Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
Overview
Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. By the hand of your local guide, dive right into Spanish history and visit the Hapsburg’s Palace and, if you wish, include in your visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground basilica crowned with a 152-metre cross.
What's Included
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica (if option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour in English and Spanish
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service (If option Private Tour selected)
- Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Radio-guide system
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Important: It is essential to inform the hotel or apartment booked if possible at the time of booking. Check additional pickup details.
Calle de San Nicolás
28013 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza de Oriente
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Valley of the Fallen
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-2140JTEMA09
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