--- title: "Private City Kickstart Tour: Madrid" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-madrid/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 58 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 133 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 69 of 76 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/private-city-kickstart-tour-madrid/ --- # Private City Kickstart Tour: Madrid **Guidekin's take:** Get your bearings around Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor on a private tour for your party focused on city orientation. A local guide and practical tips for the rest of your stay are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.74 from 133 reviews at €58 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #69 of 76 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Receive a warm welcome to Madrid on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Madrid to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Private City Kickstart Tour: Madrid 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: In front of the statue of Isabel II… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 25 start times: between 09:00 and 21:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €58 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.74/5 from 133 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: 25 start times between 09:00 and 21:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.74 from 133 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 126 of 133. - 5 stars: 118 (89%) - 4 stars: 8 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the tailored introduction and local tips, but some report guides failing to arrive. **Praised:** - An introduction to central Madrid that helps visitors find their bearings - Friendly guides who explain local history and welcome questions - Routes and walking pace adapted to interests, mobility and places already visited - Restaurant tips and sightseeing suggestions that prove useful later in the stay - Guides who keep children and teenagers engaged in the city's history **Complaints:** - Some report guides failing to arrive without advance notice - Some were still waiting for refunds after guides failed to arrive - Some found little historical insight, while others praised detailed explanations Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-04-02 to 2025-09-28); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Local Tips and Tricks - City Orientation - Private Tour - Local Guide ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (15m) - The Royal Palace is not the official residence of his Majesty the King of Spain, but rather where state ceremonies, official banquets and other state functions take place. 2. **Plaza Mayor** (10m) - The Plaza Mayor is Madrid's main square. It is located right in the center of the city, just a few minutes walk from the Puerta del Sol. 3. **Plaza de Oriente** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 4. **Plaza de la Villa** (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. **Iglesia de San Gines** (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. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (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: 25 start times between 09:00 and 21:00 - 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 In front of the statue of Isabel II (Metro Station Opera) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJVVW20HsoQg0RZk-9utD_604 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - 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 | €116 | €58 | | 4 | €120 | €30 | | 6 | €120 | €20 | 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 · #69 of 76** | €58 | 1h 30m | 4.74 (133) | 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 #69 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/private-city-kickstart-tour-madrid/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md