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Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

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‘s Included

The Valley of Fallen Admission Ticket

Professional Guide

Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi

Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket

Food and drinks

What To Expect

1

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.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid

Reviews

4.78

2,250 reviews

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  • Very well organized and...

    Jeffrey W,

    Sep 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very well organized and informative tour. Was on time and much information given on sites visited and scenery on the way.

  • Well worth seeing. Wish...

    Helene M,

    Sep 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Well worth seeing. Wish our tour leader didn’t swallow her English words so much. Also wish she gave a bit more historical explanations

  • Fully recommended.

    MCARMEN B,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very interesting explanations, learning and being able to ask questions. We also had free time at both sites.

  • The bus was very...

    Roslyn G,

    Aug 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The bus was very comfortable and driven well by Alejandro. Christina the guide was very knowledgeable and made the walking tours of both buildings very interesting and enjoyable. I had a great trip.

  • One for the history buffs

    Tony Q,

    Aug 23, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Interesting tour of impressive old monastery, primarily King Phillip II and related history. Many features to excite history buffs, such as the world's first atlas, paintings of the world's largest naval battle, and the tour included the King's crypt. Hostess was flawless in delivering the tour in Spanish and English. The gigantic cross with war cemetery/ basilica was also impressive, set in the Spanish mountains.

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4.78
2,250 reviews
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