Made for Spain and Portugal - Spain

The Ultimate Travel Experience in Spain and Portugal

Made for Spain and Portugal - Spain

Our speciality is to put together multidestination itineraries and work on unique, private and tailor-made experiences that typically include accommodation, transfers, private tours, day excursions, private access, hands on experiences, unique venues, wine tastings, meeting locals and other unique cultural encounters that enrich our guests. This way we can add the value of our product knowledge and love of Spain and Portugal and come up with the most incredible Spanish and Portuguese Experience, a real story of our destinations. Kindly note that we do not work with single services. Our specialty is to put together complete itineraries and holidays and work on unique, private, and tailor-made experiences that typically include great and unique top accommodations, transfer, private tours, day excursions, private access, hands on experiences, unique venues, wine tastings, meeting locals and other unique cultural encounters that enrich our guests. We work with lifelong memories that you will cherish forever, and, for that, we need to plan the whole trip to make sure it will be unforgettable. By focusing on complete itineraries, we can provide much added value, personalized services, and attention to detail. We don’t have a minimum spend; however, our journeys typically start at around €2,000 per couple per day on average. This does not mean that the couple must spend this amount daily, but rather that it reflects the overall average cost per day throughout the trip. Please note we stronly advise you book hotels through MfS&P. As a travel advisor, your clients trust you to create a seamless, worry-free journey. When you book hotels through Made for Spain & Portugal, they receive exclusive benefits like priority upgrades, early check-ins, late check-outs, and personalized amenities—things they wouldn’t get booking on their own. Plus, if any issue arises, we handle it instantly, ensuring a smooth experience for both you and your clients.

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The Way to Go!!!

By: Katinka


Reviewed on: 05 Nov 2014

Made for Spain: The best day of our entire trip was spent in Lisbon!!! We had a wonderful guide and driver. We really got to see Lisbon; its tiny narrow cobblestoned streets; a beautiful church and cloister and we even had time for lunch in a beer garden. Our guide was full of information...not just ordinary things..but a tremendous knowledge of history, art, etc. What a great day. Also, for our other three tours, in every single situation, the driver or the guide, usually the driver, assisted my husband (who uses a wheelchair) in getting in and out of the van. The drivers and guides were kind, informative, and willing to assist my husband in any way that they could.
Travel Advisor:  Jane Edwards

Highly recommend!

By: SteveB


Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2015

If you are going to Spain and want to really experience this fantastic country, look no further than Made for Spain. Highly professional and speculator pleasant people.
Travel Advisor:  Amy Rectenwald

Wonderful service

By: richard32


Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2016

We only booked a pickup for the airportmmfeom our lodging which was 2 hours away.Our driver arrived 15 minutes before the scheduled time in a large, luxurious mercedes. He was very courteous and spoke very good English. We arrived at the airport at exactly the time he predicted. Very stress-free travel!
Travel Advisor:  Sharon Johnson

top notch service

By: mary


Reviewed on: 01 Jun 2017

Made for Spain connected us with personable, experienced and fun guides and drivers. They were readily available via email and phone to make on-the-spot reservations and recommendations for (wonderful) restaurants during our trip - especially helpful since we did not speak the language. Everything they provided and planned for us was fun and high quality. Could not recommend them more highly.

Nothing but fabulous

By: Tom C


Reviewed on: 08 Jun 2017

We had two separate guides over two days. Both of them were excellent. We had one guide for the first two days (Marta Roige) and another one (Carlos Perez) on the third day. The first two days were a whirlwind (in a good way) of sight seeing and visiting various attractions. On the third day, we were having trouble remembering what we saw the first two days. We remembered the bigger sites easily, Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Palau de la Musica Orfeo Catala, etc. However, Barcelona is peppered with so many Gaudi attractions, it was hard to remember which ones we had been to. Our second guide called our first guide to make sure he did not duplicate what we had seen in the first two days. He did not disappoint us and took us to sights we had not seen the previous two days. We enjoyed both guides greatly. The cars that the tour agency used were clean and well appointed; the drivers were courteous and helpful. I would use again and recommend Made of Spain and Portugal
Travel Advisor:  Marcie Kotler

Major added value

By: Let'sgo


Reviewed on: 16 Jul 2017

We had Made for Spain guides meet us in several cities and it was really worth the time and money. Their English was really good and they all had advanced degrees in the subjects they were telling us about. Very kind-no question is stupid-and great tips for the rest of our time in their city. We would use them again and probably book a longer tour.
Travel Advisor:  Margaret Nichols

A Great Tour Guide Can Bring Attractions to Life

By: DWAR8816


Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2017

In addition to the airport arrival pick-up, Made for Spain organized a 1.5 day private tour of Barcelona & Surrounding Attractions to align with our interests. Although their services are pricy, their selection of a tour guide for us was completely on the mark! We had expressed an interest in history, architecture and developing a better understanding of the Catalonian culture. Our guide, Carles, did a superior job in accomplishing his mission for our day and a half.
Travel Advisor:  Marci Oakley

Spain

By: Susan


Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2017

Except for two missing drivers trip was great
Travel Advisor:  Deborah Bush

South of Spain.

