3 tours · €62–€140 per person · ★ 4.8
An El Escorial tour from Madrid is the shortest of the big day trips, and the 3 tours here, each picked by hand and rated 4.5★ or higher, cover the three sensible formats. The €62 five hour half day pairs the Royal Monastery with the Valley monument, both admissions included; a €65.55 ten hour version adds Segovia on top; and the private VIP visit at €140 per person goes deepest, with the Kings' Crypts, the Renaissance library and gardens guided by an official art historian.
One planning note: the half day format leaves your afternoon in Madrid free, which is why we rate it the efficient pick, while the monastery interior on the budget combo is an optional add-on rather than standard. Best reviewed El Escorial tours come first below.
Private visit, only for your group and without strangers, to the Escorial Monastery with an Official Guide expert in History and Art. The most complet...
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 ci...
On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site of the Humanity, and the Basilica of the Valle de l...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026
Editorial picks checked: August 27, 2026 · Ranked by review scores, what each ticket includes and price. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
Philip II's granite monastery: all 3 El Escorial listings in our Madrid catalogue read in full. Two stand out.
El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen with both admissions and a wifi coach in five hours: 4.8 from 3,141 reviews at €62 per person.
El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Segovia in one 10 hour sweep at €69 per person: 4.76 from 70 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Escorial & the Valley | Overall pick | €62 per person | 4.8★ (3,141) | 5h | Food and drinks are on you |
| Escorial, Valley & Segovia | Add Segovia to the day | €69 per person | 4.76★ (70) | 10h | Monastery entry is an add-on |
| Private VIP El Escorial | Full depth, privately | €140 per person | 4.98★ (46) | 3h 30m | 46 reviews so far, young listing |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
Take El Escorial and the Valley for a half day at the monastery and Valley. Choose Escorial, Valley and Segovia if adding Segovia is worth committing the full day. For example, El Escorial and the Valley: €62 per person, 4.8 from 3,141 reviews. Escorial, Valley and Segovia: €69 per person, 4.76 from 70 reviews. For trips adding Segovia, the median listed duration is 10 hours; this tour's description estimates longer.
Choose the El Escorial and the Valley half day for monastery and Valley admission in the listed fare. For Escorial, Valley and Segovia, select a monastery entry option. For example, El Escorial and the Valley: €62 per person, 4.8 from 3,141 reviews, with monastery and Valley admission. Escorial, Valley and Segovia: €69 per person, 4.76 from 70 reviews, for the base option without monastery entry.
Choose Private VIP El Escorial for a qualified art expert guiding your own party, with entrance tickets included. Budget per person for everyone taking the visit. Private VIP El Escorial costs €140 per person, rated 4.98 from 46 reviews. For private visits, the median listed duration is 3.5 hours. This tour includes entrance tickets and audio guides if needed. The option sets a minimum party size; transport from Madrid is not specified in its inclusions.
Choose the El Escorial and the Valley half day with an infant or stroller if its moderate fitness requirement fits your family; the listing accepts strollers and infants. 2 of 3 listings meet the children filter, which means strollers and infants accepted. For example, El Escorial and the Valley costs €62 per person, rated 4.8 from 3,141 reviews. It lists infant seats as available.
Wheelchair filter flags: 1 of 3. Escorial, Valley and Segovia warns it is not fully wheelchair accessible. Filter first, then confirm the route and coach boarding with the operator. For example, Escorial, Valley and Segovia costs €69 per person, rated 4.76 from 70 reviews. Its limitations state that it is not fully wheelchair accessible. Ask which stops and coach boarding arrangements work for your wheelchair before booking.
If hotel pickup is essential, search the wider Madrid catalogue. Private VIP El Escorial includes a guide and tickets, but transport from Madrid is unspecified. Hotel pickup is listed for none of 3 tours here. Private VIP El Escorial costs €140 per person, rated 4.98 from 46 reviews. Its inclusions list a qualified guide, entrance tickets and audio guides if needed, without specifying a transfer from Madrid.
Figures in these answers come from the 3 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.