I was taken aback at first because I wasn't thinking walking tour, but it was quite pleasant and informative
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Your own private and personalised tour of Madrid at your own pace.
- Walking tour including emblematic sites, secret stops and local recommendations.
- An enthusiastic, local, native English speaking guide.
- Stops for tapas and drinks, jamon y queso (ham and cheese), and a delicious dinner.
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Transport (walking will be the main for of transport. Public transit may be used).
- Entrance to any of the attractions visited.
- Gratuities/tip (completely optional, your guide will never request).
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will be standing in the middle of Plaza de Isabel II holding a blue folder. The Ópera metro stop (line 2, 5 & R) is on this square, making the meeting point easy to arrive at.
Return
- We'll end in the literary district of Madrid where Tío Tours will take you to try some delicious Spanish food in a traditional eatery.
Itinerary
We start off our tour by diving into some of the curiosities that the Royal Opera House holds. *We do not enter the Teatro Real*. IMPORTANT: This is a personalised, private tour. The places and sites that you visit may differ slightly from those listed. Your Tío Tours guide will tailor the tour based on your needs and preferences as the tour progresses.
What!? It has how many rooms!? YOU'RE KIDDING!? Who needs that many? We uncover some of the idiosyncrasies of the building where the King does (or doesn't) live! *We do not enter the Royal Palace* IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
The original town square of Madrid. This magnificent plaza has history wherever you look. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
One of Madrid's most famous streets! We'll stop in to try some local delights. Think wine, vermouth and tapas. This street has many, many bars and restaurants, and your Tío Tours guide will help you find the best ones. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
The most iconic square in all of Spain. It's pretty, but it hides some dark secrets. Let Tío Tours uncover them for you. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
The beating heart at the centre of Madrid. See how the city lives and breathes. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
We enter the Literary Quarter in Madrid and discover it's charm. Even better, we take the opportunity of being in one of Madrid's most authentic neighbourhoods by stopping in to try some of Spain's best jamón y queso (ham and cheese), and maybe even a glass of wine. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
The green lung of Madrid! Once reserved exclusively for royalty and nobility, we'll check out this lovely green space and unearth some of it's hidden gems. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Flanked by beautiful buildings on each side, this amazing square has many idiosyncrasies to be discussed. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
We arrive back into the Literary Quarter to finish off our journey with a lovely Spanish dinner at an authentic local eatery.
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