Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid | La Vacanza Travel

Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Spain, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Madrid
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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

Inclusions
  • 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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
  • Stroller accessible
  • 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
  • Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen Basilic visitors are kindlyrequested to respect the instructions of the Security: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Julià Travel Madrid, C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Plaza de Oriente, Pl. de Ote., Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Stay580973

15 Mar, 2024

The trip was amazing, gourgeous, Suzanna is very kind guide, friendly and we recommend this tour for everyone………………..

nbcdirector

15 Mar, 2024

Great way to see both sites. Tour guide was bilingual and knew the subject matter well. Worth the day trip from Madrid. I would recommend this tour.

PatriciaP6351

15 Mar, 2024

The visit was nice, everything get according to the timeline. However, I felt some information was missing. The tour was both is Spanish and English. So, I don’t know if some details where not mention in English

strayerjm

07 Mar, 2024

Vast complex built in a time of all-powerful monarchs. Monastery, cloister, cathedral. pantheon (royal burial chambers), Habsburg palace and library. Beautiful El Greco work. Library especially exquisite. Definitely a worthwhile day trip from Madrid. Valley of the Fallen in honor of the Spanish Civil War is touching but the shadow of Franco overpowers and the fascist architecture leaves one cold.

Sarah_M

02 Mar, 2024

Our guide was excellent. The sights were beautiful. The bus was comfortable. Would use them again for other tours.

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Worthwhile day trip from Madrid!

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Our guide was excellent....

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I would prioritize another activity

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Unexpectedly pleasantly surpised

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Even during times of ugliness beauty can be created

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Recommended

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Walking group tour

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Must see!

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Perfect for half a day outside Madrid

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Seniors try to take a trip to Escorial

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Amazing trip!

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Great Experience

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Excellent tour for time and money

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El Escorial / Valley of the Fallen

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Interesting explanations. Excellent guide.

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Comprehensive and Enjoyable

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El Escorial and valley of the fallen

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Venturing out of the city.

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Very peaceful and beautiful place

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Something you can't miss

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Half day must do visit.

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Nice half day tour of El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos

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Very good tour

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It was totally amazing to know that in the Valley of the Fallen that the building was constructed in the mountain.

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