Day Trip to Palaces of La Granja & Riofrío
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll meet in Plaza del Azoguejo. From this spot located at the foot of the Segovia Aqueduct, we'll head south.
After a 30-minute journey through a beautiful forest landscape, we'll reach the Royal Palace of Riofrío. This beautiful Rococo-style building dates back to the first half of the 18th century when it was ordered to be built by Philip V, the first Spanish monarch from the House of Bourbon.
This luxurious mansion is surrounded by more than 600 hectares of forest, which allowed the monarch to practice montería, a traditional driven hunting technique in Spain, one of their favorite pastimes. We'll learn how they carried out this activity by visiting the Museo de la Caza (Hunting Museum), located inside the palace. You'll also explore its main rooms and chambers, where you'll see furniture and decorative arts of the era.
After visiting Riofrío, we'll head to the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. Once we arrive, you'll have between 30 to 45 minutes of free time to stroll through its gardens and grab some lunch. We recommend bringing your own picnic, although the area also has bars and restaurants. After lunch, we'll go on a guided tour of this architectural gem, often considered as "the Spanish Versailles."
We'll explore the palace's main rooms, where we'll admire the notable ornamentation from the 18th and 19th centuries. You'll also visit the Real Colegiate (Royal Collegiate Church), where Philip V of Spain and his wife, Elizabeth Farnese, are buried. We'll conclude the tour by marveling at the fountains of La Granja's gardens, including the Fountain of Neptune, the Fountain of Fame, and the Baths of Diana.
After this guided tour of the Royal Palace of La Granja, we'll return to the meeting point in Segovia, where this 5.5-hour day trip will come to an end.
Children Under 5
This day trip is free for children under 5, as long as they do not occupy a seat on the transport and travel on an adult's lap.
La Granja Fountains
Please note that these fountains are not always operating, as their jets are activated on specific days in spring and summer, which vary by season, as well as on these three fixed dates: May 30 (Saint Ferdinand or San Fernando), July 25 (Saint James' Day or Santiago Apóstol), and August 25 (Saint Louis or San Luis).
More Information
Duration
5h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
Not included
Food and beverages
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Tu Viaje Con Guía
Corporate name: MARIA ARANZAZU LABRADOR LOZANO
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 6 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
Plaza del Azoguejo
