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El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $68 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover two of Spain’s most iconic landmarks on this El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen half-day tour from Madrid, combining royal history, monumental architecture, and scenic landscapes in one seamless experience.

Travel comfortably from Madrid with a professional guide and enjoy a well-organized itinerary designed to maximize your time.

Begin at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Philip II as a royal palace, monastery, and pantheon. With skip-the-line access, explore highlights such as the Basilica, Royal Pantheon, Royal Library, and historic royal rooms.

Continue to the Valley of the Fallen (Cuelgamuros), crowned by the world’s tallest Christian cross (150 meters). Visit the basilica carved into the mountain and discover its history and significance.

An ideal half-day experience from Madrid with expert guidance and no waiting times.

Activity location

  • Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    • Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg
    • 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • C. de Ferraz, 3
    • 3 Calle de Ferraz
    • 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 15 minutes5h 15m
    5h 15m
  • English
Starting time: 8:45AM
Price details
$68.22 x 1 Adult$68.22
Total
Price is $68.22
Until Sat, Mar 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any not specified service

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of the tour includes the round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valley of the Fallen-Madrid, 2 hours
  • The duration of the tour also includes the walking from the bus to Monuments and free time, 45 minutes

Activity itinerary

Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a complex that includes the palace was the residence of the Spanish royal family, the basilica is the burial place of the kings of Spain and the monastery - founded by monks of the Order of St. Jerome - is currently occupied by friars of the Order of St. Augustine. It is one of the most unique Renaissance architectures in Spain and Europe.

Real Biblioteca del Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
One of the most remarkable libraries of the Renaissance, featuring beautifully decorated ceilings, ancient manuscripts, and a unique collection of knowledge that reflects the intellectual ambition of the Spanish Empire.

Valley of the Fallen

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Valley of the Fallen, officially called Valle de Cuelgamuros since October 2022, is a monumental complex consisting of a Catholic basilica, an abbey and a 150 m high cross perched on the top of a cliff overlooking the surrounding valley; with the peculiarity that the basilica is subway in its entirety. Once the visit is finished , free time to explore the surroundings at your own

Location

Activity location

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    Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    • Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg
    • 28200, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    C. de Ferraz, 3
    • 3 Calle de Ferraz
    • 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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