My Way® Spain in 11 Days

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We chose the Spain My Way tour so that we could explore at our own pace. It proved to be an excellent choice for us. As experienced travelers, with 4 Rick Steves tours under our belts and the help of our tour manager and RS guide book, we were able to navigate each new city with ease.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There are always too many wow momnets to easily choose just one. However, the guitar concert in Ronda, featuring Paco Seco, was a definite highlight for me."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was my first Rick Steves tour and I really enjoyed it

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Maybe the group dinner in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Absolutely wonderful! Adriana was the best guide ever, she was always available with her beautiful smile and happy personality. The hotels selected were well thought out, centrally located varied between upscale and quaint. The provided transportation was efficient and we had a great driver. The cities we visited varied with different architecture and size. We had a great group of travelers and made some new friends that we will stay in contact with. Overall, a score of 10!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Adriana arranged for a group dinner in Granada and it could not had been more perfect. The restaurant overlooked the Alhambra, so we had a beautiful view watching the sun set over the Alhambra, while enjoying the best 6-course meal ever. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our first My Way tour--it was great! We could adjust our pace to the weather and the terrain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The up close and personal flamenco performance in Seville, and the Spanish guitar concert in Ronda. Intense, masterful, and profoundly emotive!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great trip. It was a My Way trip but Jorge gave us a just the right amount of history and background for each place we visited.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Granada and the Alcazar in Seville."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The locations (cities) and the inter-city transportation were great, and the tour manager/guide Jorge was fantastic!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Everything about Ronda!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was our first My Way tour. Thoroughly enjoyed all of it but missed the more frequent interaction with other travelers we had on other tours. That said, would do it the same way again because we wanted to do some different things than on the regular tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We loved the charming little hotel in Ronda"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour, and Jorge was the perfect leader.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Casa Batilló and the Segrada Familia."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was my first "My Way" style tour. It had more group options than I expected, but that was a pleasant surprise. The mix of tour provided features (hotel, transportation, advice) with independent time (relying on the RSE guide books) was perfectly suited to us. We would gladly take another "My Way", but the destinations for that are limited.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I don't usually have individual "wow" moments, but this time I had one thanks to the guidebook advice. In Sevilla we avoided the Cathedral (too crowded no matter what the time of day), and went to the Iglesia Divino Salvador just at opening. It was overwhelmingly beautiful and spiritual, and is a memory I will carry with me forever. The other moments were the unexpected options that Tim offered--a meal and music in small venues. Also moments I will not forget."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We did the Spain My Way 11 day tour - great accommodations (all in the heart of the city we were visiting) - audio tours were fantastic as well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Ronda by far was the most memorable stay on the tour. While we were only there a short time, it had fantastic scenery, great accommodations and food. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way Spain tour gave us the opportunity to explore and enjoy each city at our own pace and on our own schedule. The quality of our accommodations and transportation were excellent. We appreciated how Tim, our guide, provided local/historical information and suggestions for exploring a particular neighborhood or seeking out a place or experience that is often ignored. He was available to answer our questions. We were pleased to meet like-minded travelers on the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Tough question. We are torn between Gaudi's Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Very well organized with interesting guide.

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia interior"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was filled with wonderful places and a wonderful travel group. It was a great sampler of the best of Spain. Our tour guide Luis was superb, he always went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an amazing time.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner overlooking The Alhambra was nothing short of magical. Also the Royal Palace of Madrid was amazing. Honestly, the entire trip was great!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The location of the hotels was great. Transportation throughout the trip was easy. The orientation walks helped were very helpful. Our tour manager, Luis was amazing. He made the trip so fun and memorable. The activities such as happy hour, Flamenco show, group dinner were fabulous. He also made recommendations and dinner reservations for us in Madrid and Seville. We really appreciated his knowledge and kindness. The only complaint is the trip was too short and we didn’t want it to be over.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Família was breathtaking. Dinner with Alhambra view, sunset happy hour with gorgeous view in Ronda, and the charming Soho Boutique Palacio San Gabriel. We love Alhambra, we booked a guided tour which we’re glad we did. Also wish we had more time in Barcelona and Sevilla. A few people flew in early and stayed extra day, wish we had done that. We love My Way tours, this is our second (first one in Italy) and we will definitely do it again."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had a wonderful trip seeing incredible sights and learning more about the Spanish history and culture.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner overlooking the Alhambra in Granada. The view was spectacular; the food was delicious; and the company was so much fun. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour manager, Luis, provided us with an outstanding experience, even arranging several optional activities throughout. Our tour group was a great bunch of fun folks. We were even blessed with great weather, not something you can plan for certainly.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I don’t know if I can pick just one “Wow” moment. Each place was uniquely beautiful. The Sagrada Familia, the Alhambra, the Reales Alcazares and beautiful Ronda were all great. I have to say the optional group five course dinner with a view of the Alhambra as the sun set was a real high point. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We enjoyed the tour especially as we had never been to Spain. We liked that we didn’t spend much time on the bus compared to other tours.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The town of Ronda. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a great time seeing the varied areas of Spain. Accomodations and transportation were very good, the group got along well, and Tim worked very well with the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Lots to choose from, but I'll say Ronda -- taking in the bridge from both sides. A stunning view from the top, but when you go down even better ... and then I walked around to the Old Bridge and saw the "upriver" side."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way Tour is a perfect blend of time on our own, exploring and eating, and traveling with a group which made it easy to see more of Spain. Tim was an excellent guide, kind, helpful and knowledgeable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were many, but the View in Ronda was breathtaking."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The logistics of the tour were great: hotel location, bus transportation.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I really enjoyed Ronda and the beauty of that area. I also really liked the Gaudi park, Familia and apartments."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide,Tim, was fun, informative and generally very helpful in his recommendations of places to go and how to get around the cities. We enjoyed the My Way tour even through it took more planning on our part.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Segovia, the aqueducts, the town itself and the freedom to spend a day there!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We enjoyed the My Way Tour and having more control of our time. Our guide, Tim, was fantastic.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We LOVED our day trip to Segovia and would highly recommend it and the Lebanese restaurant on the terrace overlooking the acquaduct. The Alhambra never disappoints. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way tour was perfect for us, a good mix of bustling cities and smaller cities, with lots of art, history and lovely small streets and plazas to explore. We added a little time at the beginning and end for more time in Barcelona and day trips to Cordoba and Segovia. Our tour guide Tim was very helpful with orientation walks, suggestions, and options for wonderful extras — tapas in Madrid, a dinner in Granada, a Spanish guitar concert and a flamenco performance.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved all the Gaudi sites in Barcelona, the stunning Alhambra, charming Ronda, and all the food eaten sitting in outdoor plazas everywhere. (We had excellent weather.) "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My Way Spain was the perfect blend: you took care of hotels and transportation, which I don’t enjoy, and leaving space for travelers to fill their days as they wish, which I do enjoy.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Three: guitar concert in Ronda, groups dinner overlooking Alhambra in Granada, flamenco in Seville"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was awesome. This is our second "My Way" tour, and it was better than the first. Our tour manager, Luis, was great. His love for his home country, Spain, showed in his enthusiasm and his guidance for us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The sunset dinner at the restaurant overlooking the Alhambra was my favorite moment. The breathtaking colors of the sunset illuminating the Alhambra in combination with a great dinner, and the company of new made friends was unforgettable. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great guide, nice accommodations, flawless transportation, interesting co-travelers

