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 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
2,495 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was our second tour...
Brian L,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our second tour with Fun and Tickets in Madrid. We enjoyed both tours. The bus was comfortable and the tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to.
Excellent tour
fbayard,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was very nice, and our guide, Beatriz, was very knowledgeable and a very nice person herself.
Fun and educational!
davidcI1319SL,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fascinating time at the monestary. Our guide Beatrice was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She was able to provide a lot of historical context. Then the visit to the Valley of the Fallen provided amazing views and a history lesson of more recent events in Spain. Our driver Pablo was courteous and professional. He got us quickly and safely around the sites.
Beatrice was my guide and...
Joe B,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beatrice was my guide and Pablo was our driver. Had a fun time on the tour. Was well-spaced and had ample time to enjoy everything without feeling rushed. My favorite was Valley of the Fallen. Absolutely breathtaking. Thank you!
Snowy 🌨
Jorge A,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sergio was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything. Also he was super nice and made this a wonderful experience.
Beautiful and instructive tour
Tatiana d,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a very beautiful place and with a lot of information. A guided visit is essential. If the tour is in the winter, be prepared: it is very cold and selling a lot. It is not advisable for those who have difficulty moving, as there are many stairs and, going to the Fallen Valley, there is some tilt. The guide was excellent!
The guide was quite...
Shalini G,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide was quite knowledgeable, and he did great switching between English and Spanish. Only issue was the group had both English and Spanish and the majority were Spanish. I wish had 2 guides. Would recommend to mention that in the details.
Visit to the Escorial and Valley of the Fallen
Lourdes A,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very interesting visit, Oscar gave us a lot of information. I loved his way of presenting the story to us, it was dynamic and his particular way of telling is extraordinary. I give a 100 to him and the driver, Fernando, both proved their professionalism.
Great tour
jameseN7323XH,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Highly recommended. Weather was not the best but still had a good time. Tour guide Oscar and driver Fernando were great.
The best guides I had
salvadorpG4985CI,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experiences the david guide took us back to the past and told us all the details is very good person and explains with patience. Felix a crack the best driver I saw took us fast and safe.
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