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Alfonso M., local guide in Madrid

Alfonso M.

Licensed local guide in Madrid

Licensed guideMadrid local
5.0(113 reviews)

About Alfonso

A passionate lover of art, history, folklore, and gastronomy who has turned that passion into a profession. Known as ‘the GPS’ since my teenage years, I enjoy nature, sports, and engaging conversations. I look forward to showing you around Madrid.

Years of experience & specialties

8 years experience guiding. My specialties include History, Art, Gastronomy and Nature

Languages I'm fluent in

Spanish and English

Favorite local cuisine

Torrijas (Spain's version of French Toast)

Favorite things to do in Madrid

Walk in one of the parks and visit a temporary exhibit in one of the museums.

Private tours with Alfonso

Places Alfonso recommends in Madrid

What travelers say about Alfonso

5.0(113 reviews)
  • Jodi H.5 out of 5Jun 2025

    Alfonso was an exceptional guide. He planned the day perfectly and had history and stories that were connected throughout the day. He was incredibly knowledgeable about art and history. If I could give him 10 stars I would. Highly recommended.

  • Dean S.5 out of 5May 2025

    Alfonso is an amazing guide. He is friendly, patient, and very knowledgable about history, art, food, wine, and culture. He gets our highest recommendation.

  • Stephanie P.5 out of 5May 2025

    I highly recommend this walking tour of Segovia with Alfonso!!! It was so enjoyable and we learned so much! Alfonso was on time, and his English is excellent!!! Our Spanish isn’t very good so we were grateful!! He made sure we were comfortable, had bathroom stops when needed. And he made a great recommendation for lunch after the tour and helped us secure a reservation. His knowledge of the area and history is clearly very extensive! Truly this was an exceptional tour and I would refer all my friends to Alfonso and will return to take another tour with him if possible!!

  • Tim D.5 out of 5Apr 2025

    WOW, WOW, WOW!! What a wonderful 3 days with our guide Alfonso. We had such a great time it's tough to point out highlights. Alfonso is extremely knowledgeable about Madrid and the history of Spain. He is really personable and energetic. We were with him for almost 3 full days and we were never without narratives about Spain, Culture, European history, Madrid and the Arts. We really enjoyed his stories on how the religious history of Madrid and the surrounding areas blended together to create a great landscape. Five Stars for sure. If you are visiting Madrid he is definitely the guide to pick.

  • Judy S.5 out of 5Jan 2025

    Madrid Food and Art Tour (4.5 Hours)

    Alfonso is a wonderful guide and we highly recommend him. He has extensive knowledge of the history of all the sites we visited, and was able to answer all of our questions clearly. More than that, he is very easy going and fun to tour with.

  • Mike K.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    What great day we had with Alfonso. Avila and Segovia were magnificent and he was a treasure trove of information, not to mention just a great guy to hang out with. Highly recommend this trip and Alfonso.

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