Private Tour El Escorial and Cuelgamuros From Madrid: Official Guide
Overview
Discover El Escorial and Cuelgamuros on a private tour 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, and spaces such as the Basilica, the Royal Library, the Royal Pantheon, and the palace dependencies.
After enjoying free time to have lunch in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, continue to Cuelgamuros to learn about its history and visit its monumental basilica carved into the rock.
The experience includes admission to the Real Monasterio and Cuelgamuros. 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
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cuelgamuros
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Madrid
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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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San Lorenzo de El Escorial
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Valley of the Fallen
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Madrid
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Entrance to Cuelgamuros.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
- Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour El Escorial and Cuelgamuros From Madrid: Official Guide is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance to Cuelgamuros
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
- Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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
