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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Madrid, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Madrid.

Destination

Madrid, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Lietuvių

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transport
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Faborit Plaza de España coffee shop - Madrid to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See Plaza España, Casa Ciriaco, the Toledo bridge, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Madrid so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Joanne

(About local Julián )

30 March 2025

We chose the 5hr walking tour with Julian, and it did not disappoint. Julian is a fantastic historian, he shared so much knowledge of Madrid with us. It was wonderful. Julian had a great sense of humour that made the tour even more enjoyable. We cannot recommend Julian enough, so go ahead and book with Julian, you will not be disappointed. George and Jo from UKFantastic Tour with a wonderful guide

Mary

(About local Egle)

16 March 2025

We had the most amazing day with Egle. She was so friendly and welcoming and knows so much about Madrid. We walked all over the city seeing not only the major things but lots of smaller, off the beaten path places, as well. Her knowledge is extensive and her enthusiasm for Madrid is contagious! Highly recommend!Fabulous Day!

Kim

(About local Víctor)

8 June 2025

Victor was soo kind. But spoke very fast and was hard to understand him. He talked a lot with a lot of different topics at each stop. Our group just had trouble following. Each stop just felt a little too long. We would get ancy and want to keep going. Tour of madrid

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

2 June 2025

Victor was an excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable. He made the art come alive and pointed out aspects of some of the paintings that we would never have thought of on our own. We also really enjoyed the tour of the surrounding area, including the history.Our morning with Victor

Yuval

(About local Majo)

31 May 2025

The tour with Majo with very good, she took us to see the best of the museum. Majo is very nice and have a lot of knowledge about the museum and it's arts. Guided Prado tour with Majo

Kevin

(About local Víctor)

30 May 2025

Excellent private tour with Victor and my family. We stayed on the bike path along the river so it was safe and free of cars. Victor showed us many unique sites we would never have seen on our own, many of which were as amazing as the big ones you normally go to as a tourist. Victor was a great guide who had deep knowledge of the places we visited and of Madrid in general. Highly recommend!Private tour with Victor

Andrew

(About local Egle)

29 May 2025

We had a vision of what our tour would be like and Egle perfected it. She is sweet, kind, and very knowledgeable of the areas we wanted to see. She answered all of our questions without hesitation and provided a wonderful late morning early afternoon tour. She’s a gem and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We are very grateful of her time, experience, and wonderful conversation. We highly recommend her for your tour of beautiful Madrid. Thank you!Amazing and perfect

DAVID

(About local Majo)

26 May 2025

Had a great time walking around a neighborhood of Madrid and tasting tapas. Majo was a fun and interesting host!Excellent food tour in Madrid

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

25 May 2025

Iker was the gift. As a committed student of the Prado’s artworks, the knowledge and insights he shared with our family group was critical to our understanding and appreciating the art we were experiencing. We weren’t just looking, we were learning. Iker made our visit truly unique and unforgettable. Book him now. If you can!Immersed in the Art

pascale🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Víctor)

24 May 2025

We did a 3-hour bike tour with Victor and truly enjoyed it. We took a very safe itinerary and could see parts of Madrid far from the main tourist areas, which is exactly what we wanted. Vincent is very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us some nice tips and addresses too. A real must-do upon arriving in Madrid.Totally worth the experience!

Sherry

(About local Víctor)

22 May 2025

Victor was an awesome guide. We learned so much about Madrid. I would recommend him highly.10

Pamela

(About local Iker)

22 May 2025

We had a wonderful experience on our tour of the Prado Museum with Iker. He’s incredibly intelligent and impressively knowledgeable. He guided us through the museum’s most significant artworks, sharing their fascinating histories. It’s clear that Iker has dedicated a great deal of time to studying the art at the Prado. I would not hesitate to book a tour with him.Great tour

thomas

(About local Eva)

19 May 2025

Yulia stepped up and did a great job and we can recommend Yulia not EvaEVA canceled at the last minute

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

16 May 2025

We had limited time so we booked the 2.5 hour tour with Iker. He was very communicative and showed up right on time. Our group of 4 saw all the highlights we wanted to see, plus much more. Iker is very knowledgeable and passionate about the paintings and sculptures, and we appreciated that very much! Overall, it was an enjoyable few hours at the Prado!Excellent Tour by Iker!

Unknown

(About local Víctor)

15 May 2025

Victor's passion for the works in the Prado, the history and culture of the gallery, and of Madrid and Spain generally, was infectious. The selection of works on which he focussed our attention and the thoughtful comments were inspiring. I hope Victor is available to guide us through the Prado again when we next visit Madrid (hopefully soon). There is still much to see and discuss (as there always will be)! Excellent, stimulating experience

Reme🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Víctor)

12 May 2025

Pasamos tres horas recorriendo Madrid en el tour *Lo Más Destacado y Gemas Ocultas*, y no podríamos haber tenido un mejor guía. Victor posee un conocimiento impresionante sobre la ciudad y comparte historias y anécdotas fascinantes que hacen que cada rincón cobre vida. Fue un recorrido entretenido, educativo y lleno de momentos memorables. Su pasión por Madrid es contagiosa, y gracias a él, aprendimos muchísimo sobre su historia, cultura y rincones menos conocidos. Si estás buscando una experiencia auténtica y enriquecedora, Victor es la persona ideal para guiarte por esta maravillosa ciudad. ¡Muy recomendado! Reme & Familia¡Una experiencia increíble con Victor!

britt.l.hopballe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mateo )

10 May 2025

Mateo had good information, was friendly, and was flexible with us booking last minute. I would book another time, thank you!Madrid Walkkng Tour

Lisa🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Víctor)

8 May 2025

We had a most enjoyable and informative experience with Victor, who combines great enthusiasm for the Prado and its art treasures with a very detailed knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended.Fascinating and knowledgeable guide

Rona

(About local Víctor)

8 May 2025

We requested a relaxed informal guide for our first trip to Madrid having only arrived in the City two hours previously. Victor quickly assessed our requirements and personalities and provided a first class tour. He is extremely knowledgeable and certainly knows his local history but kept it light, interesting and most importantly for us, humorous. It was a lovely well paced evening and without even realising it, we absorbed a lot of information allowing us to return the next morning retrace our steps and enjoy the sites at our leisure. We will enjoy Madrid, beer and biscuits for the next few days all thanks to Victor.A Shared Understanding

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Egle)

5 May 2025

Egle was very knowledgeable, kind and passionate about Madrid and the cities culture. She personalized the whole experience to what we wanted, even asking along the way if we wanted to change anything or try something other than what she suggested; it never felt like it was her way or no way. We tried so many things we would have never tried on our own and everything was delicious!! We even went back to some places again it was so good!! She had great recommendation for other various things we were interested in doing the city. We had fun and full bellies!! Thank you Egle!!

Alexandra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

5 May 2025

Victor is a great guide — he’s friendly and very informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed hearing about the history of the city while we biked around. The parks and greenery are very beautiful and a peaceful escape in a bustling city.

Åsa

(About local Víctor)

5 May 2025

We had three hours together with Victor and it was one of our best experiences of Madrid Victor really took us to places we would never had seen without his experience. So if you should go on a tour choose Victor as your guide The best tour with the loval guide Victor

Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

4 May 2025

We (spouses) had a 3-hour private tour with Victor, a native Madrileno, to learn very early Madrid history and about the existing historical buildings associated with it. He clearly is intellectually curious about these subjects and makes it a life priority to be an expert communicator concerning them. He provided an in-depth historical context for the many buildings we visited (outside only except for the crypt beneath the cathedral). He discussed not only the structure but the who, why, and how about each one. He knows many details that I doubt other guides would know. We felt like Víctor brought the entire historical center alive. Also, he seems to know everyone. We had what seemed to be spontaneous behind the scenes access to restaurants and another locations that added a completely unique and personal feel to our tour. Victor did all this with an understated, happy and easy-going personality that put us completely at ease. This tour was well worth the cost. Don’t hesitate to trust Victor to make your day. Madrid History and Architecture

Fiona🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julián )

3 May 2025

We were a group of 6 British adults who had been to Madrid before staying and visiting in central Madrid. Our time with Julian was a neighbourhood off the beaten track tour and it didn’t disappoint. Interesting buildings monuments churches best tapas bars and bakeries were all part of the tour! Julian was well informed providing excellent commentary throughout our tour. At our request we had short pit stops for a glass sherry and some delicious famous pastries. Julian was a charming guide and we enjoyed our experience very much. Walk with Julian

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julián )

27 April 2025

Our time in Madrid was very short...Julian was able to provide a great introduction to the city, its history and notable locations to visit on our own. His enthusiasm for his hometown is papable and we were able to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short period of time. It was a great mix of history, culture and the personality of Madrid. We would definitely recommend Julian as a guide! Great city tour!

Unknown

(About local Víctor)

26 April 2025

Victor met us at the appointed place and time and immediately set the tone of the tour as being fact-filled and widespread. My only nit-pick is that he spoke rapidly and sometimes it was challenging to keep up. HOWEVER, he gave us AN EXTRA HOUR of his time without even mentioning money or the fact that he was doing so. I was so involved that I didn't look at my watch and was startled to realize what he had done. Bottom line, I would love to have him as a guide again. Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

25 April 2025

Majo provided us with a great tour of the Prado! She conducted a tour that was chronological in order of the art, deftly moving us from gallery to gallery all over the museum. Her Art History knowledge and pointing out nuances and highlights of individual pieces provided us with a fascinating perspective on many famous Spanish artists, as well as life during those centuries. We would highly recommend her...yes, you can see the best of the Prado in 2 hours! Great tour of the Museo del Prado

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Iker)

24 April 2025

Unfortunately,Iker failed to show up and he blamed the Withlocals app for the problem. I had booked this tour three months ago; very disappointed that the cancellation due to his apparent conflict was not communicated. Thankfully, I was able to rebook with a different guide for the next day. Failed to show-up

Karine🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Julián )

22 April 2025

Julian est arrivé à l'heure avec un grand sourire et pour nous a débuté une magnifique visite de 3 heures. Il a été attentif à chaque membres de notre groupe, en répondant à nos questions, respectant les arrêts nécessaires et cela avec une gentillesse et un humour incroyable. Je vous recommande vivement ce guide hors pair ! Une visite inoubliable pour tous. Merci Julian et santé ! Les amis suissesQuelle magnifique visite !

