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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I believe this experience is a great opportunity to discover more than just two outstanding places in less than a day. On the one hand: El Escorial, declared, during the XVI century, as the eighth Wonder or the World, is a massive complex composed of a Monastery, a Pantheon, a Basilica and two Palaces. It summarizes the most splendorous Spanish ages. On the other hand: The Valley of the Fallen. A place which is still considered taboo because it is one of those remains of the Franco's dictatorship period. Despite its controversy, it is still impressive and has an incalculable architectural value. It actually was Franco's tomb as well as a memorial for those who fell during the war. Doing this experience we will find out what links both places despite the 400 years of age difference. Not only will we visit them but also we will dive in a controversial topic which is still burning in many aspects of the Spanish Society. In this way we will enjoy an enriching experience.
Departure for El Escorial in the morning 1 hour ride to Monastery of El Escorial -Stop at viewpoint to take pictures and enjoy the view -Visit to the Monastery including: the Monastery, the Palace, the Basilica, the Pantheon of the Kings and the Pantheon of the Infantes, the Royal Library and the Cloister of the Four Evangelists, among other places -1, 5 H -30 mins ride to the Valley of the Fallen. -Visit to the Valley of the Fallen. 45 mins -45 mins ride to Madrid. Admission fees included. Do not hesitate to contact me for any doubts or questions. Tour can be taylored according to specific tastes or expectations.
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Nissan Note 2016: 4 Seats If you are 3 big people my car could be small. we could rent a bigger car. If you are 4 or more people we would have to rent a bigger car or a van. The Price will vary. Do not hesitate to contact me for more information of any kind
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Hotel Colon. Calle Pez Volador. Sainz de Baranda Metro Station. Lines: 6 and 9
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