Private Day Trip From Madrid

Toledo, Segovia, La Granja, Salamanca, Ávila, El Escorial... Discover the sights waiting for you just outside Madrid, with a guide specialist in local culture.

Our Private Day Trips

If you've got several days in Madrid, and you want to explore its surroundings with an exclusive guide, you can reserve any one of our private excursions. These tours last between 5 and 11 hours, include hotel pickup at the indicated time, transport by private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide.

Below you can find details about each excursion:

Aranjuez Day Trip (5 hours)

We'll leave the city of Madrid behind and, in about 50 minutes, we'll arrive at our destination, where we'll take a guided tour of Aranjuez. On this walk through the historic center of the town, we'll see the famous Royal Palace of Aranjuez from the outside. We'll pass by the church of San Antonio, in the central Plaza de Parejas, and visit the gardens of the Island and the Prince, located on the banks of the Tagus River.

You'll then have 2 hours of free time to have lunch or visit the Royal Palace on your own. After lunch, we'll return to Madrid.

Alcalá de Henares Day Trip (5 hours)

We'll depart from Madrid and, after a journey of about 45 minutes, we will arrive at Alcalá de Henares, one of the 15 Spanish cities declared World Heritage Site.

Once there, we will take a walk to see from the outside such emblematic places as the House-Museum of Miguel de Cervantes, the University of Alcalá or the Cathedral of San Justo y Pastor.

After the guided tour, you will have about two hours free for lunch in Alcalá. After lunch, you will return to your hotel in Madrid.

Chinchón Day Trip (4.5 hours)

From your hotel we will go to the Madrid town of Chinchón, where we will take a guided tour to discover from the outside the castle of the Counts, the Clock Tower, the Lope de Vega Theater, the church of Our Lady of the Assumption or the famous Plaza Mayor, one of the most beautiful in the region.

Afterwards, you will have an hour and a half free for lunch and return to your hotel.

El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen (5 Hours)

We'll surround ourselves with Spanish history over 5 hours visiting two of Madrid's most important monuments. Having seen the El Escorial Royal Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we'll visit the Valley of the Fallen, and the basilica that pays homage to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. On Mondays, it's not possible to take the tour due to the closure of the monuments.

Full-Day Toledo Tour (7 Hours)

We'll spend the whole day in Toledo, going back to the origins of 'The City of Three Cultures', where once Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together in harmony.

Ávila & Segovia (11 Hours)

This tour takes us to discover two monument-packed cities: over a 9-hour tour we'll visit Ávila to admire the oldest walled town in the country and be amazed by the medieval buildings and Roman Aqueduct in Segovia.

Segovia & La Granja (9 Hours)

On this trip we'll see some of the unmissable sights in the province of Segovia, discover why La Granja de San Ildefonso is known as the 'Spanish Versailles', and travel back in time to see the Roman and Medieval eras of Segovia.

Toledo & Segovia (11 Hours)

On this 11-hour-long excursion, you'll see two of the most popular destinations Spain has to offer. We'll explore the "City of Three Cultures" and see the most famous Roman aqueduct in the world.

Salamanca & Ávila (11 Hours)

On this 11-hour excursion, we'll visit Salamanca, the Spanish Renaissance city par excellence, and Ávila, the largest and best-conserved medieval walled city in Spain.

Hotel Pickup

At the indicated time, we will pick you up at your hotel (as long as it is within the central area of Madrid, that is, inside the M-30 highway). Otherwise, we'll ask you to indicate accommodation located within that perimeter.

Why Book a Private Day Trip?

Reserving a private excursion you'll get a much more personalised experience, as well as being able to take the tour any day of the week, modify the itinerary however you like, or leave whenever you want. And if you're a large group, you'll save money.

Tickets Not Included

The price of these excursions does not include tickets to the various monuments. If you would like to visit anything in particular, you should say so in the comments when making the reservation, and pay the entry fee on the day of the tour.

HOW IT WORKS?

During each private day trip, you will embark on an enriching journey guided by a knowledgeable local. The excursions are designed for flexibility, allowing you to choose your preferred day and adjust the itinerary as needed. The tours can range from 4.5 to 11 hours, accommodating various interests and schedules. Each experience begins with a convenient hotel pickup in central Madrid, followed by transport in a private vehicle.

Inclusions

• Hotel pickup from centrally located accommodations within Madrid
• Private transport by vehicle
• English-speaking local guide

Exclusions

• Entry fees to sites and monuments
• Lunch or any meals

Meeting Point

Pickup will be from your designated hotel within the M-30 perimeter in Madrid. For accommodations outside this area, alternative pickup arrangements can be discussed during booking.