Excursion to Segovia, el Escorial & The Valley of the Fallen - Reviews

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May / 31 / 2024

Gladys Carriere

Bahía Blanca, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

El traslado y la guía todo correcto. Contratamos un tour de todo el día nadie nos dijo que íbamos a estar corriendo para llegar 13.30 y volverá salir a las 15 hs para Segovia . Si teníamos que volver no era necesario ir tan rápido que no paramos ni para tomar agua .

The transfer and the guide were all correct. We booked an all-day tour, no one told us that we were going to be rushing to arrive at 1:30 p.m. and leave again at 3:00 p.m. for Segovia. If we had to return it was not necessary to go so fast that we did not even stop to drink water.

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Muchas gracias por tus comentarios. Vamos a pasar tu comentario al proveedor para que los tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

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May / 18 / 2024

Luis Barrios

Venezuela

I travelled with my partner

La actividad estuvo muy bien organizada muy puntual, nuestra guia al escorial y valle de los caidos fue la Sra. Ana que fue increiblemente buena en la informacion que nos dio durante todo el viaje; En Segovia nos guio Miguel, excelente guia tambien; muy recomendable la actividad Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was very well organized and very punctual, our guide to the escorial and valley of the fallen was Mrs. Ana who was incredibly good in the information she gave us throughout the trip; In Segovia we were guided by Miguel, also an excellent guide; the activity is highly recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 22 / 2023

Anonymous

Argentina, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Creo que VPT es cómo la comida rápida de los tours… Rápido, sin sabor y en grandes cantidades… En un mundo donde los tours se han vuelto más personalizados y con grupos pequeños… Creo que VPT debe evolucionar… Tiene pésima atención al cliente y los buses son viejos e incómodos… Las guías muy buenas pero por cumplir horarios van corriendo y se puede disfrutar muy poco de Segovia…

I think VPT is like the fast food of tours... Fast, tasteless and in large quantities... In a world where tours have become more personalized and with small groups... I think VPT needs to evolve... It has terrible customer service and the Buses are old and uncomfortable… The guides are very good but to keep to schedules they rush and you can enjoy very little of Segovia…

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Sentimos que la experiencia no se ajustase del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Gracias por habernos escrito. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry that the experience did not fully match what was expected. At Civitatis we only want our clients to have the best possible experiences. To do this, we take note of all comments with the intention of improving. Thank you for writing to us. Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 01 / 2023

Aura Mendoza

Caracas, Venezuela

I travelled with my partner

El tour debía haber sido segun la oferta: . SEGOVIA - ESCORIAL - VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS. Sin embargo nos llevaron 1ro a Escorial y luego a Valle para regresar a Madrid y de ahí ir a Segovia. Perdimos al menos 3 horas de disfrute de las atracciones montados en un Bus que habríamos aprovechado mejor si se planifican Los guías muy normales no se esmeraron mucho en contar la historia de los lugares. He tomado free tours de mejor calidad Adicionalmente el equipo de la audio guia en Segovia no funcionó.¹

The tour should have been according to the offer: . SEGOVIA - ESCORIAL - VALLEY OF THE FALLEN. However, they took us first to Escorial and then to Valle to return to Madrid and from there to Segovia. We lost at least 3 hours of enjoying the attractions riding a bus that we would have used better if planned. The very normal guides did not try very hard to tell the history of the places. I have taken better quality free tours. Additionally, the audio guide equipment in Segovia did not work.¹

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En la descripción web de la actividad indicamos el recorrido realizado, e indicamos que se hace una parada después de las dos primeras visitas, para luego hacer la tercera. Los guías, por otra parte, son profesionales del sector que se esfuerzan por explicar los contenidos de forma completa, amena, y rigurosa. Sentimos que no hayas visto esta información antes, y que la experiencia no haya sido de tu agrado. Translate this opinion into English.

