Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso: Entry Ticket + Digital Royal Guide

About this experience

The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is a landmark near Segovia, built in the early eighteenth century as the summer residence of Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain. Modelled closely on Versailles, the palace and its grounds were designed to reflect French court taste transplanted onto the Castilian plateau. This ticket grants entry to the palace and its grounds, and includes a digital royal guide that opens on your phone after entry, providing contextual detail on the rooms, artworks, and the broader history of the Madrid attractions circuit that extends into the surrounding region. Inside, the palace features a sequence of ceremonial rooms decorated with Flemish tapestries, gilded ceilings, and frescoes commissioned by successive Bourbon monarchs. The host site's formal gardens extend across a large terraced area and include clipped hedgerows, ornamental fountains, and a maze that covers a considerable stretch of the grounds. Admission to the Monumental Fountains is not included and can be purchased separately on site. Entry covers access to the palace interior, the gardens, and the maze, with an optional digital audio guide available at the time of booking. The site has full wheelchair access, and the starting point is Plaza España, 15. Books are not sold through this listing. Any guide is material included with the visit and provided by the venue.

Highlights

• Visit a royal summer palace modelled on Versailles near Segovia
• Built in the early 18th century for Philip V, first Bourbon king
• Explore interiors featuring rooms, artworks and royal history
• Digital royal guide in PDF format included with every ticket
• Set on the Castilian plateau within the wider Madrid region

What is included

• Admission to the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
• Access to the gardens
• Access to the maze
• Exclusive Digital Madrid Royal Guide (PDF)
• Digital audio guide (if selected)

Not included

• Admission to the Monumental Fountains (available for purchase on-site)

Before you go

Arrival and timing The palace is located outside Madrid, so allow plenty of travel time and plan to arrive before your chosen entry slot. Collect or present your ticket at the entrance on Plaza España, 15. Your digital Royal Guide PDF and, if selected, the audio guide will be delivered separately, so download them to your device before you set out. Getting around the venue The visit covers the palace interior, the formal gardens, and the maze, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to spend a good amount of time on your feet. Note that admission to the Monumental Fountains is not included in this ticket but can be purchased on-site if you wish to see them. During your visit Follow any photography guidelines posted inside the palace rooms, as restrictions may apply in certain areas. Keep noise to a minimum in the interior halls out of respect for other visitors. Food and drink are generally not permitted inside the palace itself.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.