Overview
Get ready to visit the UNESCO-listed San Lorenzo del Escorial and the monumental Valley of the Fallen on this guided tour from Madrid!
Highlights
- Discover 2 monumental places in one day
- Learn about the history of Madrid with an expert guide
- Enjoy a bus trip from Madrid
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 kilometres 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. Enjoy the opportunity to enter the monument and explore its peculiar corners.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Roundtrip transportation
- Tour guide
Meeting & pickup
Meet your guide inside the VPT TOURS office next to the pharmacy. Please make sure to reach the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.
Additional info
Not suitable for:
- Wheelchair users
Know in advance:
- This tour includes official guide and entrances tickets to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Basilica in the Valley of the Fallen
- Please note, that infants and children also need to book a ticket (reduced price)
- This tour ends at Plaza de España
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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