--- title: From Madrid El Escorial Valle de los Caídos & Segovia Day Trip lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/from-madrid-el-escorial-valle-de-los-ca-dos-segovia-day-trip/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 67 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Best three sites rank_in_category: 7 of 12 (Segovia & Ávila) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/from-madrid-el-escorial-valle-de-los-ca-dos-segovia-day-trip/ --- # From Madrid El Escorial Valle de los Caídos & Segovia Day Trip **Guidekin's take:** Three heavyweight sites in one 10h day: a guided walk at El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Segovia, at €69 per person. Monastery entry is an optional add-on and meals are on you, which is how the price stays this low for the mileage. **Best three sites:** El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen and Segovia in one 10 hour sweep at €69 per person: 4.78 from 67 reviews. Trade-off: Monastery entry is an add-on. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 67 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: The Yellow Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Day Trip only | €69 / person | Spanish, English | - | | With Alcazar de Segovia Entry | €79 / person | Spanish, English | Alcazar de Segovia: This option includes entry and a guided tour of the Alcazar of Segovia. | | With Royal Monastery Entrance | €85 / person | Spanish, English | Royal Monastery Entrance: This option includes entrance to the Royal Monastery El Escorial. | | Royal Monastery & Alcázar | €95 / person | Spanish, English | Monastery & Alcázar de Segovia: This option includes entrance to the Royal Monastery El Escorial and entry and a guided tour of the Alcazar of Segovia. | ## 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) ## Not included - Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off - Food & Drink ## Itinerary 1. **El Escorial** (30m) - The first stop of the tour is El Escorial where you will have a 30 minute guided tour. 2. **San Lorenzo de El Escorial** (45m) - There is the option to take a guided tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. 3. **Valley of the Fallen** (30m; admission included) - The second stop of the tour is Valle de los Caídos where you will have a guided tour. 4. **Segovia** (1h) - The final stop of the tour is Segovia where you will take a guided walking tour. 5. **Real Alcazar de Segovia** (30m; admission included) - There is an option to take a tour of the Alcazar de Segovia. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## 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. ## Good to know - 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 Segovia & Ávila Ranked **#7 of 12** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [avila-segovia-full-day-tour-from-madrid](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/avila-segovia-full-day-tour-from-madrid/?format=md) — 4.86 (1235) 2. [three-cities-in-one-day-segovia-avila-and-toledo-from-madrid](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/three-cities-in-one-day-segovia-avila-and-toledo-from-madrid/?format=md) — 4.84 (10752) 3. 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