El Escorial Tour: Explore UNESCO Site from Madrid

Embark on a 5-hour exploration of the UNESCO-recognized El Escorial from Madrid. Dive deep into the intriguing past of the El Escorial Monastery, an official dwelling of the King of Spain, as you tour its environs with your knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial - Visit San Lorenzo de El Escorial and see the outside of the Monastery

  • Valley of the Fallen - Enjoy spectacular views from the Valley of the Fallen, all accompanied by our expert guide.

What's Included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned bus transport
  • Knowledgeable local guide included
  • Convenient audio guide system provided
  • Admission to the Royal Monastery
  • Access to the Valley and Basilica
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up /Drop off at hotels
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
C. de Ferraz, 3
Calle de Ferraz
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eduardoag6403wk
Sep 10, 2025
Recommended from Mexico - The Pilar guide very friendly and charismatic, rating that he knows a lot about the history of the place, the very professional and pleasant driver. Both widely recommended. The second guide, Carlos friendly and comic.
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Davidty4408ae
Sep 9, 2025
Very enriching experience - The Pilar guide was very attentive, with excellent energy, patient, good knowledge of the details and with great weather management, plus the very good Augustine driver as well.
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U4176pwantonioe
Sep 9, 2025
Surprising - Everything went very well, the guide, stack, Perfect, very friendly and enjoyable! And driver Augustine, also very friendly. Good thing we took the tour, you learn a lot. The tour has been surprising, whether we like it or not we are happy with what happened, it is history and you learn from it. It's been super interesting! I think we should know her better so we don't forget. Thank you very much Pilar.
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D7385kuchristophert
Sep 9, 2025
Nice way to spend a few hours with family - We had a great time! Stunning places, perfect weather. Pilar and Augustine did a great job. Thank you!!
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Northstar21188564514
Sep 6, 2025
What I have learned and the magnificent guide - Excellent guide and everything very well explained.he knew the story very well to tell it. Very attentive to people.
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Trip28688614285
Aug 29, 2025
An amazing trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen - We went to a trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Our guide was Pilar and the driver Antonio. The whole experience was incredible, with Pilar being detailed and engaging all throughout both places. The monastery of San Lorenzo is amazing and huge, and Pilar showed and explained a lot about its history, culture and importance to the Spanish people. For the second part of the trip, we went to The Valley of the Fallen. It’s not just the sheer size and emotional side of the whole complex - which is utterly monstrous and overal terrifying, but the way Pilar guided us through it, giving some many insightful, interesting details about it. The best part of this Valley is the view from there to the mountains - amazing and beautiful. Truly recommend Pilar, as we enjoyed this trip. Branko & Saša
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Franzg606
Aug 29, 2025
Exciting, informative and entertaining - Exciting and very interesting tour led by our top informed guide Pilar entertaining and entertaining.
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Jorgety6742bd
Aug 21, 2025
I highlight the Punctuality of Service, the Driver Correction (Paco) and, once again, the professionalism of Pilar (guide) - It is moving the impressive opulence of the Escorial magnificently recounted by who was our guide (Pillar).We then went to the Valley of the Fallen where, beyond any ideology, it is impossible not to marvel.
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Dunkand2025
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent visit to the Escorial and the Valley. - The experience has been very pleasant. The Escorial and the Vaye of Hangers are monuments of exceptional beauty. We recommend visiting. The guide, Pilar, is very nice and does his job very well, answering all our doubts with a smile. Good knowledge of historical heritage, too. The driver, Paco, very friendly. We value very positively and will repeat with this Enterprise.
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Mark_l
Sep 3, 2025
Our guide was not very... - Our guide was not very energetic. It felt at times that she was not really into the tour. We probably would have a better experience with a different guide
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).