13 Best Madrid Sightseeing Tours 2019

A most excellent person and guide

Paloma and I coordinated my visit several weeks before I arrived, so she was ready to go when I arrived. Paloma is both charming, gracious, and full of knowledge about Madrid. On more than one occasion she assisted w/ making reservations, and other logistics after my tour was over.

We found her restaurant and nightlife recommendations to be very useful in understanding and navigating Madrid. In short, without her involvement, this trip would have been less complete or enjoyable. Paloma is the best!

Reviewed by Leo • May 09, 2019

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Very interesting experience in Madrid

I have already been to do such kind of tours in other cities and I have to say that the Madrid graffiti tour is one of the best I have done. You ll see not only graffitis but also a former railway warehouse used for art exibitions: only this one makes the tour worth to be booked. Then Javier (your guide) is very good in explanations about what you see together with curiosities about Madrid; he is also a smiling and bright guy that makes you feel like walking out with a friend!

Reviewed by Riccardo • March 26, 2017

Street Art Tour of Madrid

Perfect if you have 1 day to see Madrid

My sister and I only had one day in Madrid and wanted to see as much as we could. I found great reviews about Paloma online and she was available! She contacted me before we arrived to customize our day and gave us tips for the other cities we were going to visit. She even checked in on us later in the week. We got a real feel for the cited and history of Madrid and had plenty of time after the tour to shop, eat and see a few additional places. A+

Tour in Madrid: One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid. Photo by Keira.

Activity in Madrid: One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid. Photo by Keira who visited that tour.

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Reviewed by Keira • October 16, 2018

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Riccardo

I had an only one person tour with Paloma. She is very passionate about her job, so smiling and polite that makes you feel at your ease in the same way you re about to do a walk with a good friend. Then she explains you a lot of interesting curiosities about Madrid that you don t find in a guide: last but not least she suggest you places to enjoy Madrid such as restaurants and bars where spanish people use to go. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Riccardo • March 25, 2017

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Like spending a day with your friend who lives in Madrid!

Paloma is a loveley, bubbly woman who’s love for her city shines thru. This was a casual walking tour with plenty of information... if you’re looking for a stuffy structured tour this one might not be for you. IF you are looking for an experience more like coming to Madrid to spend a day with your friend who lives there.... Paloma is that friend. We had great conversation, saw so many things and laughed a lot. Thank you Paloma!

Reviewed by Heidi • October 29, 2017

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Great

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city and all that it has to offer. My time with her was a 10 out of 10 and I highly recommend you do this excursion. In fact she went over her time to help me with something non related to the tour and did it as a nice person. A beautiful woman with a beautiful soul and I look forward to calling her a friend moving forward.

Reviewed by Yoni • August 05, 2017

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

A Must-Do in Madrid

Paloma was a wonderful tour guide. The 6 hours flew by and were amazed by just how much we had seen. She was so helpful leading up to the tour giving tips. She even offered to book us at a flamenco show which we accepted and thoroughly enjoyed. It felt like we were touring with a friend. A must-do if you are planning to come to Madrid.

Reviewed by Casey • April 11, 2019

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Very lucky to come across Paloma

Really pleased Paloma could show me around Madrid. She made me feel at home as I was travelling alone and was flexible with my tour requests. She helped me find some gems and although she didn't have to she sent me tips and advice on what to do when I was on my way. Great woman, very intelligent, very funny and a treat to meet.

Reviewed by Ralitsa • June 01, 2018

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Great

The tour through Madrid was very good! The Hungarian girl spoke perfect english, knew a lot, we could always ask any question and she was very nice. It was neither too fast, nor boring. I would do it again and recommend 100%.

Reviewed by Conny • July 19, 2018

Free Walking Tour Madrid Essential

Knowledgeable and Friendly

Paloma was the perfect guide for my one day layover in Madrid. Her love for this city comes through in her animated descriptions of its architecture, art, history, food, and people. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed by Rhonda • January 05, 2019

One Day with a Local Guide in Madrid

Great walk

This is a great walk and at a time of day that is nice for walking. Casey was a great guide with lots of interesting stories and information about the places we went. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Mike • April 24, 2018

Free Walking Tour Madrid Highlights

Street Art Tour

Very fun tour! Loved the first museum we visited. My guide, Elian, was phenomenal, very knowledgable and super personable :) Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone!

Reviewed by Katie • January 30, 2017

Street Art Tour of Madrid

Worth it

Great tour, Silvia was amazing. She was funny, informative and very helpful. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Zunaira • October 28, 2017

Free Walking Tour Madrid Highlights

Fantastic tour

The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the city and encouraged the group to interact.

Reviewed by Cam • September 26, 2017

Free Walking Tour Madrid Essential

Friendly and knowledgeable

Such a fun tour with a great guide.

Reviewed by Mandy • May 06, 2019

Free Walking Tour Madrid Highlights

very impressive- charming and charizmatic guide

Reviewed by עופר • April 22, 2019

Street Art Tour of Madrid

Sylvia was awesome and knowledgeable.

Reviewed by Alan • February 22, 2019

Free Walking Tour Madrid Highlights

Awesome free tour..

Reviewed by Salih • October 27, 2018

Free Walking Tour Madrid Highlights

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We loved this!

I booked this for myself, my husband and our 16-year old son and our Dutch friends, who also have a 16-year old son, and it was outstanding! Truly one of the highlights of our trip. Our Dutch friends loved the biking, as did we -- and we got to see streets and places that we might not have seen or visited. Javier is the "designer" of the route and he is a fantastic guy -- fun, knowledgeable, passionate about Madrid and a great guide. I would highly recommend this especially if you have teens who might want to be active and not visit one more museum and/or if people in your group have experience biking, good balance and would feel comfortable riding around a bustling city (although mostly side streets -- only a few times crossing really busy streets -- originally I thought this might even be fun for my parents but then realized absolutely not for my dad but my mom could do it because although she is older, she is an avid biker).

Reviewed by Molly • March 25, 2019

Alternative bike tour: the best of street art in Madrid

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Street Art is the People's Art

Highly recommend! Since street art is out in the city, you also see the and get to know a little the supercool neighborhood of a Lavapies. The guides, we were lucky we had two because one was in training for this two hour-ish tour--share their love and knowledge of street art and Madrid in a fact filled but very interactive and conversational tour. The tour begins in a gallery/studio where some artists have taken their art of the street and ending at the walls of the Tabacaria where every two years well known street artists are invited to paint murals related to a specific theme. The murals on the walls now are related to the urban jungle and are as different as the artists who painted them. If you enjoy exploring parts of a city beyond the standard museums and are up for a two hour stroll, I highly recommend this tour!