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Granada. Sitting at our dinner watching the sunset over the palace. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Absolutely wonderful! Luis was a great guide, beautiful hotels, fun group of fellow travellers, great optional Flamenco, Spanish Guitar, and Alahambra View Dinner activities! We're anxious to sign up for another My Way Tour!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Breathtaking views in Ronda of the bridge gorge were a big WOW for me. The hotels were all a wow for me...not expecting them to be so exceptional!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a fantastic time in the Spain My Way tour! Everything was very well organized, accommodations were beautiful, and Luis was so charming and knowledgeable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Ronda! So unexpected!! Such a sweet little town with breathtaking views - who knew this place even existed??"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well organized. This was a "My Way" tour so we relied on Rick Steve's group for travel and accommodations. All of it was wonderful. But it is all about the guide. Luis was amazing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We got lost on purpose and met a young girl who sensed we were Americans and she wanted to practice her English. She started with "Hi guys!""

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was my first time taking a non-guided tour and I have to say that it's my preferred way of travel as I prefer to travel solo. What I really liked about this particular tour is that transportation and accomodations were taken care of so I could focus solely on sightseeting and planning out my days according to what I wanted to see and do. The tour director Luis was also played an important part in making this trip memorable as he was fun and knowledgeable. Overall I would take another myway.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner at night overlooking the Alhambra was just fantastic. The other wow moment for me was sitting front row at a flamenco show in Seville. I will never forget these moments. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a we wonderful time on the Spain My Way Tour. Our Guide & fellow travelers made it a lovely experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Staying in Ronda. The town & accommodations & views were outstanding."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Great tour guide and a really good group of travelers.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful itinerary and outstanding tour leader made this a fabulous trip. We enjoyed the My Way format very much.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Loved the group dinner overlooking the Alhambra at sunset and seeing Sagrada Familia!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

This was a 'your way' tour so I really appreciated having many of the logistics taken care of for us. We were able to set our own daily pace, but were also able to enjoy the camaraderie of the group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"As much as I appreciated going at our own pace, I have to admit that the group dinner was a real highpoint. From the dramatic setting across from the Alhambra to the congenial companionship to the fabulous food -- it was a big hit."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We loved doing the "My Way" tour in Spain. We've never liked being on someone else's schedule, so this was perfect for us. Our tour guide always gave us a short orientation tour, and suggestions on the best way to see the sites. Then we were on our own.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We were wandering around Madrid, looking for a place for dinner. An American living there gave us his table and told us there was some sort of event happening at 10:30. Sure enough, a procession came into the square, with probably 50 men carrying a huge statue of the Virgin Mary and maneuvered her into the church. What an unexpected experience."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The people I traveled with. New to me."

Overall rating: rating 2 of 5

The idea of my way was good I thought however it turned out we missed out on a lot by not having real guidance. The group didn’t bond well until the very end and that was by chance when we all met on the pool deck. I wish I would have signed up for a fully guided tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona. I loved all the Gaudi we saw. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had an amazing tour guide and a great cohesive tour group. The places we visited were all incredible although different. I felt we got a good feel for each of the places we went. Accommodations were perfect, as always.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia, Barcelona Museum and the Madrid Museum of Archaeology. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first my way tour. We really enjoying the flexibility this tour offered. Our guide, Margaret, was awesome and very generous with her time. She was enthusiastic to share her country with us and provided us with amazing recommendations for things to do and places to eat.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The view overlooking the Alhambra in Granada at the group dinner Margaret put together for us. It was really stunning! "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I enjoyed the tour overall.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner overlooking the Alhambra in the evening."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything unfolded exactly as described, and all details were happy, fun, easy, and enchanting.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Oh, so many wow moments, but here are a few: the group dinner in Granada overlooking the Alhambra; the charming welcome and glass of sherry we received in the Ronda hotel; the group drink on the rooftop terrace overlooking the cathedral at our hotel in Sevilla."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I love the "My Way" tours because you get the group experience and meet new people while also managing your own daily agenda. As usual, the tour manager was fantastic and knowledgeable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The goodbye dinner we had in Grenada was a "wow" moment for me, not only because the food was terrific but mainly because of the view. The restaurant the tour manager chose had a clear view of Alhambra in its glory. As someone who couldn't get a ticket to Alhambra, seeing it as the sun set was a highlight of the trip. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour! Enjoyed very much

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Familia Sagrada Alcazar Dinner overlooking Alhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From our guide to our hotels to our fellow travelers, the tour experience was just wonderful!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada - Wow! Our group dinner at Tomasas overlooking the Alhambra and the night walk there and back, followed by our next day touring the Alhambra are memories to last a lifetime. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way experience was what we were looking for and more. I knew we would have a RS person accompanying us but I didn’t know how much they would add to the trip. Margaret, our guide, really made the trip memorable for us. From talks on the bus to walks around each location when we arrived to three different excellently chosen and organized outings. We felt very well taken care of.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Since architecture was the impetus for this trip I have to name three moments: the light streaming through the stained glass in the Sagrada Familia, the tilework in Gaudi’s Casa Vicens and the golden hour light on the Alhambra as we walked to our lovely group dinner overlooking the Alhambra. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great balance of easy travel, centrally-located hotels, and discovery on our own (welcoming the valuable tour-manager input).

