Where to Go Private: the 9 Best Premium Small-Group Tours in Spain

1.Fuerteventura: Small-Group Magic Deluxe Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 926 reviews · 4 hours · from $117Our pick

Sail Fuerteventura’s volcanic south coast aboard the 15-meter Magic Deluxe, a Lagoon 450S catamaran with a small group, open bar, chef-prepared lunch, and a swim near Jandía. Crews such as Alex, Karolina, Eloy, and Christina have earned praise for warm, attentive service. Wildlife sightings are possible, not guaranteed.

“Excellent. We have seen dolphins. The crew was extremely nice.”

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2.Fuerteventura: Small-Group Magic Deluxe Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 804 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Sail from Morro Jable on a 15-meter catamaran with up to 12 people. Look for dolphins and whales, swim near Jandía, and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with beer, wine, Prosecco, soft drinks, and water. Crew names vary, including Laura, Miguel, Mimi, and Francis.

“Journée extraordinaire avec notre commandant Uriel et Miguel très attentionné. Une jolie promenade sur une mer calme avec un arrêt saut et baignade près d’une jolie plage. Le service boissons (alcoolisé et non alcoolisé) plutôt généreux et le repas simple, efficace et bon. Nous n’avons pas vu de dauphins mais nous ne venions pas pour cela, cependant Uriel et Miguel ont essayé de les chercher. Nos amis les cétacés se sont fait discrets, telle est la loi de la nature. Merci vraiment à Miguel pour ses sourires, sa joie et bonne humeur. L’équipe des 7 françaises !”

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3.Bilbao: Guggenheim VIP Experience. Small Group. Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · 2 hours · from $89

Spend two hours inside and outside the Guggenheim Museum with a small group and a live guide in English, Spanish, or French. Guides such as Javier, Teresa, Sergio, and Vanesa explain Frank Gehry’s building, Puppy, Maman, Richard Serra, and current exhibitions. Tickets and WhatsApp support are included.

“Our guide, Sergio, was superb. He made a 2 hour tour very interesting. I do not know how much do the the tickets to enter the Museum cost, but I feel that 90 euros per person for groups of 10+ people are rather expensive. Anyway, Sergio made us feel it was worth it.”

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4.Sagrada Familia VIP Tour Skip the Line with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Join a small group of up to 12 for a 90-minute English tour of the Sagrada Familia. You’ll see the basilica, Nativity Façade, crypt, museum, and Gaudí’s schools, with guides such as Bernat, Olga, Stephen, and David bringing the design and story into focus.

“Albert was a great guide, really knowledgeable and helpful. We learnt a lot and had a good experience.”

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5.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Passeig de Gràcia in a minivan limited to eight people, visit Montserrat’s monastery with a guide such as Ramon, Christian, or Bernard, then hike 5.5 kilometers on rocky trails. You’ll need proper shoes, snacks, and moderate fitness.

“The hike was more challenging than expected. Gorgeous views! Had a wonderful time! Would highly recommend.”

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6.Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet near Mazarredo Avenue for a two-hour Guggenheim tour with entry included. Your English-speaking guide covers Gehry’s titanium building, Bilbao’s art scene, and key works by artists such as Warhol and de Kooning. Guides including Javier and Garazi are praised for lively, personal explanations.

“Our tour was a half-day, with valuable information from our guide about how we might enjoy the rest of the day on our own at the museum. Taking the morning tour was very useful since the museum got quite crowded as the day progressed. We appreciated the cultural and historical info as well as background and insights about much of the art.”

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7.Intimate Authentic Flamenco Show in Barcelona at Casa Sors

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $31

At family-run Casa Sors, professional dancers, singers, and guitarists perform about an hour of flamenco in a small soundproof recording studio. Your ticket also includes a guided visit to the guitar museum. Add drinks or tapas if you want a fuller evening. English and Spanish guidance is available.

“Phenomenal. I am a dancer myself and have seen TONS of different dance performances over the years but the dancing and the music here were *INCREDIBLE*. Completely worth the money: this is an experience I will not forget:)”

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8.Intimate Flamenco: Exclusive Experience in Sevilla

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Best value

Spend one hour at Tablao Sevilla on San Luis Street, where dancers, singers, and guitarists trace flamenco’s changing forms in a 20-seat room. You’ll see expressive dance, hear live music, learn simple steps, and possibly join the artists. Hosts speak six languages.

“Sería mucho mejor no llevar a los niños pequeños.”

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9.Premium Tour: Winery 7 Tastings + Guadalest Castle | Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5h 30m · from $159

Join Grigor for a small-group trip from Alicante, Benidorm, Villajoyosa, or El Campello to a family winery near L’Alfàs del Pi. Taste seven Alicante wines, or five wines and two oils, with local cheese, meats, and chocolate before exploring Guadalest Castle.

“We booked the tour rather spontaneous and we were not disappointed! The communication regarding the pickup with Grigor was clear and easy. We really enjoyed our time with Grigor and really valued the conversations and bits of information that he shared with us while we were driving to and from the vineyard and the beautiful town afterwards. The vineyard lays beautifully in the valley and alone the views would make a visit already worth a visit. The tour was informative but still fun and the tasting was perfect. Not only was the wine delicious, but we were led beautifully through the different wines and its pairings. She was able to…”

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