4.7
(296)
Fever exclusive

Royal Glass Factory of La Granja

4.7
(296)


Fever exclusive
Royal Glass Factory of La Granja
4.7
(296)

The Royal Glass Factory of La Granja is a singular and unique space where various activities related to the world of glass are developed. All in the spectacular and historic setting of La Granja de San Ildefonso, come and visit it!

Highlights
👑 A visit to the only reference site in Spain in the artisanal glass sector
🥂 The Glass Technology Museum, machinery, parts, molds and unique spaces
🍸 The live demonstration of the Royal Factory workshops.
👉 You have your own store, with products manufactured by glass artisans

General Info
📅 Date: choose directly in the ticket selector
⏳ The free visit lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and includes a visit to the workshops
⏳ The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours with 1 hour of explanations with the guide
📍 Location: La Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, Segovia, Spain
👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome
🎟️ General admission: from 16 years old.
🎫 Reduced admission: children between 6-16 years old.
♿ Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair accessible
🕒 Opening hours:

  • Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guided tour times: Winter schedule (from October 15th to March 31st):

Tuesday to Friday & Sundays: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM
Saturdays: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM


Closing days:

  • Monday
  • September 29th
  • December 24th, 25th and 31st
  • January 1st & 6th


Description
The Royal Glass Factory of La Granja is a unique and singular space located in Segovia where you can enjoy a wide range of activities related to the world of glass. From visiting the Technology Museum, with its magnificent collections of glass pieces, to watching a live demonstration of the work in the furnaces, to receiving training on techniques applicable to glass. You can also visit the shop and purchase items such as a set of glasses or tumblers made at the Royal Glass Factory. The fundamental aim of all this is to maintain the building, the collections of pieces, and the glassmaking craft as the only place of reference in Spain in the field of artisan glass.

Discover the Prado Room: a unique tour where La Granja glass interacts with porcelain, ceramics, and still life paintings, bringing the public closer to the history of royal manufacturing and the artistic legacy of Spain during the Age of Enlightenment. An exceptional opportunity to discover, in a unique place, a small Prado within the Royal Glass Factory.

Would you like to find out more? Get your tickets for the Royal Glass Factory of La Granja!

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User reviews

4.7 /5
based on 296 reviews
  • La visita guiada súper recomendada. La fábrica muy bonita
  • Muy interesante
  • Una visita muy entretenida y didáctica. Las explicaciones, las exposiciones de los fondos de la Real Fábrica y la posibilidad de ver cómo se trabaja en caliente y en frío el vidrio. Un experiencia MUY recomendable.
  • La guía extraordinaria en sus explicaciones y muy preparada
  • Una guía espectacular, tanto en conocimiento como en facilidad de transmitirlo.
  • Experiencia muy completa con explicación y pudiendo ver en directo en trabajo en vidrio aunque la visita fue en domingo
  • Fenomenal! Los niños tan contentos de descubrir el taller y todo lo que se puede hacer con el vidrio. Repetimos en 1 mes con amigos!
  • Daniel nos explicó todo estupendamente y respondió a todas nuestras preguntas. Un gran guía.
  • Visita imprescindible si pasas por La Granja, especialmente por poder ver el trabajo del vidrio por parte de los artesanos.
  • Una visita interesante.
  • Un sitio precioso, y un guía estupendo. Ha sido una visita muy interesante y amena.
  • Muy satisfactoria. Recomiendo la visita al 100%
  • Muy interesante y curioso observar a los maestros vidrieros en el horno.
  • Una visita muy muy recomendable
  • Sorprendente e inmejorable experiencia

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Royal Glass Factory of La Granja

Paseo Pocillo, 1, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, 40100

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Royal Glass Factory of La Granja

Paseo Pocillo, 1, Real Sitio de San Ildefonso, 40100