By: Ken


Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2017

This was a fairly complex trip which was tightly scheduled and they handled the arrangements almost flawlessly. We had a last minute change that had to be made and they handled it very well. They are clearly respected by providers in their market (hotels, drivers, guides...).
Travel Advisor:  Joy Cottrill

Tour Operator

By: Chickie


Reviewed on: 12 Dec 2017

We had a variety of tour guides, drivers, etc. for each city we visited. All were excellent!
Travel Advisor:  Julieann Harris

Spain and Portugal Spring 2018

By: Louise


Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2018

The accommodations made through Made for Spain and Portugal were great. The information provided was very helpful as well as the resource material. We did not work directly with them, but through Carissa Guylas.
Travel Advisor:  Carissa Gulyas

Excellent

By: R&A


Reviewed on: 14 May 2018

The guides were informative, interesting, entertaining, friendly and accommodating. The drivers were courteous and attentive. The sites and venues recommended were in keeping with our interest
Travel Advisor:  Deborah Bush

12 days in portugal

By: karin212


Reviewed on: 22 May 2018

The guides were local experts who spoke flawless English. One of the recommendations our guide made for lunch (a tiny restaurant with 8 tables!) was the best meal we had on the trip! All the car service was late model Mercedes sedans (very comfortable) and drivers and guides all showed up early. A+ service
Travel Advisor:  Kim Shraibati

Spain/Morocco

By: Ray


Reviewed on: 16 Jun 2018

Almost all of the arrangements made in Spain were seamless, guides and experiences incredible and memorable, pick ups, transfers, etc (with the exception of missing the timing of the car p/u to airport travel Barcelona to Seville). We LOVED Hotel Magestic - location, service, tradition - but the hotel in Seville I would not recommend to anyone traveling at our level of expense or experience. Tour groups in and out. Asphyxiating aroma throughout. Guide in Barcelona energetic and adventurous. Gave us a true Gaudi perspective. Cooking experience lovely/homey with the mother/daughter and appreciated the market education. Daughter is special. We were surprised how much we enjoyed Seville - walking tour upon arrival a great idea - a walking city which we enjoyed exploring on our own. AMELIA is a gem - on all levels. What a treat! But cooking paella twice (though from different regions) not creative for us. Loved that Amelia had a map of spain to educate us about where/how/why cuisine evolv
Travel Advisor:  Cliff Morgan

Barcelona

By: TL


Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2018

Very good, all details taken care of....made our stay more enjoyable.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Wallace

Trip to Portugal

By: BCS


Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2018

Made for Spain worked with our travel advisor to help plan a wonderful trip to Portugal for us. They are also extremely responsive and client service-oriented.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Cohen-Dumani

Excellent tour operator

By: Jane and Les


Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2018

Very professional service, with high quality recommendations for accommodation and transportation choices provided for anyone looking to travel within Portugal.

Portugal in Luxury

By: Portugal in Style


Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2018

For a special occasion, McCabe suggested that they work with Made for Spain and Portugal (MfSP) to design a luxury two week trip to Portugal, a much fancier trip than we had taken before. MfSP provided an excellent initial proposal, which It then refined with McCabe to meet our specific desires. The trip was everything we desired. MfSP was superb, providing detailed itineraries, comprehensive background materials, and 24- hour support. The guides and drivers provided by MfSP were all excellent and more than met our requirements. (It was a great treat to have private guides and drivers.) When some small things went wrong (none of them the fault of MfSP), MfSP took full charge of sorting them out, leaving us free to enjoy our vacation. We truly enjoyed Portugal. The MfSP trip covered a lot of ground, but included time for play. We found Portugal to be beautiful, the people to be warm and embracing, and the food and wine to be excellent beyond all our expectations.
Travel Advisor:  Michelle Bemis

Best of the Best

By: Julian


Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2018

We experienced the "Dream Team of Guides!" Each guide made us feel as if they were a family member taking us on tour of their favorite spot of their respective cities. Included in this are the drivers we had; professional to the core.
Travel Advisor:  F. Peter Herff

Portugal a work in progress?

By: KD


Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2018

We have used Made for Spain and Portugal before-on a trip to Spain in the summer of 2017. We loved them and felt that they did a wonderful job in Spain. We enjoyed the included breakfasts, frequent complimentary upgrades, excellent guides, and brand recognition. Our trip to Portugal was a bit different. We still enjoyed included breakfasts and amazing guides (except for Sintra), but felt there wasn't the brand recognition in most of Portugal. I guess we got spoiled in Spain. The exception to this was the Pousada in Lisbon where we had amazing rooms on the top floor.
Travel Advisor:  Margaret Nichols
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Spain trip

By: Terri


Reviewed on: 21 Nov 2018

Other than we were not picked up at airport, we had a great experience The guides were particularly good, especially the Prado and gardens guides We didn’t particularly like the location of our hotel in Madrid, given it was quite a walk from the old town The Liria palace tour was great, although we had some difficulty locating the entrance. We finally found our guide after being questioned by security outside of the gates entrance. Some better direction there would have been helpful Our driver in Barcelona was great! Personable and friendly!
Travel Advisor:  Josh King

Great Guides

By: John Y.


