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Top 10 tours in Madrid

Make your stay in Madrid complete with these things to do

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    Portrait from local Víctor - Experience Coordinator
    Portrait from local Iker - Happy Sharing through Art
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    Explore the Prado Museum & Surroundings with a Local Guide

    304 reviews
    2.5 hours | Skip the line tours | Madrid

    A quick visit to the Prado Museum is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Prado Museum with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

    €73.16 per person
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    Portrait from local Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
    Portrait from local Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your favorite local

    The 10 Tastings of Madrid

    578 reviews
    3 hours | Food tours | Madrid

    Ready to taste the best food in Madrid? Join your foodie host for a food tour in and satisfy your cravings for local food, culture, and city highlights. Enjoy 10 delicious tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Madrid.

    €120 per person
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    Portrait from local Laura - The Madrid Art Historian
    Portrait from local Elena - The multi artist
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    Explore the Reina Sofia Museum with a Local Guide

    100 reviews
    2 hours | Skip the line tours | Madrid

    Unveil the mysteries of the Reina Sofia Museum and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

    €56.80 per person
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    Portrait from local Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Portrait from local Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your favorite local

    The History of Madrid: the insights of Spanish history Tour

    1,698 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Madrid

    Curious to know more about Madrid’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Madrid from a local perspective as you learn about the insights of Spanish history.

    €43.16 per person
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    Portrait from local Carolina - Your Madrid Insider ✨
    Portrait from local Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
    Choose your favorite local

    Withlocals Your Way! - Madrid City Tour

    218 reviews
    3 hours | Day trips | Madrid

    Did you know that the Madrid tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

    €56.03 per person
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    Portrait from local Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Portrait from local Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your favorite local

    Wine & Tapas in Madrid Tour

    241 reviews
    2.5 hours | Food tours | Madrid

    Picture this, a night out in Madrid hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local wines perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Madrid.

    €115 per person
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    Portrait from local Íñigo - The Passionate Actor, Musician & Local Guide
    Portrait from local Carolina - Your Madrid Insider ✨
    Choose your favorite local

    City Kickstart Tour: Madrid

    377 reviews
    1.5 hours | City highlights tours | Madrid

    Welcome to Madrid! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Madrid to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €25.74 per person
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    Portrait from local Majo - The Show producer
    Portrait from local Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
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    Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Chueca Tour

    167 reviews
    2.5 hours | Off the beaten track tours | Madrid

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Madrid. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Chueca where you’ll experience a different Madrid, like a local with a local by your side!

    €35.97 per person
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    Portrait from local María Augusta - The Artsy Storyteller
    Portrait from local Marianissa - It's wine o'clock
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Madrid

    497 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Madrid

    Want to see the best of Madrid? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Madrid!

    €51.68 per person
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    Portrait from local Laura - The Madrid Art Historian
    Portrait from local Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
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    Explore the Prado Museum with a Local Guide

    543 reviews
    2 hours | Skip the line tours | Madrid

    Unveil the mysteries of the Prado Museum and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

    €61.40 per person
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Private tours with locals in Madrid

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Madrid has to offer

  • Explore the Prado Museum & Surroundings with a Local Guide
    Víctor - Experience Coordinator
    Iker - Happy Sharing through Art
    Choose your local

    Explore the Prado Museum & Surroundings with a Local Guide

    4.9
    304 reviews
    2.5 hours • Skip the line tours
    from €73.16 per person
  • The 10 Tastings of Madrid
    Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
    Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your local

    The 10 Tastings of Madrid

    4.9
    578 reviews
    3 hours • Food tours
    from €120 per person
  • Explore the Reina Sofia Museum with a Local Guide
    Laura - The Madrid Art Historian
    Elena - The multi artist
    Choose your local

    Explore the Reina Sofia Museum with a Local Guide

    4.9
    100 reviews
    2 hours • Skip the line tours
    from €56.80 per person
  • The History of Madrid: the insights of Spanish history Tour
    Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your local

    The History of Madrid: the insights of Spanish history Tour

    4.9
    1,698 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €43.16 per person
  • Withlocals Your Way! - Madrid City Tour
    Carolina - Your Madrid Insider ✨
    Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
    Choose your local

    Withlocals Your Way! - Madrid City Tour

    4.9
    218 reviews
    3 hours • Day trips
    from €56.03 per person
  • Wine & Tapas in Madrid Tour
    Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Choose your local

    Wine & Tapas in Madrid Tour

    4.9
    241 reviews
    2.5 hours • Food tours
    from €115 per person
  • City Kickstart Tour: Madrid
    Íñigo - The Passionate Actor, Musician & Local Guide
    Carolina - Your Madrid Insider ✨
    Choose your local

    City Kickstart Tour: Madrid

    4.9
    377 reviews
    1.5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €25.74 per person
  • Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Chueca Tour
    Majo - The Show producer
    Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Choose your local

    Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Chueca Tour

    4.8
    167 reviews
    2.5 hours • Off the beaten track tours
    from €35.97 per person


Explore Madrid with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Madrid with locals

  • Piero

    Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain

    66 reviews
    English・Español
  • Edgard

    The Travel Photographer

    97 reviews
    English・Español・Português
  • Drica

    The Palate & Palette Explorer

    240 reviews
    English・Español・Português
  • Majo

    The Show producer

    253 reviews
    English・Español
  • Carolina

    Your Madrid Insider ✨

    40 reviews
    English・Español
  • Marianissa

    It's wine o'clock

    296 reviews
    English・Español・Français
  • Mateo

    The Music and History Nerd

    52 reviews
    English・Español
  • Víctor

    Experience Coordinator

    280 reviews
    English・Español
  • Íñigo

    The Passionate Actor, Musician & Local Guide

    42 reviews
    English・Español
  • Elena

    The multi artist

    334 reviews
    English・Español・Italiano
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  • Highlights & Hidden Gems of Madrid
    María Augusta - The Artsy Storyteller
    Marianissa - It's wine o'clock
    Choose your local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Madrid

    4.9
    497 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €51.68 per person
  • Explore the Prado Museum with a Local Guide
    Laura - The Madrid Art Historian
    Patricia  - Full of  life storyteller
    Choose your local

    Explore the Prado Museum with a Local Guide

    4.9
    543 reviews
    2 hours • Skip the line tours
    from €61.40 per person
  • Family Friendly Madrid City Tour
    Mateo  - The Music and History Nerd
    Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
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    Family Friendly Madrid City Tour

    4.9
    689 reviews
    2.5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €43.02 per person
  • Full Coverage Madrid City Tour
    Mateo  - The Music and History Nerd
    Carolina - Your Madrid Insider ✨
    Choose your local

    Full Coverage Madrid City Tour

    4.9
    847 reviews
    5 hours • City highlights tours
    from €86.40 per person
  • The Beauty of Madrid by Bike Tour
    Víctor - Experience Coordinator
    Rosen - The Traveling Economist
    Choose your local

    The Beauty of Madrid by Bike Tour

    4.8
    120 reviews
    3 hours • City highlights tours
    from €57.54 per person
  • Culinary Kickstart Tour: Madrid
    Piero - Rabidly passionate about Madrid and Spain
    Maria  - The Love Teacher
    Choose your local

    Culinary Kickstart Tour: Madrid

    4.9
    349 reviews
    2 hours • Food tours
    from €75 per person
  • Layers of Madrid: An Architecture Walk Through the Historic Center
    Elena - The multi artist
    Julian - The Wine Loving Historian
    Choose your local

    Layers of Madrid: An Architecture Walk Through the Historic Center

    4.8
    1,116 reviews
    3 hours •
    from €37.50 per person
  • Family-Friendly Prado Museum Tour
    María Augusta - The Artsy Storyteller
    Mateo  - The Music and History Nerd
    Choose your local

    Family-Friendly Prado Museum Tour

    4.9
    1,040 reviews
    2 hours • art-&-culture-tours
    from €61.40 per person
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Enjoy the Best of Madrid
Like a Local

Private Tours in Madrid

If you want to see Madrid through the eyes of a local, then a private tour is the way to do it. We connect you with local people who have years of experience with the city, and they will help avoid the tourist traps! Discover how Madrileños have fun, shop, eat, unwind and observe local customs.

    Why is Withlocals the best place to book a tour?

    • Private & Personal

      Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

      You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

    • Tailored to your wishes

      From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

      Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

    • Chat before you book

      Message your host directly to customize your experience.

      Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

    • Travel that supports locals

      Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

      We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

    • Feel good about where your money goes

      You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

      Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

    • Trusted by millions

      Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

      Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

    • Secure & flexible booking

      Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

      Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

    • Private & Personal

      Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

      You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

    • Tailored to your wishes

      From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

      Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

    • Chat before you book

      Message your host directly to customize your experience.

      Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

    • Travel that supports locals

      Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

      We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

    • Feel good about where your money goes

      You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

      Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

    • Trusted by millions

      Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

      Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

    • Secure & flexible booking

      Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

      Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



    Private & Personalized Tours in Madrid with a Local

    When you hit the road and land in a new city like Madrid, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.

    Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Madrid spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Madrid.

    The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.

    But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Madrid, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Madrid awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

    So, next time you're in Madrid, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Madrid. Get ready to explore like a local!



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    • Photo Tours in Madrid
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    Travelers love our locals

    Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

    • 5.0

      Fantastic tapas tour with Piero!

