Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid

Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Accompanied by a local guide, dive right into Spanish history. See the Hapsburg’s Palace, the Kings Mausoleum and the Basilica. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground church topped with a 152-meter cross.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain

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 a guided tour 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. Learn about the impressive Royal Mausoleum it contains and the story behind the 21 years it took to build the site. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry. Listen to your guide explanations as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.


Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Stop At: Valley of the Fallen, Carretere de Guadarrama, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial Spain

Board your bus again at the end of the guided tour for a short drive to the Valley of the Fallen. The site 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.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat"
"Operated by a bilingual guide in Spanish and English"
"Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended."
"The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination"
"Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: Julià Travel Madrid, C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Bilingual Office guide
• Local guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Radio-guide system
• Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
• Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
• Entry/Admission - Valley of the Fallen
• Entry/Admission - Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Facilities