Tour guide in Madrid Pepe A.
Madrid, Spain
English, Spanish, Hebrew, Bulgarian, French
1,899
Tours Delivered,
Since Jun 10, 2013
4.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Pepe A., your private tour guide in Madrid
Guide #7788
Olé Amigos! I'm a professional guide, licensed tour manager born in the city of Madrid. I have 15 years of experience and I previously lived and worked in Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Tel Aviv and San Sebastian for my food and wine career in michelin starred restaurants. I'm a chef and wine expert, so I feel passion about touring while caring for the "eating and drinking" factor. With over 1,850 private tours delivered and more than 900 traveler reviews, I am one of the most experienced guides on the ToursByLocals platform worldwide and the leading guide in Madrid. In 2025, I was honored with the ToursByLocals Golden Guide Career Award for outstanding performance. My somewhat nomadic lifestyle has given me a wide perspective of life, culture, history and the excitement of experiencing new destinations while enjoying and respecting local traditions. Apart from living in different countries and learning to adapt to different cultures, I keep traveling and I have been a tourist myself many times. I love planning my excursions by my morning cup of coffee, always hungry to find new exciting local spots and stories that enrich my insider's insight. Perhaps you have been to Spain before and you are looking for something new? From my own travelling experience I know how important is to get to the best places avoiding being treated "like a tourist" or how tricky it can get finding that unforgettable wine cellar, having the right restaurant table or sitting at an intimate Flamenco "tablao". As a local, I already know all those special places and hidden corners, typical cafés, unknown museums and specialized stores - and I will be more than happy to share my learnings with you. I will tell you plenty of curious anecdotes about where we are walking by, what are we tasting or contemplating at. During your stay, I will be the Spaniard that hosts you, your family and friends, and I will organize for you the visits tailored to your needs and at your own pace so you can enjoy the most of it. I have a small fleet of luxury vehicles and can get various quality size vehicles for different size groups. Please ask! -IATM (International Association of Tour Managers). -Certified and Licenced official European Tour Guide -EFR (Emergency First Response, Primary and Secondary Care CPR/First Aid). -Images used on my tours are licensed by Spanish Ministry of Tourism - tourspain.es DISCLAIMER: The contents exposed during the tours are of common knowledge or else the guide´s own research on the matter. Note that these contents are adapted for the general public.
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- Madrid
- Toledo
- Segovia
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Traveller reviews
- Thomas W.United States11 hours ago
We first used Pepe as a guide 8 years ago and were just as pleased now as we were then. He picked us up promptly at our hotel and as we drove to Segovia he gave us an excellent overview of what we would be seeing. He expertly answered any questions we had - and we had a lot of them! As we walked around the various areas of the ancient city, he pointed out all of the...
- Heidi S.United States14 hours ago
Pepe is a consummate professional who generously shared his vast expertise and knowledge of Madrid's history with good humor and warmth. He was responsive to our questions, particular interests, and walking pace. His friendliness made made us feel at home in a new city. We wholeheartedly recommend Pepe to anyone who is headed to Madrid and would like a great introduction...
- Luke S.United States2 days ago
We got lost on the way to meet the guide. He was not helpful in resolving the problem. We ended up fighting our way thru a mob at Sol before we found him. Of course the issues were not caused by Pepe. The Tapas were tasty.
Replied from the guide, Pepe A.
October 2026I’m sorry that the demonstrations and police roadblocks in central Madrid disrupted your arrival. I called you six times in an effort to help you reach our meeting point, although I was unfortunately unable to identify your exact location and guide you through the blockades. Once we met, I extended the tour by an extra hour at no additional charge to make up for the...
- Luke S.United States2 days ago
The tour had very little information on the Jewish experience. The tour of the park was interesting and pretty but not what we were really looking for from this tour. I am not sure it should be offered as a "Jewish Madrid" tour.
Replied from the guide, Pepe A.
October 2026I’m sorry the tour did not fully meet your expectations. Demonstrations and police roadblocks affected access to parts of central Madrid that day. You asked to adapt the itinerary to avoid these areas and explained that one member of your group had difficulty walking, requesting accessible locations and historical explanations for areas we could not visit. I did my best...

