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Average
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Disappointing
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Spain Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
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Apr 2024
This was a very interesting tour with a lot of fascinating places....
This was another great trip, we got a great feel for the geography, culture and history of southern Spain. The history is the most amazing part, staying in a monaste...
The hotels were very well situated and had local charm. The trip guides and the local guides were exceptional. The scenery and history of the the region were wonderf...
This was a fabulous vacation. We had so much fun, loved the beauty of Spain, and all the experiences with the tour. Andalusia is incredible. The leaders were enthusi...
This was our 1st trip with VBT but it certainly won't be our last! Wow, what a fabulous vacation. Everything about it was top notch - the itinerary, hotels, rides, e...
Of course we take for granted the stunning landscapes and climate of southern Spain. This is what we signed up for. But what made the experience of everything we enc...
Some of the bike routes were on roads that were in disrepair with lots of traffic. Scary in spots.
This trip far exceeded my expectations! Our guides Roman and Jorge were wonderful; always helpful, knowledgeable and fun. Accommodations were unique, food was plenti...
This was our third VBT trip and it did not disappoint. Our guides were fabulous, the accommodations were excellent, and the trip was well organized. The terrain was ...
Our guides, Nico and Miriam, were great. Friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic throughout the tour. The tour was a nice sampling of southern Spain - both the foo...
Fabulous trip, great mix of biking and guided tours. Guides Nico and Mediam were the Best!
We had a wonderful trip to Spain with VBT. This tour had several shuttles to and/from places - just something to be aware of when booking. We had some issues with ho...
The rides and guides (Nico, Roman, Miriam) were all fantastic. The countryside was beautiful and we got to see and experience the ancient wonders and culture of Anda...
This was our first VBT trip and we absolutely loved it. Every detail is thought of from your pick up at the airport to making sure your luggage reaches every hotel a...
This was our 2nd VBT trip, and once again, the week was an outstanding success. Andalusia is beautiful, and we had grand time cycling rolling hills of olive groves, ...
Editor’s Take
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.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Spain, see the Travelstride Spain Guide »
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