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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid

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Valley of the Fallen
Valley of the Fallen
El Escorial Monastery
El Escorial Monastery
El Escorial Monastery

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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
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle de San Nicolás
28013 Madrid, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Plaza de Oriente
Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Underground parking Plaza de Oriente, Level -2

What To Expect

Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

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.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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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
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica (if option selected).
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Tour in English and Spanish.
  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial.
  • Radio-guide system.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica (if option selected)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour in English and Spanish
  • Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
  • Radio-guide system
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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

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