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‘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
2,366 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommeded 100%
RODOLFO C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Our guide Luis, was very helpful in explaining in detail the history of the places we visited. it was worth it to spend the time with them. Well organized, nice bus, and good driver.
Great tour near Madrid
Ana Catalina N,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, beautiful and amazing places and our 2 tour guides (one for English and one for Spanish) Luis Miguel and Beatriz both were great, very friendly and knowledgeable. A lot of info and history in this tour. Would recommend this tour!
Recommended
S1863BMianm,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00It has been an amazing experience to visit the Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Our guide, Luis, has made the tour even more interesting with his clear explanations, entertaining and full of historical details. Thanks to him, we have enjoyed and learned a lot throughout the tour. Highly recommended!
Guided tour with lots of information
sergiorA7160IC,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A highly recommended visit, both the tour, preparation and organization, and our guide Luis Miguel were excellent. We highly recommend it
Must when visiting Madrid!
417lened,
Oct 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Beatriz was a very good guide! We had some unexpected hickups and she managed to avoid them which was nice so we could still experience the full tour! Definitely recommend.
Great half day tour
Juyon Y,
Oct 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Rodrigo was excellent! I learned so much from him. Excellent half day tour! Highly recommend. The bus was very comfortable as well.
Excellent experience.
W8218TIclaudel,
Oct 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our visit to the Escorial was well worth it. Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the guide, Rodrigo. His explanations were clear and entertaining at the same time.
Good price, very organized, not many people and a very good guide, Rodrigo. It gets short midday, it's enough if
anniep203,
Oct 26, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour, both stunning places and very organized. I had a great time Good. I recommend it The scumbag is amazing from every point of view and I learned things I don't imagine.
2 great sites on an enjoyable tour
Richard D,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour, two fabulous locations. Christine was our guide and did a great job. She conducted the tour in two languages and it worked out fine. Informative and very appreciative of seeing the two highlights. Thank you Fun & Tickets and thanks Christine.
The Scumbag is wonderful!
ACOdS,
Oct 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organized, the guide had a lot of knowledge, the meeting point was very close to us, everything went excellent. The Escorial is immense and fantastic!!!
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