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The 15 Best Day Trips in Spain

51 day trips  ·  from $29 a seat

Seville reaches Ronda and the white towns, Málaga reaches Gibraltar, Madrid reaches Toledo and Segovia in under an hour on the fast train. These 15 cover them all, with prices and how early the pickup really is.

From Madrid: Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus - Starting at Neptune Fountain in Madrid
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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 by comfortable coach with bilingual guides such as Eros, Ramiro, Danny, and Angy. Choose a six-hour express visit or a nine-hour full-day tour with guided monuments, free time, a sword-making workshop, and optional cathedral entry or VIP access.

“A good experience, but a bit annoying that we had to wait for four people, two of whom didn’t turn up. My suggestion would be to move the meeting point to the square, rather than the bus park. Guide was informative and had a good manner. rameiro was also very comfortable in English and had some good tips after the tour.”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Girona: the best balance of history and free time
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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

Leave Barcelona at 8:30 a.m. for Montserrat’s Black Madonna, Girona’s medieval lanes and Game of Thrones locations, then Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. A multilingual guide such as Roger, Lucas, or Mateo leads the walks, while a comfortable bus handles the long connections.

“It was a great experience and out tour guide Roger was very accommodating and helpful. He made the trip fun and interesting. Shout out to the driver Salva.”

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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour - Meeting in central Málaga and getting on the coach
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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 from Málaga to Caminito del Rey by air-conditioned coach, pause in Ardales, then walk 7.7 km through the Gaitanes Gorge with Spanish or English guidance. Guides such as Laura, Javier, Martina, and Pedro bring the route’s history, wildlife, and dramatic bridges to life.

“It was a great experience, even in rain which the tour guide handled very well keeping us informed and providing a stop to get coffee and ponchos! The caminito is a beautiful experience! Thanks Martina for your guidance and Alvaro for helping my group of friends!”

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Madrid: Avila and Segovia Day Trip with Tickets to Monuments - Avila’s walls and Romanesque stone
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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 by comfortable air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Avila and Segovia with guides such as Beatrice, David, Rafa, Carlos, or Laura. Visit major monuments, enjoy an aperitif and drink, and use free time for a quick meal or independent exploring.

“Beatrice was very knowledgeable and made learning and retaining history a fun activity. She is also very patient and takes care of all the clients needs. Eduardo is a good driver and the bus was very comfortable for long rides. My only disappointment is with the spotty WiFi on the bus. Other than that the trip was perfect.”

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From Barcelona: The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip - Bagà and the Cadi-Moixeró mountains
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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

Leave central Barcelona at 7:00am for Bagà, Ax-les-Thermes, and Andorra la Vella. An English-speaking guide such as Sergio, Rod, or Bertha leads the day, while a minivan handles the mountain roads. Bring your passport, water, sturdy shoes, and a towel for the French hot springs.

“Long day but great time! Definitely bring a back pack with snacks and water, the bus has charging ports for your phone also. Wear warm comfortable shoes and a jacket.”

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From Seville: Pueblos Blancos and Ronda Full-Day Trip - Crossing the countryside toward Zahara
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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

Travel from Seville by comfortable, air-conditioned coach to Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema, an olive oil factory, and Ronda. Guides such as Antonio, Laura, Jesus, and Daniela bring Andalusian history to life, while you get guided visits and free time to explore.

“Super fun day trip! You will be traveling in a big bus but it’s comfortable. We really enjoyed seeing the cities and learning more about their unique histories. It would have been better to eat lunch in Ronda since the other stops did not have many lunch/coffee options. Great trip, overall!”

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From Seville: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip - The coach ride through Andalusia
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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 Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda by comfortable coach, with WhatsApp support from guide Vanessa, free time in both towns, and an optional 1.5-hour guided walk in Ronda with a local guide such as Dasha or Tanya.

“Plenty of time to stay in Ronda which was the best part of the trip”

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From Madrid: Toledo Guided Day Trip - Leaving Madrid and crossing to Castile-La Mancha
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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, take a guided walk through the City of 3 Cultures, pause at Mirador del Valle, and enjoy free time for the cathedral, museums, food, and old lanes. Guides such as Victor, Juan, Javier, and Miguel lead English and Spanish groups.

