Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid

Name: Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
Brand: Viator
Price: 81.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (1108 reviews)

4.3(1108)5 hr 30 minEnglish, SpanishMadrid, Spain

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Explore the majestic Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and be captivated by its history and architecture. Accompanied by an expert guide, tour the Habsburg Palace and discover the secrets of the Spanish monarchy. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, with its underground basilica and impressive 152-meter cross that dominates the landscape of the Madrid mountains!

Local guide
Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off service (If option Private Tour selected)
Radio-guide system
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial

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What you'll do

Check in at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour
Leave the city aboard one of our comfortable air-conditioned coaches. Enjoy your visit through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 16th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover the most important areas of the monument. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.
2h 30mAdmission included
Visit the Valley of the Fallen, get back on the bus for the short journey to the next destination
The Valley of the Fallen is located 9km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You will be able to see it from far away thanks to the monumental cross built above the site. The monument is an underground church built into the mountain. The same is topped by the World’s Largest Cross, which can be seen from miles away.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

48 locations

Pickup details

Please, inform in advance, in which hotel/apartment you will stay. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before start the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 48h before departure, we will cancel the tour applying the stipulated cancellation fees.

Meeting points48

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Room007 Select Sol
Calle De La Fuentes Numero 13, Madrid, Spain
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FORTINN Puerta Del Sol
Plaza Puerta Del Sol, 14, Madrid, Spain
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El Autor Hotel Madrid, Autograph Collection
Calle Zorrilla 19, Madrid, Spain
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Thompson Madrid, by Hyatt
Plaza del Carmen, Madrid, Spain
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VP Plaza Espana Design
Plaza de Espana 5, Madrid, Spain
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Vincci Soho
Calle del Prado, 18, Madrid, Spain
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Casa de Huespedes Dolce Vita
San Bartolome, 4, Downtown, Madrid, Spain
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Woohoo Suites Madrid
C/ Concepcion Arenal, 6 - 30, Madrid, Spain
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Vincci The Mint
Calle Gran Via 10, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Victoria 4 Puerta del Sol
Calle de Victoria 4, Madrid, Spain
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Mayerling Hotel
Calle Conde de Romanones 6, Madrid, Spain
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Room Mate Macarena - Gran Via
Calle Gran Via 43, Madrid, Spain
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Petit Palace Arenal
Calle Arenal 16, Puerta del Sol And Mayor Square, Madrid, Spain
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Petit Palace Tres Cruces
Calle Tres Cruces 6, Madrid, Spain
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Lotus Opera House
Calle del Arenal, 21, Piso 1 Derecha, Madrid, Spain
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Petit Palace Plaza Espana
Calle San Bernardo 3, Madrid, Spain
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Petit Palace Preciados
Calle Galdo 2, Madrid, Spain
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Maria Victoria
Calle Zaragoza Col. Centro 6, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Vincci Via 66
Calle Gran Via 66, Madrid, Spain
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Petit Palace Chueca
Calle de Hortaleza, 3, Madrid, Spain
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Room Mate Mario
Calle Campomanes 4, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Urban
Carrera de San Jeronimo, 34, Madrid, Spain
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7 Islas Hotel
Calle Valverde 14, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Chamartin The One
Calle Agustin de Foxa, s/n, Chamartin, Madrid, Spain
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Har bor vi
Calle Del Pez 9, Madrid, Spain
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Armesto Rooms
Calle San Agustin 6, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal-Residencia Gloria
Calle Conde de Xiquena 4, Madrid, Spain
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Gran Duque
Calle Campomanes 6, Madrid, Spain
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Espahotel Plaza de Espana
Plaza Espana 7, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Riesco Puerta del Sol
Calle Correo 2, Puerta del Sol, Madrid, Spain
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Apartamentos Palacio Real
Calle De Los Mancebos 4, Madrid, Spain
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Hispadomus Pension
Calle San Bartolome 4, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Madrid Plaza Espana, Affiliated By Melia
Gran Via 74, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Delvi
Plaza Santa Ana 15, 3rd Floor, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Filo
Plaza Santa Ana 15, 2nd Floor, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Oriente
Calle Arenal 23, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Moderno
Calle Arenal 2, Madrid, Spain
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Emperador Hotel Madrid
Calle Gran Via 53, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Cason del Tormes
Calle del Rio, 7, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Los Condes
Calle Libreros 7, Madrid, Spain
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Four Seasons Hotel Madrid
Calle De Sevilla, 3, Madrid, Spain
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Catalonia Gran Via Madrid
Gran Via 7- 9, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Opera
Cuesta Santo Domingo 2, Madrid, Spain
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Colors Hostal Madrid
Calle Fuencarral 14, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal EL Catal
Hortaleza 17 20 Izquierda, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel Freedom
Calle de Santa Isabel 4, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Ballesta
Calle de la Ballesta 5, Madrid, Spain
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Hostal Miralva
Valverde 32, 1st fl, left, Madrid, Spain
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End point

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire.
Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
In accordance with the regulations of the Valley of the Fallen, the guide will not be able to give explanations inside the basilica. All information will be given outside and the visit will be on your own.