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We has a group of about 25 older adults. The hotels in the larger cities were very nice as was the transportation between. Jesus, our guide was great, and he has set a very high bar of expectation for our future tours. We felt safe at all times. There was so much to do in so little time. I would have liked more time in Barcelona and Madrid.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is amazing and more enjoyable to me than the Duomo of Milan and the Vatican. The brightness and fine detail of the ceiling is special and must be seen in person. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our tour guide Jesus is the best! He welcomed us with open arms to Spain and we learned about the rich history, landscape, culture, food and more importantly, the beautiful people. We were a little apprehensive about planning the activities in each city since this tour was the “My Way Spain” trip. With Jesus’ guidance, we had the best recommendations for sites, restaurants and free time. In addition, he always made himself available to our group. Loved meeting everyone from our tour group too.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many wow moments from our tour! We loved visiting the Royal Palace in Madrid. Learning about the monarchy, head of state. One of the few in the world open to the public. Sagrada Familia is a must see in Barcelona. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the best part was our guide Jesus - so organized, helpful and kind to all the group!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My “wow” moment was viewing the spectacular light show inside the Sagrada Familia that occurred when the clouds parted and sunlight shone through the multitude of stain glass windows. It was the most memorable sight of all my European trips. So beautiful!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From Rick Steves' Spain book, website, and videos to prepare us, coupled with an exceptional tour manager in Jesus, our experience could not have been better!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Not a single moment, the collection of experiences from history, culture, and sights to the food and the people, all enhanced by Jesus, made every day a WOW Day!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our MyWay tour was everything we’d hoped for. Good group camaraderie with a lot of flexibility to do the things we wanted to do.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The size and beauty of the Sagrada Familia and the engineering that went into its design. Amazing!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great tour but prefer the standard Rick tour rather than my way.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada Canyon "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first My Way tour and we were a little uncertain about making connections with the other Travelers in our group. However our guide Jesus was a great Catalyst in bringing us all together.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many wow moments one in each community that we visited. However seeing the Roman Aqueduct in Segovia was very astonishing."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first "My Way" tour. It worked out wonderfully. Having the transportation between locations and hotels scheduled through Rick Steves was very convenient. I love that the hotels are in great walkable locations and are always great quality. Having a tour manager gave us great piece of mind. Jesus was always kind, knowledgeable and accessible.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There are many: the gorge in Ronda, Flamenco dance, dinner in Granada overlooking the Alhambra the view from the tower at Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was wonderful traveling with others who enjoy it!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Jesus, our guide was the best ever. Granada was amazing "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The main reason our tour experience was so superlative was because of our outstanding guide, Jesus. His knowledge, enthusiasm, caring, and helpfulness were amazingly wonderful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Joe - The two concert/performances arranged by Jesus---flamenco dancers and guitar soloist. Alice - The sunset dinner at restaurant overlooking The Alhambra in Granada, also arranged by Jesus. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our second My Way tour and we couldn't have been happier. Our guide, Jesus, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating to everyone. Our driver, Mariano, was also excellent - navigating our giant coach with ease. The hotels in Barcelona and Seville were our favorites. The orientation tours were especially helpful. If we had known about possible group activities in advance, we would have joined but had already had other activities planned.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner at Las Tomas's Restaurant while in Granada. We had other plans the evening our group went to dinner here but Jesus was kind enough to make a reservation (and request the same fixed menu) for us the following night. Watching the sunset over the Alhambra while enjoying a seven course dinner was a "wow" moment for us."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The Your Way tour was great for us- we were able to choose what we wanted to do, the pace we wanted to do it at, and when we wanted breaks. Jorge, our tour manager, was available daily for questions and advice. We had great hotels that were in good locations for exploring. I liked that we were assigned "tour buddies" to watch out for, but I do wish we had all introduced ourselves with a little info during our first meeting as a little ice breaker.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The view at sunset in Ronda over the gorge was spectacular. I also loved watching the flamenco by street performers at Plaza de Espana in Seville."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Jorge did an awesome job organizing everything and it all went smoothly. We enjoyed hearing about his life and travel experiences.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The final 2 hotels were comfortable and beautiful!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We loved the "My Way" experience; it was so nice to have details like hotel and transport taken care of so we could focus on enjoying our trip. Our guide Luis was fantastic, along with the optional activities he arranged he personally made the experience so much better. Enjoyed meeting fellow travelers but not being "stuck" with them 100% of the time. I'd recommend this trip to anyone who asks.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia, last time I was there the inside wasn't done so it was great to see the inside finished."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had an excellent experience. The itinerary was everything we had hoped for, the hotels and central locations were wonderfully curated, and we saw more than we had hoped for.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The optional group dinner arranged by our tour coordinator Luis with a view of the Alhambra in Granada will be at sunset will be cherished forever. Indescribable setting and atmosphere!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way Tour was exactly perfect for me. I enjoyed planning about my day by using my Rick Steves book and talking with our tour manager. This resulted in very smooth days. Luis was an excellent tour manager. He always greeted us with a big smile on his face and made everyone feel welcome. He was available each morning at breakfast to answer questions or make suggestions. Luis was always very positive, helpful and fun! His warm personality made it easy to interact with him about anything.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There is no question, dinner at Tomasas Restaurant overlooking the Alhambra in Grenada was just perfect! My food was delicious and perfectly prepared, the wait staff was very attentive, the scenery was spectacular, and getting together for this dinner with the group really brought everyone together. Luis, our wonderful host, moved from table to table checking in on everyone. He made sure that each one of us had a memorable evening. I can't imagine a better evening. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour program provided a lot more than was expected. The guide was extraordinary!!! He provided many additional opportunities not mentioned in the brochure, and was available a significant amount of time. He was the heart of our vacation experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"When the group went to a sports pub with our guide and cheered wildly for Spain against Italy."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This is our third Rick Steve’s tour but our first “on your own” trip. It was outstanding! It was especially perfect as we brought our two teenage grandkids and it gave us some flexibility. We wanted to share our love of travel with them and I can say with assurance that it did just that! Our guide/manager helped us figure out some great places we hadn’t thought about before coming which added to the trip! We loved our time in Spain!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many but for me it was seeing the gorge at the Ronda again but this time from two points of view as Luis Morandes took us to a palace/home where we had drinks and viewed the gorge from the opposite direction than from the town. It was so amazing! Of course the sunset dinner was another amazing wow as we viewed the Alhambra at dusk and night light! The dinner with our tour group was so special AND delicious! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything went off without a hitch! All transportation was on time. So much to see and do and not having to worry about hotels, transportation and information made it that much better.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too many wow moments to list but visiting Alhambra was a true wonder. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From the clear communication before we left, through the 11 days on the road, we couldn’t have been happier with our experience. Luis, our tour guide, was so sociable and informative, making each day more interesting than the last while allowing us the freedom to explore at our own pace. The hotels were all so perfectly located, modern, and the transportation smooth and comfortable. Excellent!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"When we met our fellow travelers at the plaza in Granada, and looked over at the golden Alhambra in the setting sun, it really took our breath away. A marvelous dinner on a terrace facing the palace as day turned into night was just magical! "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall, my wife and I felt the tour was very well organized and facilitated wonderfully by our amazing Spanish guide, Luis.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The surprise happy hour on the terrace at Casa Museo Don Bosco in Ronda."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I was so impressed with the hotels both the quality of the rooms and the services they provided. Plus they were located in the middle of the “action” in each city. I loved our tour guide who was so helpful and gave both group and individual support plus he was so personable. We had great, unique experiences like dinner at sunset overlooking the Alhambra and a guitar concert. It was an amazing trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I’d have to say the sunset dinner overlooking the Alhambra was the most surreal, “I can’t believe we’re actually here” in that moment. Great food with our fun group and the beautiful sunset reflected in the remaining snow on the distant mountains and the Alhambra glowing…"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Luis managed our My Way tour so well. His passion for his home country was evident and he was engaging and friendly throughout our travels. The itinerary was a great mix of big cities and smaller towns. We enjoyed every minute!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We were in love with the Sagrada Familia and can’t wait to go back when it’s finished. But also, the beautiful sunset dinner with a view of the Alhambra and a lovely dinner in the old town that our tour manager helped book for us. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Haven't ever done a tour before, so I was not sure what to expect. But it was interesting and busy.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner in Granada with the whole group was lovely"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour experience was exceptional. Luis, our tour guide, was joyful, knowledgeable, and attentive. He added some fantastic dinners, a concert, and flamenco dancing to our itinerary. The bus was comfortable, and our driver, Johny, was excellent. The hotels were very comfortable, centrally located, and provided easy access to the local must-see attractions. We really enjoyed the "My Way" tour option. It gave us the perfect balance of time with our tour mates and personal time alone.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"When traveling from Madrid to Granada, the miles and miles of olive trees!, the Al Alhambra, Toledo, Ronda's bridge, Seville's Cathedral."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was good, The people the hotels the performances were all good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

