What are the main stops and attractions between Barcelona and Madrid?

The journey between Barcelona and Madrid follows a route through Spain's cultural capitals: Valencia Granada Cordoba and Seville. Travelers can explore Valencia's modern City of Arts & Sciences complex then head to Granada's Alhambra Palace and its surrounding gardens. In Cordoba the Mezquita mosque stands as a testament to Spain's Islamic heritage while Seville's Gothic Cathedral draws architecture enthusiasts. Some tours include stops in coastal Peniscola where Game of Thrones scenes were filmed. A TourRadar reviewer notes: "The itinerary was spectacular taking us from Barcelona's Sagrada Familia through Andalusia's Moorish treasures like the Alhambra before ending in Madrid's grand boulevards."

What would be an example day-by-day itinerary between Barcelona and Madrid?

A standard 9-day route starts with exploring Barcelona's Gothic Quarter and Gaudi sites for 2-3 days. Valencia follows with 2 days dedicated to the City of Arts & Sciences and local paella culture. Granada occupies days 5-6 with visits to the Alhambra and evening flamenco shows. The final leg covers Cordoba's Mezquita and Seville's historic center on days 7-8 concluding in Madrid on day 9. From a TourRadar review of Insight Vacations: "The pace was perfect - we had enough time in Barcelona to see Gaudi's masterpieces enjoyed Valencia's modern architecture and experienced the authentic Andalusian culture before reaching Madrid's grandeur."

What are the most common destinations visited between Barcelona and Madrid?

The route typically connects Spain's major cultural centers. Valencia draws visitors to its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences while Granada's Alhambra Palace stands as an architectural masterpiece. Cordoba's Mezquita mosque-cathedral represents Spain's Islamic heritage and Seville's Gothic cathedral anchors its historic center. Places like Peniscola with its medieval Templar Castle offer quieter stops along the way. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The itinerary was thoughtfully organized presenting a logical sequence of destinations and ensuring a comprehensive exploration of each location."

What are the typical accommodation standards on these routes?

Tour accommodations generally feature 3-4 star hotels in city centers such as the Catalonia Plaza in Barcelona or NH Manzanares in Madrid. Rooms come with private bathrooms daily breakfast and standard amenities. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The hotels were FIRST CLASS and our coaches were brand new with Wi-Fi and plenty of comfort for the journeys."

What would be an example itinerary between Barcelona and Madrid?

The classic route spans 9-11 days starting with Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and Gothic Quarter (2 days). Valencia follows with coastal views and paella experiences (2 days) then Granada's Alhambra Palace (2 days). Cordoba offers the Mezquita (1 day) while Seville showcases its Cathedral and Jewish Quarter (2 days). The journey ends in Madrid exploring museums and historic sites (2 days). One TourRadar traveler notes: "The itinerary was perfectly paced allowing us to experience both the must-see attractions and local culture in each city from Barcelona's modernist wonders to Madrid's world-class museums."

What is the average price I can expect to pay for a Barcelona to Madrid tour?

Tours between Barcelona and Madrid range from $2500 to $7900 based on duration and included services. A typical 9-day tour like "Highlights of Spain" costs around $3685 ($409 per day). Extended 15-23 day itineraries that include Portugal and Morocco range from $4500-7900. These rates generally cover hotels transportation between cities guided tours and select meals. TourRadar travelers consistently report finding these prices reasonable given the comprehensive nature of the tours.

Barcelona to Madrid Tours

Find adventures that start in Barcelona and then finish in Madrid. Trips from Barcelona to Madrid are most popular in June, with the most tours doing this route then.