Reviewed on: 31 May 2019

My family and I had 5 different guides for 5 very different tours and locations in Spain. They were all our favorites! Great guides, well organized tours and I think Made for Spain and Portugal even controlled the weather. Beautiful trip. Can’t wait to try Portugal!
Travel Advisor:  Wayne Muhlstein

Happy with Made in Spain and Portugal

By: June


Reviewed on: 08 Nov 2019

The Choice of hotels was excellent. The guide in Porto was fabulous. And the driver Luis was also superior.
Travel Advisor:  Michelle Bemis

Trip from Lisbon to Porto

By: burkrad


Reviewed on: 09 Dec 2019

The guide and driver were excellent though we had very limited time with the guide himself as he left us in Sintra on our way. The driver was extremely friendly and courteous. We were stopped by Portugal police in Sintra for inspection which seemed a way to get money and this held us up over an hour which do put a little damper on our trip but that was beyond their control
Travel Advisor:  Jeanne Huth

Excellent Tour Operator

By: Rania Hilton


Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2020

Made for Spain and Portugal did an amazing job for us in Lisbon and for all of our day trips, private tours.. from the guide to the driver, everything was excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Maria Poole

Made for Spain

By: Bobby Kay


Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020

Totally first class they were on time and waiting for me in my hotel lobby every morning
Travel Advisor:  Myrna Shaw

Portugal

By: Elliott


Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2021

Having a driver meet me upon arrival and the guides to show me through the city and surrounds was the way to see it. Made everything easy, interesting and entertaining. They were all outstanding and well equipped for their duties.
Travel Advisor:  Frances Boyce

Perfect trips to Spain

By: Kat


Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2021

We found made for Spain to be awesome. Our trip could not have gone more smoothly. We worked mostly with Marta, who is very attentive. The owner, Virginia, is a perfectionist, which makes your trip a dream come true.
Travel Advisor:  Diane Colaizzi

Barcelona Tours

By: Luv2travel


Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2021

We loved our tours in Barcelona. The guide was outstanding and really helped us appreciate the architecture in the city and the influence that Gaudi, in particular, had on the city. He was punctual, personable and fun to spend the day with. He also gave us some recommendations for things to do another days of the trip.
Travel Advisor:  Derek Schemonitz

Made for Spain Review

By: Kapow


Reviewed on: 24 Oct 2021

We had the best experience while in Barcelona with Made for Spain tour guides. Both Regina and Carlos were so enthusiastic to share their knowledge of their country. We experienced tapas bars and restaurants which were absolutely delightful. We also went on a Gaudi tour and were so very impressed with the Sagrada Familia which was so very well explained by Carlos whose passion for sharing what he knew touched us all. Made for Spain was terrific and we would highly recommend them. We hope to go back to Spain someday and would book Made for Spain tours once again!
Travel Advisor:  Sharon Johnson

Go to SPAIN!

By: Sue R


Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2022

We didn't go to Portugal, but I hope to go there someday. There was so much to see and do. The food was incredible everywhere we went, including the hotels! I loved the Dali and Picasso museums. All of our drivers were marvelous and informative. They gave us ideas about where to eat and what to see. Many of them spoke English pretty well or at least well enough. My daughter-in-law, who was with us, speaks Spanish fluently, so, needless to say, that helped quite a bit. I was a little surprised by how diverse the country is. Seaside, hills, lovely small towns and big cities, excellent hotels and museums. It was a wonderful, wonderful trip! We may go again, but there are so many other places to visit! We'll definitely use Kris Matela again. His assistance was invaluable and will be again, I'm sure.
Travel Advisor:  Kris Matela

Made for Spain

By: Jill


Reviewed on: 06 Apr 2022

Maurizio was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting and nice. We had a lovely and educational day with him. Highly recommend!

Chairman

By: Spain Trip


Reviewed on: 08 Apr 2022

the airlines lost our luggage for two days...they were on top of it ASAP..
Travel Advisor:  Fred Robbins

TOUR

By: LINDA


Reviewed on: 10 May 2022

EXCELLENT!! WAS GREAT!
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Fisher

Vacation in Spain

By: Joe


Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2022

Provided excellent tour guides and transportation.
Travel Advisor:  Jane Hughes

Amazing Trip to Spain

By: huntfam5


Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2022

Working with Made for Spain was terrific. We wanted to plan a family trip to Spain for our son's college graduation. Working with our Advisor, Made for Spain designed the trip of our dreams. We told them we wanted a city experience with lots of tours and museums, as well as a taste of the coast. They set up private tours and excursions for us in Madrid, Barcelona, and Costa Brava. We said our son loved to hike and they were able to incorporate a private hiking excursion for us at La Mola mountain, along with an authentic Catalan lunch. We finally able took our trip to Spain this month post-COVID and it was amazing. The transfers between locations were seamless and the guides we had in each city were incredibly knowledgeable about Spanish history and culture, as well as being fun to tour with. If we had any questions or needed dinner reservations, we could text Maria at a moment’s notice -- she was super helpful. Highly recommend Made for Spain and would use them again in a heartbeat!
Travel Advisor:  Margot Kong

Perfect trip

By: pezdirtz


Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2022

Made for spain planned a perfect trip for us and our granddaughter. Everything was on time and the hotels, tours and guides were wonderful
Travel Advisor:  Karyn Farr

Wonderful Week in Portugal

By: Katy


Reviewed on: 04 Jul 2022

I could not ask for a better experience. Everything was meticulously organized. The guides were amazing.
Travel Advisor:  Laney Sachs

Tour Guides

By: ragout.mitts0h


Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2022

We had a mix - Tapas tour, Tour of Madrid - awesome!! Made our trip and some fantastic family memories. On the other hand, some of the tour guides did not seem to be there for our pleasure.
Travel Advisor:  Monica Varri

Basque Country Honeymoon

By: Connor and Holly


Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2022

Made for Spain and Portugal (MFSP) delivered an outstanding itinerary, packed full of culturally immersive experiences, top tier restaurants and beautiful hotels. We felt very comfortable in our travels between destinations. The timing was particularly efficient, leaving us with plenty to do, but also with plenty of free time to explore at our leisure. All of our tour guides and private drivers were professional and entertaining. We would no doubt recommend MFSP to friends and hope to work with them for future trips to Spain. We cannot stress enough the ease of travel and how personally curated our trip was from our experiences with the tour guides and our interaction with hospitality staff.
Travel Advisor:  Lauren Kroger

Amazing trip to Spain!

