Guided Spain Tours Avis 16

Spain and Portugal, 15 days, 3 couples.
We can’t say enough good things about Emily and her colleagues at Guided Spain Tours. The tour was set up to begin in Madrid, visit the towns in southern Spain then move on to Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley. We requested adding a drive to the Algarve and a trip to Fatima and the tour team did that without blinking an eye. The communication was phenomenal and made us feel looked after and safe. The guides and drivers were knowledgeable and personable.
I would highly recommend Guided Spain Tours!

We took a custom tour curated by Guided Spain tours and this was our second time travelling with them after they arranged our Spain trip 3 years ago- this time we went to Portugal , Morocco, Paris and Amsterdam and we had a wonderful time - throughout the entire process , Emily and team- Cristina, Ana , Marta, Paula and the entire team was highly knowledge, prompt and efficient before, and during the tour - it was only because of this team that we were able to see so many places that are not typically done in a group tour. They took note of our preferences, and designed the tour accordingly - whether going to the Medinas of Marrakech, Fado show in Portugal, or seeing the caves in Algarve region . All of the guides and drivers were knowledgeable and hand picked by South ole - Jose for Algarve portion , Joao for the Lisbon area , driver Adel in Paris , and of course Yousef in Morocco. I also want to especially thank Guided Spain for all of the help last year as we had originally planned this trip for last year, but due to a health emergency we had to cancel at the last minute two days before departure - during that time Emily and team swiftly took action and were able to salvage the majority of the amount paid as a travel credit - this kind of service is unprecedented as usually two days before the tour starts, it is not expected that the payment can be salvaged . We can not thank Emily enough . We highly recommend this team not only for Spain but for Europe and look forward to travelling with them again in future !

From first contact to last, the very best in communication and coordination. Special care undertaken to understand our trip goals and desires. Seamless process from start to finish.

The two weeks in Spain were perfectly organized by Guided Tours Spain with great accommodations, drivers and private guides. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Communication with staff was seamless using whatsapp. As a seasoned traveler I have never had a better experience.

Driver on time wait for me outside the terminal. Tour guide Manual so professional talked to me about the history of all points. I really enjoy the trip.

Excellent professional touring company. We felt very safe and we were quite impressed with the level of service we received. There level of communication is outstanding, always keeping us up to date with our tours. I would recommend this company to anyone. You won’t regret it

We had a fantastic time on our Guided Spain tour! Emily and her team helped craft a perfect vacation to celebrate my 60th birthday, with my best friend who was also turning 60! Our husbands came as well and it was a perfect couples trip, which included us enjoying amazing hotels with top-notch service that did not break the budget ( romantic places you can’t stay with 100 travelers on a big tour). We still talk about some of the amazing included breakfasts and beautiful, clean boutique hotels! In eight days we were able to make a loop from Barcelona to Granada, Seville and depart home from Madrid. Emily and Ana listened to the things we were interested in ( we included some hiking, easy biking and even kayaking) crafted a schedule, then paired us with incredible drivers and guides. This allowed us to avoid the less personal style of travel that has you on big tour buses with lots of strangers! The four of us enjoyed Spain in an intimate way geared to our personalities and preferences. I enjoy travel planning and they were willing to allow me to be part of it, but I am so glad I did not try to do this trip by myself. Despite my having extensive travel experience and competence, THEY know the country intimately and they can even help with language barriers when needed! This is money well spent . Their service was phenomenal. Every day we received a daily schedule with contact information and the links that were needed. If there was additional needs, they helped notify drivers or restaurants of any delays we were facing. If you are skeptical and think they will not be accessible , do not be! They were available quickly and always willing to help. It was one of the only trips I have been on, that at departure day, I was wishing for more time, more amazing food, and more history and art. Arrangements are done through phone calls, emails and zoom meetings, and despite my concern initially it truly works. Guided Spain delivered as promised. I only wish I could have met them in person to give a hug and thank them for all they did to guide us through the adventure of a lifetime!

My husband and I just returned from a trip to the South of Spain.
Our experience with Guided Spain Tours was great.
Communicating with the staff was never a problem, they were always available to answer any questions we had.
We highly recommend this agency.

Perfect, all was as planned

Everything about the trip - even before we left the United States and arrived in Madrid - and when we got here was perfectly organized for us. If we needed help with translation. If we need help with pick up. If we need help with any sort of advice. If we needed help with reservations. The entire team was at our disposal. And answered any question within minutes. Highly recommended!

