Travel to Escorial from Madrid for a tour of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the historical royal monuments. You'll also visit the Valley of the Fallen, and tour the basilica.
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- Duration 5 hours
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- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
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Bus / coach
(1 hour)
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Visit (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(15 minutes)
Valle de los Caidos
Visit (45 minutes)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Arrive back at:
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Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Spain and the Spanish monarchy
- See the Cloister of the 4 Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, and the Royal Pantheon
- Visit the Valley of the Fallen and see the interior of the basilica
Full description
On this 5-hour tour from Madrid, you’ll begin with a visit to the Monastery of El Escorial. It was built under the reign of powerful King Philip II as a residence for Spanish kings, a monastery, and a royal pantheon.
It became a symbol of the great power of the Spanish Empire at that time. The monument was declared to be of artistic and historic importance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Valley of the Fallen was built in 1936, about 9 kilometers from Escorial, as a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War.
Situated in a beautiful valley in the Guadarrama Mountains, this impressive work features a cross standing more than 150 meters high, as well as a basilica and crypt built into the hard rock under the mountain.
The tour includes admission to the Valley as well as a visit to the basilica’s interior.
Includes
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Entrance and guided visit to the Monastery
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Audio headset
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
- Entrances to monuments not specified
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes