El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Explore Spain’s royal heritage and Civil War remembrance with a guide
Duration
5 hrs
Includes
Admission, guide, bus
Highlights
Travel from Madrid on a shared guided bus tour that brings two contrasting chapters of Spanish history into focus. Discover the legacy of royal power and the architecture of remembrance in the Guadarrama Mountains.
- Explore the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, built under Philip II as a palace, monastery, and royal pantheon
- Step inside the Valley of Cuelgamuros basilica, carved into the mountain’s rock
Itinerary
- Depart at 08:45.
- Explore San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen on a 5-hour guided tour.
- Return at 13:45.
What's Included
- Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley and Basilica
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide
- Air-conditioned bus transport
Important details
- Children ages 0–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Children ages 0–5 join free; ages 16+ are charged the adult rate
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, in destination local time, for a full refund.
Product ID: 54J2FH
Meeting details
C. de Ferraz, 3, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Experience provided by Greetwell Local Partners
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