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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid
Reviews
2,779 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth the time and price!
mayanprincessArizona,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatriz was a very thorough and knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly and easy to talk to.Tony the bus driver was nice too. The Escorial is a must see when visiting Madrid if you have time. She provided enough time for quick shopping and bathroom., but would be best to bring small items to eat, if you don’t want to buy at store. It was a little difficult due to time constraints to buy food and go to the bathroom . Keep in mind there are going to be lots of stairs.
Too large of a group. Wish it was only in English.
suzanne c,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Too many people in the group. It would be much better if it was just an English group.
Great Tour.
Seaside63209379937,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour! Our guide Beatrice was excellent. Learned many new things about El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. Easy meeting point in Madrid and excellent bus ride by our driver Antonio. Pantheon was really interesting.
Amazing tour
R2912PLmatthews,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice and Antonio were great.
Very informative and fun trip!
juliesM8826KY,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatriz led a great tour. We learned a lot and had a great time. Anthony was a stellar driver.
Great tour of El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen
rodrigosE7398XX,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatriz and Antonio were great. Really informative and well-run tour.
Awesome tour!
Nomad84091,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both the Beatriz (guide) and Antonio (driver) were excellent. We enjoyed the tour very much.
Worthwhile, very pleasant trip
yminghui,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A worthwhile trip with beautiful and magnificent views. David (our tour guide) and Antonio (our driver) were most pleasant and patient and made the trip seamless and enjoyable for us.
Best tour from Madrid
U5392LPjosem,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David and Antonio were excellent guides. David is very knowledgeable and went above and beyond explaining everything from historical information to anecdotes. He was also very patient answering all questions. From 4 tours from Madrid this was the best thanks to David.
Great journey
Lynelle J,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of history and lots of steps. Antonio was a wonderful, safe drive and Beatrix was an enthusiastic and organized trip leader!
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