The 4 Best Bus Day Trips in Spain

1.Guided Day Trip to Toledo by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,280 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $40Our pick

Travel from Madrid to Toledo by comfortable coach with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Expect a Mirador del Valle photo stop, a sword-making workshop, a 60-minute walking tour, and free time. Choose a six-hour Express trip or nine-hour option with Toledo Cathedral and a VIP bracelet for seven monuments.

“We had a great trip to Toledo! Our guide Angy made sure we had a safe journey and provided us with interesting facts along the way. The walking tour was guided by Eros who shared a lot of facts, stories and anecdotes of Toledo while walking through this beautiful town. Thanks for a great experience!”

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2.Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,128 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $8Best value

Ride Granada’s open-carriage city train along the Alhambra Route, stopping at Plaza Nueva, the Cathedral, San Cristóbal viewpoint, and more. Choose a single ride or hop on and off for one or two days. Bring your own headphones for the 12-language audio guide, and allow extra time when trains are busy.

“Our guide, Jimmy, was super friendly, professional, and informative.”

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3.Gran Canaria Highlights Full-Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 286 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend eight hours crossing Gran Canaria by air-conditioned bus, from Arucas and Teror to Tejeda, Roque Nublo viewpoints, Ayacata and Fataga. Guides such as Tom explain island life in English, German and Spanish. Lunch is extra, and winding mountain roads can be uncomfortable for some passengers.

“This was our first time to Gran Canaria and we wanted to see some sights without renting a car. Our expectations were definitely exceeded on this tour! It was very well organized and we appreciated that they picked us up and dropped us off right at our hotel. We learned a lot about the island, tasted some delicious rum, toured a couple of fantastic small cities, and drove out of the touristy areas into the heart of the island. We highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see most of the highlights of Gran Canaria without figuring out the logistics on your own!! A few tips for those who…”

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4.From Malaga: Day Trip to Alhambra by Bus with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 9 hours · from $153

Travel from central Malaga to Granada by coach for a guided Alhambra visit. You’ll see the Alcazaba, Generalife, Palace of Charles V, and, if selected, the Nasrid Palaces. Guides such as Dante, Cristina, Enrique, and Mercedes have led well-paced tours, but bring snacks because the nine-hour schedule leaves little time for lunch.

“Excellent day trip with our guide Enrique. Very knowledgeable about the whole area from pick up to drop off.. Nice small group so it felt like a private tour. Would highly recommend.”

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