Top Madrid Private Sightseeing Tours

Exploring Madrid with a local guide is the best way to get to know the city’s character. Stay away from the tourist attractions—it’s easy enough to visit those on your own—and instead visit hip neighborhoods, local-favorite tapas bars, and artisan shopping districts that are still under the radar. This private tour is with just you and your guide so you can customize every aspect of your experience.

This private tuk-tuk tour lets you cover more of Madrid than is possible on foot and access hidden corners that big buses cannot reach. Explore the city your way with a personalized itinerary that is tailored to your interests and learn more about the city from your local guide than you would alone.

Ride with a local English Speaking Driver and explore the most iconic monuments of Madrid! Your personal driver will not only share historical facts about the areas visited but also local insights that will help you get the feeling of the city’s lifestyle today. Explore the neighborhoods and landmarks in Madrid like a local. Experience this spectacular city from the comfort of your very own private air-conditioned car. As the tour is completely customizable, you can add and take points away from the following suggested itinerary. Our drivers are not licensed guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information. During the stops you can do whatever you want: visit the landmarks, take pictures, ask your driver about the place and get benefit from his local knowledge Visit, Puerta del Sol, Palacio Real, Calle Gran Via, taste tapas, Wander inside the Retiro Park and many many more!

Get to know all of Madrid in one day through this VIP and private tour of all the most relevant monuments of the city. Totally exclusive. Discover with the best Official Guides of the city of Madrid, the treasures and secrets that the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe houses in a totally VIP, private and exclusive visit. With preferential tickets, without waiting in lines. You will be picked up by private transport from your hotel by your guide who will take you by private car to the main monuments of 18th century Madrid and the Passage of Light, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Afterwards, you will take a walk with your guide to the monuments, corners, treasures and secrets of ancient Madrid and will receive practical information for your stay in the city of Madrid. After taking this tour you will have completed a fascinating and enriching experience in the city of Madrid in one day and you will have seen all the most emblematic places.

Benefit from visiting Toledo with your own private guide and driver for the ultimate full-day tour from Madrid to the former capital of Spain. Ride in a luxury vehicle for one hour to reach Toledo, where your guide provides a customized tour of the historical city’s most important museums and monuments (admission is not included). Choose from several options for your tour and free time; hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit Segovia, Ávila, and Toledo—three cities that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites—on a full-day tour from Madrid that features ancient battlements, a soaring cathedral, a historic monastery, and more. Coordinated tours and transport make the most of your travel time so you can cover more ground without rushing to catch trains or find buses; traveling with a guide takes you straight to the three cities’ essential sights.

Skip the crowded group tours and get more out of your time in Toledo with a private guide. Choose your preferred length of walking tour and visit the Toledo sights that interest you most. Follow a route chosen by your guide to see a mix of highlights and hidden gems or customize the route as you wish. Admission tickets to monuments are not included.

Madrid is full of history, with plenty of fascinating stories that you’d unlikely learn without a guide by your side. See the influence of centuries of art, culture, architecture, and politics on modern-day Madrid on guided tour of the old city. Learn about the people and events that happened here and see iconic sights like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, and more.

Madrid is one of Spain’s great gastronomic cities and this private tasting tour is the ideal introduction to the city’s foodie scene. Explore the street food, hip bars, and traditional restaurants of Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood. You’ll enjoy your choice of six or 10 delicious food tastings including Spanish specialties like ‘patatas bravas’ and ‘tortilla’ (omelet)

Take in unique views of Madrid without getting tired legs with this private tuk-tuk tour. Sit comfortably on padded seats and enjoy protection from the sun with a roof-covering, as your driver takes you around the city. Take in highlights including the Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcala, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and more. Ideal for travelers with limited time in Madrid who want to do as much sightseeing as possible.

The Prado Museum is one of the most popular attractions in Madrid and without this handy skip-the-line guided tour you could be waiting a long time to get in. Simplify your visit to one of Europe’s top art galleries and learn more about Spanish art and culture than you could touring alone. This small-group tour can be customized to suit your interests.

