--- title: Tour from Madrid to Cuenca and the Enchanted City lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/tour-from-madrid-to-cuenca-and-the-enchanted-city/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.57 reviews: 200 duration_minutes: 690 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Most travelled rank_in_category: 3 of 3 (Cuenca) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/tour-from-madrid-to-cuenca-and-the-enchanted-city/ --- # Tour from Madrid to Cuenca and the Enchanted City **Guidekin's take:** An 11h 30m day to UNESCO-listed Cuenca and the rock formations of the Enchanted City, park admission included, with a canyon stop at Ventano del Diablo. Lunch is on you; the 4.57 rating reflects a long bus day, so pick it for the landscapes, not the pace. **Most travelled:** An 11.5 hour day to UNESCO Cuenca and the Enchanted City rock park with admission included: 4.57 from 200 reviews, the biggest Cuenca base here. Trade-off: Rating 4.57, a long bus day. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview Nature and Heritage in an unforgettable 11-hour tour, departing from the center of Madrid. Know the city of Cuenca, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the Enchanted City, a natural paradise declared Natural Site of National Interest for almost 100 years. We will stop at Ventano del Diablo, a canyon that the River Júcar has prayed on the rock that once was the bottom of the Tethis Sea. Surprise yourself with the panoramic Tour by the Hoz del Huécar, under the hanging city of Cuenca. Tour organized by a local agency in Cuenca ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 11h 30m - Rating: 4.57/5 from 200 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: cuenqueando ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish | €89 / person | Spanish | - | | English | €89 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Enchanted City National Park Admission Ticket - Professional guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Ventano del Diablo** (20m) - El Ventano del Diablo is a natural viewpoint over the Júcar River. Here we will hear mysterious legends and we will be able to contemplate the Vulture Buzzard 2. **Ciudad Encantada** (2h) - The Enchanted City is a natural place that was declared in 1929 as Natural Site of National Interest. It is currently included within the limits of the Natural Park of the Serrania de Cuenca (PNSC), within the zones of priority protection for its exceptional geomorphological... 3. **Cuenca** (4h) - We will arrive at this World Heritage city around 2:00 p.m. to have lunch and then take a walk through its old town 4. **Mirador Barrio del Castillo** (2h; admission included) - From this point we will start the guided walking tour of the medieval town of Cuenca 5. **Arco de Bezudo** (pass by, no stop) - We will cross this access door to the Medieval Quarter when we begin our walk through the city 6. **Catedral De Cuenca** (5m) - When passing through the Plaza Mayor, we will enjoy its facade with the explanations of our guide 7. **Casas Colgadas** (10m) - We will delight ourselves with this emblematic construction, contemplating it from the Bridge of San Pablo 8. **San Pablo Bridge** (10m) - We will cross over the Huécar River to take the best photo of Cuenca from this picturesque place 9. **Convento de San Pablo** (5m) - We will arrive at your door and from there we will contemplate the beauty of the Hoz del Río Huécar 10. **Plaza Mayor de Cuenca** (30m) - We will make a stop to comment on the facade of the Cathedral, and we will return to it at the end of the tour for a small tasting of typical products ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat - Departures: 08:30 - 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 guide will be waiting in the corner of the Claridge Hotel ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Infant meals not included - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - This tour is carried out simultaneously in Spanish and English ## How it compares in Cuenca Ranked **#3 of 3** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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