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Madrid Direct Tour: Explore Royal Monastery of El Escorial and Basilica of Valle de los Caídos
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1,542 Ratings
Madrid
Embark on a 5-hour direct tour to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and Basilica of Valle de los Caídos. Explore architectural wonders and delve into Spanish history and grandeur.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Valley of the Fallen - Valley of the Fallen is a Francoist regime monument, Catholic basilica and a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid. Franco claimed that the monument was meant to be a “national act of atonement” and reconciliation.
The construction works mainly involved free workers and a smaller, albeit significant, percentage of prisoners, these between 1942 and 1950, under the regime of redemption of sentences.
What's Included
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen
- Guided tour with a professional guide
- Travel in a luxury bus equipped with air conditioning and Wi-Fi
- Entrance to the Escorial Monastery
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
On this journey, we’ll explore the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a recognized human architectural heritage site, along with the Basilica of Valle de los Caídos, a massive monument that is truly impressive.
This is a straight 5-hour tour to the Valle de los Caídos and its basilica embedded into the Sierra de Madrid mountains, and experience the majesty of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial. This World Heritage Site is a symbol of Spanish power stemming from the 16th century.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is smart casual
- Headphones available for radio guide
Location
Fun and Tickets / San Bernardo, 7
Calle de San Bernardo
Departure Point: Departure: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 9.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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338ishand
Sep 1, 2024
The perfect balance of educational and fun - Cristina was a very engaging and insightful guide. Within just a few short hours, we felt that we had a substantive and meaningful learning experience.
The driver Marios was kind, punctual, and conducted safe driving practices.
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W5818fcmichaeli
Sep 1, 2024
Excellent tour - pace of the tour war great.
photo opportunities were excellent.
sites were very interesting and we learned a lot from our tour guide, Cristina.
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Senthil
Aug 31, 2024
Must visit!!! Especially Valley of the Fallen - The Escorial Monastery & Valley of the Fallen were amazing. Our guide Marisol explained everything very well and helped us climb a lot of stairs with her wit. Eduardo our Bus Driver was also very good.
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Getaway614292
Aug 30, 2024
Visiting with a 2 year old. - Informative tour without the long walk from the train station. The bus ride was comfortable and an efficient means of traveling to both locations. Cristina explained in English and Spanish, made the history easy to understand.
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E6822jmdylanh
Aug 30, 2024
"Exceptional Tour Experience with Christina: Insightful and Attentive Guide" - Christina was an exceptionally knowledgeable and accommodating tour guide. Her deep understanding of the local history, culture, and landmarks allowed her to provide insightful and engaging commentary throughout the tour. She was always ready to answer questions and address any concerns, ensuring that every participant felt comfortable and well-informed. Her approachable demeanor and willingness to tailor the tour to the group's interests made the experience both enjoyable and memorable for everyone involved.
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Global713519
Aug 29, 2024
Trip to Escorial and Valley of the Fallen - Wonderfully planned tour with amazing guide Rafael. Very informative and interesting. Half day trip with enough time for everything. Beautiful family vacation.
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489iluc
Aug 24, 2024
Lovely, spectacular everything... - I really enjoyed the whole visit.
Our Guide Mrs. Cristina, has explained the whole tour very well, is very friendly and attentive.
To come back again, with more time.
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Gloriamonicah
Aug 24, 2024
Beautiful day - The experience was magnificent, the historical monuments and professionalism of our Guide Cristina and the driver Cristian allowed us to have a beautiful experience,!! Thank you very much.
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Beatriceatops
Sep 1, 2024
Worth visiting - Worth a visit to learn about prince Felipe (monastery) and the sheer idiocy of the fascist regime (valley of the fallen). Christina was incredibly knowledgeable and we learnt a lot.
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P9171krchristophera
Aug 24, 2024
Speed-run - ESP
Each tour facilitates el acceso al Valle de los Caídos, fuímos bastante desilusionados ya que en el Escorial, apenas visitamos la mitad de las salas... Les aconsejo de alquilar un auto (lo que no tuve el coraje de hacer) y de ir por su lado.
FRA
Despite the fact that this tour facilitates access to the Valle de los Caídos, we were very disappointed as the vista of the Escorial resembles a Speed-Run.
I advise you to rent a car and go enjoy your side
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