" Alhambra by far the best site, later we went to Cordova also very good."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

It was very well organized with an excellent guide. We LOVED the fact that Rick Steves did all the work, so to speak, and we were given the freedom

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Prado Museum in Madrid"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Doing the “My Way” tour of Spain worked wonderfully for those of us who are a bit slower but still interested in seeing everything (with a nap in between experiences) yet we didn’t feel we were holding anyone back. The hotels were beyond beautiful and always in the heart of the city. Having a guide available filled in those gaps of our pre-trip planning. Having travel and housing in place, allowed a pleasant and stress free experience for us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner on the terrace (organized by our guide, Louis) watching the sun’s glow on the Alhambra in Granada."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We loved the experience to plan our own hotels and transportation

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We enjoyed seeing all the different areas of Spain "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Everything was lots of fun. I recommend going earlier in the year to avoid 90 degree weather in the south.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Love the old cities with narrow streets and 1000 year old buildings"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

My trip turned out to be rather expensive. I was doing the My Way Spain followed by the My Way France tours.As I was checking in for my flight to Spain, I somehow lost my wallet getting out of the Uber,and had to cancel my flights.Got new credit and debit cards the next day and rebooked my flights,had to miss all of Barcelona and a day of Madrid.Once in Spain, I enjoyed every stop. Our guide, Jesus Ruiz was outstanding, as he was such a help rebooking more canceled flights at the last minute.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Can't say I had the one moment, but I was very impressed with both Ronda and Seville. I was glad we had options to listen to flamingo guitar one night and watch flamingo dancing on another night"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything was so expertly planned from the itinerary to the hotels to the excellent guide, Jesus. The people on the tour were friendly and interesting and added to the entire experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting five Gaudi Properties in Barcelona"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First time doing My Way. Very well organized as expected.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra of Grenada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Jesus was a fantastic tour leader!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner Jesus arranged in Granada!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Jesus was a wonderful guide that went out of his way to make the trip memorable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many wow moments. The view of Spain from the bus was certainly one of them. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was really well organized

Favorite "WOW" moment

"La sagrada familia "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Another outstanding Rick Steves tour led by the incomparable Rich. He brought the group together as a unit, which made the journey even better than anticipated. This style of travel suits our needs. We loved the pace and the itinerary.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Each day had a "wow" moment, but the group dinner overlooking The Alhambra as the sun went down and the lights came on was magical. "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

hotels were good. transportation went good. Didn't appreciate the comments about our tour guides comments on eggs. Since I have been in the egg business all my life his comments about how eggs are produced were completely wrong. Stick to what you know and that is travel and not how food is produced.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada and the high speed train to Madrid from Barcelona"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was wonderful. We got to set our own schedule and got the rest we needed between tours. It was very leisurely as we set our own itinerary

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We loved the Palaicios Nazaries. The lovely fountains, gardens and spectacular views were one of favorite thing. We also loved the dinner in Granada where we got a wonderful sunset view and night time view of the Palace. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From start to finish, our inaugural My Way Spain tour was fabulous thanks to our outstanding leader Rich, who shared insightful info about each city, respectful etiquette, many bonus surprises, and LOTS of humor! The buddy-system worked great and bonded the multi-generational “team” ages 9 to 82! We would highly recommend this flexible package to new and experienced folks looking for fun while learning about new cultures.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Oooh, not one but several WOW moments: Bonus options like a sunset dinner overlooking Alhambra, flamenco show, Spanish guitar performance, and the over-the-top emergency assistance provided by Rich, Margarita, and Hotel staff to recover our passports left in a taxi! Muchos Gracias!!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had never been on a Rick Steves tour. We travel frequently and wanted to do the “My Way” experience. We are so glad that we did, we had no idea what to expect and we could not be happier! I scheduled a lot of tours on my own and I was unsure how our guide would fit in to the process. Our guide Rich, was informative and always willing to give tips and advice. We could do things at our own pace, like just have a day shopping and having a few drinks at a local bar.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We expected very little from our guide. As it turned out, he told us we were having dinner as a group. We are at a restaurant that overlooked the Alhambra! The mean was fabulous and the views. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a fabulous tour. Rick Steves tours perfectly organized the tour. We liked each hotel for both comfort, breakfasts, and location. The intercity transportation was wonderful. Our tour leader was fabulous. I was expecting a wonderful tour, but it exceeded my expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the Sagrada Familia and seeing the light through the stained glass windows. I was stunned and I could not move. It was a thrilling moment."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our guide Brian was very good. We signed up for the My Way tour. I think we tried to cram too much in as we had very little down time to just “smell the roses”.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I loved Ronda, the gorge was beautiful and the hotel chosen for us was lovely."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our trip, itinerary, Guide (Brian) and fellow travelers were all Outstanding!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Ronda was a definite Wow! Our most memorable moment is being all alone on a Sunday afternoon in the amazing Chapel of the Hospital de la Caridad charity hospital in Sevilla. A real gem and void of the tourist crowds on the day of our visit. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

