El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Trip, Madrid

Name: El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 70.74 USD
Rating: 8.4 (80 reviews)

On time, Cristina mange the tour very well regarding explanations , free time, etc. as expected from Civitatis. Good job

Vladimiro

Visit two monuments on the same day with this excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. A journey through time from the 16th century to the Spanish Civil War.

Details

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by bus
English speaking guide
Entrance tickets
Earphones

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Calle San Nicolás, 15

Where does the activity end?

Plaza de Oriente

Reviews of our customers

8.4

Excellent 853 Travelers·80 reviews

May 30, 2026
Vladimiro
Querétaro, Mexico
On time, Cristina mange the tour very well regarding explanations , free time, etc. as expected from Civitatis. Good job
As a couple
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October 30, 2022
Roy
United Kingdom
A splendid insight into Spanish history. Length of the tour was just right. Lots of steps to negotiate - one needs to be reasonably fit. I suggest the...
Traveling solo
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February 15, 2020
Mike
Morris County, United States
The trip was amazing! Two beautiful, beautiful places. The tour guide was perfect. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and made it a point to highlight ...
As a couple
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November 7, 2019
Etienne
Suffield, U.S. Outlying Islands
The guide was very good and very nice. Her English was good but her accent and tone of voice made it difficult for me to understand her (Me hearing ...
As a couple
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October 31, 2019
June
Newland, Nc, United States
The tour was fine. If you have any mobility problems you should know there is a bit of walking involved and many steps. The one negative for us was ...
As a couple
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June 29, 2018
Rachel
Singapore, Singapore
Well guided tour. Guide spoke English well. Unfortunately the tour set out late at 0920, more than 30 mins late from the stated 0845. I had another ...
Traveling solo
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November 13, 2025
Guillaume
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Modern, very clean bus. Guide Christina was very informative, with a good sense of humor. No in commercial stops ,no lingering at the souvenir shop...
With friends
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September 19, 2024
Andrew Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Excellent escorted trip to Escorial and Valley of the fallen. Guide superb
Traveling solo
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June 4, 2024
Delia
Dallas, United States
I found this tour to be somewhat rushed, but interesting.
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December 8, 2023
Loliannette Emmanuelli Ferrer
San Juan, United States
Very limited time to appreciate both places. It seemed that the guides were more attentive to the time and that they had to finish at 1:00 pm.
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Visit two monuments on the same day with this excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. A journey through time from the 16th century to the Spanish Civil War.

Day Trip Details

We'll meet at the designated time on Calle San Nicolás, next to Plaza de Ramales in Madrid. After introductions, we'll board the bus and set off for El Escorial.

The first stop will be the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Here, we'll journey back in time to the 16th century, specifically to the time of King Philip II, to learn why this area of the Sierra de Guadarrama was chosen to build this solemn construction.

As we walk through the different rooms of the monastery, we'll learn many interesting facts about this impressive monument. We'll visit several rooms of the Habsburg Palace, visit the pantheon and see the emblematic library of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial - a visit you'll never forget!

Next, we'll make our way to the basilica of the Valley of the Fallen, carved into the rock and topped with a huge cross standing over 100 meters tall. As we access its interior and visit its chapels, we'll go back in history to the Spanish Civil War to learn about the origins of this controversial monument.

After a five-hour tour, we'll return to Madrid, and say goodbye in the bus parking lot at Plaza de Oriente.

8.4

Excellent 853 Travelers·80 reviews

May 30, 2026
Vladimiro
Querétaro, Mexico
On time, Cristina mange the tour very well regarding explanations , free time, etc. as expected from Civitatis. Good job
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 30, 2022
Roy
United Kingdom
A splendid insight into Spanish history. Length of the tour was just right. Lots of steps to negotiate - one needs to be reasonably fit. I suggest the...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 15, 2020
Mike
Morris County, United States
The trip was amazing! Two beautiful, beautiful places. The tour guide was perfect. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and made it a point to highlight ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 7, 2019
Etienne
Suffield, U.S. Outlying Islands
The guide was very good and very nice. Her English was good but her accent and tone of voice made it difficult for me to understand her (Me hearing ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 31, 2019
June
Newland, Nc, United States
The tour was fine. If you have any mobility problems you should know there is a bit of walking involved and many steps. The one negative for us was ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 29, 2018
Rachel
Singapore, Singapore
Well guided tour. Guide spoke English well. Unfortunately the tour set out late at 0920, more than 30 mins late from the stated 0845. I had another ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 13, 2025
Guillaume
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Modern, very clean bus. Guide Christina was very informative, with a good sense of humor. No in commercial stops ,no lingering at the souvenir shop...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 19, 2024
Andrew Derbyshire
United Kingdom
Excellent escorted trip to Escorial and Valley of the fallen. Guide superb
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 4, 2024
Delia
Dallas, United States
I found this tour to be somewhat rushed, but interesting.
Is this useful?
December 8, 2023
Loliannette Emmanuelli Ferrer
San Juan, United States
Very limited time to appreciate both places. It seemed that the guides were more attentive to the time and that they had to finish at 1:00 pm.
With friends
Is this useful?

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Visit two monuments on the same day with this excursion to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. A journey through time from the 16th century to the Spanish Civil War.

Day Trip Details

We'll meet at the designated time on Calle San Nicolás, next to Plaza de Ramales in Madrid. After introductions, we'll board the bus and set off for El Escorial.

After a five-hour tour, we'll return to Madrid, and say goodbye in the bus parking lot at Plaza de Oriente.

El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Half-Day Trip