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Private Tour El Escorial and Segovia From Madrid with Official Guide

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Overview

Discover El Escorial and Segovia in a private full-day experience from Madrid, accompanied by an official guide and private driver.

Will travel exclusively with their group in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, with pick-up and return to their hotel or accommodation in Madrid, no shared groups.

Visit the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover its history, its relationship with Philip II and the Spanish monarchy, as well as spaces such as the Basilica, the Royal Library, the Royal Pantheon, and the palace dependencies.

Continue to Segovia, where you will have free time to have lunch before visiting the Cathedral and the Alcázar with your official guide. Finish in front of the Roman Aqueduct, symbol of the city.

The experience includes admission to the Royal Monastery, the Cathedral of Segovia, and the Alcázar Palace and Museum. Since it is a private tour, the pace can be adapted to your group, respecting the monument schedules and the total duration of the tour.

What's Included

  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Segovia
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Tower of Juan II of the Alcázar of Segovia
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Meeting and Pickup

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The pickup will be made directly at your hotel or accommodation in Madrid. Since it is a completely private experience, there will be no other pickups or passengers outside of your group.The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or text message to confirm the time and exact pick-up point. We will also provide you with the name of your guide-driver, the license plate and vehicle details, as well as the weather forecast for the day of the experience.He will travel throughout the day in a private Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

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Madrid

Start your experience with private pickup directly at your hotel or accommodation in Madrid. He will travel exclusively with his group in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class accompanied by his official guide and private driver to San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Visit the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial accompanied by its official guide. Discover this extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site, its relationship with Philip II and the Spanish monarchy, and tour some of its most important spaces, such as the Basilica, the Royal Library, the Royal Pantheon, and the historic palace dependencies.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Plaza Mayor

After the journey from El Escorial, it will arrive at the historic center of Segovia. Enjoy free time to have lunch around the Plaza Mayor. Your guide can recommend traditional restaurants according to your preferences, where you can discover Segovian gastronomy and try specialties like the famous roasted suckling pig. Lunch is not included.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Catedral de Segovia

Visit the Cathedral of Segovia accompanied by its official guide, known as the "Lady of the Cathedrals" and one of the best examples of late Gothic in Spain. Discover its history, architecture, main chapels, and works of art while learning about the religious and historical importance of Segovia throughout the centuries.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Alcazar of Segovia

Discover the Alcázar of Segovia accompanied by your official guide, one of the most emblematic castles in Spain and former residence of the monarchs of Castile. Tour its main palace rooms while learning about its evolution from medieval fortress to royal palace and the historical figures associated with it, including Queen Isabella I of Castile. Admission to the Palace and Museum is included. The Tower of Juan II is not included.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Acueduct of Segovia

Conclude your visit to Segovia before its impressive Roman Aqueduct, one of the best-preserved Roman engineering works in the world and a symbol of the city. Accompanied by its official guide, discover how it was built almost 2,000 years ago, how it supplied water to Segovia, and the extraordinary construction techniques that have allowed it to be preserved for centuries. It will also have time to take photographs before starting the private return to Madrid.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Madrid

After discovering El Escorial and Segovia, relax during the private trip back to Madrid. Your driver-guide will take you directly to your hotel or accommodation, completing this private 9-hour experience covering two of the most important historical destinations around Madrid.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour El Escorial and Segovia From Madrid with Official Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour El Escorial and Segovia From Madrid with Official Guide?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Segovia.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
  • Entrance to the Palace and Museum of the Alcázar of Segovia.
  • Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
  • Tower of Juan II of the Alcázar of Segovia.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour El Escorial and Segovia From Madrid with Official Guide is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What's Included

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  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Segovia
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class
  • Entrance to the Palace and Museum of the Alcázar of Segovia
  • Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Tower of Juan II of the Alcázar of Segovia

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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