Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid
Overview
Available languages
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
2,652 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Luke D,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with David and Dario. Really charming tour guide and plenty of information about El Escorial and Valle de Cuelgamuros.
Good half day trip!
407dagmarat,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun! Nice Team. Very careful: David and Dario. Wonderful insight of escorial.
Great trip from Madrid
Keith T,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spectacular locations, efficient transport and interesting commentary. Recommended!
Fabulous excursion
marcbM6153GI,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable. Our bus driver Constantine was a very safety conscious driver. The whole trip was well organised from start to finish.
Great historical tour
Karen J,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I recommend this trip if you love to learn more about history. I wish I would have known that the tour was English and Spanish. When the guide has to say everything in two languages, there’s no chance in between to ask any questions.
Would recommend
unao33,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent informative tour with good guide and driver 19th April
El Escorial
Ellen E,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide David was amazing as was Beatriz who guided us through everything on the coach...great value for money and very well organised...so interesting and I would highly recommend Fun and Tickets.
A worthwhile day trip
Respond2015,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David did a great job explaining what we were seeing & how it fit into the history. Both locations were well worth seeing & we had a good amount of time at each stop. An efficient way to see these places.
Beautiful place to visit with the best guide David
352gannas,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing and we had great time with our guide David and our super driver Estoyam. I love La Escorial and was here already two times but only with David I got full information x history, interesting facts, secrets. And for now have good clear understanding of Spanish culture and history as well! Good job, guys! Highly recommend!
Escorial fills you with awe
paullE6599WG,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David and Anita were excellent- knowledgeable and friendly. Incredible sights
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