22 Mar 2023
Along with my mom, took the Royal Palace & Old Town private walking tour with Jackie in early March 2023.
Jackie was fantastic! She’s incredibly knowledgable about the area and history of Spain, and her friendliness and professionalism is absolutely top-notch. She quickly adapted to accommodate the slower walking pace my mom desired (some areas in Madrid are unevenly paved, and 60+ mom dwasn’t wearing the best shoes). Moreover, I want to particularly thank Jackie for going out of her way to make the palace tour as easy on my mom’s stamina as possible, including gaining permission to allow my mom to ride the private escalator up.
It was evident that Jackie is an old hat at giving this tour, and it was a treat to watch how many locals and Royal Palace staff recognized her. Her English more than suffices for Americans seeking her expertise.
Honestly, I wasn’t especially excited about the tour itself, but Jackie made it an interesting and delightfully memorable experience.
I absolutely recommend Jackie for any Spanish or English speakers who desire to spend a morning and afternoon walking withand learning from a very personable and knowledgable local expert.