Behind-the-scenes tours of Spain’s top soccer stadiums.

Insider shopping tours of design districts in Barcelona. A private paella-making class in a farmhouse near Valencia. These are a few of the exclusive activities included in luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure’s newly expanded private Spain tours.

“Our new Spain tours are for travelers who want to focus on the country’s very best cultural, culinary and active travel experiences, whether touring UNESCO sites such as the Alhambra, sampling incredible food and wine in the Basque Country, or gaining access to the most in-demand soccer games,” says Ashley Isaacs Ganz, founder and CEO of Artisans of Leisure.

Artisans of Leisure can incorporate special interest activities into each tour, such as touring the Prado Museum with an art expert, private flamenco guitar lessons, Jewish history touring in Toledo and Cordoba, visits to royal horse farms in Andalusia, tours of Modernista buildings in Barcelona, biking excursions along the Costa Brava, hiking in the mountains near Segovia, tasting tours of favorite tapas bars in Madrid, exclusive access to members-only cooking societies in San Sebastian, private yacht charters around Mallorca, private tours of Spain’s top wineries, and much more.

Artisans of Leisure’s private Spain tours include sightseeing with expert guides and private drivers, as well as accommodation at Spain’s best luxury hotels and resorts.

All Artisans of Leisure tours depart daily and can be fully customized to suit individual interests.

Artisans of Leisure, www.artisansofleisure.com