El Escorial Private Tour from Madrid with Easy Hike
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and take an easy guided hike in the surrounding landscapes of the Sierra de Guadarrama on this tour from Madrid that combines history and nature. After leaving Madrid, travel with your guide to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and visit the Royal Site, exploring its most important rooms and learning about its history and connection to Philip II and the Spanish monarchy. The experience then continues into nature with an easy hike through forest trails to the Silla de Felipe II, a historic viewpoint offering spectacular panoramic views of the Royal Site of El Escorial, the surrounding mountains and the countryside. No hiking experience is required. After the hike and visit, return to Madrid with your guide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Official Tour Guide at the Royal Site of El Escorial
- Guided Easy Hike in Nature
- El Escorial Roya Site
What's not
- Food and drink
Itinerary
After picking you up in Madrid, we will travel to the mountains of Madrid and discover the iconic 16th Century Royal Monastery of El Escorial enjoying scenic viewpoints and its natural setting. Learn with your guide about the history of one of Spain´s most important historical sites that once served as a retreat for Spanish Kings. The Royal Site of El Escorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy an easy guided hike along peaceful forest trails in the Sierra de Guadarrama, including a visit to the iconic Silla de Felipe II, a historic viewpoint offering spectacular panoramic views of the Royal Site of El Escorial, the surrounding mountains, and the countryside. The hike follows natural and forest paths at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to take photos, breathe fresh air, and disconnect from the city. No hiking experience is required.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mountain City Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 287 day trips we list in Madrid.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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