Excursions & day trips

El Escorial Monastery half-day tour from Madrid

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£54.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Spanish

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Duration: 5 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Admire the marvelous Monastery of El Escorial
Learn about the unique "Escurialense" architecture
Enjoy a comfortable trip by bus

What to expect

Visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and enjoy the stunning views from the Valley of Cuelgamuros, all accompanied by an expert guide.

You'll drive for approximately one hour to San Lorenzo de El Escorial to visit the inside of the Monastery, built in the sixteenth century under the command of Felipe II.

Next, after about ten minutes by bus, you'll reach Valle de Cuelgamuros, where you'll appreciate the colossal cross over 150 meters high, the Basilica and Crypt excavated in the rock of the mountain.

Enjoy spectacular views of Madrid’s mountain range before returning to Madrid.

What's included

Entrance fees
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Local guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Where

Calle de Ferraz 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:

Please show up 15 minutes before the tour starts at the local operator's office to exchange tickets.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for people who use wheelchairs

Know in advance:

The tour includes admission to the Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial and entrance to Valle de Cuelgamuros (Valle de los Caídos) as well as a visit to the basilica’s interior
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour may be operated by a bilingual guide

Provider

VPT Tours (Viajes Para Todos)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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