      "Piero was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great fun. He is genuinely passionate about food and wine and gave us a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!"

      local Piero
      guest Peter
      PeterAbout local PieroMadrid, September 8, 2026
    • 5.0

      Great guy, the best/

      "Two still young at heart grandparents and two young adult "foodie" grandkids. a perfect start to a 4 day visit to the heart of Madrid.no time for a full review, just to say a tapas tour with Piero is as as good as it gets, 100% professional but 100% a real person doing this for the joy of it. "

      local Piero
      guest simon
      simonAbout local PieroMadrid, September 5, 2026
    • 5.0

      Entertaining time travel through Madrid

      "3000 years of history we could see and touch and will remember. The three hours flew by!"

      local Íñigo
      guest Kathy
      KathyAbout local ÍñigoMadrid, August 19, 2026
    • 5.0

      Great Tour!

      "Our tour with Patricia was awesome! She was so warm and friendly! Patricia took us to local places around the heart of Madrid and gave us tasty treats to eat along the way. We had ceviche on toast, a calamari sandwich, a sausage and roasted pepper sandwich, paella, and samples of spanish candies. She showed us historical churches and other landmarks. We had a really wonderful day!"

      local Patricia
      guest Denise
      DeniseAbout local Patricia Madrid, August 19, 2026
    • 5.0

      Fabulous tour with Piero

      "What a terrific immersion into the tastes and culture of Madrid - one of the best tours my family has been on! Piero loves his city and showed us amazing spots, taught us great history and showed us what Madrid is all about - my husband, daughter and I all felt like we had a great time with a friend. Don’t hesitate to book!"

      local Piero
      guest Zaid
      ZaidAbout local PieroMadrid, August 10, 2026
    • 5.0

      A Great First Night in Madrid

      "Our family of three, including our 11-year-old daughter, had a wonderful time learning about Madrid, the culture, and tasting different food with Marianissa. We would never have gone to the places she took us and enjoyed the local food, her stories and the company. "

      local Marianissa
      guest Deborah
      DeborahAbout local MarianissaMadrid, August 8, 2026
    • 5.0

      Fantastic food with fantastic fun

      "Piero is punctual, passionate, well prepared and knowledgeable. He is a consummate foodie that’s well informed but not just about food but also about global history with a modern perspective. His gregarious delivery is infectious and inspiring while the food/drinks were a joy to partake. We would highly recommend this tour. "

      local Piero
      guest Katie
      KatieAbout local PieroMadrid, August 8, 2026
    • 5.0

      Best Food Tour

      "Piero truly gave the best food tour of Madrid-- everything was within walking distance, and incorporated so much of the history during the experience which made the food even more enjoyable. Even after the tour, helped with recommending other activities to do in the area, and I even visited a few places the next day to eat on my own. All in all 10/10 experience would highly highly recommend!!! <3"

      local Piero
      guest Megan
      MeganAbout local PieroMadrid, August 5, 2026
    • 5.0

      The Perfect Introduction to Madrid

      "From the moment we booked our tour weeks before arriving in Madrid, Maria was outstanding. She communicated with us before our trip, happily answering questions about the city and helping us feel excited about our visit. The evening before our tour she checked in to reconfirm the time and meeting point, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our morning with Maria was simply wonderful. She has the perfect balance of warmth, light humour and an incredible depth of knowledge about Madrid’s history and culture. At the start of the tour she explained what we would be seeing and checked that it matched what we were hoping to experience, making the whole morning feel very personalised. One of the unexpected highlights was a visit to a fantastic local food market. As someone who loves great produce and local cuisine, I absolutely loved this little detour. It gave us a real insight into everyday Madrid and was one of my favourite parts of the tour. Maria was also very considerate of the summer heat, pacing the walk well and making sure we were comfortable throughout. She is incredibly easy to spend time with—you feel more like you’re exploring the city with a knowledgeable local friend than being on a formal tour. We learnt so much about Madrid, its history, its people and its culture. By the end of the morning we had already decided that three days in Madrid simply isn’t enough we’ll definitely be back. Best of all, Maria set us up perfectly for the rest of our stay with great recommendations, so we could make the most of our remaining time in the city. This was exactly the introduction to Madrid we had hoped for. If we return, we would choose Maria again without hesitation. Highly recommended."

      local María Augusta
      guest Cheryl
      CherylAbout local María AugustaMadrid, July 29, 2026
    • 5.0

      Great tour of the Prado

      "We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Prado with Laura. We didn’t want to explore the museum on our own—we wanted to see the most important paintings and gain a deeper understanding of the art and its history. Laura brought the paintings to life by sharing the stories behind them and providing historical context that we never would have discovered on our own. The tour was engaging, informative, and memorable. I would highly recommend taking a tour with Laura."

      local Laura
      guest Kristina
      Kristina About local LauraMadrid, July 19, 2026