El Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid

About this experience

On this 5-hour tour from Madrid, you’ll begin with a visit to the Monastery of El Escorial. It was built under the reign of powerful King Philip II as a residence for Spanish kings, a monastery, and a royal pantheon. It became a symbol of the great power of the Spanish Empire at that time. The monument was declared to be of artistic and historic importance and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Valley of Cuelgamuros was built in 1936, about 9 kilometers from Escorial, as a memorial to those who died during the Spanish Civil War. Situated in a beautiful valley in the Guadarrama Mountains, this impressive work features a cross standing more than 150 meters high, as well as a basilica and crypt built into the hard rock under the mountain. The tour includes admission to the Valley as well as a visit to the basilica’s interior.

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

5 hours

Booking in advance

Book at least 3 hours in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

English, Spanish

Categories

Cultural and theme tours · Day trips and excursions · Luxury and special occasions · Bus or minivan tour · Day Trips

What's included

• Official Bilingual Guide (Spanish and English) • Air-conditioned bus transportation • Admission fee to The Monastery of El Escorial (If option is selected) • Admission fee to the Valley of the Fallen

What's not included

• Food and drinks • Pick up /Drop off at hotels

Please note

• If you have chosen the "Tickets not included" option, the visit of the Monastery of El Escorial should be managed by the customer itself. • Not wheelchair accessible

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   VPT Tours Office

   Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid

2. 2
   Day 1

   San Lorenzo de El Escorial

   San Lorenzo de El Escorial

3. 3
   Day 1

   Valle de Los Caidos

   Carretera de Guadarrama/El Escorial, 28209 San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Meeting point

VPT Tours & Activities Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, ES

Pick up

Pickup is not provided.

Cancellation policy · Escorial & Valley (R2000)

VPT Day-trip Cancellation

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy · El Escorial & Valley (Tickets not included) R2001

VPT Day-trip Cancellation

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by VPT Tours and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.