Guadarrama National Park and Manzanares Castle Tour: Breathtaking Natural Beauty Near Madrid
4.7
35 Ratings
Madrid
Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Guadarrama National Park and explore the well-preserved Manzanares Castle on this immersive tour near Madrid.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Monument to Felipe IV - Meet your guide at the statue to Felipe IV in Plaza de Oriente and start your journey in the region of Madrid surrounded by a wonderful natural environment.
  • Parque Nacional de la Sierra de Guadarrama - Enjoy a daytrip to the national Park of Guadarrama and admire the local fauna and vegetation that inhabit the natural landscape of Sierra de Guadarrama.
  • La Pedriza - During the day you will see some natural landscapes such as La Pedriza, a great granitic batolith located on the southern slope of the Guadarrama National Park.
  • Puerto de Navacerrada - You will also stop to the Puerto de Navacerrada, a ski station located at 1858 meters of altitude.
  • Puerto De La Morcuera - Your next stop will be at the Puerto de la Morcuera, a mountain pass located at 1796 meters above sea level.
  • Castillo de Manzanares el Real - Finally, you will see from outside the Manzanares el Real Castle, a medieval construction nowadays perfectly conserved.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Small group tour
  • Guided tour into the National Park of Guadarrama
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience unparalleled natural wonder just a 40-minute journey from Madrid as you explore Sierra de Guadarrama, Spain’s fourth largest national park. Enjoy a delightful stroll through Guadarrama National Park, with a knowledgeable guide pointing out notable areas like La Pedriza, Puerto de Navacerrada, Puerto de Cotos, and Puerto de la Morcuera. Witness the diverse wildlife of the park, which is home to hundreds of species, including numerous water birds and majestic raptors. Conclude your journey with a visit to Manzanares el Real Castle, a well-preserved example of medieval architecture, before heading back to Madrid.

  • Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions
Location
Pl. de España, 9
Plaza de España
Naturanda Tourist Office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarah_m
May 13, 2024
Grounding experience! - What a great day! If you want to disconnect from the city rush and connect with nature this is the tour for you. I had a beautiful and peaceful experience, while learning and exploring the park. Javi is a great and experienced guide, would teach all you need to know to have the best experience, making you feel safe and comfortable.. Loved the hike!
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Caroline_a
May 8, 2024
Fantastic day - A most enjoyable trip with leader Harri. The weather was beautiful and views amazing. The trip was split up into 2 walks and time for lunch break in a pretty mountain village. Terrain was uphill but pace was gentle allowing us to take in the views and practice our walking techniques on the rocky terrain. We were amazed to see snow which had fallen in the previous days when we walked along the puerto de Morcuera. Hari was informative as to the geology and wildlife in the area. Would recommend to everyone who likes to be in the countryside.
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Pauline_k
May 2, 2024
Amazing Hike - This was an amazing hike the sights and views were amazing. The little town we stopped for lunch was so nice as well . Javi was an amazing tour guide.
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Gawry
Feb 16, 2024
Mountain love - Thank you Xavi for your patience and the amazing private tour in the mountains. You are an excellent mountain guide! Thank you for sharing your knowledge ! We saw the vultures too!
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Inspire03976270771
Feb 15, 2024
Great experience - Xavi was very cooperative and coped with us because we were traveling with 1 Child and 1 baby! He shared his passion for the nature, all with smile and good humour 😊 He also suggested a restaurant which was mindblowing! Overall à great experience !!!
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Stuart_w
Dec 30, 2023
Experience of Natural surroundings - We enjoyed Learning about the various flora and fauna in the park. Javier was very knowledgeable about the rocks and ecosystem that exists in Guadarrama Park. We hiked around 5 km. I recommend eating lunch at Sampedro postería if you can not get a table at the restaurant recommend by Javier. 6th
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Max_p
Dec 9, 2023
Amazing tour of a beautiful national park - I knew that when I went to Spain I wanted to get a chance to see some of the incredible natural areas in the country. I had seen Guadarrama National Park was close to Madrid and wanted to go, but I didn't know how I would easily see it without a vehicle. This tour was a great chance to see the National Park and learn more about the natural and cultural history of the area. Javi was an excellent tour guide. We saw quite a bit of the southern and central parts of the national park. The hiking was pretty moderate and I feel that it would be something that many people who go hiking with some frequency could accomplish. This was definitely a highlight of my trip.
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Katie_h
Oct 4, 2023
Enjoyable trek out of Madrid - We really enjoyed this day trip out of Madrid. Javier is a knowledgeable guide and enjoyed showing us important hiking tips and telling us about the regional plants and animals. The hikes were fun and views were amazing! Our tour was on a Monday so we did not stop and the castle. I would have enjoyed even just a few minutes to take in the architecture. Regardless we had fun exploring the park with all of our senses.
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Dave_s
Jul 10, 2023
Wonderful, Differentiated Experience - Javi was a fantastic guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our day of hiking. Javi tailored the morning and afternoon hikes to our family of five's interests. We had a great time, and it was truly refreshing to get out of the city. It was a very peaceful experience and the views were incredible. Javi is very knowledgeable and personable.
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Audra_h
Nov 2, 2023
Harder than expected. - The guide was lovely, but I feel the event could have better descriptions. The hike was strenuous with steep climbs, and sharp drops. The rocks were very slippery and better shoes would be recommended. I was expecting a leisurely hike, and it was not that. It would also be nice if they stopped at a restroom prior to lunch (4.5 hours in)
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