By: Lauren Battle


Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2022

Loved all of the planned tours and the guides were all so impressive. Very knowledgeable in their specific areas of food/wine, history, architecture, etc. All of the guides and drivers were on time, professional and friendly. Every aspect of this trip was perfection. Highly recommend!
Travel Advisor:  Kathryn Burns

17 days in Spain & Portugal

By: Tia


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2022

This was our first and only experience using Made for Spain and Portugal. They are a big organization and well-known throughout Spain -- our guides who were free-lancers gave high compliments to MfSaP and most said they were their biggest client. We had a couple of hiccups on our trip that we felt should have been caught in the planning stages. 1. Restaurant reservations were made too late as we missed out on some exclusive/popular dining venues that we really wanted to experience. 2. One of our day excursions took us ridiculously close to our next destination, but we were sent back to our previous hotel only to get up in the morning to drive half a day with the same driver. This was a waste of time and inefficient -- we depend on tour operators who are experienced in the area to maximize our time. 3. One hotel reservation was made at a "cheaper rate" than the Virtuoso rate we expected so we missed out on some of the expected perks. MfSaP did fix some things on the fly for us.

Portugal and Spain 2022

By: Rob


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2022

Great trip, sensational guides
Travel Advisor:  Amy Handwerker

Traveler

By: Traveler


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2022

Perfect! They were so professional in manner and appearance!
Travel Advisor:  Diane Colaizzi

2022

By: Jim


Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2022

All excursions were well executed and drivers & guides were on time everytime. Driver to Lisbon airport (Renato?) from hotel was particularly wonderful!
Travel Advisor:  Philip James

Portugal trip 2022

By: Hud


Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2022

Made for Spain and Portugal was responsible for arranging all of our transportation, guides, and experiences for our trip to Portugal. We were in the country for 10 days and spent four days in Lisbon, two in Coimbra, and four in Porto. We had guides for city tours, day long excursions, and specific sites like the university and Fatima. Every single guide was knowledgeable, personable, and just plain fun to spend time with. All of the drivers were great. Not only were they always on time but they all had fun personalities. Their recommendations and arrangements for some special activities like a private boat trip on the Douro river and a cooking class were great. We highly recommend Made for Spain and Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Gabrielle Warncke

Loved our private tour and tourguide!

By: eagle eyes


Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2022

We were presented with a few suggested itineraries from the tour operator that we didn't like, so we created our own itinerary for 3 half days in Barcelona including Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Palau de la Musica Catalana, the Picasso Museum, Guell Park and the Miro Museum. We also had the opportunity to walk around the Old City and other areas. Our tour guide, Sonia Marin, was superb. As a native Catalan and very experienced tour guide, she provided us with a wealth of knowledge not only of the sites, but of the rich history of Barcelona. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her, and her guidance on where to spend our free time was very helpful. Having never been to Barcelona, we have wonderful memories and a true appreciation for the Catalan region and the people. We highly recommend Sonia as a tour guide and lovely person to spend time with!
Travel Advisor:  Michael King

Fall in Portugal

By: Voltraveler


Reviewed on: 08 Nov 2022

We had a wonderful time in Portugal. The people are very friendly and accommodating….had excellent service on our trip. Overall the guides they picked were great….we especially liked Anna Luisa in Funchal and Madelina in Porto. They provided gracious personal insight into the locations we toured. I thought we could have skipped Evora or at least spent less time there. Loved the Douro Valley and Casa do Rio….we called that place “paradise” on the trip….and needed to stay there 3 days instead of 2. Also…Algarve was nice but we probably could have found luxury “beach” hotel closer to Lisbon or Porto that met our needs. Lastly…Funchal was spectacular….beautiful island….great hotel (Reid’s Palace) and very reasonable prices. Need at least 4 days there to do justice to the travel. Would definitely use this tour company again for Spain or Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Valerie Anderson

Portugal

By: Happy Traveling


Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2022

Our trip to Portugal was everything We wanted it to be. The hotels were beautiful and perfect locations for tours and going out on our own. We enjoyed all of our tour guides, drivers and tours of the cities. I would totally recommend using Made for Spain and Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Valerie Anderson

Portugal touring

By: Portugal


Reviewed on: 31 Oct 2022

Made for Spain and Portugal was truly amazing. They were on time to pick us up and drive us to our destinations in immaculate, spacious cars with excellent drivers who were very friendly and welcoming. The tour guides they provided were exceptional, incredibly knowledgable and excellent company. We did a number of excursions and had several drivers and local guides and every single one was outstanding and delightful. This company is extremely professional, reliable, and pleasant to deal with. I would absolutely use their services again.
Travel Advisor:  Gabrielle Warncke

