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From Madrid: El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Trip

Group of tourists walking towards San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain.
Valle de los Caídos monument with large cross in Spain.
Covered stone corridor with arches and lamps in Valley of the Fallen, Valle de los Caidos, Spain.
Monument arches at Valley of the Fallen, Spain, with mountain view.

Duration

5 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

    • Kickstart your half-day adventure from Madrid in a cozy bus, along with an expert storyteller who’ll make Spain’s history as vivid as the views outside.

    • Forget waiting with fast-track entry—step straight into El Escorial’s regal halls, then feel the weight of history at the Valley’s massive Civil War memorial.

    • Skip the stress of language barriers. Your guide brings history to life, helps you connect with locals, and ensures you don’t miss a single detail.

    • Fun fact: El Escorial has over 4,000 rooms! You won’t see them all, but your guide will ensure you catch the most jaw-dropping spots.

    • Half-day tour of El Escorial Monastery & Valley of the Fallen

    • English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide

    • Roundtrip AC transfers from Madrid

    • Skip-the-line entry to El Escorial Monastery and Valley of the Fallen

    • Hotel transfers

    • Lunch and beverages

  • TOTAL DURATION5 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Madrid
    Start point

    Madrid

    40 min by a/c bus
    55 km
    El Escorial Monastery

    1. El Escorial Monastery

    Tickets included
    1 hr 45 min

    Once the heart of the Spanish Empire, this grand complex is a monastery, palace, and royal tomb all in one. Walking through its vast halls, you’ll feel the weight of history as you step into royal rooms, see the grand basilica, and explore sacred burial sites.

    19 min by a/c bus
    13.6 km
    Valley of the Fallen

    2. Valley of the Fallen

    Tickets included
    60 min
    38 min by a/c bus
    51.7 km
    Madrid
    End point

    Madrid

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What’s not allowed

    • Your furry friends cannot accompany you on this adventure. This tour does not allow pets.

    • Carry a backpack with only essentials, large bags are not allowed on the bus.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

    Additional information

    • The tour’s start point is in central Madrid, making it easily accessible by public transport.

    • The itinerary of this tour is subject to change.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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