Overview
On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site of the Humanity, and the Basilica of the Valle de los Caídos, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size.
5 hour direct tour to the Valle de los Caídos with its basilica excavated in the Sierra de Madrid and discover the grandeur of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site and symbol of Spanish supremacy of the sixteenth century.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
The Valley of Fallen Admission Ticket
Professional Guide
Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Departure: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 9.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Dress code is smart casual and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 09.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs am -08:40 hrs am
• Passenger Pick-Up at 08:15 hrs every day to go to the terminal, approximately 500 m. at Fun and Tickets Main Office at Mayor 43 Street.
What to expect
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Valley of the Fallen
1 hour
Valley of the Fallen is a Francoist regime monument, Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid. Franco claimed that the monument was meant to be a "national act of atonement" and reconciliation.
The construction works mainly involved free workers and a smaller, albeit significant, percentage of prisoners, these between 1942 and 1950, under the regime of redemption of sentences. -
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
2 hours
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Arriba is a town and municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain, located to the northwest of the region in the southeastern side of the Sierra de Guadarrama, at the foot of Mount Abantos and Las Machotas, 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Madrid. It is head of the same name judicial party. The settlement is popularly called El Escorial de Arriba, to differentiate it from the neighbouring village of El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Abajo.
Felipe II ordered the construction of this Monastery in recognition of the victory of San Quintín, which took place on the day of San Lorenzo in 1557 and is from the King, to erect a mausoleum in memory of his parents and himself, placed under the invocation of Saint Lawrence.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Headphones available for radio guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid
Can I cancel Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Departure: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 9.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.
What's included?
- The Valley of Fallen Admission Ticket
- Professional Guide
- Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
- Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Valley of the Fallen, Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
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