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
2,390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing, interesting and beautiful.
Alejandro C,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very impressive sites. It was surprising to see what was actually there. Very intesresting history and art. Very beautiful place. Very knowledgeable tour guide and safe bis driver.
El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, must see.
edurr12,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel (driver) and Oscar (guide) were amazing. Oscar was very knowledgeable and presented so many great pieces of history, art and culture in both English and Spanish. Definitely recommend, especially for Escorial and the valley of the fallen. Great day trip that is concise, beautiful, and full of history
Fun and informative tour with minimal crowds
U5492EOandreah,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oscar was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! He did the tour in both English and Spanish for our mixed group we were with. Mid November was what I would consider the best time to go as there were minimal people around if you want to avoid crowds.
Excellent tour guide, no time for refreshments.
LeitoDao,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not our first visit to El Escorial, but a very good one! I very much recommend it. These two monuments are musts in a visit to Madrid, and this company made our experience wonderful. Everything was very organized, and our guide Sergio was very knowledgeable. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no allotted time for any refreshments, so have a hearty breakfast and bring a bottle of water. If you doing this trip in cold weather, do bundle ip, it will be cold for the majority of it. All in all, a great experience!!
Excellent tour, great experience
Brandon L,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent! Christina was fantastic—very informative and kept things moving nicely. The length of the tour and the price were both fair.
If you have the opportunity to live the experience, do not think twice and live it 🙌
O15ESjuancarlosg,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristina (the guide) and Antonio (the driver) are amazing people. One of the best experiences you can live near Madrid 🙏 thank you so much
Escorial Monastery and Valley of the Fallen
fishdawgz,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Christina was an excellent guide and Antonio and his shiny bus got us to and from the tour destinations safely.
The valley of the fallen cathedral a must see
alfonsoh434,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cristina was great, she made the imposible to let us enter the cathedral despite the inking wedding.! The whole trip was properly planned and executed on time.
The scumbag
L3369BOjavierc,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good despite the rain. The wedding has also made it difficult to visit the valley of the fallen. I hope the bride is very happy.
Fantastic
F1299MTjong,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of El Escorial was fantastic. Made by our guide Oscar who was so clear ( in Spanish and English) and very knowledgeable. Many thanks
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