Private tour in Madrid Gonzalo F

Madrid Tapas, History and Taverns Private Tour

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Gonzalo F.

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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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Overview of your Madrid tour

Are you ready to travel in time with mind, body, flavor and taste? History is culture. Food is culture. When I walk through Madrid's old quarters below the iron forge balconies, and I find in these some way enchanted narrow streets a group of people crowd together, I can imagine that behind them there is an entrance for a tavern. I cannot imagine Madrid in a different way, because that is Madrid!! Madrid is alive, is a vibrant city where we love to be outside, moving from one bar to another. Tasting our delicious foods and drinks. Croquetas, jamón, bravas, callos, cocido, tajadas, Rioja and Ribera wines, a perfect caña. . . . Mmmmm. . . This is our way to enjoy life and enjoy Madrid. In this tour I want you to get immersed in the culture of my beloved city. I want to tell you our amazing history walking through the old town combined with the visit of at least 3 old and authentic taverns. Really? Really, and real. Because this is what I want to show you: Madrid, real deal. Looking forward to be your host.

Recent Reviews

Karen I.United States
June 2026

Gonzalo was amazing! His knowledge of Spanish history was impressive and his way of explaining it kept us engaged. He explained the many cultural influences in Madrid and throughout Spain and showed us architectural examples throughout the city. What a wealth of knowledge Gonzalo is! The last part of the tour found us in a few local establishments tasting local favorites - and we were hooked! Gonzalo chose the perfect mix of food and drinks to give us a taste of local Madrid. The conversation never stopped during our entire tour, Gonzalo was a wonderful guide!

Tonya S.United States
September 2025

We had a great evening with Gonzalo. We only had two days to spend in Madrid and he was very helpful and responsive to any questions that we had. The tour had just the right mix of history, beautiful views and delicious food tastings. Our group really enjoyed the local food and drinks. I highly recommend booking with Gonzalo, was very impressed with the way he tailors the tour to make sure your group is happy.

James D.United States
May 2025

Great morning spent with Gonzalo! Informative, conversational, friendly and very knowledgeable. I loved hearing about the history and sampling all the local specialties. I also discovered I like Vermouth !! Definitely recommend this tour and Gonzalo

Carol P.United States
February 2025

Gonzalo arrived at our meeting place promptly and we (5 adults) had the most enlightening and interesting 4 hours. He had a plan and we saw so much of old Madrid. He was a wealth of information told in a really pleasant and fun manner. We had tapas and drinks in 3 places, all were excellent . We took his suggestions and thoroughly enjoyed it all. We definitely developed a real rapport with Gonzalo - he answered our many questions - and obviously his knowledge base is deep and wide. He gladly shared information on how to best spend the next few days in Madrid and beyond. We laughed a fair amount and all 5 of us voted this the best evening. Thank you Gonzalo very much. Carol, Glyn, Brenda, Peter & Michael.

Adam D.
August 2024

Gonzalo provided us with an excellent tour during our Stay in Madrid! He is very knowledgeable of the city and its history, took us to 3 very authentic tapas experiences, and even offered to meet us at the entrance to our hotel! If you're looking for a tour of Madrid that includes both historical sites and a fun tapas/drinks experience, Gonzalo is your man!

Kara S.United States
May 2024

Great experience. Gonzalo was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. I have several food allergies and he took great care to ensure that I was safe, but could fully participate.

Your Madrid tour itinerary

We can start at your hotel (if it's close to the old town) or in Puerta del Sol. Then we walk through the most important places: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Plaza de la Villa. . . But also we get 'lost' through narrow and not-main streets, because. . . We stop in at least 3 old taverns to have some tapas, drinks and fun!! (Important: the taverns are not always the same. That depends on your appetite and our flow. That is the real deal. )

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour. In the tapas sometimes we sit down and sometimes we are standing up (as locals we do). Remember that sometimes in Madrid we have rain and we need to adapt our flow to it.

What's included
Other: Private guiding services included.
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. The tapas, food and drinks are not included in the price.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

3 Calle de Sevilla, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28014, Spain

In front of the access of the Four Seasons hotel at Sevilla Street.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
History
Tour reference number
866477
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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