Guided El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid

Travel from Madrid by bus on a shared guided tour that connects Spain's royal history with a monument to the Spanish Civil War. Choose an English- or Spanish-speaking guide for insight into the architecture and history of these two sites.

• Explore El Escorial's 16th-century Renaissance architecture, recognized with UNESCO World Heritage status
• Enter the Valley of the Fallen's basilica, carved into the mountainside beneath a towering cross

Itinerary

1. Depart from the Julia Travel Office at 08:30.
2. Explore the Basilica of El Escorial, Habsburg's Palace, and the Chapter House on a guided tour.
3. Travel by bus to the Valley of the Fallen.
4. Explore the Valley of the Fallen on a guided tour.
5. Return to the Julia Travel Office at 14:00.

What's Included

• Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
• Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and its basilica
• Professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide
• Round-trip bus transport from the meeting point
• Radio guide system

Important details

• Children aged 0–5 join free. Adult rates apply from age 16.
• The visits involve walking at the sites.
• Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.