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Best of Barcelona & Madrid in 8 Days

We've combined Spain's top cities to create a sparkling, full-bodied eight-day adventure. First, you'll experience the pride and energy of Barcelona — rambling on the Ramblas, digging into delicious seafood, and marveling at architecture and art by Gaudí and Picasso. Then, we'll hop a high-tech train to Madrid for its terrific tapas, masterpiece-packed Prado Museum — and a day in historic Toledo.

What's included

  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art and culture of Barcelona and Madrid come alive for you
  • All tours and admissions covering at least 15 group sightseeing events • Ramblas walking tour • Gothic Quarter walking tour • Barcelona Cathedral • Picasso Museum • Museum of Catalan Art • Barcelona Articket • Sagrada Família • Casa Milà • Reina Sofía Museum • Madrid bus orientation tour • Madrid walking tour • Toledo day trip and walking tour • Prado Museum • Royal Palace • Wine and cheese tasting...and more
  • All group transportation by bus and train from Barcelona to Madrid
  • 7 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners
  • A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff
  • Free stuff including Rick Steves' Snapshot Barcelona and Snapshot Madrid & Toledo guidebooks, Spanish phrase book, map, moneybelt and earplugs
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2010
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
  • Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour
  • Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above