My husband and I planned this tour to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Although we're adept with technology and know a little Spanish, we wanted to book a tour because we hadn't been to Europe in a few decades. The My Way tour allowed us to know that our hotels and transportation were taken care of while still affording us some freedom to explore. We enjoyed the way the tour was arranged and had a good time getting to know our other tourmates.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We took a day trip from Madrid to Segovia, which was charming and quiet. It gave us the opportunity to get away from many of the tourists and see stunning views and architecture."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour nice because the hotel and travel was arranged but we had time to do what we wanted.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The flamingo show was amazing, and all the pastries. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Tour was smooth, unhurried, welcoming and comfortable. I felt well prepared for the trip by the materials furnished for us to read and think about. The hotels were well-place for foot & public. transportation access to most of what we wanted to see, and Brian did a good job of orienting us to the useful businesses and ways to access the local transportation.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The beautiful Moorish palaces!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This is my second My Way Tour and it did not disappoint. Our guide Rich provided a good balance of navigation tips and activities. Our hotels were not just comfortable and centrally located, but also had a nice bit of elegance. The mix of cities hit many of the highlights of Spain.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Granada was everything I hoped for and more. Our group dined the first overlooking the Alhambra at sunset and we were treated to a full moon rising by dessert. The Arab quarter just glowed on our walk down. The daytime Alhambra visit and gardens was amazing. The mix of flowing water, fountains, hundreds of rose bushes and delicate architecture was magical."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way Spain tour was outstanding. The hotels, transportation, and our guide along the way were perfect. This was our first Rick Steves tour and we can’t wait to book another one!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were too many “wow” moments to single out just one. But the highest marks go to everything about Ronda!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

After enjoying a number of regular RS Tours, we decided to mix it up and try a MyWay Tour. It handled all transportation, lodging and logistics in the quality way we've come to expect, but left freedom to plan our days as desired. Yet we still had an excellent resource (Travel Manager Rich) to answer questions, provide recommendations and offer basic orientations to every city/town. He also planned several voluntary fun outings. Spain was amazing to visit & all aspects of the tour were super.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona - Sagrada Familia; Madrid - Royal Palace; Granada - Alhambra; Seville - Alcazar."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Overall, we had a great time! Our tour leader Rich went above & beyond for us taking my husband and I out alone on our 1st night as we were dragging from jet leg, also arranging a magnificent dinner for the group in Granada w a view of Alhambra! I wish we could have had 1 more night in Ronda as it was a hardship to unpack & repack for short stay, wish less cities more time in each one.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I have to say the dinner in Granada with the view of snow-covered mountains watching sunset and the full moon rise over Alhambra! Beautiful!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved every minute of this tour. Our tour guide Luis was fantastic. The "MyWay" tour was the perfect combination of some guidance along with most of the day to tour on our own. And of course, we loved meeting our fellow travelers on the tour.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner our guide organized in Granada with a front row view of the Alhambra, and touring the Alhambra the next morning. "

Overall rating: rating 3 of 5

As this is my 6th tour with Rick Steve, clearly the company is doing something quite right. Although this wasn’t a guided tour, we were given opportunities to participate in some group activities arranged by our guide, which made the tour more enjoyable. Great to see Spain again, and always easier when hotels and transportation is taken care of.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"As a repeat visitor to Spain, although viewing the sagrada familia is extraordinary, it was quite crowded even as the last group. I would have to say the Picasso museum is amazing."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Fantastic tour. Great group of people, great guide, good information. Had an amazing time!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Sagrada Família. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I appreciated Luis, our tour manager, building a family feeling. We came in as strangers and left as friends. Hotels were well situated. Since we were a My Way tour, we had very few group activities, and what we had were optional. Hence, we had plenty of free time to explore.There were times I wish a had more guidance, but that was on me.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many. If having to pick 1 it would be the April Festival in Seville. We were so lucky to be there for it. Rick Steves Tours might have planned the dates around it, but I was not aware, so it was a HUGE bonus."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was great. It’s truly hard to imagine how it could have been better. Luis was always helpful and struck just the right balance between giving information when we needed it and also encouraging us to strike out on our own. As a group, we covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time, but the pacing seemed right to me. At the end of our time in each town, I’d realize there was still more I wanted to explore, but that was ok and good motivation to go back.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There are too many to pick just one or even a dozen, but here are two: The Prado and especially Velásquez (and especially two of the “clown” paintings), and the sitting at the counter of Tapas 24 in Barcelona, watching the wait staff move a million miles a minute taking care of everyone while we sat there eating a whole variety of really great food we were watching them prepare and serve. This just scratches the surface. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great trip! The tour manager led a great tour on this My Way tour. We had a fun group and it was great to get to know others. Barcelona and Madrid hotel locations were perfect! It allowed us to immerse ourselves into those cities. We probably didn’t prepare ourselves for each location as well as we should have prior to trip but had a great experience at each location. I’d love to go back again and explore new areas of Spain!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner overlooking the Alhambra was certainly on top of the list. Walking the streets at 11:00pm in Granada and finding another route up to the Alhambra was also amazing. Ronda was a perfect little town and walking down the trail and looking back up at the bridge was also top of the list for me. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Starts with a great, fun, calm, and knowledgeable trip leader. My Way was perfect for us as all the transportation and hotels were arranged for us, so it took those time consuming steps out of our trip planning. While we were happy to control our own daily agendas, we also enjoyed the handful of optional full group activities (e.g., a nice dinner, flamenco show, guitar concert).

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Flamenco show we attended as a group - it was outstanding, and something we wouldn't have decided to do on our own."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The itinerary was diverse allowing for exploration of cities and more quiet settings as well.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra! We especially appreciate that our tour manager set up a very nice dinner was a grand view of the palace."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had a wonderful time on our My Way Tour to Spain with Tim. Spain's culture, history and sites were fantastic and we really enjoyed not having to worry about logistics; the My Way Tour allowed us to do what we wanted with our time, yet have the convenience of a tour guide and transportation and hotels planned for us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Tim arranged a dinner for our group overlooking the Alhambra. The dinner and view were incredible and it was one of the highlights of our time in Spain. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Provided just the amount of structure and support we needed at our age and with our physical abilities to make such a great trip happen. We were relying on our trust in Rick Steves to select towns to visit, get us there comfortably and reliably, and provide lodging near the sites we wanted (and should) take advantage of This was what we got, and so we are very pleased with the experience overall, and felt it was a good value. The bonus was having access to the tour guide book and the guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Probably seeing Picasso's Guernica in Madrid followed by dinner looking up at the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Over all tour was good.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Guitar concert on Ronda and flamenco dance performance in Sevilla. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was excellent from start to finish. Great group, nicely situated hotels, enthusiastic guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Flamenco in Seville. We went as a group and the dance was just stunning. Such passion and intensity. The dance was different than I expected and showed me how the variety of cultures in Spain interpret even a dance in individual ways. This Flamenco dance defined Spain for me. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Excellent experience! All the hotels were in great locations, clean, and staffed by friendly, helpful people. Everything went very smoothly with good communication from our wonderful guide.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our guide arranged for a happy hour and attendance at a Spanish guitar performance. Unexpected and a wonderful experience!!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Our tour guide did an outstanding job. The weather was perfect. Everything went really well- except for us contracting Covid and needing to leave the tour early ☹️