10 best Barcelona to Madrid tour packages

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In-depth Cultural
Spain in Style (Small Group)
4.8 (71 traveler reviews)
"The itinerary is well balanced between free time and guided visits. Excellent tour."
Marc, traveled in November
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Granada, Seville, Cordoba,Madrid+1 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
7% Off
From $4,165
US$3,873per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Barcelona, Madrid, Porto & Lisbon - 11 days
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Coimbra, Fatima,Batalha,Nazare,Alcobaca,Lisbon,Caceres+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $5,335
US$3,468per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Barcelona, Santiago & Madrid - 8 days
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao,Santander,Santillana del Mar,Covadonga,Oviedo,Santiago de Compostela,Vigo,Leon,Salamanca,Madrid+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern Spain
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $1,780
US$1,157per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
North Spain Discovery
4.2 (14 traveler reviews)
"A large choice of trips. All sites were very interesting."
Nicole, traveled in April
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Logrono, Madrid
Age Range
Ages 15+
Country Region
Northern Spain
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
20% Off
From $2,625
US$2,100per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
Spain and Magical Morocco (32 destinations)
4.1 (5 traveler reviews)
"The hotels on the tour were FIRST CLASS. Congratulations to Europamondo for sticking EXACTLY to their detailed brochure."
Peter, traveled in February
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Gibraltar
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
20% Off
From
US$2,510per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Best of Spain and Portugal (Small Group Tour)
4.8 (73 traveler reviews)
"We enjoyed each and every city and location, rich with history and culture, and learned so much about them."
James, traveled in April
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Porto, Aveiro, Coimbra,Batalha,Nazare,Lisbon,Merida+4 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
7% Off
From $4,750
US$4,418per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Independent Barcelona & Madrid City Stay
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Toledo, Museo del Prado, Madrid
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern Spain
Operated in
English
Operator
Globus
7% Off
From
US$1,849per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Spain in a week (Covering Barcelona and Madrid)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
11% Off
From $1,523
US$1,356per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Explore Spain’s Gems: Barcelona, Malaga, Seville & Madrid
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Malaga, Seville, Madrid
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Southern SpainAndalucia+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
21% Off
From $5,099
US$4,028per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Gaudi to Galicia & Portugal - 12 days (20 destinations)
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao,Santander,Santillana del Mar,Covadonga,Oviedo,A Coruña,Santiago de Compostela,Vigo,Viana do Castelo,Braga,Porto,Coimbra,Fatima,Lisbon,Merida,Madrid+15 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
35% Off
From $2,640
US$1,716per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Iberian Explorer
4.3 (54 traveler reviews)
"TD was good overall."
Christine, traveled in May
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Spain Gibraltar Portugal
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Costsaver
10% Off
From $2,325
US$2,093per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
8-Day North of Spain from Barcelona
4.4 (13 traveler reviews)
"This 8 day tour would be amongst our top five. The visit to the mussel farm was a highlight extra and should not be missed."
Harry, traveled in June
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao,Santander,Santillana del Mar,Covadonga,Oviedo,A Coruña,Santiago de Compostela,Vigo,Leon,Salamanca,Madrid+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern Spain
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
VPT Tours
15% Off
From $1,407
US$1,196per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Spain, Morocco and Portugal (41 destinations)
3.9 (49 traveler reviews)
"Efficient coordination, excellent guides, top hotels, safe drivers."
Bill, traveled in May
Duration
19 days
Destinations
Spain Morocco Portugal Gibraltar
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
15% Off
From
US$2,975per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Green Spain From Barcelona
4.4 (7 traveler reviews)
"Great hotels 4 stars. good bus transportation and nice tour guides."
Maria, traveled in September
Duration
4 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Bilbao,Santander,Santillana del Mar,Covadonga,Oviedo,Salamanca,Madrid+6 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Northern Spain
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
VPT Tours
10% Off
From $706
US$636per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Highlights of Spain (Classic, Summer)
4.5 (10 traveler reviews)
"Came home with wonderful memories of Spain. Looking forward to our next insight vacation!"
Barbara, traveled in June
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Barcelona, Peniscola, Valencia, Lorca, Purullena,Sierra Nevada National Park,Granada,Seville,Cordoba,Madrid+5 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
10% Off
From $3,150
US$2,835per person
Price based on Shared Room
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