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
Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket
Food and drinks
Options
Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid
Reviews
2,569 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip to Escorial & Valle de Los Caidos
Roam02437803253,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great driver William (Guillermo), is a very safe driver! our Guide Beatriz is excellent , polite, professional , informative ! We enjoyed our day trip! Please note : Many steps up and down so there is moderate activity, no elevators. Thank you , we highly recommend this tour
Great tour
javieraE690YR,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Beatriz and driver Guillermo. She was very nice , patient, and professional. Great informative guide. Beautiful historic sites. We enjoyed it, worth the price.
Wonderful Experience
H4086CJryanr,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice and Guillermo were both wonderful and accommodating. The sites were eye-opening and edifying.
Worthwhile tour
Road09349872712,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice gave a thoughtful thorough tour in a timely manner. Was enjoyed by all.
Proper Sights and Amazing Guides
Y5980KPmaurom,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice and Dario were amazing and passionate about the historical sites!
El Escorial and valley of the fallen tour
carmenjB562JM,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice and Dario were great! Very interesting tour
A great experience:)
Valdemar V,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a guided tour with Maria, and she was very good! With excellent insight to both the Escorial and Valle de Los Caídos. We can definitely recommend;)
All right.
L4902KBmartam,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Bea was an exceptional guide, a very taken advantage of morning. You missed a little free time in San Lorenzo.
Opposing styles
Gail G,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was fantastic! He had a vast knowledge of El Escorial and his interest in the monastary was evident. I have to say the differences between the sites El Escorial and what Franco built couldn't be more different; opulant to austere a matter of minutes apart.
Interesting place outside Madrid
Luisa T,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting place outside Madrid. The small town was a bonus. The tour guides were very knowledgeable. Answered lot of my questions.
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