Top 10 Trips & Excursion Over 50s in Spain

Just because you’re not in your 20s anymore doesn’t mean that you can’t go out and see the world! We’ve found our top 10 trips and excursions to book while you’re in Spain to make sure you have the holiday of a lifetime. If you’ve looking for more information about your travel money whilst you’re in Spain, you can learn more here.

Day Excursions

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium & Real Madrid Museum

Footballs fans won’t want to miss this one. Explore the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid C.F. This tour includes exploring over 100 years of footballing history, a gift shop, an on-site café, a showcase of the club’s trophies, and a look out into the stadium from the Presidential Box! If you’ve got an afternoon free, this is a great tour to take.

Price: From £15 per person

Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour of Madrid

Running year round, this sightseeing bus is a great way to see the bulk of Madrid in a way that lets you take it at your own pace. With 37 stops to pick from and two routes to enjoy, you can get on one of these busses every 7 – 15 minutes. This tour is a great way to spend a couple of hours, and it also gives you the chance to see the city and areas you may not have discovered before.

Price: From £22 per person

Tapas, Wine and Flamenco Show

If you’re staying in Barcelona, you can enjoy a private tour of a few of the cities landmark areas, before finishing up your night with wine, food, and dancing! Starting in the Gothic Quarter, your tour guide will show you all the sights on the way to Plaza Real, before heading to a traditional bar for some tapas and wine. After this, you make your way to the Santa Maria del Mar where you part ways with your tour guide and get to enjoy an authentic flamenco show.

Price: £121 per person

Yacht Tour and Helicopter Ride

Why take in the sights of Barcelona from one perspective when you could do it in two! Enjoy a luxurious yacht cruise on the Mediterranean Sea where you can enjoy regional wines and take in the views from the water, before hopping into a helicopter and taking to the skies where you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city and the La Sagrada Familia.

Price: From £127 per person

Private Sailing Experience

Set sail on a private boat with your own skipper, and take in the sights of Barcelona from the Mediterranean Sea. Starting at Port Olímpic you’ll take a leisurely cruise along the shoreline, taking in the views and the sunshine. You’ll have the opportunity to down anchor and have a swim, and hopefully see some wildlife along the way including turtles, dolphins, and even whales! You’ll also have drinks and snacks on board, so this is truly an experience of leisure.

Price: From £132 per person

Windmills of Don Quixote Wine Tour

This full day tour starts in Madrid, where you are picked up and taken to the Spanish countryside, where you'll be able to visit two different wineries and the windmills of Consuegra, made famous by the novel Don Quixote. You’ll get to enjoy wine tastings, learn more about the history of the wines that are produced there, stop for lunch in an authentic Spanish restaurant, and have plenty of photo opportunities throughout the day.

Price: From £140 per person

Holiday Trip Packages

The Spanish Essence & Wellness in Granada

Enjoy a 6-day tour package in the very South of Spain which includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, and transport. Over the course of the 6 days you’ll learn about Granada’s fascinating history and admire it’s beauty, as well as enjoy a pamper session of your own. You’ll also get to enjoy a Tapas Food Experience Tour and a Flamenco Dancing Live Show one evening.

Price: From £877 per person

Best of Southern Spain

Over the course of 8 days you can enjoy a guided tour around Southern Spain. Starting in Madrid, you make your way through Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and finish in Barcelona, your trip includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Arriving in each new area you’ll enjoy an orientation walk to get to grips with the area, as well as the opportunity to explore areas you want to see in more detail.

Price: From £1,299 per person

Spain to Morocco Train Journey

Channel your inner Michael Portillo and enjoy a 10-day railway adventure that takes you from Barcelona, through to Madrid, and makes it’s way into Morocco where you can enjoy iconic landmarks in Casablanca and Marrakech. Whilst in Spain, you can enjoy guided tours of Barcelona and Madrid, as well as have some time to relax and enjoy the finer things in life like a good glass of wine whilst watching the sunset. The best bit, all of your accommodation is 4-star hotels!

Price: From £2,149 per person

Best of Northern Spain

Take in the best of Northern Spain over 11 days. Starting in Madrid and finishing in Barcelona, you get to enjoy 12 other destinations along the way, sticking close to the northern coast. Many of the days planned have relaxed starts so you can take your time and enjoy your adventures at your own pace, and during the day you can take in the sights and learn about the incredible history that Spain has to offer. Your 11 day adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Price: From £2,385 per person

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