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Amazing place to visit! ...
Amazing place to visit! Definitively a hidden gem worth seeing. We were able to figure our public transportation easy enough.
Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery, Villa & Garden
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $166 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 46 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- The main entrance door of the Escorial Monastery
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Private visit, only for your group and without strangers, to the Escorial Monastery with an Official Guide expert in History and Art. The most complete visit, including Crypts of the Kings, Renaissance Library, Gardens, Basilica, Palace and Villa. Your guide will also give you any type of recommendation you may need regarding restaurants and services in San Lorenzo del Escorial once the tour ends.
Tour Options
Itinerary
World reference in Renaissance libraries. Absolutely majestic. Some of the most valuable specimens found in Spain stand out, as well as its frescoes and different objects and works of art on display.
Charming and careful Renaissance-style gardens designed by Philip II from where you can admire one of the best views of the Monastery, as well as the Herrería forest and the Madrid skyline.
The most important and imposing Basilica of the 16th century in the Community of Madrid with an absolutely majestic interior
Summer residence of the Kings of Spain since the 16th century and favorite place of King Philip II.
Renaissance trade houses of the Austrias monastery and palace with impressive views of the Guadarrama national park and Mount Abantos.
Highlights
Official qualified guide and art expert
Audio guides if needed
Entrance tickets
What's included
Included
Official qualified guide and art expert
Audio guides if needed
Entrance tickets
Traveller Ratings
5.0
46 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The guide will speak in Spanish or English according to the needs of the group.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery, Villa & Garden lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $166 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The main entrance door of the Escorial Monastery. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 verified reviews; it is run by DREAM TOURS MADRID. Most-mentioned highlights: Official qualified guide and art expert; Audio guides if needed; Entrance tickets.
Reviews(46)
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Viator advertises this as...
Viator advertises this as a 3.5 hour tour, it was 3 hours, but that was fine. Amazing building and insight into a rich history.
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Exceptional visit to the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Exclusive visit. Detailed. Detail-oriented. Well-cared-for. Pampered. If possible, the "place" deserves this exclusivity. Many thanks to Mónica for accompanying us on this visit to an essential part of Spain's history. GREAT EXPERIENCE.
Operator response
Un placer contar con ustedes! muchisimas gracias por su confianza. Les deseamos lo mejor.
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We repeat again!!!!
We did this tour with my family, because we wanted to take them to know El Escorial and a special. I would repeat one and a million times this private tour option because it is jna experiencenthat they have not been recorded for a lifetime thanks to the explanations and the focus our guide gave you at every moment. We're so grateful, Ana. We would love to go with you to the Prado as we told you!
Operator response
Muchas gracias por la confianza depositada en nosotros!
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Stunning tour
Stunning tour! We have been shocked with everything, but especially with the Crypts and the library! This place is magical and even more so if you visit with a high quality tour like this. Thanks to Ana our guide, for making it possible.
Operator response
Gracias, les esperamos a la próxima!
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Recommended 💯
Thank you for this experience at the Escorial which is an absolutely wonderful place where you feel you are out of time. Thank you to our super host Ana.
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The scumbag
This tour has exceeded our expectations!!! What we liked most about Madrid: The Scumbag. Thank you for this indelible memory, Ana!
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Experience 10
How could we expect something like that! Surprised with this tour and delighted from start to finish! Thank you Ana, it has been an extraordinary story and experience and that my mother had already visited long ago. Thank you for making it so enjoyable for my 6 and 4 year old daughters. All my family love the Escorial from today and will recommend our friends when they come from Ireland and Virginia! Don't leave if you can do this private tour.
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Private tour
Brilliant tour with lovely Lara , highly recommend this tour xx
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Super recommended!!!
We had been told so much about Escorial by our Spanish friends that we decided to hire a private tour. This is the most.complete we found and exceeded our expectations! Ana was jna guide absolutely given to our enjoyment that delighted us with all the stories in all the buildings we visited. We did not kmagknamos so much art together and of such quality. We were also in the gardens and the viewpoint. This tour is excellent. We recommend it and will bring the rest of the family from Germany.
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