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!

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.