In the web description of the activity we indicate the route taken, and we indicate that a stop is made after the first two visits, and then the third is made. The guides, on the other hand, are professionals in the sector who strive to explain the contents in a complete, entertaining, and rigorous way. We are sorry that you have not seen this information before, and that the experience was not to your liking. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 21 / 2023

Evelyn

Valletta, Malta

I travelled with my partner

Places we visited where great but too much waisted time in traveling..we took more than an hour to go to the monastery than we went to the valley of the fallen than we traveled more than an hour to came back to Madrid and wait an other hour break than more than an hour traveling again to go to the aqua dot and that was not what I was told when I booked the excartion.

I travelled with my partner

In order to visit all the places offered in the stipulated time, it is necessary to spend a large part of the excursion on board the bus. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, on our website we indicate the route and its times so that customers can consult it before booking.

Sep / 16 / 2023

Maria Fernanda Montes Saavedra

Germany

I travelled with friends

La guia con muy buen conocimiento, aunque en general parecia estar de mal humor. Con mi grupo muy amable, pero mas bien con el entorno y los imprevistos. EL grupo para mi gusto demasiado grande y no todos se alinean a las intrucciones y eso molesta a los demas. El camion no muy comodo comparado con el siguiente tour. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was very knowledgeable, although in general she seemed to be in a bad mood. Very friendly with my group, but more so with the environment and the unforeseen events. The group is too big for my taste and not everyone follows the instructions and that bothers others. The truck not very comfortable compared to the next tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 01 / 2023

Anonymous

Guadalajara, Mexico

I travelled with friends

Fue decepcionante que en el Escorial no se incluya la visita a la biblioteca Más decepçionante aún que en Segovia no se incluya la visita a la Catedral y que el Acueducto solo se haga de pasada, camino al restaurant donde sugieren comer, que además lo dejan como punto de encuentro. Limitan la posibilidad de tomar fotos, de comprar algún souvenir y de que la Visita sea 100% satisfactoria. El guía muy bueno, el Bus excelente, salida y regreso al tiempo estipulado.

It was disappointing that the Escorial does not include a visit to the library. Even more disappointing is that in Segovia a visit to the Cathedral is not included and that the Aqueduct is only done in passing, on the way to the restaurant where they suggest eating, which they also leave as meeting point. They limit the possibility of taking photos, buying souvenirs and ensuring that the visit is 100% satisfactory. The guide is very good, the bus is excellent, departure and return at the stipulated time.

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En nuestra web especificamos con exactitud lo incluido en el precio de la visita. Dependiendo del desarrollo del tour es posible que esta se haga de forma más rápida que de costumbre, siempre intentando crear una experiencia enriquecedora. Sentimos las molestias que se hayan podido ocasionar a este respecto. Translate this opinion into English.

On our website we specify exactly what is included in the price of the visit. Depending on the development of the tour, it may be done more quickly than usual, always trying to create an enriching experience. We apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused in this regard. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 18 / 2023

Jesus

Spain

I travelled with friends

La ruta de la mañana al Monasterio y el Valle fue justa de tiempo pero para darse una rápida idea del contenido y continente de ambas estructuras, bien. La guía bien, mejorable pero bien. Sin embargo, si indico que la excursión fue regular es para compensar el "bien" de la mañana por el "mal" de la tarde en Segovia. Como había que salir a las 15.00 y volver a las 20.00 asumíamos que tendríamos 3 horas para ver Segovia y el Alcázar, pero fueron solo 2. La guía bien pero el tiempo muy mal.

The morning route to the Monastery and the Valley was tight on time but to get a quick idea of the content and continent of both structures, fine. The guide is good, but it can be improved. However, if I indicate that the excursion was regular, it is to compensate for the "good" in the morning for the "bad" in the afternoon in Segovia. Since we had to leave at 3:00 p.m. and return at 8:00 p.m., we assumed that we would have 3 hours to see Segovia and the Alcázar, but it was only 2. The guide was good, but the weather was very bad.

