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Madrid Like a True Local Madrileño

Carmen - The Madrid Cat

Our local for this tour

Carmen - The Madrid Cat

Get ready to experience all the things that we Madrileños absolutely love to do in our city. Join me for this private walking tour, hear local stories, taste authentic tapas and become a local for a day too!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Madrid

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Español

  • What's included

    Private guide • 2 Top quality tapas in the oldest Taverns of Madrid

Here’s an overview of your tour

Let me guide you on a walking tour to discover the most beloved places by the locals in Madrid!

Together we can unveil the real identity of Madrid through the most traditional taverns and spots that have become part of the historical and cultural heritage. I can introduce you to real Madrileños who can tell you all the local anecdotes and curiosities.

During your adventure like a local, you will (of course!) have the chance of trying tapas paired with an authentic drink from our region.

I'll take you to the three oldest taverns of Madrid where you can try a traditional tapa and local wine tasting at each place. These places are loved by all locals, especially because of the friendly staff and amazing food!

And last, but definitely not least Flamenco is part of Madrid tradition and history with more than 200 years of a 'happy marriage'! As it's one of my favorite parts of our heritage, I'll make sure to tell you all about it, away from the tourist traps.

I can also introduce you to emblematic places where the real flamencos always gather and perform and tell you the stories behind the venues.

So, are you ready to become a true Madrileño?

I can customize a tour around your wishes, so join me and let's discover the city in a truly local way!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Circulo de Bellas Artes
  • Meeting Point

    Very central meeting point near Circulo de Bellas Artes.
  • Plaza de Canalejas

    Beautiful square and start to our trip into Madrid XIX century
  • Vibrant artistic area

    Vibrant area where we can find lots of artisans making Spanish Guitars, gloves and hats and chocolate makers
  • Theatrical square

    The most theatrical square in the world
  • The oldest taverns in Madrid

    Enjoy tapas and Spanish wine tasting. You also will see how a traditional Madrid Tavern worked and works for the last 200 years!
  • Local streets

    Streets are full of Madrid's history; discover where Lorca had his last dinner, the oldest restaurant in the world and the caves underneath Plaza Mayor.
  • Lively area & medieval walls

    One of the most lively and beautiful streets in all of Madrid, with hidden medieval walls
  • Flamenco culture

    Get insights into why flamenco is such an important part of Madrid culture
  • Adios!

    We will end our tour in this beautiful plaza and I'll give you lots of recommendations for the rest of your stay
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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    Carmen

    The Madrid Cat

    Carmen
    4.9
    169 reviews
    I speak
    English • Español

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
  • Included

    • Private guide
    • 2 Top quality tapas in the oldest Taverns of Madrid
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
169 reviews
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    About local Carmen
    5.0

    A fascinating evening with a friend

    "I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Carmen. I have visited Madrid several times and thought I knew the city reasonably well but Carmen’s knowledge and love for her city opened my eyes ...

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    About local Carmen
    5.0

    Afternoon in Madrid

    "Carmen was wonderful! We had such a lovely time exploring the city with her. She was so warm, and extremely interesting. We learned so much about the history of Madrid. Our time spent together was li...

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    About local Carmen
    5.0

    Fabulous tour in Madrid with Carmen.

    "We had such a fun time with Carmen. She truly showed us the "HiddenGems" . We never would have thought to seek out the places Carmen showed us and hence her tour really enriched our stay in Madrid ...

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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