What to do and see in Costa de la Luz, Andalucia: The Best Bus Tours

October 7, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Costa de la Luz, Spain including Private Day Trip from Cádiz: The White Towns of Andalusia, Tangier Day Trip from Costa Del Sol, Donana National Park: 4x4 Guided Day Tour from Seville, Seville Day Trip From Cadiz, Jerez and Cádiz Day Trip from Seville Including Sherry Tasting, Andalusian Horse Show and Ferry Ride, Gibraltar Day Trip from Seville, Cadiz Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Cadiz Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, Jerez and Cadiz Day Trip from Seville, Sightseeing Day-Trip to Cadiz and Jerez from Seville, 12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid.
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1. Private Day Trip from Cádiz: The White Towns of Andalusia

Cádiz, Spain Fun Taste Spain
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Enjoy a private tour to the White Towns of Andalusia. The White Towns of Andalusia are a series of towns in southern Spain, mostly within Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. All of the villages are characterized by white washed walls and red or brown tiled roofs. Some say that these villages paint the white house to ward off the intense summer heat that affects mainly the towns along the Sierra de Grazalema. But keep whitewashed houses is a very ancient custom in the Mediterranean to disinfect the environment in the plague epidemic period. The lime mixed with water produces a high heat kill any microorganism. Therefore, people living in cities with houses "whitewashed" ended up escaping more disease than those who did not.  Today times have changed, but the tradition is still alive, somehow, marking the time to paint the facades ( "whitewashed"). So much so that in some pueblos blancos, you can paint the exteriors of homes without taxes.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guided visit to Zahara de la Sierra, Guided visit to Grazalema, Guided visit to Arcos de la Frontera

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By sosmith13

Gabriella and Juan were wonderful tour guides - we learned so much and saw some wonderful sites. They picked us up from our hotel right on time and we enjoyed an entertaining and educational road trip to Ronda. We loved this town and the great stores about Ernest Hemingway and Orson Welles made it even more enjoyable. Sentinil is such a cute town as well and the houses and bars against the mountain are so unique! We had a great time and we highly recommend this tour! ????

2. Tangier Day Trip from Costa Del Sol

Tanger Tours
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Cross with us the Strait of Gibraltar in Ferry to get to Tangier where you will enjoy a panoramic guided tour of all its neighborhoods, You can also see beautiful places such as Cape Spartel, where the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet and the Hercules cave (if weather permits). If you like adventure, don’t miss the chance to experience the dromedary riding (optional activity). On the way back to the city explore on foot the Medina and the Kasbah as well as the local market accompanied by our guide. Take a break during the typical Moroccan lunch and visit the Bazaar before returning to Tarifa

Inclusions: FERRY TICKET ROUND WAY, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, CERTIFIED LOCAL GUIDE, Camel Ride

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Reviewed By Heather C

On a recent trip to Morocco we were given an opportunity to have an extra day of leisure in Casablanca. With some research we soon realized that we would be seeing all of the top attractions in Casablanca during our tour so we started to research the day trips available from Casablanca. This day trip to Tangier drew our attention because it was one place not included in our tour but we were unsure of the tour because it had no reviews. We decided to take a chance and we were very pleased. In fact, this day trip was one of the highlights of our trip. We were met at the Tangier train station by our local guide Bilal who was excellent. Bilal and the driver took the three of us on a fantastic tour of Tangier which included the Tangier Medina, the Hercules Cave and much more. We had a delicious lunch in a small family run local restaurant which was not included but was reasonably priced. We even had a chance to take a ride along the beach on some dromedaries (one humped camels). The high speed (298 km/hr) train ride from Casablanca to Tangier which is include is two hours each way allowing a chance to see the landscaping along the coast of Morocco. Just make sure you receive your train tickets prior to your tour. All in all an excellent day. I would recommend.

3. Donana National Park: 4x4 Guided Day Tour from Seville

Calle Trajano, 6, 41002 Sevilla, Spain Naturanda Turismo Ambiental
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This opportunity lets you explore a world heritage site, Doñana National Park, in 4X4 vehicle small group tour. Take the day to explore Doñana which houses the most biodiversity of any national park in Europe. Home to over 300 different species of birds, this park excursion allows any bird watcher to explore beyond their dreams. Make sure you are keeping a look out for the Iberian Lynx, Imperial eagle, and Spur-thighed Tortoise, just to name a few of the other inhabitants of Doñana. In the summer, bring your swimsuit and take a chance to experience the largest pristine beach in Europe.

Inclusions: Driver/Professional Guide, Pick-up and drop-off service (please provide the local supplier with your accommodation details), Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by 4x4 vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks.

Reviewed By rottermanjf

Peter was the perfect guide, very informative, his recommendations were spot-on. The time was allotted well. The white villages were nice. The photo stops along the way were appreciated. And the lunch recommendation was great. The tour then suggestions for using the free time in Ronda were all good information!

4. Seville Day Trip From Cadiz

Plaza de España, Pl. de España, 11006 Cádiz, Spain Pancho Tours
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Book a day trip from Cadiz and discover the historical and beautiful city of Seville. This is a small-group activity and with the help of your knowledgeable guide explore the city's main landmarks and monuments such as the Alcazar, the Giralda Tower, Santa Cruz and Triana neighborhoods.

