Tour guide in Madrid Gonzalo F.

Madrid, Spain

English, Spanish

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Since Jan 8, 2020

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I'm Gonzalo F., your private tour guide in Madrid

Guide #39358

5.0 (49)

Hola!! My name is Gonzalo, and I am an official tour guide in Madrid. I also tour to everywhere that you need to discover surrounding Madrid: Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen… I was born in Madrid, the capital of this amazing country. I was formerly an actor for 15 years (and I need to recognize that I am still a little bit of it). But then I decided to change my career, changing fictional stages to some of the best world and national heritages, and deciding that my new audience was going to be you! How many times am I guiding at the Royal Palace and I think: "Gonzalo, you are lucky, you work at the best office ever!"? I have been working as a local tour guide for 7 years now, delivering more than one thousand tours. Yes… I was busy… I think that the key is passion. Everything is about passion… I am a constant learner, autodidact freak, and probably my main passion is to learn new things, but the best part is to spread that knowledge. I love to communicate, trying to make easier and entertaining what seems to be difficult. I have found that history and art are both a challenge to understand people and societies, but also something fascinating that enrich our lives. I want you to not get overwhelmed at Prado Museum but seeing how history comes to life… I want you to feel like a King or Queen walking at theirs gardens in Retiro Park… Imagining how were the lifes in Toledo during the Middle Ages… Or recreating in your mind the tiny Arab citadel that was Madrid in its origins… As a good friend of mine told me once, when someone is receiving a relevant message, her eyes are shinning, and when I'm doing my work that's my main goal: that spark in your eyes. Official Tour Guide License of Madrid. Official Tour Guide License of Andalucía. Licensed Guide for Monumental Toledo and Primate Cathedral. Bachelor's degree for Guiding, Information and Tourist assistance. Dramatic Arts degree. I don't own a car. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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  • Robert S.
    November 2025

    We have never been to Madrid before and Gonzalo was the perfect person to escort us around the old city. The walking tour was wonderful as he did a great job of orienting us to the area. And there were lots of tips about best restaurants, bakeries, and chocolate shops. The palace tour was great as he pointed out many things we would have missed on our own. We strongly...

    Replied from Gonzalo F.

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy you enjoyed exploring Madrid’s old town and the Royal Palace. It was such a pleasure spending those two days together and sharing the city with you. Warm regards, Gonzalo

  • Robert S.
    November 2025

    The tour of the Prado with Gonzalo was exceptional. His enthusiasm was wonderful and his knowledge was extraordinary. It made all the difference in the world for us to view these famous paintings with him. If you can book him, we strongly recommend it!

    Replied from Gonzalo F.

    Thank you very much for your lovely review! Showing the Prado Museum is always something I’m passionate about, as you probably noticed! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and that we got to share such a special visit together. It’s always a pleasure for me. Thank you so much again. All the best, Gonzalo

  • Paul S.
    November 2025

    This was a great tour. Gonzalo's knowledge of the history of Madrid was thorough. He answered all questions, and he provided wonderful recommendations for culinary delights. I would book him again in the future.

    Replied from Gonzalo F.

    Thank you so much for your kind words, Paul! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour and the food recommendations. It was a pleasure showing you around Madrid . I’d be delighted to guide you again anytime! All the best, Gonzalo

  • Keith M.
    November 2025

    We had such a great time on our walking tour of Madrid with Gonzalo! He brought the city to life with all the little details you’d never notice on your own — from the stories behind statues and architecture at Plaza Mayor to quirky bits of history tucked into everyday corners. He also surprised us with a stop at a local bakery for a sweet treat (his recommendation was...

    Replied from Gonzalo F.

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and the stories behind Madrid’s streets and monuments, and I’m glad my bakery tip was a hit too! It was a real pleasure showing you around the city and sharing some laughs along the way. Hope you’ll come back someday so we can finally make it through all 3,000 rooms of the...