Wonderful Service

By: JordanJ


Reviewed on: 16 Feb 2023

Made for Spain was well respected everywhere we went. The Hotels treated us like VIPs and the guides they selected were some of the best we have ever had. We never had a single hiccup in the entire trip.
Travel Advisor:  Jaime Thomas

Top notch service - dependable and friendly

By: Jeff


Reviewed on: 09 Jan 2023

We had a great diver from Lisbon to Porto with even a stop in Nazaré to witness the "big waves". In Porto they arranged a great half day tour followed by a full day visit to two top shelf port houses in the Douro Valley - Quinta Do Bomfim and Quinta da Pacheco where we concluded our day with a fabulous lunch before a drive back to Porto.
Travel Advisor:  Lynann Mullis

Best in class organization

By: Todd C


Reviewed on: 03 Dec 2022

Made for Spain and Portugal agency provided best of class hotel and transport throughout our vacation. Each and every representative was genuinely committed to making out trip a world class experience. The hotels were beautiful European quality with staff that made us feel welcomed. Transportation drivers, especially Rui were some of the best parts and highlight of the trip. Outstanding personalities delivering best in class service. We highly recommend this agency and will seek to connect with them in the future.
Travel Advisor:  Kathleen DiMeglio

December Fanfare

By: Nancer


Reviewed on: 26 Dec 2022

A very good experience
Travel Advisor:  LuAnn Frisina

Second Time Used

By: Don James


Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2023

It was excellent, great hotels and coordination among guides and drivers. Good guides and helpful drivers.
Travel Advisor:  Sandy Grodsky

Great travel provider

By: Traveler


Reviewed on: 19 Mar 2023

Wonderful experience. Knowledgeable guides and smooth transfers to all hotels.
Travel Advisor:  Vanessa Genger

Southern Spain

By: El CID


Reviewed on: 29 Mar 2023

Beyond our expectations. Hotels were fantastic and in the center of everything. The knowledgeable guides and entertaining hosts provided local flavor and a personal touch. They brought to life the rich history and culture of Spain. A truly enriching experience that will stay with us until we can return.
Travel Advisor:  Tony Huffman

Lisbon Tour

By: Repositioning Cruise


Reviewed on: 22 Apr 2023

George, our guide, was OUTSTANDING!! Very knowledgeable and did an excellent job of hitting the highlights during our one day tour. Our driver was professional and navigated the city very well.
Travel Advisor:  Roseann Konke

Great Experience

By: Bullwinkle


Reviewed on: 05 Jun 2023

Made for Spain was excellent! They provided the best tour guides, recommended convenient, comfortable, and quality hotels, and put together a fabulous tour package. We enjoyed each tour guide! When we travel to Portugal we will coordinate our trip with Made for Spain and Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Smith

Camino

By: Mike


Reviewed on: 14 May 2023

Great . Jim and Alfanso were terrific
Travel Advisor:  Hamilton Thompson

Operator

By: Johnny Johns


Reviewed on: 17 May 2023

Outstanding. Jim Hughes and Alphonso, our guides, were excellent in all respects. We were satisfied with the hotels and dining venues selected. Jim was also very flexible and adaptable to our needs and requests. For example, after the first day, we asked him to adjust the itinerary to limit the distance walked every day to about ten miles. He gladly obliged. He and Alphonso are also extremely knowledgeable about the history and cultural aspects of the Camino experience. Their commentaries greatly enriched the trip.
Travel Advisor:  Hamilton Thompson

Camino

By: Gini


Reviewed on: 20 May 2023

Wonderful- personable knowledgeable guides with great support personnel
Travel Advisor:  Hamilton Thompson

Spain Anniversary Trip

By: Hilary


Reviewed on: 31 May 2023

Excellent experience with Made for Spain. They coordinated so many details for us. They guides they hired were excellent. They really created an amazing trip for us!
Travel Advisor:  Vanessa Genger

First rate Portugal vacation

By: Debbie


Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2023

We just came back from a family vacation in Portugal. Robin, our travel advisor, worked with Made for Spain and Portugal to get us our best experiences for our trip. They were wonderful! I can’t say enough about Paloma! We had some hotel issues and she was on top of it and made things happen! Portugal is such a beautiful country and we kept saying that we needed more time there. When we return, we will definitely use Made for Spain and Portugal again:)
Travel Advisor:  Robin Berman

Wonderful tours

By: Golden Gate


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2023

I enjoyed all of my tours which felt like they were curated just for me. Bravo!
Travel Advisor:  Trish Gastineau

Travel in Portugal

By: Julian


Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2023

Our US based travel consultant worked through Made for Spain, so I can only discuss the outcomes. The guides they provided were very professional and knowledgeable. The hotels they suggested hit our targets after review and acceptance. Overall our trip was excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Susan Boehnstedt

Highly recommend working with Made for Spain

By: Eva P.


Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2023

We can't say enough good things about Made for Spain. They were timely, they showed us wonderful sites, and the guides were so professional, so incredible, so enthusiastic and such fun people. They cared about our comfort, and we felt like we made friends for life! They made wonderful suggestions about local places to eat, which were top notch. Our favorite guides were Albert Sirvent in Barcelona (so, so much fun, just can't say enough nice things about him) and Mencia from Madrid (also, so, so much fun and she just emailed me her favorite Paella recipe). We absolutely want to go back to Spain, thanks to all the wonderful experiences that were provided to us by Made for Spain.
Travel Advisor:  Kris Matela

Dream Trip to Spain

By: leeannmerrick1


Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2023

We found the people provided by Made for Spain & Portugal to be very knowledgeable, friendly & helpful. Highly recommend!
Travel Advisor:  Rachel Hoppes

Awesome tours

By: Cyn


Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2023

The tours, drivers and guides were all excellent. We felt like they were all family by the time we were done. Knowledgeable, had great recommendations for sites and fun things to do and see on our own. We loved them all and especially loved the cooking class in Barcelona. Would most definitely use them again. Paloma and staff were extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Travel Advisor:  Kim Rickels

Excellent Guides!!!

