El Escorial, Valley & Segovia day tour from Madrid

About this experience

Begin your full-day tour with a morning visit to the Monastery of El Escorial, built under the reign of powerful King Philip II as a residence for Spanish kings. See the Monastery and Pantheon of the Royal Family at this site that was declared a monument of Artistic and Historic Interest, and Mankind Heritage. Your tour includes the Monastery, the Cloister of the 4 Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, the Pantheon of the Royal Family, the Chapterhouses, and the Basilica. The Valley of the Fallen is a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Situated in a beautiful valley in the mountains of Guadarrama, this impressive work features a colossal cross standing over 150 meters high, and Basilica and Crypt excavated in the rock under the mountain. This tour includes admission to the Valley and a visit inside the Basilica. Then, continue for a short break at lunchtime in Madrid Leaving Madrid at 3:00 pm towards the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, we'll arrive at our final destination after about 90 minutes, where we'll enjoy a walking tour around the historic centre of Segovia. Here we'll learn all about the history of the most emblematic sights in the city, such as the famous Aqueduct. Having seen the majestic architecture of the exterior of the cathedral, and other significant monuments throughout the city we'll take a guided tour of the Segovia fortress. Here, in the old residence of the Castillian kings, we'll reveal interesting facts about the different monarchs. And with the guided tour over, you'll have free time in Segovia to wander around at your own pace, buy a souvenir or have lunch on your own. Then in the evening, the tour meets again about 6:15 pm head back to Madrid.

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

11 hours

Booking in advance

Book at least 1 hours in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Categories

Cultural and theme tours · Day trips and excursions · Bus or minivan tour · Walking tour · Skip the line · Day Trips

What's included

• Visit with official guide (bilingual) • Air-conditioned coach. • Segovia Walking tour • Entrances to monuments as description • Audio guides system

What's not included

• Lunch • Hotel pick up/ drop off • Entrances to monuments not specified.

Please note

• Not wheelchair accessible

What to bring

• We recommend the use of comfortable shoes

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Madrid

   Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid

   Departure from Madrid at 8:45 am

2. 2
   Day 1

   San Lorenzo de el Escorial

   Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial

   Guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial. Admission included.

3. 3
   Day 1

   Valle de Los Caídos

   Carretera de Guadarrama/El Escorial, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial

   Visit to the Valley of the Fallen. Admission included.

4. 4
   Day 1

   Madrid - Lunchtime

   Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid

   Arrival to Madrid about 2:00 pm and brief stop for aproximately 45 minutes for lunch. Lunch is not included 3:00 pm departure to Segovia

5. 5
   Day 1

   Segovia

   Plaza del Azoguejo 1, 40001 Segovia

   Walking Tour through the old city visitig the Aqueduct square, the outside of the Gothic Cathedral and the Alcazar fortress.

6. 6
   Day 1

   Madrid - End of the Tour

   Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Escorial, Valley and Segovia (R2002)

VPT Day-trip Cancellation

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.