Guided tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the Escorial Monastery & the Valle de los Caídos - Departs from Madrid

Guided tour of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the Escorial Monastery & the Valle de los Caídos - Departs from Madrid

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Guided tour of two iconic sites in Spanish history
See the monument dedicated to the victims of the Spanish Civil War
Admire the scenery in Castilla la Mancha
Accompanied by professional guide from Madrid for the duration of the tour

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Duration
5 hours

Languages

English
Spanish
* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Discover the famous El Escurial monastery and the Valley of the Fallen in Castilla la Mancha!

You'll travel by bus from Madrid to El Escurial which is 50 km from the Spanish capital. After admiring the region's beautiful scenery during the bus trip, you'll visit the El Escurial monastery and its enormous estate built during the 16th century. You'll have the opportunity to see different highlights including:

  • The Pantheon of Kings and Royal Children
  • The Royal Palace
  • The Chapter Halls
  • The Basilica
  • ...

Follow the path from El Escorial to the Valley of the Fallen in the Cuelgamuros Valley in the heart of the Guadarrama mountains.

This impressive monument was built in memory of the victims of the Spanish Civil War. From there you'll be able to admire the famous basilica crowned by an enormous cross around 150 metres high!

Departure place

Options

When you book, you'll be asked to choose from the following languages:

  • English
  • Spanish

Good to know

  • Availability : Every day except Monday (excluding exceptional cases)
  • Departs from: Near to the Santo Domingo metro station
  • Departure time: 8.45am
  • Duration: Approx. 5 hours
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • The bus journey from Madrid to El Escurial takes around 50 minutes
  • Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Price includes

  • Bus transport between Madrid and El Escurial
  • Guided tour of El Escurial and the Valley of the Fallen
  • Admission to the Basilica of the Valle de los Caídos (no guide inside)
  • Admission to the monastery of El Escorial (with your guide)

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Any other extras
  • Any other extras

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