El Escorial Monastery Private Tour

If you’re visiting or living in Madrid, we would love to arrange a private guided tour of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, one of the most impressive buildings in Europe. We’ll provide a private licensed guide who will reveal every corner of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Commissioned by King Philip II in the 16th century, the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial serves as royal palace, monastery, basilica, library, royal pantheon and museum — all under one roof. A colossal building that reflects the power and vision of the Spanish Empire at its zenith.

Don’t miss the awe-inspiring Royal Pantheons, where Spanish monarchs have been laid to rest since Charles I. You’ll also admire the spectacular Historic Library, with its Renaissance frescoes and over 40,000 historic volumes. Take your time exploring the Chapter Rooms, which house masterpieces by Titian, Velázquez and El Greco.

The Basilica, with its magnificent dome and main altarpiece, is one of the most breathtaking spaces in the entire monument. Complete the experience by strolling through the Prince’s and King’s Gardens and taking in the views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains that inspired Philip II to choose this very location.