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Spanish Petit Versailles: Royal Palace and Gardens of La Granja

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Segovia
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Discover the 18th century Royal Palace and barroque Gardens at the feet of the Sierra de Guadarrama in La Granja of San Ildefonso, 11 km from Segovia and 1 hour away from Madrid. History, nature and art together, you'll be amazed!

Destination
Segovia, Spain
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Français
Included
  • Private guide
  • Until 8 people the whispers (audio system needed inside of the palace is granted by the tour guide
Excluded
  • Entrance tickets are not included. They can be bought at the ticket office of the palace
  • Lunch, snack or diner

5 reasons to book this tour

  • Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso
  • French Gardens
  • Collegiate
  • Wall tapestry museum
  • Monumental Fountains

What you can expect

Spanish Petit Versailles: Royal Palace and Gardens of La Granja in Segovia - 3da9630bb26f711ccce95e63fea4177d

The Royal Palace and the Gardens of La Granja of San Ildefonso is a 18th century paradise, located at the banks of the Sierra de Guadarrama.

Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain in 1700, built the summer residence of the court beside the mountains to have barroque and French style gardens like Marly and Versailles where he grew up, as his grandfather was Louis XIV, the Sun king. These gardens have 146 ha, 26 monumental fountains which water jets run naturally thanks to the downhill slope from the mountains and gravity with a pipeline of 15 km, where 92% are still original, made of casting iron.

The palace houses 2 museums, the private rooms of the Royal Palace, set and decorated according Philip V and Isabel of Farnese in the 18th century and the flamish 16th century tapestry museum, all managed by Patrimonio Nacional.

Are you an art, history, mithological, nature lover... this is the place to be and to enjoy. Come and do a visit with me!!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Begoña .

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Real Colegiata del Palacio de la Granja de San Ildefonso - Segovia to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Royal Palace of La Granja

    Visit and explanation of all the rooms of the Royal Palace and the tapestry museum

  4. Collegiate

    Religious temple adjointed to the Royal Palace. It was the public church and the royal family chapel.

  5. French Gardens

    Walk through the historical barroque gardens, learning about the parterres, groves, some monumental fountains and its mythological meaning...

  6. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

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Sarah🇺🇸 United States
8 September 2023
Beyonia showed us all around the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso. It was a wonderful and thorough tour. My husband particularly enjoyed learning about the plumbing that makes the 26 fountains work and irrigates all the gardens. It was a thrill to learn so much Spanish history in a glorious setting. Thank you. A great way to learn about Spain.
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Didier🇫🇷 France
18 September 2024
Begonia est formidable passionnante nous avons passé une visite superbeEnchanté

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

Hola, I am Begoña, an official tour guide in Segovia city and region.

I was born and grew up a few streets away from the Roman Aqueduct... so since I am a child, i am passionate about Segovia: its history, art, monuments, traditions and gastronomy... And I try to share my knowledge and passion to everyone want to visit my city.

The most popular visit is the World Heritage city (with its three jewels - Aqueduct, Cathedral and Alcazar) and be amazed about its richness. but if you like green areas, Segovia has 2 valleys which can be visited and enjoy the great views of the old city from outskirts...

Come and live the experience by yourself!

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