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- Spanish
Explore Spain's rich history and architecture on a private tour to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Begin with hotel pick-up in Madrid and travel in a luxurious vehicle to the UNESCO-listed Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Your expert guide will lead you through its grand halls and chapels, sharing stories of its royal heritage. Next, visit the Valley of the Fallen, featuring a massive cross and basilica carved into rock, where you’ll learn about its complex history. Perfect for history enthusiasts, this personalized tour includes entrance fees and allows you to delve into Spain’s cultural treasures at your own pace.
- Private luxury vehicle and professional chauffeur for comfort
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of El Escorial with an expert guide
- Visit the Valley of the Fallen and learn about its historical context
- Includes entrance tickets and tailored experience based on your interests
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Tell us which hotel are you staring and the driver will pick you up there.
Note: The total duration of the tour includes round-trip transfers.
Itinerary
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1Madrid
Meet your private guide and professional driver at your hotel in Madrid. Relax in a comfortable private vehicle as you travel towards San Lorenzo de El Escorial while your guide introduces the history of the Spanish monarchy and the monuments you will visit.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Explore one of Spain's most important historical monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by King Philip II in the 16th century, El Escorial served as a royal palace, monastery, basilica, library, and pantheon of the Spanish kings. Your private guide will lead you through its magnificent halls, cloisters, royal apartments, basilica, and the Royal Pantheon while explaining its extraordinary artistic, architectural, and historical significance.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Valley of the Fallen
Continue to the impressive Valley of the Fallen, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama. Discover this monumental complex, famous for its enormous stone cross rising more than 150 meters above the valley and its underground basilica carved into the mountain. Your guide will explain the history of the monument, its construction, and its importance in Spain's recent history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Madrid
After the visit, relax during the drive back to Madrid, where your private driver will drop you off at your hotel or your preferred location in the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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