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting the Sagrada Familia. So incredibly awe-inspiring. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour manager, Luis, was amazing - very organized, available, and helpful. He was the reason the overall tour was so enjoyable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra and Generalife"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

My overall experience was very good. I would have said Outstanding if we hadn't contracted Covid and had to leave 3 days early. The guide Luis was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We loved the dinner at the Alhambra in Granada and Sagrada Familia in Barcelona"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The My Way tour was the perfect fit. I have told everyone about the perfect combination of support and freedom to choose. We had an amazing time in Spain—it was so much more than I was expecting!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Every stop, every day brought new wow moments and I loved each one!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We loved the variety of cities we visited and the history embedded in each city. The experience of riding through the vast Spanish countryside.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The day in Granada when we visited the Alhambra and then had a wonderful group dinner in Albayzin overlooking the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Well organized, excellent tour manager, everything went smoothly.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Private dinner in Rhonda at sunset with our group!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Supremely well-managed and organized. Loved all the hotels. People were great. Host was superb!!!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were so many, but to choose one, the moment I first stepped in to La Sagrada Familia."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I had a great experience! This was my 1st time on an organized tour (Rick Steves or otherwise) and I was a bit nervous about it but met some wonderful people I hope to stay friends with for life. Brian was a terrific tour manager, everything was well organized, and the location of hotels was spot on. Loved the combination of freedom/flexibility of the My Way tour with the peace of mind knowing transportation and logistics were taken care of. My only regret was that it had to end at some point!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It's hard to choose just one. Sagrada Familia was spectacular as expected, and the Alhambra even more so. The scenery of Ronda's bridge over the gorge also comes to mind. There was world class art along the way too. But, I'm a big soccer (futbol) fan and with Brian's help I was able to get a ticket to a Real Madrid game, which was a big wow for me, then to top that, Spain's national team was playing in Sevilla and I was able to go to that with some of my new friends. That was my favorite "wow.""

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The Hotels were great. James was very helpful with the myriad aspects of traveling. If I were to travel alone again I would choose one of your more highly structured tours. All in all it was a fine tour. It met all of my expectations.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner at Thomas’s Restaurant looking across the way to the Alhambra. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The cities we visited seemed well chosen. James our guide went above and beyond and the hotels were all nice and well located.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Barcelona both the Sagrada Familia and the Park Guell were really something. I was impressed by the energy of the crowds in the plaza and streets near our hotel in Madrid. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our first Rick Steves My Way tour but hopefully will not be our last. I have done a "traditional" tour with another company and by far prefer a Rick Steves tour!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"By far, seeing the Alhambra! It's almost too much to see. We did both the night tour and the day tour and were very happy we did. For us, each tour was different even though we were see some of the same rooms. The courtyard in the moonlight was just beautiful."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The "my way" experience was exactly what I hoped for. We had a good group of people who followed the few requirements set out by our guide Paol without any drama. We were offered a few optional group activities to do together but overall your time was your own to plan. Our guide was available daily and by text for any questions or concerns. It was really nice to have the hotels and in country transportation all organized so that we just were able to show up

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona. We spent 4 hours there and could've easily spent more"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We really enjoyed the trip. I like "my way" concept of travel. We chose thing to do each day, so we had plenty of down.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We really liked Granada. Not a big city kind of person, so enjoy the smaller towns."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was magical. From the first day to the last one.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Old Town in Barcelona. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Spain was everything we hoped for. Choice of cities gave us a nice taste of Spain. Bus was clean and very comfortable. Use of bullet train between Barcelona and Madrid was a great choice - and fun!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Coming out of the Metro in Barcelona only to see the Sagrada Família RIGHT THERE! And, as birders, we loved seeing Spanish imperial eagles soaring over Ronda."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our experience was more than expected. The sights, locations, hotels and the other members of our tour group made for an outstanding vacation. Our tour guide David was exceptional.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It would be too difficult to sight just one "WOW" moment. If I had to pick just only one "WOW moment, it had to be the Alhambra in Granada. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a fantastic itinerary with a great general manager who made things interesting, fun and really went the extra mile for us.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra in Grenada was stunning but the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona was a close second. So many things were "wow" moments. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The “My Way” tour of Spain was truly life-changing! Although I have lived in Italy in the past, I didn’t realize that there was such a warm, beautiful country just across the Mediterranean! David Gillison/tour manager made all the difference. Although the tour was primarily independent, David went out of his way daily to present opportunities and suggestions that brought the experience alive! David’s vast international experience and leadership savvy are unique indeed! I’d go again! Thx David

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Each day was a new “wow” experience but stepping into the glorious San Gabriel Hotel in Ronda and feeling like a Princess in my amazing hotel room was thrilling! Also, the largest gothic cathedral in the world. Catedal de Seville, took my breath away! And the exquisite dinner on the terrace overlooking the Alahambra was stunning. Everything that David so meticulously organized was enchanting! I would truly take this tour again; it was that amazing! There was no stone left unturned! Gracias!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

