A local guide is included, but hotel pickup, drop-off, drinks and snacks are not; moderate fitness is required. 4.8 from 46 reviews at €78 per person for 2h 30m.
In our comparison: #53 of 76 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €78 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 44 of 46
Star breakdown of all 46 ratings
Reviewers value the local neighbourhoods and tailored storytelling, with occasional problems meeting guides at the scheduled start.
Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 April 2018 to 15 January 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Mercado de San Antón is a traditional market combined with a restaurant-terrace and a multifunctional space.
30 minThe lively Plaza del Dos de Mayo is undoubtedly the heart of the Malasaña neighbourhood.
30 minDepending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by, no stopReady to experience a side of Madrid like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Chueca!
If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Madrid? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Mercado San Anton, Plaza del dos de Mayo, and more that let the true form of the city shine!
Withlocals Off the Beaten Track 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #53 of 76 | €78 | 2h 30m | 4.8 (46) | private |
| Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide | €220 per group | 3h | 4.99 (993) | private |
| Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid | €310 | 5h | 4.99 (694) | private |
| Toledo Jewish Heritage Private Tour with expert local guide | €125 | 3h | 5.0 (265) | private |
Ranked #53 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. Compare all 76 Private Tours