I travelled with friends

Se trabaja duramente para mejorar en la organización de esta y cualquier otra actividad que lo necesite. Ya hemos extendido los comentarios a nuestro equipo local para que sean tenidos en cuenta. Translate this opinion into English.

We work hard to improve the organization of this and any other activity that needs it. We have already extended the comments to our local team so that they can be taken into account. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 02 / 2023

Andrea

Uruguay

I travelled by myself

No me había quedado claro que se retornaba a Madrid entre las dos actividades. Me parece una pérdida de tiempo. En vez de volver a Madrid y dejarnos 1.30 hrs para el almuerzo, podría ser en Segovia ese tiempo y aprovechar más la ciudad. En tour en si no deja tiempo libre. El paseo al Escorial y Valle de los caídos estuvo bien, pero no me gustó el Guia. Dos palabras en español, dos palabras en inglés y así continuamente. El relato quedaba demasiado cortado y no se entendía bien

It had not been clear to me that he was returning to Madrid between the two activities. Seems like a waste of time to me. Instead of going back to Madrid and leaving us 1.30 hours for lunch, it could be in Segovia that time and make the most of the city. On tour itself does not leave free time. The walk to the Escorial and Valley of the Fallen was good, but I did not like the Guide. Two words in Spanish, two words in English and so on. The story was too cut and was not well understood

I travelled by myself

En la descripción web de la actividad especificamos que tras una de las visitas se vuelve a Madrid, donde se deja tiempo libre para comer, y proseguir con la excursión. También concretamos que los comentarios se hacen en español e inglés. Los guías, por otro lado, se esfuerzan en hacer la visita de forma enriquecedora y amena, siempre intentando que los participantes estén cómodos. Sentimos que la experiencia no haya sido completamente de tu agrado, y que no hayas visto a tiempo esta información. Translate this opinion into English.

In the web description of the activity we specify that after one of the visits you will return to Madrid, where you will have free time to eat, and continue with the excursion. We also specify that the comments are made in Spanish and English. The guides, on the other hand, strive to make the visit enriching and enjoyable, always trying to make the participants comfortable. We are sorry that the experience has not been completely to your liking, and that you have not seen this information in time. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 24 / 2023

Sergio

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Segovia no pude hacerlo. Pero la primera parte muy bien. En mi opinión el Valle de los Caídos no vale la pena , y ese tiempo lo usaría en el Escorial donde el tiempo fue muy apretado. Volver al mediodía a Madrid creo que se pierde mucho tiempo. Que se podría aprovechar en Segovia. Translate this opinion into English.

Segovia I couldn't do it. But the first part is very good. In my opinion, the Valley of the Fallen is not worth it, and I would use that time in El Escorial where time was very tight. Returning to Madrid at noon I think a lot of time is wasted. That could be used in Segovia. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 14 / 2023

Anonymous

United States

I travelled with my partner

We enjoyed el Escorial and Valley of the Fallen, but Segovia was too rushed. We had no time for any shopping (though 10-15 minutes were budgeted for this), and the tour guide walked very fast. Also, he had a better command of Spanish than English. Had we known about how rushed we would be through Segovia, we would have planned a different kind of experience.

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The guides try to show as much content as possible during the visit. Therefore, they may accelerate the pace of the explanations unexpectedly, always trying to make the experience as good as expected. We regret that it was not as you had hoped. We take note to avoid such incidents in the future.

Feb / 24 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with friends

Nos gustó mucho la excursión con visitas guiadas al Monasterio y Basílica El Escorial, Basílica Caídos y en Segovia, el Álcazar. Tuvimos una guía por la mañana, Silvia, y Javier en Segovia, quienes explicaron muy bien la historia y los monumentos, de manera amena y precisa. Excelentes guías y destinos. La pega que ponemos a la agencia es que el bus retrocediera a Madrid a las 13hs para luego retomar marcha y llegar a Segovia 16h. en vez de conectar desde Guadarrama y llegar a Segovia 13:30hs. Translate this opinion into English.

