--- title: Guadarrama National Park from Madrid lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/guadarrama-national-park-from-madrid/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.6 reviews: 53 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 37 of 51 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/guadarrama-national-park-from-madrid/ --- # Guadarrama National Park from Madrid **Guidekin's take:** Walk through the Sierra de Guadarrama with a guide, exploring national park highlights such as La Pedriza. Transport and the guided park visit are included; food and drinks are extra, and moderate fitness is required. 4.6 from 53 reviews at €89 per person for 10h. In our comparison: #37 of 51 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Immerse yourself in a natural environment of extraordinary beauty at only 40 minutes from Madrid and discover the Sierra de Guadarrama, the fourth largest national park in Spain. You will have a pleasent walk through the National Park of Guadarrama accompanied by a professional guide to know some important highlights, such as La Pedriza, Puerto de Navacerrada, Puerto de Cotos or Puerto de la Morcuera. You will also have the opportunity to see some of the hundreds of species of flora and fauna that inhabit the park, included a large number of water birds and great raptors. A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to operate. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Naturanda Tourist Office - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €65: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.6/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Naturanda Turismo Ambiental - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.6 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 53. - 5 stars: 43 (81%) - 4 stars: 5 (9%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 2 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the scenery and attentive guides; accounts range from sightseeing stops to demanding hikes **Praised:** - Guides share detailed knowledge of the park's geology, plants and wildlife - Mountain scenery and varied viewpoints along the route - Guides adapt routes and pace to weather and participants' needs - Small groups and a peaceful break from the city **Complaints:** - Some enjoy the hikes, while others report mostly sightseeing stops with little walking - Some find the walks easy, while others describe demanding climbs on rocky ground - Castle visits missed because the site was closed - Reports of tours being cancelled by the operator Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-07-24 to 2026-07-20); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Professional guide - Small Group Tour - Guided tour into the National Park of Guadarrama - Transportation ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Castillo de Manzanares el Real** (1h) - On our way to La Pedriza Natural Park, we’ll pass through Manzanares el Real and get a chance to see the castle from the outside. 2. **La Pedriza** (1h) - During the day you will see some natural landscapes such as La Pedriza, a great granitic batolith located on the southern slope of the Guadarrama National Park. 3. **Navacerrada** (1h) - We will stop for lunch in the village of Navacerrada. 4. **Puerto de Navacerrada** (1h) - You will also stop to the Puerto de Navacerrada, a ski station located at 1858 meters of altitude. 5. **We’ll be visiting Puerto de Cotos to explore every corner of the Sierra de Gu...** (45m) - We’ll be visiting Puerto de Cotos to explore every corner of the Sierra de Guadarrama ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Naturanda Tourist Office Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-XAbEHAoQg0RRxP5BN7Q68o Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #37 of 51** | €89 | 10h | 4.6 (53) | shared | | [Toledo Private Tour with Licensed Guide and Driver from Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-guide-and-driver-from-madrid/?format=md) | €310 | 5h | 4.99 (694) | private | | [Ribera del Duero Wineries Guided Tour & Wine Tasting from Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/ribera-del-duero-wineries-guided-tour-wine-tasting-from-madrid/?format=md) | €185 | 11h | 4.95 (506) | shared | | [Toledo Tour & Vineyard Experience with Wine Tasting from Madrid](/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-tour-vineyard-experience-with-wine-tasting-from-madrid/?format=md) | €75 | 8h | 4.89 (3000) | shared | Ranked #37 of 51 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €845, median €89; typical length 10h. 9 of 51 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/day-trips-from-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/guadarrama-national-park-from-madrid/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md