Hola and welcome to Madrid and its surroundings!

My name is Vanessa and I'm looking forward to showing you this beautiful and unique city and making sure that you enjoy every second of your visit. But not only the city of Madrid; there are a number of other cities, within a distance of 60-70 minutes by car, like Toledo, Segovia, El Escorial, Ávila, … that fully complement the modern Madrid with the history of Spain in more than two thousand years: romans, muslins, jews and christians. 

I’m a proud madrileña with Swiss Heritage from my father. He came to Madrid in the sixties and fell in love with it. I have also lived in other European countries like Switzerland, Germany and France. Although I have travelled a lot, my favorite city has always been Madrid and its secret squares, sunny terraces, centenary shops, taverns and great city life. 

Come with me and discover the history and legends of Madrid, its Muslim origins, the charming streets and neighborhoods, three of the best art museums in the world, the unique shops, the best tapas and especially the Spanish way of life. We can also have a look over the roofs of Madrid from special viewpoints and taste the authentic gastronomy and wines in town. 

In the cities around Madrid you will see a different place. Much smaller, more quiet and with an amazing and still touchable history. Cities that ruled the region and Spain thousand years ago, when Madrid did not even exist. 

Forget about carrying your guidebook and trying to find your way around the city while missing out on many things. Instead, let me plan a wonderful day adapted to your needs and take you on an adventure! We will avoid the crowds and focus on the authenticity. Afterwards, I will give you lots of advice and recommendations for the following days of your stay. 

PS: If what you want to see is not included in my list (like the Thyssen Museum, Retiro Park, Aranjuez, Lavapies), please send me an email and I will arrange a special tour for you. 

Bienvenidos! 

Licensed Tour Guide in Spain and Spanish National Trust Sites ( Royal Palace, El Escorial, Toledo, Segovia, Avila ) with almost 10 years Guiding experience.

Expert in History & History of Art