Beatriz was just as amazing as she was in Por...
Spain | May 1 - May 25, 2024

Tom
Tom K.
Rockville, MD | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2024

Beatriz was just as amazing as she was in Portugal last year. The trip was well thought out and she came up with amazing ideas.

Hotel Reviews
Las Casas de la Judería
Seville

This was the worst hotel of our entire trip. First they gave us a room where we would have to go up about 10 steps just to get to the bathroom at night. As that didn't work for us, they offered us the room next door and told us to go on out and tour the city. When we came back they had only a really inferior room with lights that were shining on my wife all night because the cover was gone. They offered to put a towel over the light but never did. Then it got worse. We felt the problem was with the people at the reception who just didn't care.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Granada

This was the very best hotel out of all the amazing hotels we stayed in. They should have five stars instead of only three. When we got there our guide was already waiting. They put us at ease right away and before we knew it, the luggage was in our room. We actually checked in after our tour. In addition to the great breakfasts they had a snack late in the afternoon which was our dinner on two occasions. Everybody was very welcoming from the people who were in charge of the food to the guy who arranged for our taxis. They also gave us great tips for where to eat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It's so close to everything, the perfect spot. But not in an ostentatious location.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville Culinary Experience
Seville

Just absolutely excellent in every respect, especially the person who led the group.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Seville
Guided Visit of Seville
Seville
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Visit an Andalusian Olive Oil Estate
Seville

A wonderful experience led by the top employee.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The driver was very nice and very helpful.
Full Day Excursion to Doñana National Park & Visit the Village of El Rocio
Full Day Excursion to Doñana National Park & Visit the Village of El Rocio
Seville

There were lots of birds to see. However, the mosquitos were the thickest we have ever experienced and the guide, although very good with the birds, did not do the cultural things we were supposed to do.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above.
Transport
Spanish Guitar Experience
Spanish Guitar Experience
Ronda

The guitarist was terrific. Her facial expressions alone were worth the cost of this trip.

Quality of Experience
Entrance Tickets: Cueva de la Pileta
Entrance Tickets: Cueva de la Pileta
Spain

A real highlight of the entire trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was amazing. I had some trouble walking and he was as solicitous as one can be.
Workshop:  Traditional Tile Decoration
Workshop: Traditional Tile Decoration
Granada

It's actually not so difficult but it was a lot of fun to do this and then pick them up 48 hours later.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Flamenco Show in a Sacromonte Cave
Granada

These gypsies actually live in the caves and they are excellent dancers. It's a lot of fun.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit:  Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Guided Visit: Alhambra & Generalife Gardens
Granada

It was a very worthwhile experience, with a good guide and an amazing place. You get so much more out of a private tour like this than we could have gotten on our own. The only thing is that she didn't want to go to the Jewish areas which happened to be very interesting for us. We ended up seeing it on our own later. She could have used the last half hour to wander the streets of the Jewish area but instead she left us in the Alhambra which was also worthwhile to see on our own after the tour. She should have gone to the scheduled Jewish area before the Alhambra instead of cutting the tour short by a half hour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
See above as to why she didn't get the fifth star.
Private Guided Visit of Úbeda
Private Guided Visit of Úbeda
Spain

The same guy as the day before. An amazing experience. Very glad we went to these two cities where most don't get to.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guy actually drove us back to the hotel before going back to Ubeda because I had forgotten my pills.
Transport
See above.
Guided Walking Visit of Ronda
Guided Walking Visit of Ronda
Ronda

Very fun guy. He went all out to make us feel at home in his city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Guided Visit of Granada Through Its Scents
Granada

A lot of fun, although the scents were a bit overblown. Definitely worthwhile.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private Guided Visit of Baeza
Private Guided Visit of Baeza
Spain

This was an amazing experience from an excellent and very personable guide who did everything he could possibly do for us. Very worthwhile.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Medina Azahara Guided Tour at Night
Medina Azahara Guided Tour at Night
Córdoba

Unfortunately we didn't get to go. We had just parked the car which was not an easy accomplishment and she said to us, are you ready to take your car? We waited an hour for a taxi that never showed up.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
She should have made contact with us and made it clear she was expecting us to drive before we parked.
Local specialist: Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Beatriz
Beatriz De Pablo Rocha
Local specialist in Madrid | Replied on Dec 15, 2024

Hi Tom! Thank you so much for your super detailed feedback, as always :) As I already told you, I'm so glad you had a great time discovering so many places around Spain, and especially its Jewish Heritage. Thank you for trusting us again this year to plan your adventure! Sending you my best regards, Bea.