Day Trips & Excursions in Madrid

Discover Spain on a guided half-day visit from Madrid to the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument. Accompanied by a guide, you'll delve into the history of the religious El Escorial complex and discover why it was considered the eighth wonder of the world. See the sculptures at the Valley of the Fallen monument and opt to include a half-day city tour of Madrid's most significant sites.

Journey through Spain's history as you visit two UNESCO-listed attractions on this full-day tour from Madrid. Explore the grand Monastery of El Escorial, once a royal residence built by King Philip II, then learn more about the Spanish Civil War as you walk around the impressive Valley of the Fallen. Finally, admire the striking architecture and historic monuments of mountaintop Toledo, including the Alcázar, the cathedral and Plaza de Zocodover.

Discover the best of Madrid by day and by night on a great-value combo tour that fits three popular tours into a single day. Get an overview of the Spanish capital on a morning sightseeing bus tour that covers all the most important monuments, and then take a side trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Toledo, known for its rich multicultural heritage. Back in Madrid, enjoy a night on the town with an authentic flamenco show at a historic, Arab-style venue.

Combine two popular tours at a discounted rate with this Madrid Super Saver, which combines a day-trip to Segovia and Toledo with a comprehensive walking tour of Madrid. On a 10-hour excursion, delve into the UNESCO-listed beauty of Toledo, famed for the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and its Jewish Quarter, and explore the medieval city of Segovia. Then, on a different day, take a 5-hour walking tour of Madrid's highlights.

Combine visits to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single tour from Madrid. With all transportation provided, this multi-stop tour in Segovia is made easy and there's no need to rent a car. Your guide will provide insightful commentary as you visit Segovia's historic old town, El Escorial, and the Pantheon of Kings.

Discover the regal splendor of Spain's vibrant capital city on a full-day tour of Madrid, led by an expert guide. Embark on an explorative journey to Madrid's cultural and historical highlights, visiting landmarks like El Escorial and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Absorb the bustling ambience of Plaza Mayor; relish Spain's artistic heritage in Museo del Prado; and gain valuable insight into the city's intriguing history from your expert guide.

Escape the bustle of Madrid for a daytrip to historic Segovia with a private guide. Skip the hassle of navigating and explore the medieval city and former capital of Spain with your guide leading the way. Learn about 2,000 years of Spanish history dating back to the Ancient Romans and relax over lunch at a traditional Segovian restaurant.

Explore Madrid from Barcelona in just a day with the help of a high-speed train. Hop on at Barcelona Sants station and cruise to Madrid in just over 3 hours. Take advantage of the Madrid City Tour to visit major attractions like the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, Bernabeu Stadium, and more, hopping off whenever you wish. In the evening, board a train at Madrid Atocha Station for a speedy return to Barcelona.

Take a walk through Spanish history on this full-day tour of two of Spain's oldest cities, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Marvel over the magnificent medieval walls of Avila; learn about the city's significance as the birthplace of Saint Teresa; and explore its Gothic cathedral and Romanesque churches. Then, journey to historic Segovia, famous for its remarkable Roman aqueduct and the fairytale-like Alcazar de Segovia.

Combine an exploration of Toledo with a Madrid tour by Segway on this 7-hour visit to two of Spain's most famous cities. Check out Toledo landmarks like the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the Jewish Quarter, and Church of St. Tom e. Then travel back to Madrid, where you'll spend 90 minutes discovering city sights like the Plaza de España, Royal Palace, and Plaza Mayor.

Experience two of Spain's most impressive monuments, El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen, plus a 90-minute Madrid Segway tour, during this 5-hour day trip. Wander through the halls of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before paying your respects to the dead from the Spanish Civil War at the Valley of the Fallen. Finish the excursion by rolling past top Madrid sights by Segway.

Enhance your experience of two top Madrid attractions on this 5-hour tour of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos) from Madrid. Delve into the opulent beauty of El Escorial, a palatial and monastic complex home to a striking basilica and a marble pantheon, and then marvel at the Valley of the Fallen's colossal cross, dedicated to lives lost in the Spanish Civil War. Hotel pickup in Madrid is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Explore central Spain beyond Madrid even with just a day to spare on this combo tour of three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take a walking tour of Ávila's medieval cathedral and city walls, see the remarkable Roman aqueduct and Moorish Alcazar of Segovia, and marvel at the royal scale of the El Escorial palace and monastery. It's an easy and affordable way to see all three sites without planning a thing.

Take time out of your Madrid trip to visit the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. The full-day trip starts with a journey out to the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, home of the Valley of the Fallen monument, which was built in honor of those fallen during the Spanish civil war. After some time to look around, you'll continue to El Escorial, the vast Renaissance monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time for lunch, then tour the site's key landmarks including the palace and basilica before you return to Madrid.