By: Rachel


Reviewed on: 30 Jun 2023

We had a very good experience with our tour program from Made for Spain & Portugal. Our guides in both Barcelona and Madrid were spectacular. Really enjoyed learning from these expert and interesting people. We also had a last minute snafu with a flight being very delayed, and Maria managed to get our driver switched to a later time smoothly.
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Miller Murphy

Can't wait to go back

By: Jackie


Reviewed on: 02 Jul 2023

Seville, Granada and Barcelona only managed to peak our interest in the country of Spain. We can't thank Made for Spain enough for making sure we saw all of the necessary sights, while also providing us with experiences that made us feel like locals. We can't wait to go back.
Travel Advisor:  Kathryn Burns

Spain- Sevilla and Cadiz

By: Pjcoco


Reviewed on: 07 Jul 2023

We were happy with the tour they planned for us. All of the transfers were great, and seamless. They were flexible when we wanted to take out part of the tour when we were feeling over scheduled, which we appreciated. We loved our guides in Sevilla, the tour guide in Cadiz was fine but not exactly what we were hoping for. I would book another vacation using them again.
Travel Advisor:  Pam Hegner

Amazing tour guides and drivers

By: Noah


Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2023

We used Made for Spain and Portugal in both Lisbon and Madeira, and both instances exceeded all of our expectations. Our tour guide in Lisbon, Jorge, was knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining and fun, and we loved our time learning and exploring with him. Our nature guide in Madeira took us on an incredible hike and had so much information regarding both the natural environment and the culture of Funchal, and we had such a phenomenal experience. Overall, we would say the highlights of our trip were the times we spent with our amazing guides!
Travel Advisor:  Jennifer Farmer

Made for Spain

By: MM


Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2023

Made for Spain set up great tours. Alll the tour guides were phenomenal. They were very educated in their topics and handled everything we needed. I would highly recommend them to any other person traveling with your company.
Travel Advisor:  Polly Bade

Portugal and Spain

By: Mike M


Reviewed on: 18 Sep 2023

Cannot say enough about the Made for Spain team. They organized and executed flawlessly. Numerous transfers and tours and guides and meals were all perfect. Everything on time and executed perfectly. The guides were outstanding and very knowledgeable. The hotels they selected for us were all top notch. The 2 evening food tours were something we had not done before and both were really memorable with great hosts taking us around Lisbon and Barcelona. Highly recommend this organization
Travel Advisor:  Becky Hayes

Extremely Well Run

By: BMG


Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2023

Made for Spain and Portugal, with Genger Travel, arranged all of the excursions, transport, accommodations, etc. during our trip to Portugal. All of our drivers, tour guides, etc. were there to meet us on time, were very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We were on the go throughout our stay in Portugal, and Made for Spain and Portugal made our experience in Portugal stress-free.
Travel Advisor:  Vanessa Genger

excellent tour experience

By: Sherrie


Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2023

Prior to the trip, the tour operator was very responsive to our needs/requests - making changes to our itinerary. Once we were in Portugal, everything went smoothly - airport pickup, transportation, tour guides. I felt confident being in their hands. The drivers & tour guides were very professional & informative. I appreciated that the tour operator informed the guides that I had special interest in seeing the Jewish quarters in Porto & Lisbon. The vehicles were extremely comfortable (I appreciated the availability of cellphone chargers). The hotel arrangements were great.
Travel Advisor:  Jennifer Fried

Excellent Trip

By: Gil


Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2023

The arrangements were excellent and execution near perfect.
Travel Advisor:  Tony Huffman

SEAMLESS

By: Ilene 10


Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2023

This is our 2nd experience with Made for Spain. The 1st was a few years back, using a different travel agent for our trip to Portugal. We had such a wonderful experience then & when our travel agent presented 2 different companies for our trip to Spain, we didn't hesitate about using MFS a 2nd time! Not only did we prefer the itinerary, the pricing was also better. Needless to say our experience in Spain was amazing! The tour guides were really great, interesting & informative. The drivers were professional & courteous, & always on time & waiting for us as we made several stops along the way! I can't say enough about MFS & I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them & our wonderful travel agent Nancy if they are planning to travel to Spain or Portugal!
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Gany

Made for Spain and Portugal experience

By: Bina B


Reviewed on: 18 Oct 2023

Each hotel was amazing. Our tour guides were lovely, interesting, and informative. We learned so much about Spain's historical, political, and cultural aspects that connect with the rest of history. Trying the different restaurants was fun and delicious. We absolutely loved our cooking class and evening with Patricia. Granada, Toledo, Ronda, and Cordoba are truly special places, historically and aesthetically, - the architecture and history is amazing. Seville was beautiful. Loved Madrid, I definitely would love to go back and spend more time in Madrid and Barcelona! The Prado museum was spectacular. All of our transfers, drivers, and tour guides were punctual, didn't miss a beat. Thank you for helping us with this trip, it was an unforgettable experience!
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Gany

