La Granja Palace Tickets — Reduced Ticket

Children 5-16, visitors 65+, students to 25

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When Philip V, Spain's first Bourbon king, bought this hillside near Segovia in 1719, he set out to build a private paradise that would rival the Versailles of his grandfather, Louis XIV. The result is La Granja de San Ildefonso: a restrained Baroque palace begun in 1721, wrapped in gilded State Rooms, Flemish tapestries, Carrara marble and glittering chandeliers from the royal glassworks nearby.

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When Philip V, Spain's first Bourbon king, bought this hillside near Segovia in 1719, he set out to build a private paradise that would rival the Versailles of his grandfather, Louis XIV. The result is La Granja de San Ildefonso: a restrained Baroque palace begun in 1721, wrapped in gilded State Rooms, Flemish tapestries, Carrara marble and glittering chandeliers from the royal glassworks nearby.

Visiting La Granja

The gardens are the true showpiece. Laid out in the formal French style across roughly 1,500 acres, they descend the natural slope of the Guadarrama foothills so that gravity alone drives water through twenty-six sculptural fountains. On scheduled display days the jets leap dozens of metres into the air, retelling myths of Diana, Apollo and the Fates in stone, lead and rushing water.

La Granja served as a beloved summer retreat for generations of Spanish monarchs, who escaped the heat of Madrid for cooler mountain air, hunting and court ceremony among the parterres. Today the palace and its grounds are preserved as a museum, and the small town that grew up around the royal works remains a designated historic site.

Frequently asked

Where is the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso?
It sits in the town of Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, in the hills near Segovia in central Spain, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Madrid and roughly 15 minutes by road from Segovia.
How do I get to La Granja from Madrid?
It is about a 90-minute drive northwest of Madrid. By public transport, take a train or bus to Segovia, then a regional bus or taxi to San Ildefonso. The Segovia-Guiomar high-speed station connects to Madrid in under 30 minutes.
What is included in the Adult ticket?
Skip-the-line entry to the palace State Rooms, access to the formal gardens on open days, a free self-guided audio companion, an instant mobile e-ticket, and multilingual support before you travel.
Who qualifies for the Reduced ticket?
The single reduced category covers children aged 5-16, visitors aged 65 and over, and accredited students up to 25 with a valid student card. Bring photo ID and proof of eligibility, as it is checked on the day.