2021 & 2022 Globus Guided Tours - Globus® Vacation Packages

Independent Barcelona & Madrid City Stay (M5A)

7 Day Tour from Barcelona to Madrid

2026 Tour Details

They say good things come in twos. This is doubly true on a Globus Independent City Stay featuring two of Spain’s most iconic and loved cities—Barcelona and Madrid. From the magnificent “work in progress”, the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, to the dazzling beaches and dizzying passion of the Flamenco, Barcelona is alive with inspiration. You’ll also find no shortage of captivating reasons to love Madrid; as greats like Goya, El Greco, Dalí, and Picasso himself illustrated. What original masterpiece of memories will you create to make this Independent City Stay of Spain uniquely yours?

Your Globus Independent tour gives you the freedom to explore as you please with all the perks you'd expect from the expert travel planners at Globus. We take care of the details with included accommodations, daily breakfasts, select guided sightseeing, transportation, transfers between each tour city, and a knowledgeable Local Host in each destination to assist you upon request. We’ll also handle flight arrangements and airport transfers at the beginning and end of your tour if you wish!

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 Photo Highlights

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

6 Breakfasts

 Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE IN BARCELONA, SPAIN

Welcome to Barcelona! A Globus local Host will be waiting to welcome you at the hotel between 5pm and 7pm. Free time this afternoon.

INSIDER PICKS
Your first encounter with this captivating city will reveal to you why the motto, “Barcelona Inspires,” is true. Stunning architecture, dazzling beaches, vibrant markets and delicious dishes, this city has so much to offer. For your first taste of the city, take a seat in a sidewalk cafè and soak up the lively atmosphere. Your GlobusGO mobile app has all the Insider Picks and dining tips you need.

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Day 2 BARCELONA

Follow your Local Guide on a walking tour to discover the main attractions of the Gothic Quarter. Admire Güell Palace, the Gothic Cathedral, Boqueria Market, La Rambla, and Placa del la Catalunya.



INSIDER PICKS
Photo opportunities galore with a cable car ride up Montjuïc Hill. The panoramic views of beautiful Barcelona make the entire journey a feast for the eyes; and there are plenty of fascinating attractions located on the hill.

This evening, join an optional excursion to experience one of Spain’s cultural treasures – the Flamenco! Enjoy a traditional Spanish buffet dinner with drinks and lose yourself in the powerful expressions of love, joy, and pain as professional performers tell their tales through rhythm, lyrics, guitar, and dance. Olé! More Insider Picks and entertainment tips are yours to discover on your GlobusGO mobile app.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 BARCELONA

The day is yours to explore as you please.



INSIDER PICKS
One of Barcelona’s “must-sees” is the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, a testament to the masterwork of Antoni Gaudi. Built on the reliance of donations since the first stone was laid more than 130 years ago, the iconic church remains an unfinished masterpiece and the world’s longest-running construction project. Other examples of Gaudi’s work can be found around the city, one of the most famous being the Casa Batlló on the elegant boulevard Passeig de Gràcia.

Take a ride to the top of Arena de Barcelona, a converted bull ring that now houses shops and restaurants for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. More must-see sights and Insider Picks are at your fingertips with your GlobusGO mobile app.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 BARCELONA–MADRID

Travel by high-speed train to Madrid. A Globus Local Host will be waiting to welcome you. Free time this afternoon and evening.



INSIDER PICKS
The city of Madrid has so much to offer, it is filled with intriguing stories and hidden secrets. Stroll around the streets and take pictures of “El Osoy y el Madrono” (The bear and the strawberry tree), the biggest symbol of the city.

This evening, take an optional excursion that rewards you with a guided gastronomic journey through Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras (Literary Quarter)—where some of Spain’s greatest authors have lived and worked. Taste a wide selection of tapas and wine as you discover this Bohemian center. Find more Insider Picks and gastronomic suggestions on the GlobusGO mobile app.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5 MADRID

This morning’s guided walking tour features some of Madrid’s most iconic sights including San Miguel market, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and the Cibeles fountain.



INSIDER PICKS
Madrid is home to some wonderful art galleries, including the Prado Museum which houses one of the world’s largest art collections, including amazing masterpieces by historic artists like Velasquez, Goya, and El Greco. Join a private optional guided visit to discover the Prado’s treasured sights.

If contemporary Spanish art is more to your taste, the Reina Sofia Museum has a wonderful collection including works by Dalí, Miró and Picasso. For more artistic Insider Picks and hints on Madrid’s museums, check out your GlobusGO mobile app.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6 MADRID

The day is yours to explore as you please.



INSIDER PICKS
Join an optional excursion to Toledo the former Spanish capital, one of Europe’s best preserved walled medieval cities, known as the “City of Three Cultures”. Stroll along the cobblestone alleyways to experience this cultural melting pot of Jewish, Islamic, and Christian influence, evident in the city’s well-preserved synagogues, mosques, and cathedrals. Celebrate your day with a visit to a local winery.

Take a stroll through the Parque de el Buen Retiro, a green oasis in the city center, popular with the locals, though previously only accessible to royals. More Insider Picks and free time tips can be found on your GlobusGO mobile app.


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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 7 MADRID

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.



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Breakfast Breakfast

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)


Barcelona
Madrid

Barcelona

Flamenco

Flamenco

Experience the passion and spirit of Spain's most traditional music and dance at this delightful evening of traditional Spanish Flamenco entertainment.

Price Range: $$$

Madrid

Tapas and Wine tour in Madrid's Literary Quarter

Tapas and Wine tour in Madrid's Literary Quarter

Local Guide to taste a wide selection of tapas and wine in Madrid's historic Literary Quarter.

Price Range: $$$$

Private Guided Tour of Prado Museum

Private Guided Tour of Prado Museum

Discover the treasured sights of Madrid on a guided walking tour of the Prado Museum

Price Range: $$$$

Paella Cooking class

Paella Cooking class

Spend the morning as a cocinero or cocinera (chef) with a cooking class in Madrid to create your own sangria, gazpacho, and paella.

Price Range: $$$

Toledo Day Trip and Winery Tour

Toledo Day Trip and Winery Tour

Take a journey through the history of Spain, from the pre-Roman era to the present day, with a wonderful trip to Toledo.

Price Range: $$$$



The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.