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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Pedraza is a small town in the province of Segovia that has preserved its medieval walls and many old buildings. The main square is a perfect example of the architecture of the XII century. Its name comes from the Latin "Petraria". Placed on a natural easy-to-defend hill was probably founded before the Romans. The Main Square perfectly exemplifies Castilian architecture built in the XVI century. The castle dates from the XIII century. The two sons of King Frances of France stayed as prisoners between 1526 and 1528. It was acquired by the renowned painter Ignacio Zuluoga em 1926 and it holds the best collection of his paintings. Sepúlveda lies on a hill between two rivers. Diratón River is the main one and shapes a beautiful canyon for over 15 km. In one of the meanders, there's a small hermitage built by the Templars: it's a magical site. There are several Romanic churches. The main square is nice and cosy. Eating a roasted lamb in one of the "Mesones" is a must and a delicious and unforgettable experience.
1. Visit Sepúlveda, the main square, romantic churches and walk around the town. 2. - Go to the Duratón River and make a stop at the river to visit (if possible) the ancient Visigoth caves where hermits used to live between the V and VII centuries. The narrow valley is an oasis in the middle of the dried Castillian Plateau, full of water, trees and life. 3. - Visit San Frutos hermitage, the saint Patron of Segovia. The site is said to be magical, and there are many legends about the Saint and how he fought against the Devil. Many vultures fly over the place: simply gorgeous. 4. - We'll return to Sepúlveda and have lunch in a classic "Mesón". Roasted lamb is my suggestion, but there are other dishes to choose from. 5. - After lunch we'll go to Pedraza and walk by its narrow old streets. Having a coffee on a terrace in the Main Square is just a privilege. There are many stores with local products. We'll drive back to Madrid. We'll finally drive back to Madrid
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We'll depart from Madrid to Sepúlveda in a rental car. I will drive you to the different places mentioned in the itinerary and then back to Madrid.
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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