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Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Private City Tour

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Madrid, Spain
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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.

What's Included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra drinks and snacks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plaza de Santa Bárbara
8, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

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Mercado De San Anton

Mercado de San Antón is a traditional market combined with a restaurant-terrace and a multifunctional space.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza del Dos de Mayo

The lively Plaza del Dos de Mayo is undoubtedly the heart of the Malasaña neighbourhood.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Chueca (pass by)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Off the Beaten Track in Madrid: Private City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-24380P277

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What's Included

Activity name

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Your local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
  • 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
  • Local guide
  • Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra drinks and snacks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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