Orange Donut Tours Premium Tailor Made Private Tours
Orange Donut Tours Premium Tailor Made Private Tours
Orange Donut Tours Premium Tailor Made Private Tours
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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At Orange Donut Tours we provide you the absolute best way to experience Europe whether you prefer to move "like a local" on foot or in absolute luxury with a Private Mercedes Van & Chauffeur. That's because we tailor our tours to your exact specifications whether you are a small family group on vacation or a large corporate group on an incentive trip! If you aren't sure of what you want, we'll give you some great ideas to get you started! And because all our tours are run by 5-star licensed guides, you'll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your being guided by local, vetted, and reliable professionals who understand the perfect mix of fun, history, and local customs so that you have an unforgettable experience. Plus, since we offer tours all over Europe, you can book all your tours with just one company in one convenient booking while ensuring the same standard of 5-star excellence throughout. So contact us now to create a memorable experience you will cherish forever!
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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2024
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Courtney A
5 contributions
Jun 2021
This was our first post-COVID excursion out of the US. We planned it in record time once they announced a lift of the ban on travel to Spain, and Orange Donut made it SO EASY. We used their guides in Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Cadiz, and Madrid and could not have been more delighted. Aleksandra was our point of contact throughout and she is responsible and highly communicative. A couple of times our own issues (lost luggage, difficulty finding our hotel) resulted in our delay getting started for the tour and the guides were so awesome about it. After every guide experience Aleksandra checked in, and as we figured out more of the specific things we enjoyed seeing, she had the guides alter accordingly. We invited our guides to have lunch with us each time because we enjoyed them all so much and getting to know them was as much a treat as all that we saw. They were all very different but very skilled and knowledgeable in their own way. The cars and drivers were just WONDERFUL, especially Emilio from Seville (who we saw in Granada). It was so nice to have the tickets dealt with by the guide for places like the Alhambra because Spain is so weirdly bureaucratic and seems to make every tourist site a weirdly paper-pushing sort of challenge.
This is not a cheap guide company but if you like private tours done the way you like them and customized to you, with a US-level of responsiveness, timeliness, and communication, I could not recommend this group more highly. I've done this sort of thing before but never been able to coordinate all the tours in one country through a single point of contact. It was an exceptional experience with no downside at all. Highly, highly recommend!
This is not a cheap guide company but if you like private tours done the way you like them and customized to you, with a US-level of responsiveness, timeliness, and communication, I could not recommend this group more highly. I've done this sort of thing before but never been able to coordinate all the tours in one country through a single point of contact. It was an exceptional experience with no downside at all. Highly, highly recommend!
Written July 9, 2021
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Brockton Cruiser
Brockton, United States6 contributions
Nov 2022
I used Orange Donut to organize private shore excursions in Barcelona and Lisbon.
We were conveniently met at the pier for tours with dedicated driver in a comfortable vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide. The tours we took were tailored to our interests and allowed us to maximize our time in Barcelona and Lisbon for cruise shore excursions. There were 3 adults and the overall cost was less than booking a bus tour through the cruise line.
In Barcelona we did a 1/2 day tour of the city highlights. We concentrated on visiting the Sagrada Familia cathedral and exploring Gaudi architecture in the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we learned so much.
In Lisbon, we also did a 1/2 tour of the city highlights. The weather was a bit inclement, but we were still able to see many sights and stopped for a glass of port and a snack to end our morning. Our guide was very personable.
I recommend these tours for maximizing your time, traveling in comfort and being able to tour at your pace and tailored to your interests.
We were conveniently met at the pier for tours with dedicated driver in a comfortable vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide. The tours we took were tailored to our interests and allowed us to maximize our time in Barcelona and Lisbon for cruise shore excursions. There were 3 adults and the overall cost was less than booking a bus tour through the cruise line.
In Barcelona we did a 1/2 day tour of the city highlights. We concentrated on visiting the Sagrada Familia cathedral and exploring Gaudi architecture in the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we learned so much.
In Lisbon, we also did a 1/2 tour of the city highlights. The weather was a bit inclement, but we were still able to see many sights and stopped for a glass of port and a snack to end our morning. Our guide was very personable.
I recommend these tours for maximizing your time, traveling in comfort and being able to tour at your pace and tailored to your interests.
Written November 21, 2022
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Emmanuel B
3 contributions
Aug 2022
I was initially slightly skeptical booking this Tour given that this was an all 'online' transaction- and at a material price point. I could NOT have been MORE pleased, impressed, and quite frankly, overwhelmed by the level of extreme focus of the Orange team on our family's satisfaction, comfort and importantly creating a memorable family vacation experience. David, our tour guide for simply amazing given his vast knowledge of the history of the Country, and importantly, each locality. He had a unique way of providing 'interesting' historical facts, with exceptionally moving personal stories of the people involved - he brought them to life. Even our driver, Sergei was very professional, his vehicle was immaculate and his timing impeccable. To say we thoroughly enjoyed our tour is an understatement! I will use Orange anywhere in the World they operate. Aleksandra, who booked our Tour is exceptional! Book this Tour company, Relax, and get ready for a great day!
