Private tour in Madrid Alfonso M
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Hola. Mi name is Alfonso. I am a passionate 32 years old guide from Madrid. I have been guiding for almost 7 years all over Spain and Portugal , giving different kinds of tours as both a local guide and tour leader. I have studied business and tourism and I have been professional athlete. WHY AM I GUIDING? Since I was a kid I have always loved knowing new places. I enjoy improvising within those new cities and discovering new places along the way. I am curious about everything. I consider myself to be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, good listener, deep and open minded person. I am a people person. I love getting to know new people and learning from them. I love to travel anywhere and anyway. I have lived in Germany and I have worked and studied abroad in many different locations. When I had a surgery on my hip I had to stop playing sports and start from scratch. I began thinking "what do I like and what do I do well?". My friends would always ask me things like: Where should we go for dinner? Would you come with me to the Prado Museum ? Alfonso, How do we get to this place or that? I have always been interested in history, gastronomy and art : the roots of any place culture. The way we the humans interact with the environment. When thinking about my hobbies and these facts about myself I decided that guiding could be something that could appeal to me. Luckily for me, it worked out. Being a tour-guide is a lot being like a student. I am always studying new things, preparing new activities for the tours and learning from people I meet. I started guiding in the tricky city centre of Madrid and afterwords in other cities, museums, palaces etc. In my tours I love to show the real deal of the places we visit, to have local experiences and if possible to interact with locals. I don't like to ignore controversial topics. To go often off the beaten truck. I invite you to do a tour with me , I would be more than happy showing you my city. During a tour with me, we will learn from each other and our different backgrounds. I am flexible and able to customize tours. Thank you for your time reading this. - Official Guiding License - Toledo Cathedral and Toledo Monuments License - Tourism and Business Degree No restrictions
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This walking tour stays within Madrid’s historic center while going beyond the usual tourist routes to reveal the city’s most authentic side. Alongside iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, we explore three neighborhoods that define the soul of Madrid and where locals truly live and gather. We wander through Lavapiés, a vibrant and multicultural district shaped by popular traditions and artistic life, once home to a young Picasso. In Las Letras, the literary heart of Spain’s Golden Age, we discover the streets where writers such as Miguel de Cervantes lived and worked. Finally, La Latina, Madrid’s former Moorish quarter, introduces us to a neighborhood famous for its social life, historic inns, and deep culinary roots. Throughout the walk, stories, hidden corners, and selected food tastings bring the experience to life. This tour offers a deeper, more personal perspective of Madrid .Its history, its people, and its everyday culture . Alowing you to experience the city much like a local.
This tour was one of the best we have taken. Alfonso was so knowledgeable and gave such great detail of the city of Madrid, taking us through the different quarters of the old city, showing us less known about old world treasures and providing such great detail about the city's history. It was an absolute pleasure to see the city through his eyes.
Alfonso was fantastic! Very knowledgeable of locations and history. He had friends everywhere and even got us in places (due to his connectiins) that were unexpected. Would definitely recommend. Very accommodating. A great day indeed!
Alfonso was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his city, Madrid. He was extremely personable and funny. My teenagers and college daughter loved him. Thank you for an enjoyable day!
Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable, excellent attitude and very flexible. Even made restaurant reservations for us and walked with us to the restaurant.
Meeting Point: Puerta del Sol. Breakfast stop: Churros and Chocolate -The first part of the tour will be focused on the monumental section of Madrid visiting the Royal Palace and the Cathedral We will walk the areas of: -Plaza de la Villa -Plaza Mayor -After this first part we will go to La Latina the former moorish quarter. Here we will learn about food, tapas as well as our Islamic heritage. We will also discover other off the beaten path sights some locals don't even know about. -We will continue in Lavapiés, learning about its multicultural identity, its traditions and much more. Here, we will encounter street art, historical taverns, mosques, churches, markets and much more. -We will finish visiting Las Letras quarter, wondering around this stylish neighboorhod we will learn about Cervantes and other writers who used to live here. The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do no hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.
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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Statue to the Bear and the tree. Puerta del Sol square. At the beginning of Calle de Alcalá
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