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Wonderful!
Edgar was intelligent, passionate; and impressive overall. An amazing experience—we highly recommend!
Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 276 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Withlocals
- Meeting point
- Your local guide will be waiting at the Goya Statue, across the main entrance of the museum - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point for the "Prado Museum Private Tour" option
Description
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Madrid from a unique perspective! Get to know Madrid on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Madrid at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like The Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 21 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $120
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $232.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 7:24 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Stroll around The Royal Palace and Plaza de Oriente. We will only visit the place from the outside
Plaza Mayor
Right in the heart of Madrid you'll find Plaza Mayor.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Plaza Mayor
Lope de Vega Theater
What's included
Included
PRIVATE multilingual local guide
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
Experience without the crowds
1 local drink or snack
PRIVATE tour - only you and your local
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
276 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Starting price $120 is 75% above the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,710 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide take?
Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $232. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Can I cancel Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your local guide will be waiting at the Goya Statue, across the main entrance of the museum - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point for the "Prado Museum Private Tour" option. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 276 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Withlocals.
Reviews(276)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Our guide, Julian, was...
Our guide, Julian, was exceptional, highly intelligent, and very patient. Viator, does need to make walking tours much more obvious in the description. We thought it was a driving tour, but actually it was a walking tour and I had trouble physically walking. There was an arrival situation that Viator was extremely helpful in mitigating to a great conclusion. Viator is my go-to trip planner helper!
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Sampling of Madrid with Carolina
Carolina was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever encountered - from the initial contact to the very last second! We saw everything from historic buildings to parks, cathedrals, markets, shops, and statues. The detail with which Carolina described everything was inspiring. We were able to decide where and what we wanted to see and even got many recommendations for where to eat, shop, and kick back. It was the best way to see as much of Madrid history and get a taste in one day.
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Madrid Walking Tour
Our guide started with an overview of royal history of Spain. We walked by many important sites and visited the cathedral and the crypts below; which were beautiful and full of history. We visited the Plaza Mayor and historic sites around the plaza. I highly recommend this tour.
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It was a good experience....
It was a good experience. Mateo is very friendly and knowledgeable, the reason for 4/5 stars is because he was about 15 minutes late and we had traveled from Barcelona for this tour.
F
A Great Way to Start a Spain Holiday
Egle was a wonderful tour guide. Our 3 hour, 3.5 mile tour was the perfect way to see Madrid. Egle was very knowledgeable and interesting. She kept our interest and we learned so much about different areas of the state and city of Madrid. She was so pleasant to be around and answered all our questions. We highly recommend this tour.
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Best guided tour
We had the best experience today with Edgar! He is a wealth of knowledge and was such a great guide and a great person. We were very lucky that there was a procession at the palace with cannons firing welcoming the President of Portugal. We learned so much from Edgar and you can tell he is passionate at what he does. He also gave us great food recommendations where the locals eat. 10/10! We would book with him again in a heartbeat. Such an incredible day!
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Julio was an excellent...
Julio was an excellent tour guide. He was very friendly and very knowledgeable of the city. As a first time visitor, I would highly recommend as he will help guide you on everywhere to go even after the tour. Thanks Julio!
K
Great experience!
We had an amazing experience with Julio. He was so knowledgeable, and flexible. Even endured the rain at the end of the tour to ensure we got the whole experience. Highly recommend!
D
Fantastic Tour
Mateo loves history and was able to give us so much information on the places we visited. It made each stop come alive!
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