Written August 15, 2022
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Terence F
8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was a rare chance for us to visit Sevilla and work an itinerary that would allow us to see the Alcazar, Cathedral and some lovely Flamenco all in a day while getting back to our ship in time in Cádiz. No preplanned tour offered this, so we were thrilled to find this group to customize the visit and coordinate a great driver, Diego, and a wonderful tour guide, Sara.
Diego gave us a little tour along the 1 1/2 hour drive from Cadiz to Seville and shared his perspective as a local.
Sara met us in town and was a wonderful storyteller and expert about the Alcazar and Cathedral - we could have spent another couple of days just taking our time going through the city with her!
For lunch, Sara helped us find a nice spot tucked away and left us to some private tapas and sherry. After, she came back and walked us through the old Jewish quarter and shared more history and great stories before dropping us exactly at the beginnings of our Flanenco show at the Museo de Flamenco (a great three dancer/three musician performance we highly recommend).
Diego met us outside the museum and walked us through the winding little streets to our comfortable car and took us back to our ship right on time.
It was a magical day, with engaging guides and easy logistics- I highly recommend.
Diego gave us a little tour along the 1 1/2 hour drive from Cadiz to Seville and shared his perspective as a local.
Sara met us in town and was a wonderful storyteller and expert about the Alcazar and Cathedral - we could have spent another couple of days just taking our time going through the city with her!
For lunch, Sara helped us find a nice spot tucked away and left us to some private tapas and sherry. After, she came back and walked us through the old Jewish quarter and shared more history and great stories before dropping us exactly at the beginnings of our Flanenco show at the Museo de Flamenco (a great three dancer/three musician performance we highly recommend).
Diego met us outside the museum and walked us through the winding little streets to our comfortable car and took us back to our ship right on time.
It was a magical day, with engaging guides and easy logistics- I highly recommend.
Written October 30, 2023
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Onita
Henderson, NV34 contributions
Apr 2023
We did a private tour (Family of 7, 4 adults and 3 kids) of London through Orange Donut Tours via Aleksandra (who was a blessing on the logistics) who arrange everything for us, and our tour guide was Georgie. Georgie was AMAZING, extremely KNOWLEDGEABLE, FUN, and had the ability to keep the kids very ENGAGED throughout the whole tour. We visited/saw Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, London Eye, Tower of London/Crown Jewels, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, Shakespeare Globe, Tower Bridge, and HMS Belfast. Some of the Jewels were removed for the coronation, but we were able to see how things were being prepared for coronation. Georgie’s personality and storytelling capability was extraordinary, and she ensured that each of us felt connected to the history and the culture of London. She was extremely patience and answered all the kids’ questions and made sure they knew the “why” behind everything they wanted to know. I would highly recommend doing a tour with Georgie especially if you are traveling with kids.
Written April 26, 2023
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Paul M
Fort Myers, FL17 contributions
Apr 2023
I will begin by saying both my wife and I were very happy we spent the extra money to have the private guides of Orange Donut Tours for our time in Andalucía, Spain. The expertise of these guides and the intimacy of the private setting, allows them to provide you not only with information but anecdotes and historical context that truly makes the locations you visit come alive in a personalized way a written, taped or large group guide could never do.
I particularly want to compliment Rafa, our guide in Seville and Marina, our guide for the Alhambra and Granada for their impressive breadth of knowledge and scholarship. It was like spending the day with a university professor who is both knowledgeable and actually fun to be with! Their obvious love for what they do and enthusiasm in sharing that with others, took the tours to a different level. Their command of English was impeccable and their personalities so welcoming and pleasant that it was like passing the day with a friend.
Geza, our guide in Madrid, was also excellent in every way. Again, his breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm for what he does was obvious from the moment the tour began . We especially enjoyed our time with him in the Prado, where his love for the art displayed there was absolutely contagious. His insights and unique explanations for so many of the paintings we viewed were invaluable. We wish we could have spent far more time with him at the Prado.
The only slight negative I would express is the inability to speak directly and immediately with Orange Donut's operator/owner, Aleksandra or anyone else at the company when planning your tour. Although a phone number is provided on their webpage, no one ever answered the phone nor responded to the voice messages left there. Communication with Aleksandra and Orange Donut seems limited strictly to email. While Aleksandra always responded within 48 hours to emails, I would have preferred being able to speak with someone directly and more immediately on questions or issues that I felt were important. It is important to note that these communication delays were limited solely to the pre-trip planning. Immediately before we departed for our trip, Aleksandra did provide us with the names and phone numbers of all our tour guides which greatly alleviated any concerns about communication once the trip was underway.
Finally, overall, both my wife and I were extremely impressed with the professionalism, punctuality and outstanding level of service the individual guides and Orange Donut Tours provided on all of our tours with the company while in Spain. Communication with the guides and instructions on where to meet prior to all the tours, was always clear, precise and so reassuring. We would both enthusiastically recommend this company to fellow travelers. Thank you Orange Donut Tours for making our time in Spain magical!
