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Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid | 5 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Air conditioned bus
  • Local guide
  • Audio guides system
  • Entry admission to the Royal Monastery
  • Entry admission to the Valley and Basilica
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up /Drop off at hotels

Overview

Take this 5-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed El Escorial from Madrid. Delve into the fascinating history of the El Escorial Monastery, one of the King of Spain's official residences visiting its surroundings with your expert guide.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    Visit San Lorenzo de El Escorial and see the outside of the Monastery

    50 minutes

  • Valley of the Fallen

    Enjoy spectacular views from the Valley of the Fallen, all accompanied by our expert guide.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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63 reviews

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Great tour.

Published on Oct, 2022

Valley of the fallen Cathedral cut into the stone of the mountain was amazing. It is truly a must see.

Not to be missed

Published on Aug, 2022

This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. El Escorial is magnificent in every way. The final resting place of former kings and queens was my favorite part. The Valley of the Fallen’s modern architecture, while appearing to imitate religious buildings, provides its own stark and impressive commentary on Franco’s narcissistic purpose. Our guide, Mayte was simply wonderful. Her commentary on both places we visited really made them come alive.

Excellent Half-day Trip!

Published on Mar, 2022

Excellent half-day trip to El Escorial. We did not have to wait on any long lines to see anything! Tour guide was extremely knowledgable and explained everything clearly. Would recommend to anyone and everyone!

An extremely enlightening experience on a very gloomy day

Published on Dec, 2021

First, Carlos is absolutely brilliant. The tour of El Escorial was fascinating, and with Carlos’ help, we got true insight into Spanish history, art, the personal tastes of the kings, as well as their daily lives. This tour was perfect for me.

Wonder of it all! Beautiful

Published on Feb, 2020

Susana our tour guide was very good. The Escorial is truly the eighth wonder of the world. Breathtaking. The Valley if the fallen is another wonder for it is inside a mountain. Both worth seeing!!

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