Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
ID: GYG409590-743238
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Take this excursion to visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen. Travel through the time of Felipe II to today, and learn about the Spanish Civil War.
Leave Madrid at 9:00 in the morning and travel 50 minutes to San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Visit the baths upon arrival and then begin the tour of the San Lorenzo Monastery. Learn the long history of Spain, specifically the reign of Felipe II. See the building that best summarizes the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish “Golden Age” and is named a World Heritage Site. See places like the Patio de Reyes, Cloister, Chapter Rooms, The Basilica (except on Sundays), The Pantheon of Kings and Infants, and the Royal Rooms.
Travel to the Valley of the Fallen located in the Peña de Cuelga Muros after leaving San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Visit its surroundings and the basilica carved into the rock, and the burial place for 33,847 people who died in the Spanish Civil War. Be amazed by the great granite cross that is visible from kilometres away.
Highlights
- Discover the Basilica of the Valley of the Fallen
- Experience the only guided tour to the Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial
- Enjoy a journey through history from the reign of Felipe II to the Present Democracy.
- See a World Heritage Site
- Learn about the Spanish Golden Age through its buildings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Arrive 20-25 minutes before the activity starts - Outside the Commercial Gallery
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.
