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El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen: Skip-the-Line Tour

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(700 Reviews )

from €48.00

Opening Hours

clockThe tour begins at 11 am.

Duration

clock7 hours

What It Is

  • A guided tour of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen.
  • The tour introduces several outstanding architectural masterpieces and sites bearing strong symbolism to Spanish past.
  • A basilica of the Valley of the Fallen is exceptional because it is excavated from a rock.
  • The cross commemorating the victims of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) is the tallest in the Christian world.
  • The El Escorial Basilica in the Royal Monastery complex is a burial ground of the majority of Spanish kings.
  • The tour offers you a chance to learn a lot about the civil war and the history of Spain.

Your Experience With El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen: Skip-the-Line Tour

  • Enjoy a trip in a luxury coach and listen to a knowledgeable guide conveying interesting facts.
  • Visit Valley of the Fallen, the site of the tallest cross of Christendom commemorating the victims of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
  • Tour the El Escorial Basilica and visit the burial ground of most kings of Spain in the Royal Monastery complex.
  • Learn about the Spanish conflict that was a prelude into the Second World War in Europe.
  • Admire the basilica in Valley of the Fallen carved in the mountain.
  • Marvel at the gorgeous vistas from vantage points.

What El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen: Skip-the-Line Tour Includes?

  • Trip by a luxury and comfortable VIP bus.
  • Professional and knowledgeable tour guide.
  • Admissions to the Royal Monastery complex and the Valley of the Fallen.

Things Before Go

  • To take part in the tour, kids need to be in the company of the adult person.
  • Children under 7 years of age don't pay.
  • Dress according to the weather conditions.

Tips

  • The San Lorenzo de El Escorial Royal Monastery is some 50 kilometers away from Madrid.
  • Valley of the Fallen is near the Royal Monastery complex.
  • El Escorial is the World Heritage Site.

Is It Suitable for Me?

  • This activity is highly recommended to history buffs and everyone wishing to take a welcoming break from the hustle of the Spanish capital city.
  • Fans of striking architecture and beautiful landscapes should also join the guided tour.

Travellers Talk

  • Reviews of the travelers lead to the conclusion that the tour is well organized and the staff great.
  • Many of them agree that the architectural examples are breathtaking and that vistas from viewpoints are marvelous.
  • A fair share of participants was very satisfied with the performance of their assigned tour guides.
  • Available reviews indicate that the explanations of the points of interest were very good.

Best Times to Visit

  • Try to partake in the tour on a day with good weather.

Ticket Information


Hotel Pickup

    Routes/Attractions

    • San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    • Valley of the Fallen
    • Madrid

    Address / Pick up Location

      Plaza de EspaAna, Madrid.

    Disabled Access

      The guided tour is suitable for visitors suffering from mobility issues.

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