Private Tour El Escorial and Cuelgamuros From Madrid: Official Guide

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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

  • Entrance to Cuelgamuros
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Official Tourism Guide and Private Driver throughout the experience
  • Private transport in Mercedes-Benz V-Class
  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Madrid
    1h
    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.
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial accompanied by its official guide. Discover this extraordinary complex declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its close relationship with Philip II and the Spanish monarchy. During the visit, you will tour some of its most important spaces, such as the Basilica, the Royal Library, the Royal Pantheon, and the historic palace dependencies.
  3. San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    1h 30m
    Enjoy free time to have lunch in San Lorenzo de El Escorial after visiting the Royal Monastery. Your guide can recommend traditional restaurants according to your preferences, where you can discover the local gastronomy before continuing to Cuelgamuros. Lunch is not included.
  4. Valley of the Fallen
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Cuelgamuros accompanied by your official guide and discover one of the most unique and controversial monumental complexes in the contemporary history of Spain. Learn its origin, construction and historical evolution, as well as the context of the Civil War and the Franco dictatorship. Visit the interior of the rock-hewn Basilica and contemplate the monumental cross that dominates the valley.
  5. Madrid
    1h 30m
    After visiting Cuelgamuros, relax during the private trip back to Madrid. Your driver will take you directly to your hotel or accommodation, completing this private 7-hour experience of El Escorial and Cuelgamuros.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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