City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0
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Kickstart your trip to Madrid

Tapas, golden hour at the Temple of Debod and a palace with over 3,000 bedrooms.

Plan to adjust your schedule to 3 pm lunches and 10 pm dinners as many restaurants do not open for lunch or dinner until those times

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Find your feet and learn to navigate your way through the lively streets of Madrid
  • Kickstart your trip by going to the heart of the city and discover what makes Madrid such an amazing place
  • Explore Madrid's rich history by visiting its iconic cathedrals, palaces, and museums
  • Experience Madrid's vibrant way of life as you wander the streets and check out its art galleries, markets, and cafes - and stop for tapas, obviously
  • Get tips and advice from your host about things to do during your stay, discover how to get around and let your host recommend places to eat, drink and visit

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A totally private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Start when you like
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Transportation costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Get oriented in Madrid without the worry and wonderings of having to plan an entire itinerary on your own - we’re exhausted just thinking about it. Instead, you’ll leave your comfort zone in total comfort as one of our local Madrid hosts introduces you to their city.

Discover hidden gems and world-famous landmarks, avoid all of the tourist traps and learn the best ways to move and shake your way through the city (although we will say that walking is always a blast here - so much to see, and there’s always tapas bars and churros shops to stop at when you need a rest).

Get a snapshot of this golden metropolis (coincidentally, you can really take a snapshot of the city at its golden hour from the Temple of Debod) and ask any of the 101 questions we know you’ve got about what to do in the city.

You could explore iconic museums, contemporary art galleries or get lost in a royal palace where there are over 3,000 bedrooms (bit much, we know) or just unwind over some tapas and pick your host’s brain, it’s all up to you!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Dana Mark May 2025

Our guide, Lisa was absolutely excellent! She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, passionate about Madrid, and a lot of fun. Thanks Lisa, we had a great and memorable day with you…..Dana and Terri.

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Amy May 2025

Marina was an excellent guide as we walked (& bus ride) to the significant sights in the modern and historic parts of Madrid. She was extremely knowledgeable in every way! Highly recommend!

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Odiri May 2025

Patricia was amazing

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Melissa May 2025

Laura met us at our hotel. She was friendly, knowledgeable and adjusted our tour based on what we wanted to spend time on. She also gave us insider tips about transportation and restaurant options. We highly recommend Laura and this tour!

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Donald Apr 2025

Lisa was warm, upbeat and easy to be with. It felt like we were touring the city with a friend of a friend, she tailored the experience for our enjoyment.

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Paul Apr 2025

We had a great tour with Lisa. She was a knowledgeable and helpful guide. We all enjoyed seeing the city and spending time with her.

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