El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid
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Overview
The tour begins with a guided visit to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage with fast-track access which Philip II ordered to be built as a Royal Residence and Royal Pantheon. Symbol of the greatness of the Spanish Empire, the palace-monastery complex is an impressive construction of great historical-artistic and architectural value that houses jewels such as the Basilica, the Pantheon, the Royal Library or the palatial quarters occupied by the different reigning dynasties. Continuing our route to the nearby Valley of Cuelgamuros where the highest Christian cross in the world (150 metres) announces the location of the Valley of the Fallen, an extraordinary and controversial work of architecture, sculpture and engineering erected in honour of the fallen in the Civil War in Spain. We visit the interior of the basilica carved into the rock and admire the grandeur of the monumental complex and the natural scenery that surrounds it
Ticket Options
2 Options Available
El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid: $52
Winter season: $52
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.
- Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.
- Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
- Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.
What's not Included
- Any not specified service
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valley of the Fallen-Madrid, 2 hours and 20 m
- The duration of the tour also includes the walking from the bus to Monuments and free time, 35 minutes
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