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
2,376 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t miss a great tour
Jean W,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. The timing of everything was great. It was colder there than Madrud, so dress accordingly.
Wonderful Time & Tour
aaronsG971EZ,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the tour topic. The whole time was great easy tour. Thanks Manuel 2
Great!
281krishaa,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour by Beatrice! I think i learned more history in this trip. Enjoyed both the monastery and the basilica. :)
Very interesting tour of the Monastery and Valley of the Fallen
X7832RIdavek,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice was a great tour guide who knows a lot about all of the spots. It was obvious that she took time to learn beyond just the basics. Manuel was an excellent driver.
Great tour
michellesA5059OO,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my second tour with Beatrice as the guide. She is an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. She provides great information and is also quite funny. She jumps seamlessly, and quickly, between Spanish and English so that you are always engaged in the tour, regardless of your language.
Visit to El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos
Guide217748,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very eloquent guide, Beatriz, who educated us not only on the monuments being visited but also on the historic background of the important people and their relationships.
Recommeded 100%
RODOLFO C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from 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!
Cultural Tour
gilbertomI6882RG,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent walk. Very pleasant. Cultural tour in El Escorial with a historical and artistic trait that added many novelty and really surprised.
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