Is it possible to hire an English speaking tour guide in Madrid for one day at a time? Could this be arranged through the main tourist office. What might the price be?
Thanks - Brian

Antonio (or others) might know if an English speaking Madrid tour guide can be found through the tourist office (you might even email them through their website @ http://www.tourspain.es/Portal/default.htm ).

I do know that British expatriate (and nearly world-reknowned) Stephen Drake-Jones of The Wellington Society would likely be able to do this. He gives historical, evening, walking tours of Madrid. Are you looking for an OVERALL (to the "four-corners") Madrid tour or just the old center? Are you looking for historical tous, tapas tours, or an all-inclusive-type tour?

Good luck! Saludos, MadridMan
(who is now grinding his teeth because if HE lived in Madrid could/WOULD start his own Madrid tour company )

I've taken the liberty of emailing this thread to a friend who has a number of close frineds in Madrid that have an expertize in this area. Hope my friend will get back to you with details on the people and email addresses for you to persue if you want.

Here are a couple of associations that should be able to help you.

COSIT - GUÍAS TURÍSTICOS PROFESIONALES
C/ Marqués de Cubas, 12 (CENTRO-CORTES)
28014 MADRID (MADRID)
Tel. 914298965


ASOCIACIÓN NACIONAL DE GUIAS PROFESIONALES DE TURISMO
C/ Ferraz, 82 (MONCLOA-ARGÜELLES)
28008 MADRID (MADRID)
Tel. 915421214
Email: guias@apit.es

Philippe

I can't personally vouch for this company, but I came across it recently surfing the net and it seems cool.

www.easygoin.org

Yes Madridman, I think you should start your own company, but please don't grind those teeth ... you have a beautiful smile!

Churrito, who will be in Madrid very soon!

churrocaliente, WOW! That www.easygoin.org is quite a site/service! I'm shocked that I hadn't before found or heard of them!! Thanks for sharing that link with us.