--- title: Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-highlights-and-hidden-gems-private-tour-with-a-guide/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 276 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 73 of 76 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-highlights-and-hidden-gems-private-tour-with-a-guide/ --- # Madrid Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Tour with a Guide **Guidekin's take:** Explore The Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol on a private tour for your party, with local storytelling along the way. Guiding and one local drink or snack are included; pricing is per person. 4.75 from 276 reviews at €105 per person for 2h–3h. In our comparison: #73 of 76 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Madrid from a unique perspective! Get to know Madrid on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Madrid at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like The Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your local guide will be waiting at the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 21 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 1 local drink or snack - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 276 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.75 from 276 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 260 of 276. - 5 stars: 245 (89%) - 4 stars: 15 (5%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the knowledgeable guides and tailored walks; confusing meeting directions have caused problems for some. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Madrid's history through stories - Routes and pace tailored to travellers' interests and needs - Local sights and neighbourhoods travellers say they would miss on their own - Practical recommendations for restaurants and later sightseeing - Patient guides who keep children interested and involved **Complaints:** - Confusing meeting point directions make the guide hard for some travellers to find - Rain has led some travellers to end the walk early Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-04-05 to 2026-06-07); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - PRIVATE multilingual local guide - Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp) - Experience without the crowds - 1 local drink or snack - PRIVATE tour - only you and your local ## Itinerary 1. **Puerta del Sol** (30m) - The Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the... 2. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (1h) - Stroll around The Royal Palace and Plaza de Oriente. We will only visit the place from the outside 3. **Plaza Mayor** (30m) - Right in the heart of Madrid you'll find Plaza Mayor. 4. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Plaza Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Lope de Vega Theater** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your local guide will be waiting at the Goya Statue, across the main entrance of the museum - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point for the "Prado Museum Private Tour" option Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiRDLiBkZSBGZWxpcGUgSVYsIDI4MDE0IE1hZHJpZCwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEgmd_AEZnShCDRFhlnTzk9aw8hIUChIJgTwKgJcpQg0RaSKMYcHeNsQ Ends: We will finish the tour at the city center of Madrid. If you book Private Prado Museum Tour option, we will end the tour at the museum. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €210 | €105 | | 4 | €232 | €58 | | 6 | €246 | €41 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Private Tours start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #73 of 76** | €105 | 2h–3h | 4.75 (276) | private | | [Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-local-guide/?format=md) | €220 per group | 3h | 4.99 (993) | private | | [Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-guide-and-driver-from-madrid/?format=md) | €310 | 5h | 4.99 (694) | private | | [Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-jewish-heritage-private-tour-with-expert-local-guide/?format=md) | €125 | 3h | 5.0 (265) | private | Ranked #73 of 76 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €845, median €110; typical length 2h 30m. 68 of 76 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/private-tours-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-highlights-and-hidden-gems-private-tour-with-a-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md