El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Tour from Madrid

Explore Spain's royal and Civil War history on a shared guided excursion into the Madrid mountains. Discover how architecture reflects different chapters of the country's past.

• Explore El Escorial Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Renaissance architecture
• Step inside the Valley of the Fallen's monumental basilica, carved into the mountainside

Itinerary

1. Depart at 08:15 from Fun and Tickets Tours Main Office or at 08:45 from Fun and Tickets at San Bernardo, 7.
2. Travel by bus at 09:00.
3. Explore the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica of El Escorial on a 5-hour guided tour.
4. Return to Fun and Tickets Tours Main Office at 14:00, followed by Fun and Tickets at San Bernardo, 7 at 14:30.

What's Included

• Admission to El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen
• English- and Spanish-speaking guide
• Headphones
• Round-trip transport from the meeting point by air-conditioned bus with WiFi

Important details

• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing
• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
• Children ages 0–6 join free; ages 16+ use the adult rate
• Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure