Spain · JEWISH QUARTERS AND OLD TOWN WALKS
16 tours
Toledo, Córdoba, Girona and Seville all kept the street plan of their medieval Jewish quarters, and in three of them a synagogue survives. Below are the 15 best walks through them: what stands, what was lost in 1492, and which tours are led by guides who know the difference. Prices and lengths for each.
One day in Barcelona with hotel pickup, Montjuïc views, Gothic Quarter walking, and Gaudí at Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
“Maria was good. Great exposure to the city! All around balanced tour of the city. He was pleasant and very hospitable.”
Full-day Toledo from Madrid with bus, expert guided walk, Cathedral entry, plus the White Synagogue and Santo Tomé Church.
“This was a great day activity - Toledo was beautiful. And there were so many great art pieces we got to see from el Greco, valesquez, and Caravaggio. I enjoyed the guided part but also the free time.”
Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, and Alcázar tour with fast-track entry, skip-the-line access, and a tightly guided 4 hours.
“Both Jaime and Raphael were very knowledgeable tour guides and super friendly. would highly recommend.”
Walk Valencia’s Old Town, see the Silk Exchange and Central Market, then enjoy tapas, paella, and regional wines in 4 hours.
“What an amazing and delightful experience! We had a lovely tour with Mimi followed by a truly delightful and seemingly endless taste of wonderful tapas, cava and wines from the region in a private and special space. We can’t recommend it enough!”
Guided skip-the-line visit to Cordoba’s Mosque-Cathedral plus the Judería walk, with expert stories in 2.5 hours.
“It was a great tour with an excellent guide who passed on so much information. Our guide was very pleasant and we left with not only the opportunity to see the world heritage sights but also better informed. Highly recommend.”
Skip the line at Madrid’s Royal Palace with a guided Old Town walk through Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel.
“Our your guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining. I highly recommend this if you want to see the palace.”
4-hour Valencia Old Town walk, then private 11th-century wine and tapas with paella, dessert, and local paired wines.
“Our host Iain was very informative and fun to talk with. He had many interesting stories to tell and even though it rained he kept to pace and level Of information steady and engaging. The tapas and wine were delicious and we were so full by the end. Highly recommend this tour!”
Small group walking tour of Barcelona’s Modernism and Gothic Old Town, with Sagrada Familia and Gaudi landmarks from the outside.
“I had the absolute pleasure of joining David’s walking tour of Barcelona, and it was even better than I imagined. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the city and its history, and shared fascinating insights at every stop. David was also warm, friendly, and patient with all my questions. He answered every single one with ease. If I could give him 10 stars, I would! This was such a fun and meaningful way to experience Barcelona, and I highly recommend this tour, especially David, who went above and beyond (even providing a fantastic list of places to eat!).”
Skip queues in Córdoba on a 3.5-hour small-group tour of the Mosque-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, and Alcázar for about $51.
“excellent tour good depth of history and knowledge of Granada and then passed on to Catrina for the Alcazar again information was captivating . Tour was listed as 3 hours but it took just under 4 but we're not complaining as it was mesmerising.”
Gaudí and Gothic streets, then a sea transfer and a short helicopter flight over Barcelona, finished with Port views from the water.
“Guides were great and very considerate. It was a good walking tour, helicopter was short sweet and fun, and the boat was a beautiful experience. Good drinks and great views”
Walk Roman forums, Gothic courts, and La Boqueria on a 2.5-hour small-group tour with expert guides for $21.
“Our guide Laura did an excellent job of leading us through the various historical, social and artistic sights of Barcelona's Latin quarter. Laura was knowledgeable, insightful and a lot of fun. She made the tour very enjoyable and I would highly recommend it.”
Small-group walking tour through Barcelona Old Town’s Gothic Quarter, Ramblas, Boqueria, Born, and a finish at Palau de la Música.
“Isabel led our group through the Barrio Gothic, Revel, and Born neighborhoods. Isabel led us back in time, starting with the Romans, the Visogoths, the Moors, and then the Spanish republic. Isabel is an inspired and extremely knowledgeable guide! Excellent and highly recommend!”
3-hour bike tour of Malaga with Old Town, Picasso’s birthplace, Atarazanas market, Muelle Uno port, and a flat beach promenade. Bikes included.
“Jemelle was superb, probably the best guide I’ve ever encountered. Bags of enthusiasm & knowledge. Thoroughly enjoyable. Your bikes need a bit of care, v squeaky when braking , but felt safe on them .”
Seville to Córdoba and Carmona in one day. Included tickets for Mezquita, synagogue, patios, plus hotel transfers and a guided Moorish story.
“While our tour guide was really fabulous and very informed the tour itself kind of wandered around and lacked direction. I would also suggest that there be 2 separate tours one in English and one in Spanish. It’s really ridiculous to have one group wandering around waiting for the guide to finish in one language only to have to then repeat the same speech in another language. It’s just inefficient.”
A 3-hour small group walk through San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja for 8 pintxos and 5 drinks, led by a local guide.
“This tour was very well organized. The guide was very knowledgeable about the gastronomical experience in San Sebastián. There was no wasted time and we experienced a variety of pintxos bars/restaurants. I highly recommend this tour.”
