Discover one of the monumental jewels of the Community of Madrid with this El Escorial Private Tour, an exclusive route just for you and your partner, family or friends!
El Escorial Private Tour
We'll meet at a time of your choosing at the agreed meeting point. Once the presentations have been made, we'll begin this private walking tour around San Lorenzo de El Escorial: one of the most beautiful monumental towns in the Community of Madrid.
We can start the tour with a short walk through the old town, where the Casa del Alcalde Mayor and the Real Coliseo Carlos III stand out. Did you know that the latter is one of the oldest covered theatres in Spain? The tour will then continue to the symbolic monastery.
The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is an architectural and artistic jewel declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside this great enclosure from the 16th century, built by order of the Spanish monarch Felipe II, we'll visit its most famous rooms and galleries. Among them, two wings of the royal building stand out: the Palace of Felipe II and the Palace of the Bourbons, the latter decorated in the 18th century style. We'll also visit the famous library of the El Escorial monastery and the Crypt where most of the kings and queens of the Hispanic Monarchy have rested since Charles I.
We'll also discover the Battle Room and the Basilica of El Escorial, which like the rest of the monumental complex was designed by Juan de Herrera, King Felipe II's trusted architect. The monarch left nothing to chance and, as we'll discover during the visit, it's even believed that he actively participated in this great architectural project.
The tour will conclude in the historical centre of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
We start wherever you want
We can start this private tour from your hotel or from a central point in the town, you choose!
Price
This is a private tour organized for you and your partner, friends or family.
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Covid-19 Measures
Please check local restrictions before traveling. All of our services comply with recommendations to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide.
Private and exclusive tour, no other people in the group.
Not included
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: € 12 (US$ 12.60) adults; € 6 (US$ 6.30) over 65 years old, students up to 25 years old accredited and children between 5 and 16 years old; free for children under 5 years old.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
