From Madrid: Guided Tour to El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen
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6h
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About this experience
Tour with transport from Madrid to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen (currently Valle de Cuelgamuros) to visit the majestic Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, as well as the monumental complex from the Valley of the Fallen located a few kilometers away, in another beautiful enclave of the Madrid mountains.
***Important: The Valley of the Fallen will remain closed to the public from April 21 to May 2, 2023***.
During these days, the visit to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the subsequent visit to the city of San Lorenzo de El Escorial will be reinforced in content and duration.
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From Madrid: Guided Tour to El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen
What's included
Official Tourist Guide
Entrance and guided visit to the Valley of the Fallen (Basilica excavated in the rock)
Round-trip transportation with driver from Madrid
Guided tour of the historic center of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Entrance and guided visit to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
The guided tour will take place inside the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, the guide will take you through the museums of the monastery, the dining rooms, corridors, towers, the palace of the king and the princesses, the tombs of the royal family and the interior basilica, which has the largest reliquary in the world.
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Stop 2
In the visit to the Valley of the Fallen, the interior of the basilica dug inside the mountain will be visited. This is one of the largest basilicas in the world and has great historical significance which the guide will be happy to tell you about.
***Important: The Valley of the Fallen will remain closed to the public from April 21 to May 2, 2023***
What's not included
Tips (not mandatory)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
ES
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
Find your tour guide with the Viajes Gran Vía logo at the magazine kiosk located on Gran Vía Street, 71.
Google Maps coordinates: 40°25'23.1"N 3°42'37.9"W
You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time.
Important notes
You must bring your reservation voucher, printed or digital, and show it to our staff when you arrive at the meeting point.
Presentation at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure (at 8:00 a.m.).
People who do not show up on time at the meeting point and miss the tour, will not be able to do it at another time.
The tickets included to museums 7/or monuments are only valid to be used during the tour.
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