From Madrid El Escorial Valle de los Caídos & Segovia Day Trip
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a full-day adventure from Madrid to three of Spain’s most celebrated landmarks: El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen, and the enchanting city of Segovia. Start at El Escorial, a magnificent complex reflecting the grandeur of Spain’s Golden Age. Join a guided walking tour, with an optional visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Continue to the Valley of the Fallen, a striking monument rich in political and historical significance. A live tour reveals its powerful past, including a visit to the impressive basilica. Finally, explore Segovia, famed for its Roman and medieval legacy. Marvel at the iconic Roman aqueduct and stroll the charming streets on a guided tour. For added magic, opt to visit the Alcázar of Segovia, said to have inspired Disney’s castle. Enjoy free time before your return to Madrid.
Inclusions
What's included
- Optional: Entrance & guided tour of the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (if selected)
- 45-minute Guided walking tour of El Escorial
- Full-day tour from Madrid to El Escorial, Valle de los Caídos, and Segovia (approx. 11 hours)
- 60-minute Guided walking tour of Segovia + Free time to explore Segovia
- Return coach journey (Madrid > El Escorial > Valley of Cuelgamuros > Segovia > Madrid)
- Guided walking tour of Valley of Cuelgamuros + Basilica entrance
- Optional: Entrance and guided visit to the Alcázar of Segovia (if selected)
What's not
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- Food & Drink
Itinerary
The first stop of the tour is El Escorial where you will have a 30 minute guided tour.
There is the option to take a guided tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
The second stop of the tour is Valle de los Caídos where you will have a guided tour.
The final stop of the tour is Segovia where you will take a guided walking tour.
There is an option to take a tour of the Alcazar de Segovia.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour departs from the Visitor Centre at Calle de San Bernardo, 5 at 9AM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 50 travellers
- Operated by
- The Yellow Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour departs from the Visitor Center at San Bernardo 5, Centro Commercial Gran Galeria at 9:00am every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and returns to the same location at the end of the day. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and have your booking confirmation ready, either printed or on your mobile device.
- The tour lasts approximately 11 hours, including return travel. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a hat, sunscreen, water, and a camera. Please note that the tour is not fully wheelchair accessible.
- Your tour includes all transfers on a specialty coach. Coaches have air conditioning, commentary from your live guide, and storage for buggies and wheelchairs. Coaches do not have toilets, luggage storage, opening windows or refreshments available to purchase. Please note that smoking, eating or drinking is not permitted on board the coach.
- If you'd like to visit the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial during your time in El Escorial, please select this during booking.
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 287 day trips we list in Madrid.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 57 of 287.
- 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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