--- title: "Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Private City Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/off-the-beaten-track-in-madrid-private-city-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 78 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 53 of 76 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/off-the-beaten-track-in-madrid-private-city-tour/ --- # Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Private City Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Chueca and Mercado San Anton on a private tour for your party focused on Madrid's local life. 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 (table below). ## Overview Ready 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Cervecería Santa Bárbara - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 16 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00 - Food not included: Extra drinks and snacks - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €78 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 46 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: 16 start times between 09:30 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.8 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 46. - 5 stars: 43 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local neighbourhoods and tailored storytelling, with occasional problems meeting guides at the scheduled start. **Praised:** - Local neighbourhoods, independent shops and galleries beyond the usual tourist stops - Knowledgeable guides sharing history, stories and insights into everyday Madrid life - Routes adapted to personal interests and places already visited - Useful recommendations for restaurants, shopping and further exploring - Walking pace adjusted to the group's needs **Complaints:** - Late or missed guide arrivals at the meeting point Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-04-29 to 2025-01-15); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset - Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken - Local guide - Private tour - Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants - Private experience only for you and your family/friends with social distance involved ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Extra drinks and snacks ## Itinerary 1. **Mercado De San Anton** (30m) - Mercado de San Antón is a traditional market combined with a restaurant-terrace and a multifunctional space. 2. **Plaza del Dos de Mayo** (30m) - The lively Plaza del Dos de Mayo is undoubtedly the heart of the Malasaña neighbourhood. 3. **Plaza de Chueca** (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: 16 start times between 09:30 and 17:00 - 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 Cervecería Santa Bárbara Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJw0x07o4oQg0Rn_qcLK47mlA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €156 | €78 | | 4 | €164 | €41 | | 6 | €156 | €26 | 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 · #53 of 76** | €78 | 2h 30m | 4.8 (46) | 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 #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. 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/off-the-beaten-track-in-madrid-private-city-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md