VERY WELL ORGANIZED

Favorite "WOW" moment

"HISTORY"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

One of the primary reasons we chose a My Way trip was to minimize the downside of traveling with a group of strangers because we feared their quirks and preferences would taint our experience. We were delighted to find that Rick Steves’ travelers are consistently kind, generous, and interested. I underestimated how much I would enjoy learning from how fellow travelers approach planning their trips and the activities they sought out. We exchanged contact information with several fellow travelers.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our favorite sites were the Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was epic and the absolute trip of a lifetime! We loved every town and city, our fellow travelers, and tour guide! It was so nice having the logistics handled (hotel and train/bus), but then having the flexibility to sightsee on our own in each city.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"I absolutely loved the Alhambra and Generalife."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I loved the opportunity to carve out my own personal travel experiences/activities while being guided both by Rick's itinerary suggestions, and those of our guide, Jorge.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Without a doubt, it was a truly stunning performance of Carmina Burana by La Fura dels Bus in Madrid. It ranks as one of the most exciting pieces I've ever seen, and I've seen a LOT of performance work. Every time, during the trip, I came across any kind of performance, my immediate enjoyment increased measurably."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I liked how the “My Way” took care of a lot of the planning.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The dinner with the group in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The tour was incredible.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The stop in Ronda was unexpectedly incredible. A quick stay in a small town - it was so beautiful. The gorge was eye popping and the hotel was exceptional. The staff there were amazingly welcoming and the property had so much character. The guitar show that evening was amazing. The optional happy hour was at an incredible location and David had cultivated such great camaraderie amongst the team at that point that everyone just enjoyed it - so natural. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Tour leader David was excellent. Very supportive and provided great recommendations and suggestions. Itinerary was good- not enough time in Barcelona; a little too much in Madrid.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia in Barcelona."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We had been in Barcelona for a week before the tour began so we were a little worried that after having the freedom to do our own thing the tour would cramp our style. We were so wrong! The tour allowed us the freedom to pick our own agenda and schedule yet enhanced our visit to Spain with wonderful information from our guide and amazing people to share our experiences with. We've been home a month and I still miss them.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our truly wow moment was the light filtering in through the windows of La Sagrada Familia. This was followed by our first moments in our beautiful, one of a kind, hotel in Ronda. We were welcomed so warmly and the entire place (including the people) was filled with charm."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We were free to do whatever we wanted to do once we got to each city. Our tour guide was wonderful and very helpful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Walking into the cathedral in Sevilla and then climbing up La Giralda. "

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip through Spain. We maximized our time in each city by booking tours and exploring from sun up to past summer down (with a siesta in between).

Favorite "WOW" moment

"My favorite “wow” moment was the place our group met for drinks before the guitar concert in Ronda. The setting was magical, overlooking the bridge, and one of our travel companions brought a guitar which we got to enjoy pre show. The whole group was together and enjoying the early evening weather and scenery. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our My Way Spain tour was excellent! We were fortunate to have such not 11 in our group. We did our own thing during the day, but compared notes at breakfast and in transport between cities. We made friends, which I wasn’t expecting. The itinerary was great and the hotel locations couldn’t have been better. The staff at every hotel was wonderful! Luis, our tour manager was awesome! He was knowledgeable, helpful and passionate about Spain! I would recommend this tour to anyone!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Many “wow” moments, but seeing the Alhambra from the viewpoint at night was lovely. The town of Ronda was so cool! The flamenco and the guitar performances that Luis arranged were so special and appreciated!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

My Way is perfect for me as I am an experienced independent traveler but I loved having the logistics all planned for me - hotels and transportation! Luis, our tour captain, was very helpful and clear with letting the group know what we needed to know and giving helpful suggestions and advice.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Alhambra in Granada - both at sunset from another location and then the day I toured it. Amazing! I also loved the city of Granada - so fun to get lost in the Jewish quarter. But there were many other special moments! Another wow for me was the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona - I wanted to lie on the floor in the middle and spend an hour just enjoying it!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour was a My Way that allowed us the freedom to explore each city at our own pace and connect with other members of the tour for breakfast and throughout the day to discuss our adventures.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Visiting Ronda Spain "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

We did "my way" so our day was ours. The morning meeting with our "guide" was more than adequate to get any information we needed.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Sagrada Familia"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Flamenco in Seville"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Love this format! I’ve been traveling solo for years and enjoyed it but does get a little exhausting doing everything on your own. This was a nice alternative to the “ prepackaged, Tuesday it must be Belgium” type tour where you have to go to all the scheduled events in huge group, whether you feel like it or not. This was great! You could do as much or as little as you like, according to your own tastes.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were many “wow moments” but one that really stood out was our group dinner in Ronda, and the hotel there."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. It was a treat to travel without needing to be responsible for a large share of the logistics - or ‘sludge’- of travel.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"It’s hard to pick just one - so I’ll pick two. The visit to The Alhambra by day and the superb dinner at Carmen de las Tomasas in the Albayzin that evening viewing the Alhambra by sunset and then moonlight. The full day of immersion in the glories of Moorish design, architecture and history set the stage, and the mood, for viewing the beauty of the palace from a distance. It also made the the dinner conversation with our tour group at once lively and intimate. We had lots to share."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

great trip, sightseeing and new experiences, tour was very well managed, everything went smoothly and pretty much exactly as expected, nice hotels and good travel schedule, good tour managers

Favorite "WOW" moment

"seeing Rick Steves' picture/signed photo at hotel in Ronda, hahaha can't pick the wow one but favorites include bullfight, sunrise in ronda, grandeur of sagrada familia and ahlhambra"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Wonderful! Loved all 3 of our guides. Cites and towns were fabulous.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Going up to the Alhambra I think. and feeling the long history behind it"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From the time you select the tour through to the time you head from your last hotel to the airport home, RS tours provides careful curated information to help you maximize the vacation/tour experience. Because our scheduled tour manager was ill before the tour began, we had 3 tour managers chip in over the course of the tour. They worked smoothly (and hard) to ensure our group got the most out of our limited time in Spain. Team work at its finest. This was my 2nd RS tour; there will be more!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Ronda is small town Spain at its finest. We spent half a day and one night there. The hotel was eclectic and superb; their customer service exceptional. The Paco Seco concert at the guitar shop was wonderful (a must do). Wandering the hilly streets without a compass while eating ice cream -- time stood still. The gorge and the bridges were a marvel. Be prepared to take a lot of photos. And the local hospitality was superb. Ronda is heaven on earth."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I really appreciated that the tour coordinated the transportation and the hotels. That was a big stress reliever. It was also helpful to have the tour manager.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Alhambra was our wow point of the tour. One nice thing about being on my way tour was we were able to go up to the Alhambra and stay there as long as we wanted. It was a really special day, and it gave me a real appreciation for the history of Spain "

So many fantastic experiences. Even though this was a My Way tour, we had a terrific group and made good connections with numerous people. I found, somewhat to my surprise, that My Way offered the perfect match of structure and independence. Our tour leader was great too.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Again, so many. Maybe the optional group dinner in the terrace overlooking the Alhambra as the sun set. Just magic."