Inclusions: Private air-conditioned vehicle, Expert multilingual driver, 2.5-hour walking tour, Skip the line inside the Cathedral or the Royal Alcazar, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Tips for the guide / driver (optional), Extras such as food or drinks

Reviewed By sarahcA7534NR

We did the two-hour free walking tour with Carmen - and it was excellent! She shared lots of history and local info - including fantastic bar, restaurant and cake shop recommendations - in a relaxed, friendly way. Highly recommended.

5. Jerez and Cádiz Day Trip from Seville Including Sherry Tasting, Andalusian Horse Show and Ferry Ride

Andalsur Excursiones
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Delve into historical Andalusia on this full-day trip to Jerez and Cádiz from Seville. Visit Jerez, famous for its sherry and horsemanship, and tour a bodega to learn how the local sherry is made. Sample some varieties before continuing to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art for a stunning Spanish equestrian show. Then, ride a ferry to beautiful Cádiz to enjoy some free time and a tour of the medieval center. The visit includes a stop at Tower Tavira, where a ‘camera obscura’ (dark room) relays rooftop panoramas.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only), Local guide, Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach, Ferry ride from Puerto de Santa Maria to Cádiz, Preventing service Covid-19: Social distancing in the walking tour and bus, Hand sanitizer, Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Jen1111k

Great trip, very good service and commentary of all the different stops. Lots of free time but also structured tours

6. Gibraltar Day Trip from Seville

Andalsur Excursiones
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Embark on a journey from Seville to the ancient city of Gibraltar, the gate between Africa and Europe on the Mediterranean Sea. Take a sightseeing coach tour and stop to visit the majestic Rock of Gibraltar, where you'll explore St Michael's Cave and take amazing photos of the impressive rock formations. Then, be entertained by Gibraltar’s famous monkeys! You'll also enjoy free time to explore more on your own, shop and enjoy a Spanish meal (own expense).

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide, Visit the Rock of Gibraltar and explore the caves of San Miguel, Preventing service Covid-19: Social distancing in the walking tour and bus, Hand sanitizer, Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Jen1111k

Great trip, very good service and commentary of all the different stops. Lots of free time but also structured tours

7. Cadiz Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Cadiz Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Cadiz
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While you’re in port in Cadiz, explore the city with a 24-hour ticket aboard this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. On this convenient shore excursion, travel around Cadiz on an open-top, double-decker bus, and see all the main sights such as Cadiz cathedral and Puerta de Tierra. Passengers can explore at their own leisure by hopping on and off at any of the 12 tour stops along the route, or stay on the bus for the full 60-minute loop.

Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones, 33% off at Hospital de Mujeres, 50% off at Oratorio Santa Cueva, 50% off at Oratorio San Felipe, 2-4-1 at the Guided Tour at the Osborne Wine Cellar, Discount at Torre Tavira inc. Camera Obscura

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Reviewed By ivanazx

professional staff and great organization. We had a lot of fun and perfect sightseeing. I definitely recommend this tour.

8. Jerez and Cadiz Day Trip from Seville

Viajes Boreal DMC
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Enjoy a taste of southern Spain’s countryside and culture on this Jerez and Cádiz day trip from Seville. Taste Spanish wine at a winery near Jerez, where the fertile soils offer ideal growing conditions. Catch a performance of ‘How Andalusian Horses Dance’ at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in Jerez. Explore Cádiz at your leisure during free time, then take a panoramic coach tour of the ancient city. Soak up stunning coastal views and discover top spots such as La Viña and Santa María in the Old Town.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Wine sampling

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Paulccccc

This is experience was the highlight of my holiday on Spain in 2020. The team are excellent and moved me with passion and complete commitment. They are amazing. I think God Himself will be proud of their excellence and passion. This is something you have to do if you are going to visit Seville. God bless you all and keep going xxxx

9. Sightseeing Day-Trip to Cadiz and Jerez from Seville

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Enjoy this small-group day-trip from Seville to Cadiz and Jerez - ancient cities supposedly founded by Hercules, where you will have enough time to do sightseeing and walk around the town. On the way there and back you will be able to admire the Andalusian countryside.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off, Private Vehicle (A/C, Radio and Heating), Expert multilingual driver, 2- hour walking tour with expert guide through the Old Town of Cadiz

Exclusions: Tips to the guide/driver (optional), Lunch. Extras, Guided tour inside a Sherry Winery or Formula 1 circuit

Reviewed By R9872WHmohamede

Sevilla will never be the same for us thanks to Pablo he was very knowledgeable and at the same time very entertaining and has lots of stories to share.

10. 12-Day Morocco and South of Spain Tour from Madrid

Madrid, Spain Julia Travel Costa Del Sol
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Discover Morocco and the south of Spain – two contrasting countries that share a rich history – on a 12-day tour from Madrid with a 3 or 4-star hotel accommodation included! While traveling with an expert guide, explore the Andalucian region in Spain’s deep south, staying in Seville, the Costa del Sol and Granada. Learn about Andalucia’s 15th-century Moroccan rulers on excursions to Cordoba and Ronda, and then cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco itself. Stay in top cities like Fez, Marrakech, Rabat and Tangier, and learn all about the enchanting country from a guide.

Inclusions: Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada (Alhambra & Generalife Gardens), Toledo, Fez, Meknes, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier., Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Tour escort during the tour., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Accommodation at selected class., Travel Insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and beverages, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Carolyne33

In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.

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