We just returned from a 10-day tour of Andalucía organized by Guided Spain Tours, and it exceeded every expectation, and we have done a lot of tours over the years.

We had a video call with Nerea about a month before the trip to discuss our preferences; after that, everything was personalized. We visited Málaga, Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Jerez, Cádiz, and Ronda, and every stop was thoughtfully planned and not rushed. The guides were exceptional - knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely engaging. They shared their own stories and answered all the questions we had.

We had daily communication via WhatsApp preparing us for the next day. Any question we had was answered within minutes. They were quick to make changes to the itinerary once or twice when we needed them. Every ticket and pass was obtained for us beforehand and either sent to the guide or to us.

Drivers were always punctual, professional, and the vehicles were clean and comfortable. The selection of hotels was very good: each located in the old part of a city where the attractions were and included breakfast to start the day.

We highly recommend Guided Spain Tours to anyone looking for a personalized, well-organized experience. We are already thinking about our next trip with them.

Emily and her outstanding team at Guided Spain Tours were truly exceptional! It was an absolute pleasure working with them, the level of service, attention to detail, and daily communication exceeded our expectations. Their concierge service was top-notch. I honestly can’t recall a single question that wasn’t answered within five minutes.

The drivers and tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time with. A special thank you to our drivers and guides, who added a unique layer of charm to our journey. Their engaging storytelling and insightful perspectives brought Spain’s history, art, and culture vividly to life.

We absolutely fell in love with Spain and its people and hope to return someday to explore more of Spain or even Portugal. We will most certainly reach out to Emily and Guided Spain Tours again

One of our top five vacations of all time! That's saying a lot for a group of 60 + year old experienced travelers.

Emily's team was top-notch, they listened, were proactive, and adapted effortlessly to changes. They crafted an integrated itinerary around all of our varied interests so that it was stress-free while experiencing it. They had our backs in real time, throughout the vacation with timely interventions when needed. It was uniquely reassuring and calming.

Their their recommended hotel choices were all perfect in terms of location, dining, amenities and services offered.

They added to our list of desired activities to make it a truly remarkable vacation experience.

I will definitely use them for all future vacation plans in Spain.

Guided Spain Tours helped us plan our trip to Andalucia. They arranged all the hotels, transport, guides and venue tickets.
We were in Spain for 7 nights and all the hotels were in great locations. The excursions were very well planned and executed. The drivers were very helpful and friendly even though some of them did not speak a lot of English. The guides were very knowledgeable and conscientious so we felt very comfortable.
Guided Spain set up a Zoom call about a month before our trip to go over our itinerary and answer any questions. They also set up a WhatsApp group that they used to send very helpful reminders of the next day’s itinerary as well as the name, phone number and frequently pictures of the guide and driver for the following day. This allowed us to easily ask any last minute questions and gave us peace of mind that we could contact them with any issues.

My husband and I just returned from a 16 day tour of Spain and Portugal planned by Emily and Guided Spain. It was truly a memorable, fascinating and relaxing trip! We had wonderful local guides and drivers that really made the different cities and towns come alive. Everyday, we received a text on WhatsApp that told us the time our driver or local guide would pick us up and the attractions that we would be seeing that day. It took all the stress out of our journey with no last minute cramming of the tourist guide book. Our guides always had the tickets with jump the line privileges so we never waited in line at crowded sites. We spent 2-3 nights at each town so the pace was active but very doable. We had a good amount of free time that balanced well with planned activities. It made for an extremely enjoyable trip that I would highly recommend.

Guided Spain Tours was an outstanding company to work with from start to finish. We began planning months in advance with a phone call and follow-up emails, sharing our vision for the trip. They were incredibly easy to collaborate with and offered thoughtful suggestions that helped shape the perfect itinerary.

Our family group of 19—10 adults and 9 children ranging from 1 to 13 years old—spent five days traveling through Portugal and Spain, and every detail was handled beautifully.

They coordinated seamless private bus transportation from the Algarve to Seville and then on to Lisbon, making long travel days smooth and stress-free. The activities they arranged were exceptional and perfectly suited to a large family group: a hands-on cooking class, an engaging olive oil tasting, a memorable Thanksgiving lunch, tuk tuk tours through historic neighborhoods, and city tours with guides who connected wonderfully with the kids.

Every activity was punctual, well-organized, and genuinely family-friendly. Their daily communication via WhatsApp was phenomenal—prompt, clear, and incredibly helpful for keeping such a large group coordinated.

We highly recommend Guided Spain Tours to any family or group looking for a thoughtfully planned, smoothly executed, and truly unforgettable travel experience.