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15 Private Shore Excursions in Spain to Build a Port Day Around

34 tours  ·  from $45 a head

Good private shore excursions in Spain fill up a season ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers - El Portillo Visitor Centre and the story of Teide
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Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

1.Private Excursions For Cruise Ship Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $118Our pick

This six-hour private Tenerife tour links Teide National Park, Mirador de Chipeque, Roques de García, and La Orotava. Your English-speaking guide drives from the Santa Cruz port, adjusts the route to your interests, and can include local food stops. Bring warm layers for the volcano and confirm the exact port meeting point after booking.

“They cancelled 20 minutes before they were supposed to meet us and after we already were on our way to meet up! Only learned of them cancelling when I called for better directions! Would rate negative if I could.”

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Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Valldemossa, Soller and Serra de Tramuntana - Sa Foradada and the mountain road
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Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Valldemossa, Soller and Serra de Tramuntana

2.Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Valldemossa, Soller and Serra de Tramuntana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $590Top rated

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Palma’s cruise port to Valldemossa, the Tramuntana mountains, Sóller, and Port de Sóller. Guides such as Peter, Michael, Marta, and Romina tailor the day to your group, with time for village walks, coffee, photos, and a seaside stop.

“Excellent!! Carmen was wonderfull on the trip and very friendly. She told us so much. Our driver was also friendly.”

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Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca - The Carthusian Monastery and Chopin connection
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Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca

3.Private Shore Excursion to Valldemossa and Palma de Mallorca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $587

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned minibus from Palma’s cruise port to Valldemossa, then return to Palma for La Seu, Almudaina Palace, Bellver Castle, and the old town. Guide assignments vary, with Peter, Luis, Dori, Michael, and others praised for clear local insight. The route can be adjusted to your group’s interests and ship schedule.

“This is a great tour of Palma and Vlldemossa. The sights and attractions were amazing. A really beautiful place. We also learned a lot from Albert, our tour guide. This tour is a must and make sure you request Albert.”

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Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent - Maspalomas begins the day with sand and sea air
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Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent

4.Private shore excursion in Gran Canaria the miniature continent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews

Guide Jörg Kroker takes your private group, up to eight people, from Maspalomas and Fataga to Tejeda and Teror. You will see dunes, dry valleys, pine woods, village streets, and northern scenery, with time for Canarian food and almond specialties. Hotel and port pickup are offered.

“Thanks to Jörg we made a wonderful hike into the Falkenschlucht.”

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Full-Day Private Guided All Inclusive Barcelona Shore Excursion - The Gothic Quarter in 45 minutes
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Full-Day Private Guided All Inclusive Barcelona Shore Excursion

5.Full-Day Private Guided All Inclusive Barcelona Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $720

Start at your cruise ship with a private English-speaking guide and chauffeur. Walk the Gothic Quarter, enter Barcelona Cathedral and Sant Pau, pause for lunch, then explore Sagrada Familia. Olga E and Teresa are praised for lively stories, family-friendly energy, and thoughtful photo help.

“Olga was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful tour and would choose to do it again. The Barcelona Cathedral was truly amazing”

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Valencia Private Tour with Hotel or Cruise Port Pick up - Valencia Cathedral and El Micalet
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Valencia Private Tour with Hotel or Cruise Port Pick up

6.Valencia Private Tour with Hotel or Cruise Port Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $583

Spend four hours with a private guide and chauffeur, starting at your Valencia hotel or cruise port. Shape the visit around food, history, culture, or major sights. Guides including Javier, Pablo, Fiora, David, and Fernando have led groups through Valencia’s old quarters, Central Market, cathedral, bullring, and City of Arts and Sciences.

“We were 11 adults and had a private tour. Our guide Javier was brilliant, he was engaging, entertaining and knew about the city as he was from Valencia. He was flexible in where we went and was able to give local recommendations. Highly recommend this tour. The private accommodation and driver were also great.”

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Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour - A meat pie with a long local tradition
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Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour

7.Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $589

Travel from Cartagena to Murcia with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at the Fuensanta shrine, Royal Casino, cathedral, and historic center. Taste Murcia’s traditional meat pie, then return to Cartagena for the Punic Wall, a city walk, and café Asiático. Guides such as Ursula, Danny, Veronica, and Pedro have led this route.

“The tour guide Veronica was very knowledgeable about the area and the cultural history of Cartagena and the surrounding towns. A very enjoyable day trip.”

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Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion - Moving into Ciutat Vella
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Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion

8.Valencia: Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $235

Spend four private hours seeing Valencia your way, with pickup at the cruise port or hotel, a driver, and a live guide in English, Spanish, or Dutch. Visit the City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market, La Lonja, cathedral area, plazas, and Serrano Towers. Guides such as Pablo, Sergio, Maria, and Pedro have adapted routes for mobility needs, personal interests, and tight cruise schedules.

“In a word, Pedro was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very accommodating to what we wanted to see and do. My family and I would highly recommend Pedro to anyone looking for a tour of Valencia.”

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Arround Gran Canaria All Highlights Private Shore Excursion - Maspalomas dunes in 30 minutes
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Arround Gran Canaria All Highlights Private Shore Excursion

9.Arround Gran Canaria All Highlights Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Simon Tours for an 8-hour private drive around Gran Canaria, starting at the cruise pier or your Las Palmas hotel. You’ll see Maspalomas dunes, Puerto de Mogán, rainbow-colored cliffs, Atlantic viewpoints, and Puerto de las Nieves, with Canarian coffee and time for a seafood lunch.

