver. Comfortable bus. Lovely village stops with the best of scenery. Good value for money trip. Fully recommend”

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From Seville: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip - Leaving Seville from the Maestranza Theater
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From Seville: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

7.From Seville: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,562 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel from Seville to cliff-top Ronda and rock-built Setenil de las Bodegas on a 10-hour coach trip. Choose free time or a guided walk in Ronda, with help from Vanessa and local guides such as Dasha or Tanya. Bring headphones for audio guides and allow for a short, tightly timed visit to Setenil.

“Great day out. Didn’t need a guided tour in Ronda as everything nearby to visit and see. Guide Vanessa was hysterical”

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From Madrid: Toledo Guided Day Trip - Meeting in Madrid and settling onto the coach
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From Madrid: Toledo Guided Day Trip

8.From Madrid: Toledo Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,501 reviews · 7.5 - 9 hours · from $32

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Madrid to Toledo for a scenic viewpoint, a guided walk, and generous free time. English and Spanish guides explain the City of 3 Cultures, with past guides including Javier, Juan, Victor, and Miguel. Monument tickets and lunch cost extra.

“Very good organization, cool guide and good price - quality ratio.”

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From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra - The coach from Malaga to Granada
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From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

9.From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,235 reviews · 10 hours · from $128

Travel from Malaga to Granada by comfortable coach, then explore the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife Gardens, and Charles V Palace with official guides. Guides such as Antonio, Carmen, Alejandro, and Alba have been praised for clear explanations. You also get guided time and free time in Granada for the cathedral, tapas, or a short walk.

“Granada was nice, Alhambra smaller than I imagined ... good to see. Enjoyable day.”

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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams - The pearl factory is useful, but mostly a shopping stop
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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

10.Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,720 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $62

Travel by coach from southern Mallorca to Manacor’s Caves of Drach, where stalactites, Lake Martel, a light show, and a short live concert await. The half-day option includes a pearl factory visit. Choose the longer trip for Caves of Hams and free time in Porto Cristo. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian add useful commentary on the journey.

“Great day out doing both caves is worth it. lovely day all round, highly recommend”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets - Leaving Barcelona Nord for the Catalan countryside
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

11.From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,428 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

Travel from Barcelona Nord by air-conditioned coach, ride the rack railway to Montserrat, and visit its Benedictine monastery and basilica. Your English or Spanish guide explains the site’s legends and Catalan identity, then leaves you time for views, food, the museum, or a short hike. Optional tickets cover the Black Madonna and weekday choir.

“Outstanding tour guide and bus driver. Great job Alma & Danny !”

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From Madrid: Toledo Full-Day Trip with Optional Cathedral - Meeting the IBE TOURS bus in Madrid
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From Madrid: Toledo Full-Day Trip with Optional Cathedral

12.From Madrid: Toledo Full-Day Trip with Optional Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,414 reviews · from $34

Travel from Madrid to Toledo with IBE TOURS for a panoramic city view, a one-hour guided walk through its Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters, and several hours to explore alone. Add a guided Cathedral visit if you wish. Guides including Amanda, Andrea, Beni, Lydia, and Sara have earned strong praise for clear explanations and practical tips.

“Enjoyed the excursion to Toledo. The guide Sara was very knowledgeable and nice. Toledo is a beautiful city with a lot of history.”

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From Madrid: Segovia & Avila Day Trip with Optional Tickets - Starting from Madrid and settling into the bus
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From Madrid: Segovia & Avila Day Trip with Optional Tickets

13.From Madrid: Segovia & Avila Day Trip with Optional Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,161 reviews · 9 hours · from $59

Spend nine hours exploring two UNESCO-listed Castilian cities with a bilingual Spanish-English guide. See Segovia’s Roman Aqueduct, Cathedral, and Alcázar exterior, then walk Ávila’s old quarter and medieval walls. Optional monument tickets and lunch make the day easier, though they leave less time for wandering alone.

“Driver, tour guide where excellent. Beautiful places, great food all around great.”

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Tenerife: Mount Teide, Masca, Icod and Garachico Day Trip - Mount Teide and the Roques de García
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Tenerife: Mount Teide, Masca, Icod and Garachico Day Trip

14.Tenerife: Mount Teide, Masca, Icod and Garachico Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,065 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Spend nine hours crossing Tenerife from volcanic Teide National Park to northern villages, Garachico’s lava pools, Icod’s Dragon Tree, and dramatic Masca. A multilingual guide such as Laura, Ivan, or Dominic explains the island’s geology and culture while an experienced driver handles the tight mountain roads. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included. Lunch and Dragon Tree admission cost extra.

“Amazing tour. Amazing guide. Amazing driver. I loved this tour and highly recommend. It is a beautiful day trip. All was best of the best. Top”

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From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch - The ferry from Los Cristianos to San Sebastián
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From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch

15.From South Tenerife: La Gomera Island Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,997 reviews · 9 hours · from $124

Take the fast ferry from Los Cristianos to La Gomera, then ride through Hermigua, El Cedro, Garajonay National Park, Chipude, and El Cercado. You will see Roque de Agando, enjoy a generous local lunch with a Silbo Gomero demonstration, and explore San Sebastián. Guides such as Arantxa, Yaiza, Lisa, and Iskra have led this multilingual day trip.

“We come to Tenerife every year and this is the first year we decided to venture out to La Gomera and I’m so glad we did! This trip from start to finish was great and so smooth. Pick up / drop off, ferry trip to / from the island, the bus journey around the island, and most of all the tour guide was fantastic. The landscape culture and history of La Gomera is worth the trip over from Tenerife to see for the day. Highly recommend this trip!”

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Just added to Day Trips from Spain

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★ 5.0Formentera Day Trip from Ibiza on Private Luxury Catamaran177 reviews
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★ 4.8From South Tenerife: Mount Teide Hiking Day Trip & Cable CarFrom $169482 reviews
★ 4.1From Tenerife: La Gomera Day Trip with GuideFrom $112579 reviews
★ 4.5Nerja Caves, Tropical Coast Day Trip From Granada with Opt LunchFrom $8250 reviews
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