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Free Tour through the gardens and fountains of the Real Sitio de la Granja de San Ildefonso

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Manuel
Quality Verified Registered on February 14, 2022

Architect, specialist in mythology and classical studies, cicerone, good communicator and fun, willing to share my knowledge with an interested public. I offer a very enriching tour, I assure you, cheer up

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you want to know the most famous Gardens and fountains in Spain? Did you know that in the Royal site of the Granja de San Ildefonso is the "little Versalles"?
A natural paradise of 140 hectares
worthy of the 1st Bourbon, Philip V and Queen Elizabeth of Farnese, which will take us through the world of classical mythology and the most impressive water games in the country.
Through an outdoor tour, children and adults will discover the myths and the reason for impressive aquatic sculptures , while we walk for 2-2.30 hours from the main access, between gardens, elm trees, Indian chestnut trees, lime trees. .and even a natural labyrinth.
La Selva, the horse race, the new waterfall, La Fama, Diana's Bath and so on up to 26 colossal fountains that surprise and entertain everyone while we breathe the pure air of the mountains of Valsain, Peñalara,...
oh! And 3 days a year and on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from Spring, get ready to get wet with a bit of luck, as several fountains start up.
We will transport ourselves to a world of heroes, gods and goddesses who will make us follow their stories and mythological feats while we do healthy exercise and savor Segovian nature.
A healthy, family and cultural adventure, with photos in a place of singular beauty, is waiting for you, are you going to miss it?
Architect and specialist in mythology, I will show you the details that will make your visit to the royal gardens and forest different.

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  • Meeting point:
    C. Rey, 12, 40100 Real Sitio de San I...
    C. Rey, 12, 40100 Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, Segovia, Spain
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    Entrance gate Gardens del Rey access gates. orange vest black backpack

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

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Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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