Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site of the Humanity, and the Basilica of the Valle de los Caídos, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size.
5 hour direct tour to the Valle de los Caídos with its basilica excavated in the Sierra de Madrid and discover the grandeur of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site and symbol of Spanish supremacy of the sixteenth century.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Dress code is smart casual
Headphones available for radio guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Valley of the Fallen
Valley of the Fallen is a Francoist regime monument, Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid. Franco claimed that the monument was meant to be a "national act of atonement" and reconciliation. The construction works mainly involved free workers and a smaller, albeit significant, percentage of prisoners, these between 1942 and 1950, under the regime of redemption of sentences.
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Arriba is a town and municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain, located to the northwest of the region in the southeastern side of the Sierra de Guadarrama, at the foot of Mount Abantos and Las Machotas, 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Madrid. It is head of the same name judicial party. The settlement is popularly called El Escorial de Arriba, to differentiate it from the neighbouring village of El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Abajo. Felipe II ordered the construction of this Monastery in recognition of the victory of San Quintín, which took place on the day of San Lorenzo in 1557 and is from the King, to erect a mausoleum in memory of his parents and himself, placed under the invocation of Saint Lawrence.
What‘s Included
The Valley of Fallen Admission Ticket
Professional Guide
Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket
Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
Food and drinks
Options
Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid
Reviews
2,618 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learned alot
kimpT1444BF,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day trip. Beatrice and Estonia made a great team. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in history from many centuries.
Well worth it
jenniferhZ4820BG,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Better than I expected. It was great and the Vally of the fallen was quite a sobering sight. Beatrix was very informative.
Wonderful
J3161LKannel,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Beatrice and Toyan!
Very nice experience
Diana C,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really liked the experience. Very organized, on time, we covered a lot of information and the places we visited are beautiful. Bea our guide was very knowledgeable and super nice. Also she was very interested in getting better and was asking how to improve her English to be able to convey more accurately information to tourist. Even though her English was already excellent.
The Viator team put...
Beatriz D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Viator team put together this tour so well! Beatriz and David, the guides, were incredibly knowledgeable about the history and arts of the two sites. I’d definitely recommend this tour!
Excellent tour.
mykinLB,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice has given interesting and complete information. Darío is a very friendly driver.
Excellent trip
mashas612,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice was awesome. Provided so much information in both languages, did not miss a beat on anything. Definitely recommend
Good English from Guides
Stephen P,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good guides, guides spoke English well. Beatrice and David were both great. There are quite a few steps involved. A very interesting visit
Escorts and Valley of the Fallen
Linda S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour for people interested in Spanish history. Be prepared to climb some steps! Beatrice was out English speaking guide ans she was stellar. Greatly enjoyed the tour.
Amazing tour not to be missed!
Jennie D,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour of el Escorial and the valley of the fallen. David was our tour guide and he was extremely knowledge and answered all our questions. We did this tour as a family with a 2, 5, and 8 year old and he went above and beyond accommodating our young family. Thank you so much David for the amazing experience. Our driver Dario and the English guide, Beatriz, were also amazing. 10/10 experience!
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