5-Hour Tour To San Lorenzo De El Escorial From Madrid
Description
Go on a 5-hour tour to San Lorenzo de El Escorial from Madrid, Spain. Spot the graves of the kings of Spain at the monastery and admire its prodigious artistic heritage; check out the Library with more than 40,000 documents, the Royal Palace and the Royal Pantheon. Travel to the Valley of the Fallen, built after the Spanish Civil War & learn about its fascinating history while enjoying nature.
Highlights
- Visit the Royal Site of El Escorial & marvel at the grand architecture
- Travel to the Valley of the Fallen and learn about its history
- Explore the city centre and taste local coffee
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- Meet with the tour guide at your hotel in Madrid and travel to San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
- Visit the Royal Site of El Escorial and check out the-
- The Basilica: inspired by St. Peter in the Vatican.
- The Library: one of the most important libraries in Europe.
- The Chapter House and its paintings.
- The Royal Pantheon, where the royal family members are buried.
- The Royal Palace, where kings lived and stayed during the autumn season.
- The Gardens where the royal family used to go for walks.
- After the Monastery visit, explore the town's city centre and have a coffee break before heading to the Valley of the Fallen.
- Visit the Basilica and check out the Valley of the Fallen.
- Head back to Madrid after the tour.
What's Included
- Local Spanish tour guide
- Private transportation from and to Madrid
What's Excluded
- Admission tickets: El Escorial Monastery and Valley of the Fallen site
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, drinks, snacks
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water bottle
- A jacket or cardigan even in summer as it's a bit cold inside the monastery
- Sunglasses for the outdoors
Know before you go
- El Escorial Royal site has a few steps to the library and king's apartments.
- No wheelchair access.
- This tour is fully customisable.
Meeting Point
Madrid, Spain
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
The group size and price | |
1 To 6 | EUR 510 Per Group |
7 To 14 | EUR 940 Per Group |
This is a private tour |