Ratings & Reviews
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Guidekin's take
Best three sites in our El Escorial comparison. El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Segovia in one 10 hour sweep at 65.55 euros: 4.78 from 67 reviews.
Trade-off: Monastery entry is an add-on.
Last checked: August 27, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryThree heavyweight sites in one 10 hour day: a guided walk at El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Segovia, at 65.55 euros. Monastery entry is an optional add-on and meals are on you, which is how the price stays this low for the mileage.
Schedule & Availability
Runs Tue, Thu, Sat
Departs: 09:00
Scheduled through August 2027
This tour runs Tue, Thu, Sat, departing at 09:00. Scheduled through August 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.
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 Included
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.
30 min
There is the option to take a guided tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
45 min
The second stop of the tour is Valle de los Caídos where you will have a guided tour.
30 min
Admission included
The final stop of the tour is Segovia where you will take a guided walking tour.
1h
There is an option to take a tour of the Alcazar de Segovia.
30 min
Admission included
Departure & Return
Start pointThe tour departs from the Visitor Centre at Calle de San Bernardo, 5 at 9AM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure.
End pointThe tour departs from the Visitor Centre at Calle de San Bernardo, 5 at 9AM. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure.
Additional Information
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |