From Madrid: El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, & City Tour
ID: GYG408775-741954
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Travel to the historical residence of the king at El Escorial monastery and see the Valley of the Fallen memorial on this private tour from Madrid. Drive past the city highlights in Madrid.
See the largest Renaissance building in the world at the El Escorial monastery on this tour in Madrid. Go to where the dictator Francisco Franco was once buried at the Valley of the Fallen. Take a drive to the key key sights in Madrid with a local guide.
Be picked up from your hotel in Madrid by your driver. Relax on the trip to the El Escorial monastery that was built by King Philip II. Explore this massive complex that is a monastery, hospital, royal palace, pantheon, library, university, museum, and basilica.
Next, continue to the Valley of the Fallen that is a catholic basilica and a monument where national figures have been laid to rest. Take a look at the artwork at this site where 40,000 people have been buried.
Listen to your guide tell you about the Spanish Civil war. Ride through Madrid and see the top sights before heading back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of visiting the largest Renaissance building in the world
- Go to the site where the dictator Francisco Franco was initially buried
- Hear about the Spanish Civil war from the perspective of a local guide
- See Franco's double-headed eagle on the iron gates of the Valley of the Fallen
- Discover the hidden places of Madrid on a city tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup available from your hotel or place of your choice within 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.
