Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid
Excursions & day trips

Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen trip from Madrid

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
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£54.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Escape the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Discover the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site
  • Learn more about the Spanish Civil War
  • Admire an impressive 150 metres high cross over the nature reserve of Madrid's mountain range
  • Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
What to expect

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'll discover the most important areas of the monument. You'll marvel at the building symmetry and renaissance style, as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.

If you have chosen the option with a visit to the Valley of the Fallen, you'll get back on the bus for the short journey to the next destination. The Valley of the Fallen is located 9 km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You'll 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 and is topped by the world’s largest cross, which can be seen from miles away.

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What's included
  • check Air-conditioned motor coach
  • check Bilingual official guide
  • check Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
  • check Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where

Calle de San Nicolás, 15, Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:
Juliá Travel office at San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales) Madrid. Please check in at the counter of the office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour.
What to remember
  • Food and drinks are not included in this tour, please provide your own
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
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Provider
Julia Travel
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.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.5/5

Value for money

4.5/5

Staff

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

  • Stefan

    From Netherlands - September 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • elisabeth

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    n.v.t.

  • Frank

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr gut organisiert, kompetente Führung, alles prima. Einziger Nachteil: Die Basilika im Tal der Gefallenen konnte aufgrund einer dort stattfindenden ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - February 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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