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
2,336 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great visit to El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen
Elizabeth C,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Christina, was a historian who did an excellent job explaining the highlights of both sites. This was a very convenient way of getting to each site without a car. We boarded a bus very close to our meeting site at Fun and tickets. The bus was very nice. We had ear pieces which enabled us to hear everything the guide had to say to us. I am very glad that we took this very reasonably priced excursion.
Excellent Experience
Martha S,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Very informative and we truly enjoyed the Escorial. It is impressive architecture, but the art collection is better than many museums. The Valley of the Fallen, while controversial, gives insight at the civil war history and the lessons we can learn from it. Cristina, our tour guide, was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I will recommend it.
It was well organised but...
Philippa D,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was well organised but Take water and food with you . The quality of Christine microphone kept dropping out. Annoying for her as well as us
El Escorial and Velley of the Fallen tour
Gina C,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent guide who gave all the information in two languages (Spanish and English). Very pleasant and competent.
A walk through history with the help of Cristina’s very comprehensive and interesting information.
LuisD B,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very informative, our guide Cristina's knowledge of the history of the Escorial, it’s amazing collection of famous art, gardens, and Felipe II life was professionally explained enhancing and helping us walk through history enhancing our understanding of history and culture. The bus driver made the tour safe and seamless as we travelled northwest of Madrid.
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