Spain with the Shibatas

By: Spain with the Shibatas


Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2023

The trip met all of our expectations. Pickups and drop offs were timely. The accommodations were superb. The tours were well planned, fun, and informative. The guides were outstanding.
Travel Advisor:  Maybritt Haeling

Spain and Portugal

By: Gigi


Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2023

This is a first class tour operation . The guides and drivers were always on time and extremely knowledgeable, The hotels in Lisbon and Barcelona were 5 star . The locations were great . Our time with them could not have been better , or gone any smoother . The whole experience was fabulous!! Would definitely use them again if going back to Spain and Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Sharon Johnson

Review

By: Kaci


Reviewed on: 25 Nov 2023

Our Made for Spain contact was with us every step of the way. She answered our silly questions and helped to get us massages and Fútbol tickets. Wonderful!
Travel Advisor:  Erica Carr

Amazing company and people

By: Tanya79


Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2024

I have used this company twice and I thought they did a fantastic job. They handled my trip to Spain as well as Portugal and everything was done with such care and detail. They were responsive and changed transportation when needed. Their guides were amazing and knowledgeable and my kids really enjoyed the guided tours. They booked our cooking class, as well as our hotels and everything was absolutely fantastic.
Travel Advisor:  Roseann Konke

Great Service

By: cognomentum


Reviewed on: 13 Jan 2024

Everything was delightful. Drivers were both friendly, and professional…. Shout out to Geronimo! Mercedes vans or cars were clean and comfortable. Expert guides were very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way.
Travel Advisor:  Gabrielle Warncke

Loved Portugal

By: Sandra


Reviewed on: 28 Apr 2024

The guides and driver were knowledgeable and flexible. They were truly there to accommodate our wishes. I appreciate that most were willing to go off script.
Travel Advisor:  Janet Lewis

driver and tour guides excellect

By: Gilda


Reviewed on: 25 May 2024

the tour guides were fabulous- very friendly-accommodating -and incredibly knowledgeable I would not recommend the Tivoli hotel- and I will not stay there again- rooms dated -furniture dated- towels and bath mats have to be replaced they are warn f
Travel Advisor:  Allison Lambert

Outstanding Guides

By: Suzie


Reviewed on: 15 May 2024

Our itinerary was excellent. But more importantly, our guides were outstanding. We couldn't have asked for anyone better. They were knowledgeable and fun to be around. They made the trip!! I would recommend Made for Spain and Portugal for anyone traveling to Spain.
Travel Advisor:  Allison Lambert

Excellent

By: Jenscherr


Reviewed on: 13 May 2024

Made for Spain and Portugal is very professional and have the best guides! They take care of their guides as well as the customer. Their drivers were always timely, friendly, and safe. All of the other things they handled went very smoothly. We had a tiny hiccup, but it was resolved easily.
Travel Advisor:  Lisa Baker

Spain

By: Robyn


Reviewed on: 20 May 2024

Our experience with the guides from Made for Spain was excellent. They were attentive, organized and very knowledgable, as well as fun to be with. This was a very well organized trip with an excellent itinerary thanks to Made for Spain and our travel advisor, Tina Montana.
Travel Advisor:  Tina Montana

Your operator

By: Scott


Reviewed on: 28 May 2024

Was great. Lots of fun and great locations and suppose
Travel Advisor:  Gwen Pullman Trucco

Loving Family

By: Bronxboy


Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2024

On a scale of 1 to 10 .Most likely a 8 .The first tour guide was amazing ! The last tour guide .................
Travel Advisor:  Grace DeVita

Tour guides

By: Sheri


Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2024

We had three different guides in Barcelona, all of whom were very knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:  Becky Craft

Northern Spain

By: Aging but agile


Reviewed on: 15 Jun 2024

The Transcantabrico train was a magnificent experience. We saw places that many visitors may overlook, in an area that is not as touristic as other locations in Spain. The guides chosen for us when we were not on the train were quite good, with one notable exception. The agency was quick to respond to any issues. Hotel recommendations were excellent.
Travel Advisor:  Kirsten Morrison

Great guides and always on time for all tours and transfers.

By: Dan Roddy


Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2024

Guides spoke clearly in English which is important. We moved through the tours at our own pace. I will say the know a lot of history which is great, however I really like to get to know the people of today, not the people of 1,000 years ago. So, when you book your tour, be sure to be specific on what you want to see. At this point I don't care if I ever see any more Roman Ruins. :)
Travel Advisor:  Janet McLaughlin

So fun

By: Ellen Toms


Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2024

The tours and all other plans made for us were wonderful. In addition, when one of our bags was lost they helped us navigate the situation and get it back.
Travel Advisor:  Erica Carr

Spain trip

By: Shackmama


Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would highly recommend Made For Spain. We were supposed to take this trip in 2021, but due to COVID and teenager high school sports obligations, I didn’t think it would ever happen. Made For Spain was flexible with our travel plans, delays, and ever changing itinerary interests over 3 years. The final trip itinerary was perfect for a family of four with 2 boys, 18 and 16. We split our time between Madrid and Barcelona…with just the amount of time on must-see sites without being over scheduled. I could provide a detailed review, but almost all of it (hotels/experiences/transportation/guides/food) exceeded expectations. 👍
Travel Advisor:  Heather Bahora

