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Must see Madrid with a local
Must see Madrid with a local

What you'll do

Madrid has been known to steal hearts and you’ll soon see why as you join one of our local Madrid hosts as they lead you on an adventure through the colorful streets of the city, soaking up its inimitable energy and passion for life.

Of course, we know you couldn’t possibly see all of the city’s unmissable sights in a day, but it all comes down to what you count as a must-see. Do you have a Madrid bucket list crammed with spots like Plaza Mayor, El Retiro Park, or the Royal Palace? Now’s the time to hand it over!

Or would you prefer to let your host take the reins and share with you what they think are the unmissable spots in their city? You’ll stop for a meal along the way, or maybe you’d like to graze your way through the day (this way, there’s more room for calamari sandwiches, churros, and tapas)? And let's not forget Madrid's artistic side.

Countless rich repositories of European art line the streets, housing some of the greatest works, and there are also numerous smaller contemporary galleries throughout the city. Our point is, you couldn’t see it all in a day, but you can certainly soak up the feeling of the unmissable sights which make Madrid so special!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • See some of Madrid’s most famous sights, through the local lens added by your host
  • Tick off your ‘must see’ famous sites in a day, or let your host share with you the places which they feel makes their city unmissable
  • Stop for a delicious meal along the way, or stop for many delicious meals! There are street eats, tapas, churros and everything in between to try
  • Get tips from your host for the rest of your stay in Madrid - there’s tapas to be eaten, Cava to be sipped, art to be mused over, and neighborhoods to explore!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

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

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    My mother and I toured with Silvia on our first day in Madrid. She is very friendly, full of energy and provided us with her inside view of 3 neighborhoods (Salamanca, Malasaña and Centro). She took us off the touristy streets and it made the tour more personable. She also took us to one of her favorite lunch spots...La Pescaderia. It was delicious and very reasonable. If you’re looking for an overview of the city, I highly suggest requesting Silvia!

    October 2019

    Cindy K

    Minha experiência começou alguns dias antes da data marcada para o tour, sendo que Nicola, que foi responsável por me guiar no tour, me enviou emails me explicando em detalhes como iriamos nos encontrar, e uma sugestão de intinerário. Na hora marcada, começamos o passeio por Madri. Tive a oportunidade de conhecer vários detalhes históricos dos principais edifícios e ruas da cidade. Além disso, Nicola me levou a dois mercados para que eu pudesse experimentar um pouco da culinária local... o sanduiche ramón é imperdível, como também as croquetas!!! Para finalizar, uma passada por alguns dos museus da cidade, com destaque para o Museu do Prado. Bem, foi um dia agradabilíssimo, com o encontro de mais um amigo. se recomendo, claro, com certeza!

    July 2019

    Francisco L

    Joanna asked me what my favorite experiences were and then created a fabulous personalized walking adventure in Madrid. We spent eight hours seeing gardens, markets, shopping, eating, and taking pictures in all the historical districts. We walked a lot, but the conversation and historical information shared made the day be totally pleasurable. We toured multiple art museums together and her expertise in Art History was obvious. She prides herself in her guests having a great experience. Wonderful day with a wonderful person.

    July 2018

    Amy W

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Meet our local hosts in Madrid. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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