Escorial & Valley of the Fallen 5-Hour Tour from Madrid Escorial & Valley of the Fallen with Entrance Tickets
ID: GYG44414-57340
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Travel to Escorial from Madrid for a tour of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the historical royal monuments. You'll also visit the Valley of the Fallen, a memorial to those who perished during the Spanish Civil War, and tour the basilica.
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 the Fallen 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.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Spain and the Spanish monarchy
- See the Cloister of the 4 Evangelists, the Palace of Philip II, and the Royal Pantheon
- Visit the Valley of the Fallen and see the interior of the basilica
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Calle Ferraz, 3 (bus terminal)
Bus: Line 74
Metro: Plaza España station (lines 3 & 10), and Ventura Rodriguez station (Line 3), Madrid
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
