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‘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
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.
Options
Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid
Reviews
2,390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really interesting and...
Karen H,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting and informative guide. Answered everyone's questions easily. Great tour. Really enjoyed the day.
Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen
Z4694HRkathleenr,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00German was a great driver, well aware of his surroundings. We started the trip at the proposed time, very puntual. Oskar was a ver respectful and showed great knowledge of the different sightseeings, places and the history behind it. Thumbs up for the trip ! Will recommend!
Historical stops worth seeing.
432kristiew,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting stops. There was a wedding so we didn't get to see the basilica--if you go on a Saturday, this is a risk. There was plenty more to see, though. The guide was informative and did a good job handling 2 languages. There is no lunch stop (no time)--just be prepared.
Amazing, interesting and beautiful.
Alejandro C,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive sites. It was surprising to see what was actually there. Very intesresting history and art. Very beautiful place. Very knowledgeable tour guide and safe bis driver.
Very nice visit, but we pass too quickly on the paintings of the Escurial!
aur lienb732,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Well organized tour, with clear and interesting explanations of the guide (given alternately in Spanish and English). The places are beautiful and full of history, both at the Escurial and in the Valle de los Caidos. We can just regret that the visit is at times carried out a little at the pace of charge - in particular, it is a shame not to have more time to admire the paintings at the Escurial: there are still paintings by Titian or Greco that deserve to be stopped!
El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, must see.
edurr12,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel (driver) and Oscar (guide) were amazing. Oscar was very knowledgeable and presented so many great pieces of history, art and culture in both English and Spanish. Definitely recommend, especially for Escorial and the valley of the fallen. Great day trip that is concise, beautiful, and full of history
Fun and informative tour with minimal crowds
U5492EOandreah,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! He did the tour in both English and Spanish for our mixed group we were with. Mid November was what I would consider the best time to go as there were minimal people around if you want to avoid crowds.
Highly recommended!
andreae915,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comfortable truck and good materials. Efficient ride, you know everything briefly and with explanations since you get into the truck. Punctual over time. Go to breakfast because you won’t be able to eat on the way or on the promenade. Excellent tour!
Excellent tour guide, no time for refreshments.
LeitoDao,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not our first visit to El Escorial, but a very good one! I very much recommend it. These two monuments are musts in a visit to Madrid, and this company made our experience wonderful. Everything was very organized, and our guide Sergio was very knowledgeable. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no allotted time for any refreshments, so have a hearty breakfast and bring a bottle of water. If you doing this trip in cold weather, do bundle ip, it will be cold for the majority of it. All in all, a great experience!!
Excellent tour, great experience
Brandon L,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent! Christina was fantastic—very informative and kept things moving nicely. The length of the tour and the price were both fair.
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