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Private tour in Madrid Luis M
The Ultimate Madrid Experience: Prado, Royal Palace & Tapas Tour
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¡HOLA! Welcome to Madrid! My name is Luis, and I was born and raised in this incredible city — which means I don’t just guide tours here, I share my home with you. I am a curious, outgoing, and passionate guide who loves turning history, art, and everyday life into meaningful stories. My goal is simple: to help you experience Madrid not just as a visitor, but as someone who truly understands its culture, traditions, and hidden corners. I hold a Degree in Bilingual Tourism (English) and a Postgraduate Certificate as a Professional Tour Guide, and I am an Official Licensed Local Guide in Madrid. Over the past 12 years, I’ve guided travelers across Spain and Europe, and I’ve personally explored more than 50 countries, living in places like the UK, Portugal, Italy, and Turkey. This international background helps me connect easily with travelers from all over the world — especially first-time visitors to Spain. In Madrid, I specialize in private, personalized experiences: from walking through the medieval streets and royal landmarks, to exploring world-class museums like the Prado, or the Royal Palace and discovering the city’s best spots for tapas, wine, and local cuisine. Beyond the city, I also offer unforgettable day trips to places like Toledo, Segovia, and Ávila, and as an Official Mountain Guide, I can take you hiking in the beautiful mountains surrounding Madrid — always adapted to your fitness level and interests. Whether you’re here for a day or a week, I love creating custom-made itineraries that match your travel style, pace, and curiosity. You’ll be in very good hands — I guide the way I like to be guided when I travel: with care, flexibility, and genuine passion. Who knows? This might just be the beginning of a beautiful friendship that starts in Madrid. “Traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.” — Ibn Battuta Credentials: Official Licensed Local Guide in Madrid Official Mountain Guide (TD2) Degree in Bilingual Tourism — Rey Juan Carlos University Postgraduate Certificate in Tour Guiding — Rey Juan Carlos University “I hope to welcome you back soon! Whether you’d like to dive deeper into Madrid’s culture, cuisine, museums, or nearby cities, I’d be happy to create another unforgettable experience for you.”
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A Private 8-Hour Journey Through Art, History & Spanish Gastronomy
Overview of your Madrid tour
If this is your first time in Madrid and you want to truly understand Spain — not just see it — this full-day private experience is for you. In one carefully curated day, we explore the three pillars that define Madrid: world-class art, royal history, and vibrant local life. We begin at the Prado Museum, discovering masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and Rubens while uncovering Spain’s rise as a global superpower and how art shaped politics and identity. We then walk through historic Madrid — Plaza Mayor, the Literary Quarter and medieval streets — tracing the city’s evolution from small town to imperial capital. Midday, we experience authentic tapas and the social traditions behind them. Finally, we visit the Royal Palace to understand Spain’s monarchy, past and present. By the end of the day, you won’t just have seen Madrid — you’ll understand it.
Your Madrid tour itinerary
Meeting point: Your hotel (central Madrid) or agreed location. Prado Museum Discover Spain’s Golden Age through masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Bosch and Rubens.... A curated visit focused on power, religion and artistic innovation. Historic Walking Tour Explore Barrio de las Letras, Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, Puerta del Sol, Habsburg Madrid...... Learn how Madrid became the heart of a global empire. Tapas Experience Included Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas while discovering the social traditions behind this culinary ritual. Tapas are included Royal Palace Visit the largest Royal Palace in Europe, the Grand Staircase, Throne Room and official halls while learning about Spain’s monarchy past and present. This itinerary can be customized to your interests and pace.
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Madrid, Community of Madrid, 28014, Spain
In front of the Goya Statue at the Prado Museum or at the hotel if needed
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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