Excellent tour company

By: Ellen


Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2024

Made for Spain and Portugal did an excellent job for us. We had marvelous drivers and tour guides at every turn. The tours were designed well. We particularly enjoyed our tour guide in Barcelona, our cooking class in Barcelona and our Tapas tour in Madrid. Both of our tour guides in Madrid were also excellent, including our guide in Toledo. All of the drivers were friendly and courteous and on time, and often early. We highly recommend Made for Spain and Portugal.
Travel Advisor:  Cathy Major

Great tour

By: Todd


Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2024

Our tour did a terrific job of covering a tremendous amount of sites as well as providing a solid historical background. Highly recommended.
Travel Advisor:  Krista Wissinger

Barcelona

By: Mermaid Blue


Reviewed on: 28 Jul 2024

Rosemary did a fabulous job, as usual. Our tours were so informative and fun! The guides were so knowledgeable and we can’t wait to go back.
Travel Advisor:  Rosemary Warmenhoven

Bullrunners

By: Bullrunners


Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2024

Amazing, Spain and Portugal are a must see for anyone
Travel Advisor:  Jessica Siregar

A great experience

By: Brian F.


Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2024

This tour operator was extremely helpful and provided excellent guides for our time in Spain (and unexpectedly, Portugal as well). Due to a missed flight, we ended up with an unexpected evening in Lisbon. The representative with whom we were put in touch was quickly able to help us find accommodations. Once we arrived in Spain, the guides with whom we were matched in Sevilla, Granada, and Málaga were all knowledgeable and made the private tours very enjoyable. We would recommend working with this company!
Travel Advisor:  Celine Swicegood

Excellent tour guides

By: Jennifer


Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2024

All of our tour guides were friendly, accommodating and informative. I especially loved spending time with Patricia in Sevilla. Our drivers were helpful and kind. I always felt that I had someone in town who I could call for assistance.
Travel Advisor:  Miguel Aguirre

Made in Spain

By: Jestraz


Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2024

Great. When our plane was delayed by many hours Made in Spain continued to monitor our progress and communicated with us and our driver. When we missed an excursion because of the delay Made in Spain managed to rearrange our schedule so we could do the event.
Travel Advisor:  Alicia Pacini

Made For Spain Were fantastic1

By: Dominic


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2024

We had a great trip to Spain. The most amazing feature of working with this company is the tour guides and drivers were so knowledgeable and, in all cases, grew up in the venues we were visiting. Their follow up and monitoring while we were in Spain was so helpful.
Travel Advisor:  Vivian Paesano

Best of the best

By: Elaine


Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2024

Made for Spain and Portugal is run by the best and most particular woman. We have used their services 3 times and our trips have been flawless.
Travel Advisor:  Diane Colaizzi

Group Trip to Spain

By: Chris


Reviewed on: 29 Sep 2024

We spent 4 days in Barcelona and enjoyed the tours and dinners that were set up for us.
Travel Advisor:  Roseann Konke

Tour operator tries to always be helpful

By: Lisa K


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2024

Our tour operator was kind and always making sure we were all on time for our daily outing s.
Travel Advisor:  Donna Katz

Love Made For Spain

By: Patty V


Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2024

Made for Spain was a wonderful tour operator. All of the guides they provided were excellent. They were extremely knowledgeable, personable and so easy to spend time with. The itinerary Made for Spain provided was in line with all of the things my family wanted to do. They certainly highlighted the best of the areas that we went to in Spain. The transfers provided were on time and ready and waiting for us. The drivers were knowledgeable of the areas and often gave us additional guide-type information in our travels. I highly recommend this tour operator.
Travel Advisor:  Patty Perry

Best of the Best

By: Fishykel


Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2024

We cannot recommend Made for Spain enough! Their attention to detail and service is unsurpassed. Their guides are incredibly knowledgeable and go the extra mile. Prompt, friendly, professional. Fabulous!
Travel Advisor:  Sam Johnson

Great itinerary

By: Deb


Reviewed on: 28 Oct 2024

They planned out wonderful days of tours with excellent guides and drivers. We still had plenty of free time for ourselves. Guides often suggested other things we could do on our own.
Travel Advisor:  Deborah Trevino

Lisboa

By: Lenny


Reviewed on: 15 Nov 2024

All 5 tours were excellent, very knowledgeable. The check ins and departure went seamlessly
Travel Advisor:  Judith Kitzes

40th Anniversary Celebration Trip

By: Lisa


Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2024

Made for Spain and Portugal did an amazing job planning our trip! The hotels, experiences, guides, and drivers were all top notch! We spent 2 weeks traveling around Portugal so we managed to see quite bit of the country. They checked in periodically throughout the trip to see how things were going and assisted with making dinner reservations as well. We would definitely recommend Made for Spain and Portugal to assist with you trip planning!
Travel Advisor:  Gina Hill

Portugal

By: JZ


Reviewed on: 06 Dec 2024

We were extremely pleased with all the guides and Drivers on this trip. Guides brought many interesting insights and history to our trip. The driverss ere polite on time and very capable driving. We especially appreciated the driver staying with us at airport until security. Very nice service
Travel Advisor:  Krista Wissinger

Spain/Portugal

By: Tom


Reviewed on: 02 Dec 2024

Drivers and guides provided great service. Special mention for the guide who provided fascinating back stories to the sites, art and architecture we visited.
Travel Advisor:  Krista Wissinger

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