From Madrid: Guided Tour to El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen

4.6
(13 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Tour with transport from Madrid to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen (currently Valle de Cuelgamuros) to visit the majestic Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, as well as the monumental complex from the Valley of the Fallen located a few kilometers away, in another beautiful enclave of the Madrid mountains.

***Important: The Valley of the Fallen will remain closed to the public from April 21 to May 2, 2023***.

During these days, the visit to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the subsequent visit to the city of San Lorenzo de El Escorial will be reinforced in content and duration.

What's Included

Official Tourist Guide
Entrance and guided visit to the Valley of the Fallen (Basilica excavated in the rock)
Round-trip transportation with driver from Madrid
Guided tour of the historic center of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Entrance and guided visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Tips (not mandatory)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find your tour guide with the Viajes Gran Vía logo at the magazine kiosk located on Gran Vía Street, 71. Google Maps coordinates: 40°25'23.1"N 3°42'37.9"W You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The guided tour will take place inside the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, the guide will take you through the museums of the monastery, the dining rooms, corridors, towers, the palace of the king and the princesses, the tombs of the royal family and the interior basilica, which has the largest reliquary in the world.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    In the visit to the Valley of the Fallen, the interior of the basilica dug inside the mountain will be visited. This is one of the largest basilicas in the world and has great historical significance which the guide will be happy to tell you about. ***Important: The Valley of the Fallen will remain closed to the public from April 21 to May 2, 2023***

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VIAJES GRAN VÍA

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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