--- title: Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery, Villa & Garden lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/private-vip-visit-el-escorial-palace-monastery-villa-garden/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Full depth, privately rank_in_category: 1 of 3 (El Escorial) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/private-vip-visit-el-escorial-palace-monastery-villa-garden/ --- # Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery, Villa & Garden **Guidekin's take:** El Escorial at full depth, privately: the Kings' Crypts, the Renaissance library, basilica, palace and gardens with an official art historian guide and all entrance tickets included. 3h 30m at €140 per person; 4.98 from its reviews so far. ## Overview Private visit, only for your group and without strangers, to the Escorial Monastery with an Official Guide expert in History and Art. The most complete visit, including Crypts of the Kings, Renaissance Library, Gardens, Basilica, Palace and Villa. Your guide will also give you any type of recommendation you may need regarding restaurants and services in San Lorenzo del Escorial once the tour ends. ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: DREAM TOURS MADRID - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Official qualified guide and art expert - Audio guides if needed - Entrance tickets ## Itinerary 1. **Real Biblioteca del Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial** (40m) - World reference in Renaissance libraries. Absolutely majestic. Some of the most valuable specimens found in Spain stand out, as well as its frescoes and different objects and works of art on display. 2. **Jardin de los Frailes** (30m) - Charming and careful Renaissance-style gardens designed by Philip II from where you can admire one of the best views of the Monastery, as well as the Herrería forest and the Madrid skyline. 3. **Basilica San Lorenzo** (1h) - The most important and imposing Basilica of the 16th century in the Community of Madrid with an absolutely majestic interior 4. **Palacio De Los Austrias** (50m) - Summer residence of the Kings of Spain since the 16th century and favorite place of King Philip II. 5. **Lonja del Monasterio** (30m; admission included) - Renaissance trade houses of the Austrias monastery and palace with impressive views of the Guadarrama national park and Mount Abantos. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - 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 main entrance door of the Escorial Monastery ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The guide will speak in Spanish or English according to the needs of the group. ## How it compares in El Escorial Ranked **#1 of 3** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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