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Robert
Jul 2023
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Discover Madrid, Basque Country, Rioja, Barcelona
Our guide was exceptional, both knowledgeable and friend...
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Elizabeth
Apr 2023
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Discover Madrid, Basque Country, Rioja, Barcelona
Unquestionably Barcelona. It's fairy tale city and I will go bac...
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Barbra
Apr 2023
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Discover Madrid, Basque Country, Rioja, Barcelona
Easy paced and visited all places I wanted to see
Nestor was an excellent tour guide, he
Nestor was an excellent tour guide, he was knowledgeable about every place we visited, including the history, food and customs of each area. Nestor was helpful, offe...
There were some really good experiences which
There were some really good experiences which would not have been possible on my own
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I have never done an organised tour
I have never done an organised tour before and this was well above ...
The trip exceeded my expectations based on
The trip exceeded my expectations based on the tour notes. All aspects of the tour and travel were taken care of by Dani and he was friendly and helpful. The small t...
The tour leader, Dani Salvado was a
The tour leader, Dani Salvado was a pleasure to travel through Spain with. He was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful throughout the trip. My only suggestion w...
Hotels very average, always in a great
Hotels very average, always in a great location but...
Great itinerary with free days to do
Great itinerary with free days to do your own thing. Great tour leaders
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What a wonderful experience of Spain we
What a wonderful experience of Spain we had on this trip. The towns we visited all had their own uniqueness and our guide orientated us so well in each town we were ...
We enjoy travelling with Intrepid. We like
We enjoy travelling with Intrepid. We like the small group and local experience
The tour leader - Peter Hekkers -
The tour leader - Peter Hekkers - was excellent and his knowledge of the places we stayed, as well as recommendations of what to see, do and where to eat, made it an...
The trip was well organized, our tour
The trip was well organized, our tour leader Daniel Salvado was very enthusiastic, helpful and informative and we had a fantastic experience.This was our 8th Intrepi...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Andalucia
What a great trip! Full on. Some long days. But what a way to tick off things on your bucket list. The accommodation was as expected, mixed: querky, comfortable and,...
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Patricia
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Andalucia
We had a great time in Andalucía! The area had been on my list for ages so I was thrilled to finally go and visit the Alhambra and the royal palaces. The Mezquita in...
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Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
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Highlights of Andalucia
Everything about this trip was excellent - all 3 of the cities were really impressive, it was nice breaking up touring the cities with a visit to the countryside and...
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Caroline
Oct 2024
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Highlights of Andalucia
Great trip--highly recommend! It was a quick trip, covering a lot of ground and history in a short time but it didn't feel rushed or as if we'd had to skip anything....
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Spain Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country
Many travelers sign up with tours to Spain because it is a country deeply rooted in tradition, religion, and the true enjoyment is in the details. Each city and region are different from the other, with different art or food scenes and historical sites.
For example, having a local guide during a trip to Granada would offer a full history into the islamic influence of the city while having a local guide around Barcelona would offer explanations around the conflict between Catalonia and Spain, not to mention the magnificent details of Gaudi and his life’s work.
Negative reviews for Spain tours are usually surrounded in the aspect of time. Most tours have itineraries that visit neighboring cities, and reviews often observe that a day trip was not enough time to take in all that each city could offer. It is also common in reviews to talk about too much time spent in the car during city to city tours and back to hotels.
Therefore, before booking, be mindful of the amount of hours you can anticipate spending in the vehicle and keep it mind that while a review might have negative comments about these aspects, they will also have positive reviews on the tour guide and the quality of the tour itself.
It is also common to find reviews with overwhelmed tourists. While Spain is beautiful and lively wherever you go, it is also riddled with narrow cobbled pathways, stairs, steep hills, and often strenuous long walks to see elevated sites such as La Alhambra. Before heading out for the day, be sure to have a big breakfast and if you are booking in the summer, be sure to wear durable sneakers, a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water to not overheat.
That said, kindly take into account that while reading a negative review surrounding the sometimes strenuous trips by foot, it is just Spain’s terrain and has little to do with the guide or the tour company itself.
Most tour companies in Spain have guides that are bilingual and clear, which is invaluable when dealing with the language barrier.
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