Excursions & day trips

El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour from Madrid

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Language: English , Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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Guided tour

Group tour

Do this because

Admire El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage
Learn the history of the Spanish Royal Kings
Enjoy a comfortable roundtrip by bus

What to expect

Join this excursion from Madrid and discover the El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen with an expert guide, who will share with you the curiosities of these ensembles that commemorate the history of Spain.

Begin your experience in the heart of Madrid where you'll meet your guide and start a comfortable bus trip with live explanations on board. Don't miss the chance to observe the Guadarrama mountain range before arriving at the Monastery of El Escorial. Take a walk in the surroundings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn more about its construction, designed by King Felipe II to represent the greatness of the Kingdom of Spain. If you desire, you'll be able to enter the Monastery and enjoy a guided tour.

Continue your tour by visiting the Valley of the Fallen, and uncover the history of this impressive monument erected in memory of the Spanish Civil War of 1936.

What's included

Roundtrip transportation by comfortable bus
English-Spanish guide on board the bus
Guided walk around the Monastery of El Escorial
Entrance and guided tour of El Escorial (if option selected)
Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen Basilica

What's not included

Guided tour of the Valley of the Fallen Basilica

Where

Neptuno Fountain, Plaza Canovas del Castillo, Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:

At the bus stop in front of Madrid Tourist Office. Look for the guides with a yellow umbrella or a yellow jacket.

What to remember

In the calendar, you can select the option to book the entrance and guided tour of the Monastery of El Escorial
This tour is operated by a bilingual guide

Provider

Experience Travel Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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