San Lorenzo de El Escorial Private Tour

Name: San Lorenzo de El Escorial Private Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 224.24 USD
Rating: 9.6 (72 reviews)

Excellent guide, professional, knowledgeable & so interesting

Karen Ballard

Discover one of the monumental jewels of the Community of Madrid with this private tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial – an exclusive route just for you and your partner, family or friends!

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour

Not included

Admission to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: 14EUR adults; 7EUR seniors over 65 years old, students up to 25 years old, and children 5–16 years old; free for children under 5 years old

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 1,275 Travelers·72 reviews

September 23, 2026
Karen Ballard
Hassocks, United Kingdom
Excellent guide, professional, knowledgeable & so interesting
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November 19, 2025
Pilar Vazquez
Madrid, Spain
Our guide, Juan Torrenova, is excellent. He made the visit incredibly enjoyable. My only complaint is that the monastery entrance fees aren't included...
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December 17, 2025
Jose Luis Moreno
Spain
Juan, the guide, was very professional and friendly.
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December 9, 2025
Ana Maria Foglia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The activity was excellent, very informative and friendly
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November 29, 2025
Miguel
Palma, Spain
Very comprehensive and enjoyable. A very professional guide. We liked it a lot.
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June 23, 2023
Estefania
United Kingdom
We did the guided tour for a small group with Víctor. It has been a wonderful and unforgettable experience. Having an expert person, passionate about ...
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May 29, 2023
Felix
Madrid, Spain
We were the whole family. It took us quite a while to start the activity due to problems with the reservation, the tickets, in short... I think that w...
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September 18, 2025
Hernán
Madrid, Spain
We were amazed by the tour. Alejandro was an excellent guide, and the visit to the monastery was very interesting!
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May 24, 2025
Jose Esteban
Pamplona, Spain
Juan is a great professional. Highly recommended.
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March 14, 2025
Elena
Coruña, Spain
Beautiful! And Sergio is a fantastic guide. I highly recommend him.
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Discover one of the monumental jewels of the Community of Madrid with this private tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial – an exclusive route just for you and your partner, family or friends!

El Escorial Private Tour

When booking, you can choose between 2 different tours. In both cases, we can start the private tour from your hotel or from a central point in El Escorial, the choice is yours!

2-hour tour

If you want to focus your tour on the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this 2-hour private tour is ideal for you. We'll dedicate this time to exploring this architectural and artistic jewel that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inside this great enclosure from the 16th century, built by order of the Spanish monarch Felipe II, we'll visit its most famous rooms and galleries. Among them, two wings of the royal building stand out: the Palace of Felipe II and the Palace of the Bourbons, the latter decorated in the 18th-century style. We'll also visit the famous library of the El Escorial monastery and the Crypt where most of the kings and queens of the Hispanic Monarchy have rested since Charles I.

We'll also discover the Battle Room and the Basilica of El Escorial, which like the rest of the monumental complex was designed by Juan de Herrera, King Felipe II's trusted architect. The monarch left nothing to chance and, as we'll discover during the visit, it's even believed that he actively participated in this great architectural project.

3-hour tour

If in addition to visiting the famous monument, you also want to learn about the history of the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this 3-hour tour is the solution.

We can start with a short walk through the old town, where the Casa del Alcalde Mayor or the Real Coliseo Carlos III stands out. Did you know that the latter is one of the oldest indoor theatres in Spain?

After visiting the town, we'll continue this private tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial by visiting its monumental emblem: the famous monastery. You'll be fascinated!

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Discover one of the monumental jewels of the Community of Madrid with this private tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial – an exclusive route just for you and your partner, family or friends!

El Escorial Private Tour

When booking, you can choose between 2 different tours. In both cases, we can start the private tour from your hotel or from a central point in El Escorial, the choice is yours!

2-hour tour

3-hour tour

If in addition to visiting the famous monument, you also want to learn about the history of the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this 3-hour tour is the solution.

After visiting the town, we'll continue this private tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial by visiting its monumental emblem: the famous monastery. You'll be fascinated!