“The first review on here suggested the free time in Toledo after the tour guide lets you go off to explore was too long….I would suggest otherwise. We did the 10-4:30pm and found this was just a little short for time to explore and see it all. The guide Paco was excellent, the work shop stop and the city itself was worth every penny paid. Well done.”

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From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra - Leaving Malaga from San Jacinto Street
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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 coach, then tour the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, Alcazaba, and Charles V Palace with an English or Spanish guide. You also get guided city time and a short break to explore Granada on your own.

“The trip was very well organized - everything on time. Antonio is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. The driver drove safely and the guide at AlHambra was also very good.”

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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip - Why this day trip works from Malaga
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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

10.From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,072 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Travel from Malaga to cave-built Setenil de las Bodegas and cliff-top Ronda on a nine-hour English and Spanish guided trip. Expect a walking tour, New Bridge views, Plaza de Toros museum entry, free time for lunch and exploring, and plenty of uphill walking.

“Wow, I was very pleasantly surprised with all that I was able to experience (the views and historical knowledge) and learned so much from our tour guide! Thank you for offering these tours.”

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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams - The optional Caves of Hams and Porto Cristo
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Mallorca: Caves of Drach Day Trip & Optional Caves of Hams

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

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

Ride from southern Mallorca to the Caves of Drach for stalactites, Lake Martel, a short classical concert, and a light show. Add the Caves of Hams and Porto Cristo for a longer day. Multilingual guides such as Sebastian provide commentary, with hotel-area pickup included.

“I highly recommend doing the caves of hamms they are completely different experiences and the caves of hamms is spaced out with people allowed in! You take a bus from place to place and it’s nice and comfortable and the destinations are nice! We ended up shopping in Porto Cristo”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets - From Barcelona Nord to the mountain
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From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

12.From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

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

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned coach and rack railway, then explore the monastery, basilica, mountain views, and free time. Guides such as Mariana, Alba, and Maria add clear bilingual commentary, while optional tickets cover the Black Madonna, choir, or museum.

“An excellent half day trip to Montserrat. Everything was well organized from start to finish, with stunning views, impressive nature, and a remarkable monastery. Our guide Mariana, was very professional, knowledgeable, and nice to chat with, which made the visit highly informative. Strongly recommended for anyone visiting Barcelona. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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From Madrid: Toledo Full-Day Trip with Optional Cathedral - Meeting in Madrid at Las Ventas
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From Madrid: Toledo Full-Day Trip with Optional Cathedral

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

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

Travel from Madrid to Toledo by comfortable bus, then follow a one-hour guided walk through the city’s Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters. You’ll have several hours to explore alone, with an optional Cathedral tour led by guides such as Amanda, Andrea, Benny, or Lidia.

“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 in Madrid and settling into the bus
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From Madrid: Segovia & Avila Day Trip with Optional Tickets

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Segovia and Avila with a bilingual English-Spanish guide. Walk beneath Segovia’s Roman Aqueduct, visit its cathedral, see the Alcazar from outside, and explore Avila’s medieval walls, churches, and old streets. Optional monument tickets and lunch are available.

“It was such a great experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and the region is fantastic. I just wanted that bus had a WC”

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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

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

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

See Teide’s volcanic plains, the Roques de García, Icod’s Dragon Tree, Garachico’s lava pools, and Masca’s sharp mountain valleys in one day. A multilingual guide such as Laura, Ivan, or Dominic explains Tenerife’s history while an expert driver handles the tight Masca roads. Lunch and the Dragon Tree park cost extra.

“Guide and driver was great team. I was amazed by the guide availability to speak so many languages. Not to mention good quality of information, ability to tell the stories and get our attention. Compliments for driver for safe navigation in difficult mountain roads. All day was great: informative, fun, interesting, with good views, best spots and great mood. Really happy with this choice. Big thanks for this team!”

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★ 4.0Mallorca: Drach Caves, Lake Martel, & Pearl Factory Day TripFrom $64216 reviews
★ 4.0Mallorca: Day Trip to Caves of Hams & Optional DinosaurlandFrom $47101 reviews
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