Madrid Direct Tour: Explore Royal Monastery of El Escorial and Basilica of Valle de los Caídos
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1,327 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
C. de 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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(1327 Ratings)
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Amani-peace
Apr 24, 2024
A Spanish History Lesson - A perfectly paced tour with an excellent guide. Cristina gave just the right amount of information to keep it interesting and not repetitious. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. I also appreciated her safety warnings on hidden steps. We had cafe and bathroom breaks. They were the perfect length and at the right time. This tour involves steps and should be mentioned in the description.
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Johnrm9251xv
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing and educational ! - Christina was very knowledgeable and friendly to our tour group. We learned so much about Spanish history and the symbolism behind the sculptures and paintings in El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. Everything was on time and the bus ride was very comfortable and even informative.
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Cimercado
Apr 24, 2024
El Escorial - I was not convinced about this activity due to all the controversy around it however, our guides Maria, Cristina and Sara did a great job explaining the history of el Escorial and el Valle de Cuelgamuros. The views are spectacular
I recommend this activity if you visit Madrid.
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John_n
Apr 20, 2024
Outstanding tour - Christina, our tour guide, was amazing. She has great depth of knowledge in history, art, and architecture, delivering a truly elevated level of commentary in flawless English. Kudos and thanks for an outstanding tour.
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Rogelior934
Apr 20, 2024
Fantastic - Excellent explanation from Cristina. The Valley of the Fallen is something you can't miss! A great historical monument, for better or worse, is what happened.
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Curiosity64926262756
Apr 20, 2024
Good guide, Good organization - Christina is a good guide. Explains clearly, speaks good and understandable English. She clearly enjoys her work
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J9322lkdi_nan
Apr 20, 2024
Must do trip from Madrid - Beautiful places, nice guide, very well organized trip, must do when you are in Madrid, I highly recommend to take this tour.
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V9596bbadrianf
Apr 20, 2024
Awesome - Very good walk. I really liked the valley of the fallen. It has an esplanade with impressive views. I highly recommend it
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Juan
Apr 20, 2024
Entertaining and informative. - I liked everything about the visit, both El Escorial and The Valley of the Fallen. Also the guide Cristina who has been very helpful and friendly.
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Dr_s
Apr 20, 2024
An interesting day - Very interesting info provided. My favorite part was the library and all the paintings and frescos.. Learned more about Spanish rule and interesting to see the contrast with Franco peroid.
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