The third largest city in the EU by both population and GDP, Madrid has been the political and financial center of the Kingdom of Spain since 1561 and was ranked 17th most livable city in the world according to Monocle Magazine in 2014. From a cultural perspective, although Madrid has a very modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets and thus is a beautiful place for getting out and walking, which is exactly what the local “Madrileños” are known for.
And part of “getting out” is enjoying the hundreds of tapas bars, outdoor cafes and restaurants in addition to an increasingly international dining experience with innovative Japanese, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Peruvian, Mexican or Indian dishes. And don’t forget Madrid’s world-renown nightlife that reflects the energy and warmth of the local people!
Historical and cultural landmarks include the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Theatre, the Buen Retiro Park, founded in 1631, the 19th-century National Library building containing some of Spain’s historical archives, many national museums, and the Golden Triangle of Art, located along the Paseo del Prado and comprising three art museums: Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Cibeles Palace and Fountain have become one of the monument symbols of the city.
Popular neighborhoods surrounding the city center include Cortez, Retiro, Justicia, Chamberi, Arguelles, Austrias, and Salamanca, all with their unique attributes. And the surrounding areas, within an hour and a half radius from the city center, include historical gems such Toledo, Segovia, and Avila. While the weather in the winter months is brisk, expect lots of sunshine March through October with blistering hot afternoons in July and August.
Handpicked for you, our instructors are among the most professional and experienced in the field. Private lessons take place daily—one-on-one, two hours per day—in the location of your choice. We don’t use classrooms! Your personal instructor focuses on conversation, introducing grammar only as needed for natural communication.
Enjoy two hours per day of guided cultural activities: unique walking tours, site visits, and tastings—all led by your instructor. No English-speaking groups! Learn while on the move, practicing conversation for one week, a month, or longer—you decide. Experience authentic interaction as you practice with your local neighbors.
Choose from our carefully selected four- and five-star boutique hotels, or luxury houses and apartments in prime locations—or select your own lodging. Either way, your Language & Luxury Tour promises an unforgettable cultural experience.
Your private chauffeur awaits! We arrange transfers to and from the local international airport, with optional VIP expedite service for arrival, departure, or tight connections.
Your Language & Luxury Tour is fully managed from the moment you inquire until the moment you return home. We coordinate every step—your consultations, your instructor match, your private lessons, cultural activities, schedules, and optional excursions—so your experience flows smoothly and effortlessly.
Explore on your own—or enjoy half-day and full-day exclusive experiences tailored to your interests! Choose from private wine excursions, cooking classes, food tours, truffle hunting, pasta making, or tapas walks—each designed to deepen your cultural connection. You can also enrich your week with wellness sessions, artist-led workshops, golf outings, or family ancestry explorations.
I took our 18-year-old granddaughter to Madrid for a Spanish immersion program through Language & Luxury. It was an incredible experience and one that neither one of us will ever forget. Not only did we improve our Spanish exponentially, but we had amazing guides for all the excursions, wonderful private instructors who cared about what we wanted to learn, a fabulous boutique hotel located in a perfect spot in Madrid, and great transportation to and from the airport. I would highly recommend Language & Luxury for any immersion program you are looking to experience.
I just returned from an incredible week in Paris, thanks to Language & Luxury. I was immersed in the culture and the language, with a very talented instructor, who not only improved my French language skills, but also provided me with personalized tours and insights that I could not have acquired elsewhere.
There is so much to see and do in Paris, and Language & Luxury provided all the arrangements - and the instructor - to make sure that my time in Paris was as personally fulfilling and rewarding as possible. It's an incredible program for anyone looking to improve their language skills and explore Paris on a deeper level.
Every Language & Luxury™ experience is a hand-tailored private journey to learn a foreign language, with a Personal Language Instructor, one on one, in some of the world’s most beautiful cities and towns. If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
No classrooms. No groups. No strangers.
Just you—or your trusted friends and family—guided through a fully coordinated, luxury immersion experience.