Day Tour to El Escorial | El Escorial excursion from Madrid | VIP Transport
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Day Tour to El Escorial | El Escorial excursion from Madrid | VIP Transport
The Private Excursion to El Escorial is an excursion in a high-end private vehicle to the town where the considered “Eighth Wonder of the World,” El Escorial, is located.
On this private tour, our driver will pick you up at your hotel/apartment/house and drive you to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Once there, an expert guide will show you all the rooms open to the public in this place that served as the Royal Palace and religious center during the 16th century.
Discover the most emblematic stories, legends and corners of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial with our expert guides!
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- High-end private vehicle with private driver
- Tickets
- Specialized Official Tourism Guide
- Pick up at the meeting point of your choice
- Available languages: Spanish, English, (French, Italian, German and other languages upon request, surcharges may apply)
- Liability insurance
- Participants Insurance
Personalized tour according to the expert tour guide (always a tour that covers, in the most convenient order to maximize the time of the visit, the most important points of El Escorial), as well as open to suggestions and requests from customers.
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El Escorial excursion from Madrid-
1 person €713
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2 people €728
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3 people €803
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4 people €818
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5 people €833
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6 people €848
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7 people €900
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8 people €915
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9 people €930
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10 people €945
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El Escorial Day Trip from Madrid: Top Things to See, Do, Buy, & Eat

The Private Excursion to El Escorial from Madrid by VIP Car (or Mercedes Vito Van, Minibus, or Premium Bus) is a full-day private tour departing from any point in Madrid in a high-end private vehicle.
The Royal Monastery of El Escorial is an architectural and artistic gem declared a World Heritage Site. Inside this magnificent 16th-century monumental complex, built by the Spanish monarch Philip II, we will visit its most famous rooms and galleries. Among them, two wings of the royal building stand out: the Palace of Philip II and the Palace of the Bourbons, the latter decorated in an eighteenth-century style. We will also not forget to explore the famous library of the El Escorial monastery and the Crypt where most of the kings and queens of the Spanish Monarchy since Charles I rest.
Where is El Escorial, Spain?
El Escorial is located in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It is situated approximately 45 kilometers northwest of Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
Getting to El Escorial from Madrid takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the traffic.
We will need to leave Madrid and take the A-6, exiting at exit number 47, to take the M-600 road that will lead us directly to El Escorial.
Must see places when visiting El Escorial
These are just a few of the most important places to visit in El Escorial. If you don’t have time to see them all in one day, consider staying overnight!
- Jardín de los Frailes
- Mirador del Parque Adolfo Suárez
- La Biblioteca del monasterio
- El Panteón Real (esculpido en mármol y jaspe)
- El Palacio de los Austrias
- El Palacio de los Borbones
- La Escalera del claustro
- El Patio de Reyes (con un cimborrio de casi cien metros de altura)
- La Basílica
What to eat in El Escorial?
Thanks to its privileged location in the Guadarrama mountain range, San Lorenzo de El Escorial has a rich gastronomy that draws from local products. Additionally, many of the stews found in the city are typical of Madrid. Therefore, you can enjoy dishes such as “callos” (tripe), grilled meats, potato omelette, cured meats, and vegetables in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. On the sweet side, the town offers a wide variety of desserts made with melted chocolate.
Best restaurants in El Escorial
Asador del Rey: Among the options, you can order “judiones” (large white beans), beef cheeks, suckling lamb, lamb chops, homemade croquettes, black pudding scramble, “pastel de cabracho” (rockfish terrine), and much more. Address: Calle Floridablanca, 10, 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Montia: Every time you visit this establishment, you will find different stews on the tasting menu. In fact, there are two types of menus, one for 95 euros and an extra-long one for 110 euros per person. Address: Calle de Juan de Austria 7, 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Vesta Taberna: The cuisine of this place offers traditional stews with the best ingredients from the area. For example, among the options, there are daily soups, mushroom croquettes, eggplant salad, rabbit with black pudding, and even trout tiradito. Address: Calle de Xavier Cabello Lapiedra, 2, 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Al Punto Hambgourmet: It stands out for offering delicious hamburgers using the best local ingredients. You can also enjoy salads, tomato carpaccio, nachos, chickpea hummus, and delightful homemade desserts at reasonable prices. Address: Calle Teniente Tejel, 1, 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Some tips:
- Travel through time and visit the Monastery of El Escorial.
- Admire the beauty of the monastery gardens
- Explore the famous Casita del Príncipe
- Feel like a king while gazing at the villa from the Silla de Felipe II
- Indulge in a cocktail at Cafetín Croche and transport yourself to 1920s Paris
- Want to add an extra special touch? Take a ride on the Train of Felipe II.