I particularly want to compliment Rafa, our guide in Seville and Marina, our guide for the Alhambra and Granada for their impressive breadth of knowledge and scholarship. It was like spending the day with a university professor who is both knowledgeable and actually fun to be with! Their obvious love for what they do and enthusiasm in sharing that with others, took the tours to a different level. Their command of English was impeccable and their personalities so welcoming and pleasant that it was like passing the day with a friend.
Geza, our guide in Madrid, was also excellent in every way. Again, his breadth of knowledge and enthusiasm for what he does was obvious from the moment the tour began . We especially enjoyed our time with him in the Prado, where his love for the art displayed there was absolutely contagious. His insights and unique explanations for so many of the paintings we viewed were invaluable. We wish we could have spent far more time with him at the Prado.
The only slight negative I would express is the inability to speak directly and immediately with Orange Donut's operator/owner, Aleksandra or anyone else at the company when planning your tour. Although a phone number is provided on their webpage, no one ever answered the phone nor responded to the voice messages left there. Communication with Aleksandra and Orange Donut seems limited strictly to email. While Aleksandra always responded within 48 hours to emails, I would have preferred being able to speak with someone directly and more immediately on questions or issues that I felt were important. It is important to note that these communication delays were limited solely to the pre-trip planning. Immediately before we departed for our trip, Aleksandra did provide us with the names and phone numbers of all our tour guides which greatly alleviated any concerns about communication once the trip was underway.
Finally, overall, both my wife and I were extremely impressed with the professionalism, punctuality and outstanding level of service the individual guides and Orange Donut Tours provided on all of our tours with the company while in Spain. Communication with the guides and instructions on where to meet prior to all the tours, was always clear, precise and so reassuring. We would both enthusiastically recommend this company to fellow travelers. Thank you Orange Donut Tours for making our time in Spain magical!
Written July 12, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Emma W
1 contribution
Oct 2022
Aleksandra organised a one day trip to Seville for us during a week's holiday on the Algarve. My dad has mobility issues but desperately wanted to visit the city. We had a driver Joao who was amazing - calm and accommodating - who whisked us from place to place, including our transfers. Our guide Enrique was incredible, so knowledgeable and able to bring the stories and history alive, with his anecdotes and human. Couldn't have asked for more, it was a day to remember. Alcazar and the Setas the highlights for me. Enrique showed us some of the hidden elements of the city. With him and Joao showing us around if meant we could make the most of our time and look up and around, rather than be stressing about reading a map and watching the time. It was the first time we'd hired a guide like this before, and it felt quite extravagant, but can absolutely recommend it and we will be doing it again.
Written October 30, 2022
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Neil S
Naples, FL52 contributions
Sep 2022
What a fantastic service Aleksandra provides! She set up private tours for us in six cities across Spain. Every guide was professional, knowledgable, and friendly. We learned so much. Alessandra was able to respond quickly to a request to add a car and driver. Communications was excellent, both before and during the trip. We were VERY pleased with the whole organization of our guides. I highly recommend Orange Donut Tours if you're planning private guides in Spain.
Written September 23, 2022
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K M
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
This was the first time my daughter and I were traveling to Paris. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and whisked away with our guide Katerina and our driver. It was a remarkable day to remember. We couldn't have asked for more, the guide was extremely knowledgeable on all the sites we visited and made sure we got great pictures with us in them. The driver navigated the streets well, we were never waiting for him, he was always nearby with the van kept cool because it was very hot that day. I had made the arraignments months in advance and Aleksandra was very helpful with setting up the perfect tour for our one day trip to Paris. Would highly recommend especially when it's only a one day trip and you want to experience everything.
Written August 28, 2023
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Bahama Roma
6 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Manuel a local to Seville was our tour guide for the day. A last minute decision on our behalf and
Orange Donut Tours were able to coordinate and provide a guide to match our needs and his enthusiasm and knowledge for his city history and architecture was outstanding. His English is excellent. We would not hesitate to book with Orange Donut tours again with their impeccable service.
Orange Donut Tours were able to coordinate and provide a guide to match our needs and his enthusiasm and knowledge for his city history and architecture was outstanding. His English is excellent. We would not hesitate to book with Orange Donut tours again with their impeccable service.
Written October 22, 2021
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Manhattan, New York, USA
Hello,
My name is Roy Collins. I will be staying at the Barcelona Princess beginning September 10. Monday morning I would like an English speaking guide tour the Gaudi cathedral possibly a home and other Gaudi landmarks.
I am disabled with MS and walk with a cane. I want a tour with minimal walking so I can tour inside the Cathedral. I am touring with 2 ladies, 3 adults total. We will not climb the tower! I cannot stand in long queues. Although, walking short distances OK, I need to be transported by car. I would prefer a tour of approximately 3 hours.
I'd prefer the cost to be approx. 100 euro but I am flexible. Thank you.
Sincerely, Roy Collins
917-272-6893
Written September 4, 2017
If you speak with Alexandra of Orange Donut, she can design a tour to fit your needs. While the old city and archbishop's area requires walking, there are many areas where driving and minimal walking work very well. There are definitely options she can work with in making something custom for you.
Written September 4, 2017
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