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour went very smoothly, sites, fascinating, and our group was very compatible, enjoyable!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were several – the royal palace in Madrid, the Alhambra in Granada, and the flamenco show!"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

The tour was well run. All the hotels were good places to stay, and well located. Our tour guide, Brian, worked very hard to make sure each participant had a good experience. Transportation worked well with very few glitches, both the buses and train. Enjoyed our time in each city and found it easy to extend the trip to make sure we saw Cordoba and Toledo.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Too hard to pick just one. Dinner in Granada on a terrace overlooking the Alhambra was definitely one of them. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our orientation to Madrid was capped with a visit to our guide David's "local" (tapas bar) where we were introduced to tapas culture. We learned how to order drinks in a busy bar, which is the sort of bar one seeks when going out for tapas. We learned that a small plate of tapas is typically served automatically whenever one orders drinks, and we learned that non-alcoholic ("sin alcohol") beers are widely available."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First ever tour after traveling on our own for 40 years and it was outstanding. The My Way tour took away all the stress of finding hotels and transportation but let us plan our days on our own. Our guides, David and Tim were great, providing all the guidance we needed and even throwing in a couple of special events!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Tossup between the special dinner our guide David arranged in Granada, overlooking the Alhambra or the suprise guest at our Happy Hour in Ronda."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

For our first Rick Steve's tour we did the My Way Spain and it was everything we'd hoped and more. The itinerary was just right, with enough tips and suggestions to add depth and meaning to our experiences. Our tour guide David was a master at maintaining order and enthusiasm in equal measures. He was a calm, knowledgable expert who made all of us feel special just to be taking the tour. Our tour buddies were upbeat, friendly, and nonintrusive, but up for a fun if you wanted companionship.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"We met Rick Steves!! Fan girl moment: at a lovely Happy Hour in Ronda Rick showed up to say hello. He was as genuine and friendly as his videos suggest. We all took photos and selfies with our favorite world traveler. Everyone was excited and Rick was very patient with our shenanigans. After that, we met him again at an amazing classical guitar concert arranged by our guide. What an experience!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was our 6th Rick Steves tour, but our first My Way. Even though most RS tours have lots of free time, this was an exciting and action-packed time of our own doing!

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Eating on a terrace overlooking the Alhambra in the evening watching the sun change its colors was breathtaking! And...what a pleasure to meet Rick in Ronda!"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Our tour guide David was attentive, approachable, knowledgeable and always available via WhatsApp if we were out and about on our own. As the only solo traveler in the group and my first Rick Steve’s tour, David exceeded my expectations. I’m addition we had an apprentice tour guide Tim who was also very helpful.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Maybe not the same for others in my group however, my favorite wow moment was as a solo traveler I had the safety net of the tour group and tour guide David. I say this because I travel globally for work however have never travelled solo with a tour group. I enjoyed seeing all the sites I wanted as well as meet some wonderful travellers in our group. If you are on the fence of whether to travel solo with a Rick Steves group - do it!!! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From the beginning with registering for the tour to the last day of the tour, I felt well informed, cared for, and respected. The tour cities were representative of many interesting cultural regions of Spain, hotels were outstanding. Guides were so wonderful. The whole trip was very smooth and fun.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Seeing the Alhambra from the view point at night "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

From the knowledgeable guides to the wonderful hotels centrally located made the trip magical

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Our tour guide David arranged a group dinner at wonderful restaurant across from Alhambra. The views were amazing "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Everything was great especially David and Tim the were very helpful

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Ponds guitar concert with Rick "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

First Rick Steves tour. We took My Way tour to Spain. Loved having the ease of hotel and transportation bookings and our tour guide to help make the trip a success.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner overlooking the Alhambra in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 4 of 5

I chose the My Way Tour of Spain because I didn't think I would be able to keep up with a regular tour. The My Way Tour was great! I especially liked the few optional group activities—the dinner overlooking the Alhambra, the Paco Seco Concert in Ronda, and the flamenco show in Sevilla (which unfortunately I could not attend although I heard it was excellent)—that were arranged by Brian, our tour manager.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were many WOW moments, but if I have to choose just one, it would be that night in Granada when we met as a group for a many-course meal on the terrace overlooking the Alhambra at sunset. The food and wine were wonderful, and the view was spectacular! "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Hotels in wonderful locations, great to have our guide available for pointers, information, this unguided tour took all the stress out if choosing hotels, traveling between locations, etc.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"There were several but top three were dinner overlooking the Alhambra, the Alhambra, and the night in Ronda."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

I enjoyed this tour very much. At first I was concerned because our previous Rick Steves tour was a guided Best of England. By studying the Rick's book and going on the city tours (narrated by Rick) we had no trouble seeing the highlights of each city and using our time wisely.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Group dinner in Grenada, overlooking the Alhambra. At sunset the Alhambra turned gold."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Loved the Spain My Way... best of both worlds, independent travel and organized transportation and hotels.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Very hard to choose, we had a great group and David and Louis were amazing "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Great schedule to see some of the varied regions of friendly and fun Spain. My Way Tour made it easy to explorer on our own without worrying about transportation or lodging. Fantastic travel guides and friendly travelers to share experiences with when we wanted to.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Dinner outside at Restaurante las Tomasas in Granada"

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

This was a fantastic ‘My Way’ tour of Spain due in large part to our experienced and enthusiastic guides, David and Luis, who provided invaluable insight and knowledge. They kept everyone on time and focused and we were fortunate to have a great group of fellow travelers with whom we were very compatible. We felt very well taken care of under David and Luis’ expertise guidance, and their genuine enthusiasm in sharing their love of this beautiful country, greatly enhanced our trip.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"So many “wow” moments on this trip… the gorgeous architecture of Barcelona, the amazing food throughout Spain, the Prado museum, and magnificent Alhambra, to name a few. However the dinner organized by David and Luis overlooking the Alhambra was definitely a highlight and magical moment with the achingly beautiful views and fun company of our guides and fellow travelers. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

The 'My Way' travel model was perfect for me. I am a solo, older woman who wants to travel but appreciates having back up while on the road. RS took the 'business' of planning and organizing the itinerary and let me plan the fun parts of what to do once in a city. Coupled with the RS books and the excellent 'Tour Managers' who were available each morning, I was well prepared with online tickets in hand and ready to explore on my own or with someone in our group.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"The Tour Managers suggested venues for meals at a few spots if we wanted to get together as a group. The dinner on the terrace across from the Alhambra was spectacular. An appetizer to what we would see the next full day in Granada. Being able to enjoy the sunset as the colors changed and spilled across the snow capped mountains down to the Alhambra while we lingered over a fantastic meal will always be a hightlight of my travels. "

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

Visiting different places, eating food, meeting with people and enjoying nature was amazing.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Natural beauty and historical architects."

Overall rating: rating 5 of 5

It was a great tour. Our terrific group leaders were knowledgeable and friendly. The members of the tour were all really nice. Your tours attract a certain kind of traveler who is open and wants to learn from the traveling experience.

Favorite "WOW" moment

"Having dinner together in Granada with the Alhambra in our view."