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Guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja
La Granja de San Ildefonso
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the majestic Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, one of the great jewels of the heritage of the Spanish monarchy, nestled in a privileged natural environment at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. An essential experience to understand the history, art and courtly life of the 18th century in one of the most impressive monumental ensembles in Spain, always with the explanations in Spanish from a specialized guide.
Built in the 18th century, this palatial complex was conceived as a rest home by Philip V, first Bourbon monarch in Spain, and evolved into an architectural and artistic reference inspired by the Versailles model.
Book now and complete your experience with exclus...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official guide
Entrance to the Royal Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso
Meeting Points
Departure
Real Colegiata del Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso
Plaza de España, in front of the Royal Collegiate Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso. Look for a blue-green flag.
Return
Parterre de la Fachada
Partrre de la Facade, in the gardens, in front of the Royal Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso.
Itinerary
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Palacio Real de la Granja de San Ildefonso
You will visit the most emblematic spaces of the noble floor, where the daily life of the royal family took place, as well as other rooms of great historical value such as the Main Staircase, the Portrait Gallery or the Royal Bedroom. During the tour, the Tapestry Museum stands out, which preserves one of the most relevant collections internationally and offers an insight into the artistic, symbolic and political significance of these exceptional works.
The itinerary continues through different rooms decorated with frescoes, oriental porcelains, lacquers and mirrors, reflecting the refinement of the Bourbon court and the influence of Isabella de Farnese in the cultural and political sphere of the palace. In addition, you will discover anecdotes about courtly music and the importance of the figure of Farinelli in the life of the king.
Finally, on the ground floor you can tour the old sculpture gallery, originally designed as a place of walk and exhibition.
1 hour and 10 minutes
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Real Colegiata de la Santisima Trinidad
After leaving the palace, the Royal Collegiate Church of the Farm of San Ildefonso waits to get to know better one of the most unique spaces of the whole set, symbol of the power of the church in palatial life.
20 minutes
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Palacio Real de la Granja Garden
The activity ends next to the Fountain of the New Waterfall, in the monumental gardens of the Palace, from where you will discover the history behind its monumental fountains and its inspiration in the palace of Versailles.
15 minutes
Guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja
La Granja de San Ildefonso
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Discover the majestic Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, one of the great jewels of the heritage of the Spanish monarchy, nestled in a privileged natural environment at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama. An essential experience to understand the history, art and courtly life of the 18th century in one of the most impressive monumental ensembles in Spain, always with the explanations in Spanish from a specialized guide.
Built in the 18th century, this palatial complex was conceived as a rest home by Philip V, first Bourbon monarch in Spain, and evolved into an architectural and artistic reference inspired by the Versailles model.
Book now and complete your experience with exclus...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Official guide
Entrance to the Royal Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso
Meeting Points
Departure
Real Colegiata del Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso
Plaza de España, in front of the Royal Collegiate Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso. Look for a blue-green flag.
Return
Parterre de la Fachada
Partrre de la Facade, in the gardens, in front of the Royal Palace of the Farm of San Ildefonso.