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Private tour in Madrid Alfonso M
Retiro Park Private tour
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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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Discover this World Heritage Site with me and taste tiger nut milk.
Overview of your Madrid tour
Would you like to go for a stroll in the Retiro Park and try one of the favorite drinks of the Madrid citizens? Located in the heart of Madrid, its origins date back to the 17th century. Among the most prominent spots, the park includes the great pond with the monument to Alfonso XII, the Crystal Palace, the Rosaleda rose garden and the Parterre, boasting one of the oldest trees in Madrid. In 2020, it was declared a World Heritage Site together with the Prado promenade. Diving in its 125 hectares / 308 acres and discovering all its wonderfull secrests will be possible if you join in this experience. During 2, 5 hour I will share with you, not only the the history of the park and the landmarks such as the Pond or the Fallen Angel but also other less famous parts of this old royal site. We will have time for great photo moments and if you are willing to, you will have the chance to try some tiger nut milk, a quite refreshing drinks madrid citizens love when we go for a walk in this park
Your Madrid tour itinerary
We will meet at Plaza de La Independencia, (Puerta de Alcalá) by the main entry to the Park. For 2, 5 hours we will walk the most important areas of the park such us: -Estanque Grande (Pond) and the Alfonso XII monument -El Parterre where the oldest tree in town is located -El Palacio de Cristal (The Glass Palace) -El Angel Caído (The Fallen Angel Statue) -La Rosaleda (Rose Garden) - Fountains (Artichoke and Galapagos) -Etc Throughout the walk we will make different stops where I will tell you different stories and at one of them we will enjoy a glass of tiger nut milk. *The itinerary can be adjusted to any expectations or interest. *This tour is perfectly combined with any other of the tours I offer in Madrid such as Prado Museum or the Panoramic Sightseeing by Car. *Do not hesitate to ask me if you have questions
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Retiro Park's main entry. Plaza de la Independencia (Puerta de Alcalá).
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