“Great day out with Simon. Lots of local knowledge and introductions to authentic food and drink. Full day tour”

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Alhambra Private Tour from Port of Motril - Why a private guide changes the visit
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Alhambra Private Tour from Port of Motril

10.Alhambra Private Tour from Port of Motril

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $379

Travel from Motril to Granada for a private, three-hour visit to the Alhambra and Generalife. Your package includes tickets, a private driver, and an official English-speaking guide. Esther may lead the visit, while free time in Motril gives you room to explore before or after the main tour.

“The views!, The architecture!, the gardens! What an amazing place to visit and Esther was the perfect guide. Esther was knowledgeable on all aspects of the Alhambra and made a great day even better.”

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Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport - The Punic Wall and Cartagena’s Earliest Story
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Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport

11.Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

See Cartagena with a private driver-guide in an air-conditioned car or minivan. Visit the Punic wall, Castillo de la Concepción, Calle Mayor, and the Naval Museum, while allowing time for La Manga, Cabo de Palos, and Portman Bay. Guides including Jordi, Jorge, and Ana adjust the pace to suit your group.

“Excellent well informed tour guide who was also a history professor. Very personable. He adapted the pace of the tour and walking to accommodate our needs.”

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Alicante 4-Hour private Shore Excursion with transport - Walking through Barri Vell Santa Creu
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Alicante 4-Hour private Shore Excursion with transport

12.Alicante 4-Hour private Shore Excursion with transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Alicante by private car or minivan with a local guide, visiting Santa Bárbara Castle, Santa Cruz, the Fogueres Museum, City Hall, the Esplanade, and Concatedral de San Nicolás. Guides such as Jorge and Jordi bring local stories to the tour. Port pickup and drop-off are included for groups of up to six.

“Jordi was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Made for a great tour. It was clear that he was passionate about what he was sharing with us”

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Costa da Morte/Finisterre from La Coruña Private Tour/Shore excursion - Camariñas brings the day down to local scale
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Costa da Morte/Finisterre from La Coruña Private Tour/Shore excursion

13.Costa da Morte/Finisterre from La Coruña Private Tour/Shore excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from La Coruña to Spain’s Costa da Morte, stopping at Cabo Vilan, Camariñas, Muxía, Cabo Finisterre, and Ézaro waterfall. Your English-speaking driver shares local stories, while a flexible route helps you avoid crowds. Pickup is at the cruise terminal, and lunch in Camariñas is extra.

“The choice of sights was great. Carmela knew the area and was informative and 2 great places to enjoy local food. We had a great day even tho the weather was miserable”

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Coves & Beaches Private Shore Excursion - La Manga and two very different seas
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Coves & Beaches Private Shore Excursion

14.Coves & Beaches Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $251

Travel privately from your Cartagena ship or accommodation with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Cabo de Palos, La Manga del Mar Menor, salt flats, and Cala Cortina. The route is flexible, with air-conditioned transport, chilled drinks, and time for local beach bars. Kim and Craig are among the guides associated with Chiringotours.

“Kim is the most magnificent of tour guides. She was punctual, professional and ever cheerful. She took us to several sites and her storytelling was funny and engaging. The highlight of our tour was the trip to 1975 Escuela De Pieter, an exquisite restaurant on the beachRead more”

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Private 4 hour Tour of A Coruña with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up - The Tower of Hercules and the edge of the city
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Private 4 hour Tour of A Coruña with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up

15.Private 4 hour Tour of A Coruña with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $584

See A Coruña by private luxury vehicle and on foot with an English-speaking guide and chauffeur. Start at your hotel or cruise port, then shape the route around your interests, with possible stops at Torre de Hércules, Domus, San Carlos, and Plaza de María Pita. Guides such as Maryann and Ticiano have earned special praise.

“Maryann was a wonderful, energetic, knowledgeable guide in La Caruna , Spain . She insured that our day was perfect !!”

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★ 3.5Private City Tour of A Coruna – Shore ExcursionFrom $5383 reviews
★ 5.0La Coruña Shore Excursion (Private)CITY TOUR3 reviews
★ 4.5Can Marçà Cave and San Miguel Town Private Tour – Shore ExcursionFrom $6024 reviews
★ 4.5Private Alhambra palace tour and Granada from Motril cruise portFrom $6743 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour from the Port of Las Palmas to Teror Firgas ArucasFrom $2323 reviews
★ 4.5Private Full Day Beaches Tour in Gran Canaria with Hotel/Cruise Port pick-upFrom $6043 reviews
★ 4.5Cadiz Private Shore Excursion: The White Washed Villages & Trafalgar Cape2 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona Private 4 hours Shore Excursion with private vehicle and guideFrom $5873 reviews
★ 5.0Barcelona Airport to Barcelona Cruise Port private tranferFrom $443 reviews
★ 3.0Private Airport Pickup & Scenic Tour of BarcelonaFrom $1022 reviews
★ 5.0Private shore excursion to the Alhambra Palace from AlmeriaFrom $6693 reviews
★ 5.0Alicante Shore Excursion: Private Walking Tour3 reviews
★ 4.7Exclusive excursion from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela for cruise passengersFrom $783 reviews

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