Madrid · MADRID PRIVATE CUSTOM TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 madrid private custom tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet your English or Spanish guide in City Hall Square, then explore Toledo Cathedral’s Gothic naves, Arfe’s golden Monstrance, El Transparente, the choir, organs, altarpiece, and paintings by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, and Caravaggio. The 1.5 to 2-hour tour costs $29.
“Our tour guide Jesus is very good and funny. We learned a lot from him and enjoyed our tour till the end. He’s such a gem”
Spend 3.5 hours walking Madrid’s old center with a small group of up to 12. Taste cheese, tortilla, croquettes, calamari sandwiches, shrimp, dessert, vermouth, beer, wine, and Madroño liqueur while guides such as Patricia, Andrea, Jose, and Daniela share food and city stories.
“The tour was awesome. The tapas were crazy good. My 10 year old boy loved it too. The chocolate place we went to we believe was featured in Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix which was awesome!!! Even if you don't drink alcohol, you will still enjoy the delicious tapas. I am leaving this review of my own free will because I feel as though this tour was exceptional. A truly authentic tapas experience!!!”
Spend two to three hours exploring central Madrid with a private English-speaking guide. See Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace exterior, Plaza Mayor, and possible local stops, while getting tailored tips for food, drinks, shopping, and neighborhoods.
“Madrid is a big city but over the course of the tour Dawinson made it feel more manageable. Loved the healthy mix of restaurants suggestions and culture instead of just the typical history you get on other tours. I did the activity with my mom and we enjoyed but prepare yourself to walk. Madrid is a big city and you cover a big footprint with this tour. Wonderful experience overall with a very knowledge guide. Dawinson was excellent!”
Meet a private Lokafy host at your hotel, Airbnb, or a central landmark, then shape the walk around your interests. Ask for food advice, museum time, neighborhood tips, or help with Madrid transport. Guides may include Celine, Gareth, Yannick, or Jessica.
“Excellent experience with mature, knowledgeable. Provided excellent guidance about activities, sites, and local food scene. Highly recommended.”
Start your Madrid visit with a private 90-minute walk from Plaza de Isabel II. Your English-speaking local guide can adjust the route, explain sights such as the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, and point you toward good places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.
“Maria have us so much history information in a fun way. She also recommended some great restaurants for us to visit and we did. Our flight was late and she rescheduled our trip for an hour later. We would do this again!”
You set the agenda on this private Madrid walking tour, with a local guide such as Antonio, Dany, Lucas, or Michele helping you connect the city’s squares, monuments, history, and daily life. Choose 2 to 8 hours, walk between sights, use public transport when needed, and add museum entry for an extra fee.
“Julian was very very professional guide, he is very helpful, explained a lot of things thats you should know. Very very happy walked tour with him 👍🏻👍🏻”
Walk Toledo with a local archaeologist such as Alejandro, Alejandra, or Enrique, visiting major monuments and lesser-seen Roman and medieval remains. The private 2-hour-45-minute tour includes train station or hotel pickup, a cathedral discount, marzipan tasting, and access to the Well of Salvador.
“this was an excellent tour, we enjoyed every part of it. It gave us a wonderful sense of this special place”
Explore Madrid privately with a local host matched to your interests. Choose 2 to 8 hours of walking, with possible hotel pickup in central areas. Hosts such as Lisa, Patricia, Marina, and Laura focus on history, food, local neighborhoods, shopping, and practical city advice.
“My family of 4 ( 2 teens age 16 and 18) spent several hours with Laura our tour guide . She was amazing . She took us all around the city and was incredibly knowledgeable about history of Madrid . She even helped us get our metro cards and explained the layout of train system . She was able to talk and engage with each person in our group and we all agreed she was definitely one of our absolute favorite guides ( we travel a lot around the world and use private tour guides so that’s saying something! )”
Meet your English-speaking local guide in Plaza de Santa Ana for a 3.5-hour tasting walk through central Madrid. Sample gambas al ajillo, tortilla, calamari sandwiches, cured meats, churros, and drinks, with guides such as Adolfo, Michel, and Osmel adding local food and history.
“Michel was a great tour guide. Great insights and was knowledgeable about the area and where to seek out the best dishes.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at the Goya monument for a private Prado visit built around your interests. In about two hours, explore major works by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya. Guides may include Clara, Fernando, María, Francisco, Alex, Belén, or Olaya, with an LGBT-specific option available.
“Clara hosted us for THE BEST TOUR EVER of Prado Museum. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CLARA!!! Please request her upon booking. Clara is Young, Energetic, Talented and Extremely Knowledgeable. She went at a very good pace and was very informative. As a seasoned traveler and passionate art lover, Clara was truly an incredible resource for the tour at the Prado. Personally I have a university background in Art History and found her delivery to be delightful and very authentic. Can’t recommend her enough. Would love to do more tours with her and their team.”
Meet your English-speaking local guide at the Isabel II statue by Opera Metro for a private 90-minute introduction to Madrid. You’ll see central landmarks such as the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, ask questions, and get current advice on food, drinks, and getting around.
“Este tour es muy histórico lo cual le ayuda a uno a entender más sobre cada pieza de Madrid lo recomiendo para las personas que les gusta la historia”
Meet your English-speaking local guide at Plaza de Isabel II for a private three-hour walk through Madrid. You’ll see the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol, hear local stories, find lesser-known corners, and enjoy one included drink or tasting.
“thank you for today, it's a great to know of the places.”
This private Madrid walking tour lasts 3 to 7 hours and is shaped around your interests. Meet an English-speaking guide such as Luis, Marta, Pedro, or Enrique at your hotel or another central location. Choose art, royal sights, neighborhoods, food stops, or a mix, with entrance fees and private transport extra.
“Our guide Pedro made this tour a memorable experience. We travelled through the back streets to find hidden plaques dedicated to Spain's famous writers and poets. Pedro described the differences in the buildings of Madrid, from the centuries old structures to the incredibly beautiful new buildings on the Gran Via, explaining how the architects designed the buildings to retain the flavour of the past. He took us inside buildings to view underground Roman structures that were clearly visible as you walked over the glass frames that protected them as if they were in a time capsule. His passion was obvious as he talked about a city that he loved. This…”
Spend about three hours tasting Madrid classics with an English and Spanish-speaking guide, including John, in a group capped at 12. Try calamari sandwiches, mushrooms, jamón Ibérico, tortilla, vermouth, croquettes, beer, sangria, and wine while walking through the Centro and La Latina areas.
“We had an amazing time with our tour guide John and the new friends we met in the tour. Everything was delicious, authentic, with preferred and excellent service, it was WORTH IT big time!!!”
You’ll tour Madrid privately for four hours with hotel pickup, a guide, and a chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle. Expect the Royal Palace exterior, Cibeles, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza Colón, historic neighborhoods, a grand avenue, and a central square. Guide assignments vary, with Angela, Mari Paz, Isabel, and Mati among the named guides connected with past tours.
“We had a wonderful time touring the city of Madrid and especially visiting the Prado Museum. Our guide was very helpful while visiting the museum which is HUGE!”
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