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

21 April 2025

Victor was very knowledgeable and helpful with our kiddos. I would highly recommend!Tailored Experience

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

20 April 2025

My family and I loved our time with Majo! She communicated well before our visit and met us right on time. She is very fun and knowledgeable and a wonderful resource. We loved our time with her and highly recommend her tour! Majo is a delight!

Unknown

(About local Julián )

19 April 2025

Leah

(About local Víctor)

18 April 2025

Unknown

(About local Julián )

15 April 2025

Julian was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge on Madrid and Spain overall. He added humor where appropriate and was very personable. I would highly recommended taking a tour with him. Great Tour!

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

14 April 2025

Victor was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. We really felt that we got to know the fascinating history, culture, the people and the foods of Madrid. It was a wonderful day with time well spent. Would highly recommend Victor as your guide

Pavel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julio César)

13 April 2025

Julio gave us a wonderful tour around Madrid. He is a great guide - knowledgeable, entertaining and resourceful. Julio has so much information about history, cultural and everyday life of Madrid but he managed to keep it entertaining with the right amount of facts and dates. We definitely recommend Julio if you want to get a first hand experience of Madrid.Amazing tour of Madrid

Sharon🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Majo)

12 April 2025

We had a great experience. Majo is knowledgeable and a lovely person. The tour was interesting, there wasn't a question we asked that she couldn't answer. Even when the rain started we entered the cathedral and Majo had a lot of insights there also. Highly recommended!Amazing few hours in Madrid with Majo

Gill🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Julián )

12 April 2025

Julian was an excellent guide on this tour - so knowledgable about the history of the city, lots of interesting facts and figures and he really brought the history to life. Also lots of tips for good restaurants. We enjoyed a drink with Julian at the end of the tour. Would highly recommend ❤️Fantastic 3 hour walking tour with Julian

Frances🇺🇸 United States

(About local Víctor)

8 April 2025

My husband and I had a lovely time walking around the Madrid and learning the history of the buildings we were seeing. We also enjoyed sitting down with them and having a glass of cava and some jamon. A very enjoyable morning, thank you, Victor.Talking with Victor

Steven🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Julio César)

7 April 2025

Julio ticks all the boxes for a good and friendly guide. He is extremely passionate and enjoys his work. He was patient and spend time to give us an overview of the neighbourhood of Madrid. Then he walked us through the Madrid old town and explained to us the significance of each Madrid attraction. I highly recommend Julio. He is friendly and a fantastic guy tp hang out with.Passionate and Friendly

Sybil

(About local Julián )

7 April 2025

Julien is a true historian! We enjoyed our tour immensely! And he has graat recommendations for restaurants. A wonderful tour

tatiana🇧🇷 Brazil

(About local Víctor)

7 April 2025

Very good tour, highly recommend Víctor.great time at Prado Museum

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julián )

6 April 2025

Julian was fabulous. We had great tapas. And we learned so much about Madrid.

Stacey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Julio César)

6 April 2025

Julio is awesome. He gave us a great tour and tons of information.

Unknown

(About local Mateo )

6 April 2025

Mateo was very knowledgeable and knew a lot about the history. Easy to talk to and answered all our questions. He even gave us some recommendations for other things to do after the tour which turned out to be great. Truly an excellent tour guide

lanae

(About local Mateo )

5 April 2025

Mateo did a great job taking the time to answer questions and point out things we wouldn’t have known. Loved our walking tour . Great walking tour

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Majo)

4 April 2025

Sari🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Julián )

4 April 2025

Julian is lovely. A very friendly kind personality with a vast knowledge of the history of Spain and particularly Madrid. We had a rainy day so he adjusted the tour accordingly and we had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Highly recommended!An Extremely informative tour

Rebekah

(About local Julián )

31 March 2025

We very much enjoyed our time with Julian. He was welcoming and hospitable, and very knowledgeable on Spanish history. Kind and accommodating for our energetic 5-year-old son. Thank you for a lovely time!Enjoyable afternoon!

Jessie

(About local Julio César)

30 March 2025

Great introduction to Madrid, and lovely walk despite a bit of wind and rain. Kids loved learning facts about Spanish history from Julio Cesar. Great walk around Madrid!