The best day trips from Madrid | Top 5 guided day tours departing from Madrid
Want to explore Madrid’s surroundings? Here are 5 awesome guided day trips you can take, all departing from Madrid. You don’t need to organise anything, just book online and enjoy your day out!
Top 5 guided day tours departing from Madrid
There’s something for every taste, whether you love architecture, history or wine tasting! Find out more about each day trip in the next section.
Cuenca and The Enchanted City
Toledo with 7 Monuments and Cathedral
Toledo & Segovia with Alcazar and optional Ávila Tour
Ribera del Duero Tour of 3 Different Wineries
Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen
The best day trips from Madrid
Cuenca and The Enchanted City
Get ready to fill your camera roll with spectacular views of the World Heritage city of Cuenca and the Enchanted City.
This tour also includes a stop at the Devil's Window, a famous viewpoint and at a wine cellar.
Price: From £66.17 per person
Toledo with 7 Monuments and Cathedral
This tour is perfect for those who don’t want to plan the day trip themselves but want to enjoy some free time to explore Toledo and its UNESCO World Heritage monuments.
You’ll explore 3 sites with the guide and 4 sites on your own. I’d highly recommend choosing to add the Cathedral visit to your trip for a guided tour of this impressive site.
Alongside visiting the major monuments such as the Church of the Saviour and Colegio de las Doncellas Nobles, you’ll stroll down the medieval streets and explore the Muslim, Jewish and Christian neighbourhoods.
You’ll also have some free time to walk around at your own pace before heading back to Madrid.
Price: From £52.94 per person
Toledo & Segovia with Alcazar and optional Ávila Tour
This full day tour of Toledo and Segovia will not disappoint the history and architecture lovers. You can even select the private tour option for a premium experience.
Your first stop will be the Mirador del Valle for some panoramic views before reaching the historical district of Toledo where you’ll take a guided walking tour.
Next, the city of Segovia where you’ll see the Roman aqueduct and the Cathedral before the main event: the Alcázar of Segovia which you’ll explore at your own pace.
I’d recommend upgrading the trip to include the tour of Ávila, a stunning ancient city.
Price: From £45 per person
Ribera del Duero Tour of 3 Different Wineries
Wine aficionados, this one is for you. The Ribera del Duero is a wine land and you’ll visit 3 of the best wineries in the region to sample the best wines and learn about the local producing techniques as well as the family traditions.
You’ll also get to snack on ham and cheese in the wineries and will have some free time to go to lunch at the restaurant of your choice.
Price: From £163.22 per person
Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen
Less than an hour away from Madrid, this 5 hour tour with skip-the-line tickets is perfect for those who don’t want to be out for the full day.
Your first stop will be San Lorenzo de El Escorial, where you’ll visit the San Lorenzo Monastery which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Next, it is time to head to the Valley of the Fallen, visiting the surroundings and the Basilica, as well as the burial place for thousands of victims of the Spanish Civil War. Skip-the-line entry ticket to Monastery de San Lorenzo
Price: From £66.17 per person
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