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June 13No refund
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Escorial -Valley of the Fallen
2 Adults x $66.99
$133.98
Approx Total
$133.98
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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Local guide
Bilingual Office guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Radio-guide system
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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.
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.
2 hours 30 minutes
Valley of the Fallen
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.
1 hour
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Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
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
Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour
Free Cancellation
June 12100% refund
June 13No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
5 stars
446
4 stars
220
3 stars
68
2 stars
92
1 star
31
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Great Adventure
Published on Sep, 2024
Susana was a fantastic tour-girl. she showed us all the especial places of both El Escorial and the Valley. highly recommended
Well organised and well paced. English guide available
Published on Sep, 2024
Excellent guides for trip to El Escorial and Valle de los Caidos. Highlights pointed out at good pace. To get to Valle you need a trip like this
Best tour
Published on Sep, 2024
Susanna and Rosio were both amazing tour guides! Loved the experience and would 100% recommend everyone to join their tour.
Escorial and valley bisit
Published on Sep, 2024
The explanations and obvious general knowledge of visited sites by the guides definitely made this visit superb
Well worth seeing
Published on Aug, 2024
Monastery well worth seeing. Beautiful architecture, art, gardens and surroundings. Basilica and library are stunning
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