Discover Madrid’s vibrant culinary scene with the help of a local guide on this tapas tasting tour. See the city through the eyes of a local and sample authentic dishes at a range of popular bars, with a drink in each one. Treat your palate to Spanish wines, sherries, and more, complemented by things like Iberian ham, salted cod, and chickpea stew. To keep this experience intimate, group size is limited to 12 people.

Let someone else plan the perfect Madrid itinerary when you book this half- or full-day customized walking tour of the Spanish capital. Inform your guide of your interests prior to your tour, then enjoy a customized itinerary that promises to satisfy all cultural cravings. Enjoy pre-planned logistics as you discover significant sights such as the Prado Museum and the Royal Palace of Madrid while listening to commentary tailored to your interests.

Combine two top Madrid landmarks into one sightseeing tour with this half-day experience. Meet your guide for a tour of the Prado Museum with a focus on works by Velazquez, Goya, and Rubens. Continue the tour with a walk to the Royal Palace of Madrid, passing popular landmarks like Puerta del Sol along the way. Complete the experience with a guided tour of the Royal Palace to learn about its décor and architecture. Preferential access throughout is included.

Immerse yourself in two UNESCO World Heritage–listed cities without worrying about train schedules or parking on this convenient day trip from Madrid. With your guide, savor ancient landmarks and fascinating cultural experiences—including a visit to a Toledo metalworker’s studio. Upgrade to bring your UNESCO-listed cities tally to three with a tour of Avila, famed for its medieval city walls.

Visitors to Madrid who are interested in Spanish art, culture, and history will love this private combo tour of the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum. Learn more about what you see at these top attractions with a private guide who will tell you many interesting facts and stories. Save time with skip-the-line tickets and tick off two Madrid highlights in one easy tour.

Have fun around Madrid in an eco-friendly electric tuk-tuk as you see the sights. You will pass by must-see places in Madrid such as the Royal Palace, the Retiro Park and the Prado Museum. Whether it's your first time visiting Madrid or you've been to Madrid before, you'll cover a lot of ground and discover something new.

This tour is ideal for time-tight travelers interested in religious sights and historic monuments. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, travel between locations with ease in a luxury bus with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a guide. Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (El Escorial)—and visit the Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen) monument and Catholic basilica.

Skip the lines and see the exquisite Royal Palace at your own pace on this private, guided tour of the biggest royal residence in Europe. The official home of Spain’s kings, this palace in the city contains 3,000 preserved rooms, works of art, the royal chapel, and string instruments made by Antonio Stradivari. Follow your guide up the 70-step main staircase and discover what’s inside.

Explore Toledo's historic Jewish Quarter on this private guided tour and learn all about the Spanish city’s deep Jewish roots. Stroll through Toledo’s UNESCO-listed old town and visit synagogues dating from the 12th and 14th centuries as your guide shares a wealth of knowledge regarding a Sephardic community that dates back to the 4th century.

One of the world’s great art galleries, the Prado Museum has almost 3,000 works on display, including artists like Goya, Velázquez, Rubens, and Caravaggio. Almost every visitor to Madrid stops by here, so a skip-the-line ticket is a worthwhile investment. This one comes with a guide to lead you through the myriad rooms and introduce highlights including the works of El Greco and Velázquez’s Las Meninas (Ladies in Waiting).

Travelers who want a fun and easy overview of Madrid will love this electric tuk-tuk tour. Pass by numerous must-see places in Madrid, such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and the Almudena Cathedral. Take note of the places you want to return to later on your own.

Avila and Segovia are two of Spain’s oldest cities, dating back to the 11th century and 700 BC respectively. Explore them both in depth on a full-day guided tour from Madrid in which you will learn about the various religious and cultural influences on each. Marvel at impressive Roman, Medieval, Moorish and gothic architecture and the regal interiors of Catholic cathedrals and ornate castles.