Private tour in Madrid Paul O
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Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself. I'm half British and half Spaniard, fully bilingual in English and Spanish. I also speak good French. Traveling has always been my passion since I was a little kid, as my father worked for an American company, and I had the chance to travel to several countries. I've primarily lived in Spain, but also in France (Paris, the UK, and the US). I can speak English with both British and American accents. I had my first trip as a tour guide when I was 15, as my American family came to Spain, and I went with them to Madrid's old town, Segovia, Toledo, and El Escorial. I discovered I liked it a lot. I have been organizing private tours since then. I have a degree in Music (piano and musical language) and Geology. This latter allowed me to explain many facts about the landscape and even several historical facts about old towns like Toledo, Segovia, and Madrid. Geology is, surprisingly, pretty important to establish a settlement. Among other things I've done during my professional career, I had two restaurants and two small wineries, so food and wine have no secrets for me. I can humbly say I'm a good chef. I have been teaching how to cook Spanish cuisine to many people throughout my life, many of them foreigners. Wine production is an art, and I have been collaborating with several enologists to obtain high-quality wines. With this experience I would be able to teach you how to prepare genuine Spanish food, not to mention organizing visits to wineries and get a good understanding about how to produce good wines and how to taste them. Personalized tours are my best approach to obtaining a unique experience for tourists. Just in Madrid, there are a lot of unknown places, full of history and even anecdotes, that most people don't know, and will give you the best understanding of Spanish history and culture. Many other places around Madrid remain unknown to visitors, like the seven Romanic churches of Guadalajara (dated from the XII century), the "magical" and mystic canyon of Duratón river in Segovia, with vultures flying over the Templar hermitage built in the plateau over the river, the castles and fortresses that "El Cid Campeador" held in his exile from Castille to Valencia in the XI century, and many others. I'll be glad to offer you any possible personalized tour, in addition to the pre-built tours you'll see displayed here. Traveling is one of the best things we can do in this life, and having a local guide will help you to squeeze every little drop of your experience and make your trip unforgettable. Hope to see you soon! Degree in Geology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1981 Degree in Piano and Musical language from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid (1982) None
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Toledo was the capital of Spain from the ancient Romans until the XVI century. Three cultures (Christians, Jews and Muslims) lived together and coexisted for over 600 years. Churches, Synagogues and even a Mosque (from the X century) can be visited. The Gothic Cathedral was traditionally the most important in Spain. Ávila has the best-preserved medieval walls in Europe. Walking over them is a unique experience. The cathedral was the first built in the Gothic style in Spain and holds astonishing treasures. Feel like a medieval knight and travel back to the Middle Ages! Segovia is one of the oldest towns in Spain. Its Roman aqueduct is the best preserved in the world. The Cathedral was the last one built in the Gothic style in Spain. The Jewish district and the Romanic churches made Segovia special. The Royal Alcázar (Palace and fortress) witnessed many historical moments, for example when Queen Isabel approved Cristopher Columbus's travel that led to the discovery of The Americas. Customizable itinerary.
Toledo has many historical buildings and cosy places to visit: The Cathedral, El Alcázar (fortress and palace), Santa María la Blanca Synagogue, El Tránsito Synagogue, Zocodover Square, Mezquita del Cristo (a mosque reconverted into a church), San Juan de los Reyes Monastery and many others. In Ávila we'll take a tour over the walls, which will transport you to the Middle Ages and makes you feel like a Knight fighting your enemies. Visiting the cathedral, several classic squares and churches is a must. Segovia contains too many amazing places to mention: the Roman Aqueduct, The Cathedral, The Alcázar, several Romanic churches, the Jewish quarter and many others. You can enjoy a typical Castilian lunch if you want in a genuine "Mesón". Enjoy!
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We'll use a rental car to pick you up in Madrid and travel to the three cities, and back to Madrid.
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The tour would start from Puerta del Sol Square in Madrid. For the two days out of Madrid, I will pick you up at your hotel and drive you back t the end of the journey.
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