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Royal Palace of La Granja Guided Visit with Entry

Madrid, Spain1 hourGuided in Spanish, English (on selected times)

Step into the Spanish Bourbons' summer palace in the mountains near Segovia. A guide leads you through the royal rooms, then the gardens are yours to explore.

1 hourExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
Spanish, English (on selected times)Live guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Guided tour of the royal palace interior
  • Painted halls, chandeliers and Flemish tapestries
  • Time in the formal gardens and fountains
  • A peaceful setting in the Guadarrama foothills
  • Easy to combine with a day in Segovia

Full description

When Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain, wanted a retreat that reminded him of Versailles, he built La Granja de San Ildefonso in the pine-covered foothills of the Guadarrama mountains. The result is an elegant palace surrounded by formal gardens, avenues and some of Europe’s most elaborate sculpted fountains.

This ticket includes a guided visit of the palace interior, with its painted ceilings, chandeliers made at the nearby royal glass factory and a fine collection of Flemish tapestries. Afterwards you are free to stroll the gardens at your own pace.

Itinerary

  1. Palace visit

    Meet at the palace entrance and tour the royal rooms with a guide.

  2. Gardens

    Explore the gardens and fountains on your own afterwards.

Included

  • Entry ticket to the Royal Palace of La Granja
  • Live guide inside the palace

Not included

  • Transport to La Granja
  • Food and drinks
  • Fountain-show events, when held

Meeting point

The visitor entrance of the Royal Palace in Real Sitio de San Ildefonso; details are sent with your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The palace is usually closed on Mondays; opening hours change with the season.
  • The fountains only run on selected days; ask us about dates if this matters to you.
  • La Granja is about 15 minutes by bus or car from Segovia.
  • Large bags may need to be left in a locker.

Frequently asked questions

Are the fountains running every day?

No. The fountains are switched on only on certain days and times, so we can't promise them on your date.

Can I combine this with Segovia?

Yes. Many visitors spend the morning in Segovia and take the short bus ride to La Granja in the afternoon.

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