Hello,
I’m finalizing my transportation plans for travel through Spain late October to mid November.
I’m thinking of hiring a driver/guide for transport from Granada to Sevilla with a stop in Ronda.
(The quotes are similar to the cost of the train from Granada-Seville and on another day taking a guided day trip from Sevilla to Ronda). Self driving is not an option.
I’m wondering if anyone has used mydaytrip.com or Spainprivate guides.com. I have seen these companies mentioned as possibilities in RS forums but no reports on travel with either.
I would appreciate recommendations of other companies used as well.
Thanks.
Hi Rosie, I just went through Rick's Spain book in the section on Sevilla and don't see anything about private drivers. Do you have Instagram or Facebook? You could send a private message to them and ask.
Thank you for your suggestion. I will try that.
I haven't used that sort of service--I only very rarely take a taxi anywhere--but I know there have been reports from happy MyDayTrip customers on the forum. Their trips may have been in other countries, however.
It's important to understand that MyDayTrip is a third-party booking service that connects travelers in need of transportation to providers. The drivers will not be MyDayTrip employees, and I suspect you might save a bit of money if you could make a direct connection with a driver. However, finding a driver for such a long trip might not be easy, and with My DayTrip one would assume unreliable drivers get weeded out. I would have no hesitancy in using MyDayTrip if I needed that sort of service (and was prepared to pay for it).
Thank you all. I have seen good reviews about Day trip and received a quote. Thank you Jean. I just discovered Ole South Spain Tours on RS forum and I see they get great reviews. I have requested a quote from them as well. More research! Thanks again.
Yes Rosie, they seem reseller companies. Try to find a local agency that guarantee a good experience.
I used My Day Trip just today from Granada to Ronda and it was perfect. We are staying the night in Ronda, but there are also trips that will stop in Ronda for as long as you want. I have used them a couple of different times, and they are very efficient.
Marie, your message is very timely, thank you! Thanks acraven for your suggestions too. I think
I called you Jean in my earlier post! I also appreciate recommendations that I try not use third parties. With that in mind I have contacted customer service on the Rick Steve’s website. They were unable to recommend anyone who I might deal with directly. I’m waiting to hear from South Ole Spain for a comparison with Day Trip.
Thanks all.
Rosie, you can easily find some of these local agencies by googling... I have searched for Seville to Ronda day trip and there are a few that come up
https://exprilo.com/tour/seville-to-ronda-day-trip/
https://naturanda.com/en/ronda-and-white-villages-day-trip-from-seville/
https://www.andalsurexcursiones.com/en/day-trips/ronda/
https://welcometoseville.com/tour/seville-ronda-white-villages-day-trip/
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Thank you from the last poster for the links for local guides Seville to Ronda. Unfortunately I had not been able to find any local guides from Granada to Seville in my past searches. I would really appreciate knowing if you have.