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

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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 hourAdmission Included
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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 hoursAdmission Included

Options

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

Reviews

4.78

2,131 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Spain Summer Vacation

    salvador h,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent tour and thorough explanations. Oscar our guide was extremely knowledge and detailed in his delivery

  • Their house, their rules

    Eliezer E,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    You're traveling to a religious institution and a memorial of tribute to death people in a cruel war. Be sensitive and respectful. There are dressing and behavior codes. Misbehave may upset not just the authorities, but also members of tour, and can harm the whole trip

  • Worth the trip!

    Radmar J,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Our guide Oscar was very knowledgable and kept things moving. It was a long day, but worth the trip!

  • The coach was comfortable...

    Janet B,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The coach was comfortable and air conditioned. The sight is interesting but there are a lot of steps.

  • Nice experience!

    Pedro R,

    Jun 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good experience. Well organized, punctual and above all very interesting. Must-sees to learn about Spanish history.

From EUR 59

4.78
2,131 reviews