We really liked the excursion with guided visits to the Monastery and Basilica El Escorial, Basilica Caídos and in Segovia, the Álcazar. We had a guide in the morning, Silvia, and Javier in Segovia, who explained the history and the monuments very well, in a pleasant and precise way. Excellent guides and destinations. The downside that we put to the agency is that the bus went back to Madrid at 1:00 p.m. and then resumed its march and arrived in Segovia at 4:00 p.m. instead of connecting from Guadarrama and arriving in Segovia at 1:30 p.m. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 30 / 2022

Grethel Masis

San José, Costa Rica

I travelled with friends

Agencia excelente , responsable, guías buenos, los lugares hermosos!! Recomendados los tres puntos turísticos que visitamos!! Los tiempos muy cortos para estar,, casi no se puede tomar fotos ó disfrutar más de ciertos puntos. Muy carrereado, esa es la parte fea de tomar los tour!! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent agency, responsible, good guides, beautiful places! The three tourist spots we visited are recommended! The very short times to be there, you can hardly take photos or enjoy more than certain points. Very raced, that's the ugly part of taking the tours!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 01 / 2020

Claudia

Cdmx, Mexico

I travelled with small children

Daniel es un excelente guía !!!, se preocupa por explicarte todo y da su plus, se interesa en que todo se entienda, da recomendaciones y siempre está atento a lo que se requiera Nosotros íbamos con mi pequeño de 4 años y se porto muy bien con él, bromeaba y le daba consejillos para que como niño estuviera contento, muchas gracias Daniel Translate this opinion into English.

Daniel is an excellent guide !!!, he cares about explaining everything and gives his plus, he is interested in making sure everything is understood, he gives recommendations and he is always attentive to what is required We went with my 4-year-old little boy and he behaved very well with him, he joked and gave him tips so that as a child he was happy, thank you very much Daniel Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 17 / 2019

Hector Blanco

San José, Costa Rica

I travelled with my partner

No se advirtió que en realidad eran dos excursiones, una en la mañana a El Escorial y el Valle de los Caídos y otra en la tarde (con 40 minutos para almorzar) a Segovia. Es decir, que debía regresarse a Madrid, al mismo punto de salida de la mañana para ir a Segovia, pese a que se nos vendió como un solo tour.

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Aug / 13 / 2019

Ana María

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Nos es fácil encontrar el Punto de Salida. La excursión de la mañana al Escorial y el Valle de los caidos tenía una mejor guía y aurículares. El coche era cómodo.. Tienen un problema con el manejo del cálculo del tiempo. Teniamos almuerzo incluído. Nos dejaron en plaza España, la guía nos acompañó un lugar sencillo pero que servían nos dieron 10 o 15 para almorzar y volver al lugar de salida. El coche que nos llevó a Segovia era muy incómodo sin auriculares. A las apuradas y desordenada.

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Aug / 08 / 2019

Soledad

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

La guia explicó muy bien las cosas pero el servicio está muy mal organizado nos llevaron volando por todos lados, ni siquiera te queda tiempo para hacer fotos porque te dan 20 minutos para sacar fotos comprar algo y volver al punto de encuentro es imposible!!!!!

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Oct / 31 / 2025

Liliana Marta Ramos

Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Estuvo muy bien la excursión! Le falta tiempo libre para poder recorrer un poco algunos lugares. No entendemos porqué hay que volver a Madrid para luego salir a Segovia. Esto le quita tiempo a la excursión para disfrutar un poco más de los lugares! Las guías muy bien!. Pilar que nos guió en El Escorial y Valle de los Caídos excelente!!!! Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was great! It lacked free time to explore some places a bit more. We don't understand why we had to return to Madrid before going to Segovia. This takes away time from the excursion to enjoy the sites more! The guides were very good! Pilar, who guided us in El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, was excellent! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 13 / 2025

Héctor Ortega

Monterrey, Mexico

I travelled with small children

Jul / 06 / 2025

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