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 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
Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
Escorial Monastery Admission Ticket
Food and drinks
Options
Half Day Tour Escorial y Valle de los Caidos con Tickets Included from Madrid
Reviews
2,518 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Escorial and valley of the fallen
Niels v,,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the tour with Beatrice whom very enthusiastic and a lot of knowledge guided us trough the very interesting parts of history these locations have to offer
Well organized tour
KCI,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organized. Our group had both Spanish and English speakers and Rodrigo, our guide, shifted easily between the two languages. Both sites were well worth visiting - very different from the usual churches and palaces we’ve seen in many places.
Rodrigo was an excellent guide, charming and welcoming. We enjoyed this tour very much. I recommend this tour
Sylvain T,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rodrigo was an excellent guide, it is wonderful!
Interesting historic places
583luluv,,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you like history, this is the place to be. Our guide Rodrigo explained interesting facts about the Escorial and made the experience pleasant.We also visited the monument of the fallen soldier. We enjoyed this short visit to both sites, we loved the cathedrals in both places. You spend a couple of hours at the Escorial and one hour at the monument.. these places are one hour away from Madrid so its a good idea to take a tour.
A great tour to El Escorial
PhilMcBr,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice our guide was wonderful! She was professional, immensely informative, and had a great sense of humor. We learned so much. The pace was good allowing some time to observe and enjoy the many elements of the tour and also take photos. We truly enjoyed our tour Beatrice!!!
Friends trip
Pepyalvarez,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00With little time to take photos and exhibitions to share in 2 languages
A great half-day tour
kyokow2026,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice is a great guide. The tour was much better than I expected. Very impressive amazing sites. Fully enjoyed.
Amazing tour
mavya2026,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely informative, fun and enriching. Especially, amazing tour of Beatriz Pérez!
This tour was beautiful...
Heather D,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was beautiful and the hidden valley is a must see while in Spain. Very spiritual and meaningful experience as you enter into the mountain. Fantastic!
Personal
danielebU3425HP,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice guide , nice weather , great monastery , impressive valley of the Fallen . I recommend the tour to todos Las personas estudiosas
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