City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
(47)
Kickstart your trip to Madrid
Tapas, golden hour at the Temple of Debod and a palace with over 3,000 bedrooms.
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 locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat 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!
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Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
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Beautiful memory
Under the Sunny Skies of Spanish Majesty
Capturing Moments of Connection
Sunlit Smiles in Madrid's Majestic Plaza
Beautiful memory
Beautiful memory
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Claire
Nov 2025
Very good guide showed us Madrid's hidden gems. Fun and dynamic. Ery well organised and personaised. Highly recommend.
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Claire
Nov 2025
Luisa was charming and fun. Despite the weather she made the tour so enjoyable!
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Saskia
Nov 2025
Patricia was so great at orienting us to the city! Every food recommendation she made was incredible, and it was the best food we had across 5 cities. So informative, saw so many cool places, and felt secure navigating Madrid after that first day!
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Sharon
Oct 2025
Patricia was great! Very personable and knowledgeable.
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Barbara
Oct 2025
Lisa was knowledgeable, super friendly and accommodating for our tour. Physical health issues required on-the-spot flexibility and she was wonderful about it. We enjoyed our visit to Madrid much more because of her tour and friendly advice.
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Ann
Oct 2025
Patricia Patricia is a fabulous guide. She made a point of getting in touch with us ahead of time and making it easier for us to connect. She actually came to our hotel to pick us up. She was enthusiastic and cheerful and informative and full of life. We adored her and learned so much and talked about so many different topics. And we not only learned history about Spain, but we shared cultures which is why we love to travel. She also showed us good places to eat or places to avoid. We ended up eating at two of her recommendations and they were outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for more in a guide. We would love for her to come visit us. That’s how much we liked herAnd by the way for English speakers, she is an English teacher, and she speaks beautifully.
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