Tours & Activities in Aranjuez

Welcome to the freetour that will make Aranjuez resonate with you, your family and friends,

We will visit the most important places and not only will you learn the most curious stories about the lives of those who were there: dynasties with their kings and also figures of high international stature. Of course the evolution of Aranjuez, how it was shaped into palaces, streets, squares, buildings ,...and its Nature🦚 . I will present to you from the beginning a crucial element: "shhh (onomatopoeia of 🤫)… it's surprise" - he said whispering said element.

Among others, we will stop at:

• elliptical square
• Couples Square
• House of Crafts and Knights
• Parterre Garden
• Island Garden
• San Antonio Square

…are some of the stops we will make, discovering what Aranjuez wants to share with us.

We will be together for almost 2 hours of travel. We will walk around and I will give you clues so that you can explore afterwards: on this occasion or on future visits to Aranjuez, because I trust that you will fall in love with the place and its beauty and that you can come back and enjoy it very much and well.🚀

Please don't delay, the royal place is beautiful! I'd love to show it to you.

A big hug and I hope to see you soon.✌️
Your guide José Manuel




🤙Also important things:

- Every tour requires a minimum of 4 adults to set sail. 👬🏻👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽
- The tour does not access monuments , but rather the gardens. By the way, if you have a four-legged companion , keep in mind that during the approximately 30 minutes we spent in Royal Gardens, our friends are not allowed to enter. The rest of the tour we are all together.🐶
- In case of cancellation by the tourist, please do so 48 hours in advance . This way another person can enjoy the square.❌

* If the tour gives you a good vibe but there is no open event for a specific day, contact me, seeing the feasibility I would create it and see you in Aranjuez!😘

THE MONUMENTAL ARANJUEZ OF THE BOURBONS

On this visit we will be able to enjoy the golden and architectural dimensions during the Bourbon dynasty in Aranjuez visiting the exteriors of:

• The Parterre Garden
• Exterior visit of the evolution of the Palace in the Bourbon era.
• couples square
• Saint Anthony Square.

In order for the visits to be carried out, the reservation must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled time and with a minimum of two people per visit.
I wait for you 🙂

🔹🔸 ❇ ❇ ❇ Please confirm your attendance   ❇ ❇ ❇ 🔸🔹

This small group tour is an excellent opportunity to discover the most beautiful city in the south of the Community of Madrid. Aranjuez, declared a Royal Site and Town by the kings, and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO .

Starting from the Royal Palace, located in Plaza Elíptica , the route will allow visitors to imagine what life was like for ancient kings and their families, discover the gardens and monuments hidden by the grid layout of the city streets, as well as enjoy a quiet and special atmosphere , far from the hustle and bustle of a big city.

We will also talk about the secrets that the town holds and the most important events that took place there, such as the Mutiny of Aranjuez , which changed the course of Spanish history. We will discover the hidden side of characters such as Manuel Godoy and Alfonso XII and the evolution of the city from its origins to the present day; on a route that will take us from the Royal Palace to the old town.

This tour is the only one in Aranjuez that:

- Capacity is limited to ensure the quality of the visit. We do not go in herds.
- It is the one that explores the streets the most to also show the city, without limiting ourselves to the typical (palace and gardens) and showing less well-known areas.
- Allows last minute additions.

👉Reservations of 7 or more people will be considered a group and will be a fixed-price tour. For more information and to book, please contact me without obligation.

On the tour we will see the following points of interest:

• Royal Palace.
• Island Garden.
• Parterre Garden.
• King's Garden.
• Queen's Garden.
• Garden of Elizabeth II.
• House of Trades and Gentlemen.
• St. Anthony's Square.
• Church of St. Anthony.
• House of Infants.
• Old town.

🔴Useful information for travelers🔴:
- The visit is exterior, it does not include entrances to the interior of the monuments.
- If anyone would like to visit on another day or at another time when I am not available, please contact me to discuss this.
- Please confirm your attendance 24-48 hours before the tour.

Few know the secrets of botany, the palace intrigues or the hidden intentions behind its sources that forged the keys to an entire empire. Make the most of your visit and be as passionate as we are with this unforgettable free tour of Aranjuez.

The tour is very complete, it starts in the historic center, runs through the monumental area and ends in the most beloved treasure of Aranjuez: its gardens. A tour designed for the entire family where we will take you back in time and we assure you that you will never see Aranjuez in the same way again.

Places visited:

San Antonio Square
Royal Theatre
House of Manuel Godoy
Garden of Elizabeth II
Food Market
House of Trades
House of Knights
Couples Square
Parade Square
King's Garden
Parterre Garden
Island Garden
Espinario Fountain
Castanets Waterfall

Book now and don't leave Aranjuez without seeing it!

Group reservations of more than 6 people are not accepted on our free tour, even if different reservations are made .

THE ARANJUEZ OF FELIPE II

For an hour we will visit the origins of Aranjuez upon the arrival of Felipe II in the 16th century to this completely virgin area where he will begin his great architectural work with the Royal Palace while building the Monastery of El Escorial and its hydraulic engineering works. that last to this day.

In this outdoor visit we will be able to delight ourselves with works of art such as:

• Facade of the Royal Room and the Palace Oratory
• King's Garden
• Jardín de la Isla where you can see hydraulic engineering works such as the Jardín de la Isla dam, canalization systems of that time, the construction of the Mar de Ontigola, etc.

Due to the extension of the gardens for an hour we will have the option of visiting the main façade of the Palace and Jardin del Rey or Jardin de la Isla with all its Baroque fountains. Those who wish to see the entire visit must indicate so and reserve two hours.
In order for the visits to be carried out, the reservation must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled time and with a minimum of two people per visit.
I wait for you 🙂

PRINCE'S GARDEN: BAROQUE JEWEL AND BOTANICAL MUSEUM
On this visit we will enjoy a unique landscaped garden from the end of the 18th century where we will stop to visit:

• Gate of the Juan de Villanueva Pier
• Ferdinand VI pier
• Baroque fountains of Narciso, Cisne and Apolo with lighting on weekends.
• roller coaster or switzerland
• Chinese Pond.

Due to the extension of the Garden, you can visit the fountains and the Embarcadero or the Chinese Pond and the Swiss mountain in an hour. If someone wants to see all of El Jardin, they must indicate it to reserve two hours.
In order for the visits to be carried out, the reservation must be made at least 12 hours before the scheduled time and with a minimum of two people per visit.
I wait for you 🙂