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Panoramic view of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain 1
A large cross monument on a hill with a stone archway in the foreground. 2
A grand, arched hallway with a reflective floor and classical architecture. 3
A group of people in a church with a large cross and statues. 4
A grand hall with ornate ceilings and classical architecture. 5

Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen

By Julia Travel - Gray Line Spain
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €66 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore the impressive Royal Monastery of El Escorial
  • Admire the Renaissance architecture
  • Travel comfortably from Madrid
  • Discover the striking Valley of the Fallen
  • See the world’s largest cross

Activity location

  • El Escorial
    • 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, ESP

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Julià Travel Office
    • 15 Calle de San Nicolás
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain & Canary Islands

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Bilingual Guided Tour Escorial & Valley of the Fallen

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Live Commentary in English and Spanish.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€66.00 x 1 Adult€66.00
Total
Price is €66.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local official guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour operated in both Spanish and English
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport on an air-conditioned coach
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Radio guide system
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch, drinks or other services not specified above
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
  • Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers per guide.
  • In accordance with the regulations of the Valley of the Fallen, the guide will not be able to give explanations inside the basilica. All information will be given outside and the visit will be on your own.
  • Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and the access to some parts of its monuments.
  • It is not recommended for people with walking difficulties or reduced mobility, as the interior of the monument has a large number of stairs and full accessibility cannot be guaranteed due to its architectural features.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Check in at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city aboard one of our comfortable air-conditioned coaches.

Enjoy your visit through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 16th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover the most important areas of the monument. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.

Visit the Valley of the Fallen, get back on the bus for the short journey to the next destination. The Valley of the Fallen is located 9km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You will be able to see it from far away thanks to the monumental cross built above the site. The monument is an underground church built into the mountain. The same is topped by the World’s Largest Cross, which can be seen from miles away.

Location

Activity location

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    El Escorial
    • 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Julià Travel Office
    • 15 Calle de San Nicolás
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain