Real Monasterio del Escorial y Basílica del Valle de los Caídos
Guided Tour in English & Spanish
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Highlights
Enjoy a day trip to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid with a local guide. Visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its most iconic sites. Complete the experience with a visit to the Valley of the Fallen, located in the heart of the Sierra de Guadarrama.
Check in at our office in central Madrid fifteen minutes before your tour departs. Board one of our air-conditioned buses with a local guide and begin your excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen.
Enjoy a visit to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural complex declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Built in the 16th century, El Escorial is a symbol of the power of the Spanish crown at the time. Accompanied by your guide, you'll discover the monument's most important rooms. If you'd like a comfortable and comprehensive visit to El Escorial, this experience includes a tour of some of its most emblematic spaces. The symmetry of the Renaissance-style building will leave you speechless. You'll visit the Habsburg Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica, and the extraordinary library. With El Escorial tickets included, all you have to do is enjoy your visit.
Visit the Valley of the Fallen and then hop back on the bus for the short ride to your next destination. The Valley of the Fallen is located 9 km from El Escorial, in the Sierra de Guadarrama. It is visible from afar thanks to the monumental cross erected on the site . The monument is an underground basilica carved into the mountain, topped by the largest cross in the world, which can be seen from kilometers away.
What is included?
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Local guide
- Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Audio guide system
What is not included?
- Meals and drinks, except as specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What is there to know?
- This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties or reduced mobility, as the monument's interior features numerous stairs and full accessibility cannot be guaranteed due to its architectural features.
- The visit takes place entirely on foot.
- The supplier reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to unforeseen circumstances.
- This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide.
- In accordance with the Valley of the Fallen regulations, the guide will not be able to provide explanations inside the basilica. All explanations will be provided outside, and the visit will take place at your own pace.
- Patrimonio Nacional reserves the right to modify the itinerary and accessibility of its monuments.
Openings
Activity duration: 5 hours
Meeting point
The tour begins at the Julià Travel office, located at C/ San Nicolás, 15 (near Plaza de Ramales).
You must bring your booking confirmation, either on your mobile phone or in paper format, and show it to the guide or staff.
Check in at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes before the tour departs.
Cancellation policies
Cancellation is possible up to 72 hours before the service date.
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