Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen Tour from Madrid
Description
On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site of the Humanity, and the Basilica of the Valle de los Caídos, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size. 5 hour direct tour to the Valle de los Caídos with its basilica excavated in the Sierra de Madrid and discover the grandeur of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site and symbol of Spanish supremacy of the sixteenth century.
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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.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Arriba is a town and municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain, located to the northwest of the region in the southeastern side of the Sierra de Guadarrama, at the foot of Mount Abantos and Las Machotas, 47 kilometres (29 mi) from Madrid. It is head of the same name judicial party. The settlement is popularly called El Escorial de Arriba, to differentiate it from the neighbouring village of El Escorial, also known as El Escorial de Abajo. Felipe II ordered the construction of this Monastery in recognition of the victory of San Quintín, which took place on the day of San Lorenzo in 1557 and is from the King, to erect a mausoleum in memory of his parents and himself, placed under the invocation of Saint Lawrence.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is smart casual
- Headphones available for radio guide
Reviews(2,929)
Fun & tickets This was a very worthwhile trip. The guide, Beatrice, was excellent in all respects: knowledgable, friendly, well paced and she made the difficult bits easy. The promise of Wi-Fi on the bus did not happen and I needed it.
Hello burnsliam, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted that Beatrice's knowledge, friendly approach and well-paced guidance made your visit so enjoyable. We also appreciate you mentioning the Wi-Fi issue on the coach. We're sorry it wasn't available as expected and will review this with our team to improve future experiences. Thank you again, The Fun&Tickets Team
With a historian guide like Beatriz, excellent tour. Likewise Miguel the driver took good care of us during the trips
Hola robertoradamesr, Nos encanta saber que disfrutastó del recorrido junto a Beatriz. Su formación como historiadora aporta una perspectiva única a la visita, y nos alegra que la haya valorado. También compartiremos sus palabras con Miguel, que estará encantado de saber que contribuyó a una experiencia cómoda y segura. Un saludo, El equipo de Fun&Tickets
We got the best tour today, our tour guide Beatriz was amazing. She explained everything in details and she answered all of questions. She was kind and caring. Highly recommend her
Hello Camper628517, Reading your review made our day! Beatriz will be delighted to know you appreciated her detailed explanations and the care she showed throughout the tour. Making every guest feel welcome is what we strive for. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another Fun&Tickets experience. Kind regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
Tour was fascinating. Beatrice was excellent, very knowledgable
Hello W5924MXkates, We're so pleased you found your visit to El Escorial fascinating. Beatrice will be delighted to know her knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope you'll join us again for another memorable tour. Kind regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
Maria is great! Thank you. The tour is great. We got to see two amazing places. Highly recommended this tour.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with our El Escorial tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting these two remarkable places and that the experience was so positive. It is especially wonderful to know that María helped make the day even more enjoyable. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thank you as well for your recommendation and for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Maria was great. The tour was beautiful
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with our El Escorial tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the tour and that María made the experience even more enjoyable. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Maria was an excellent guide and very friendly
Estimado/a viajero/a, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en nuestro tour a El Escorial. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de la visita y que María contribuyó a que la experiencia fuera tan positiva con su simpatía y profesionalidad. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras, que sin duda serán muy apreciadas. Gracias también por su recomendación y por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida nuevamente en otra de nuestras experiencias. Un cordial saludo, Fun and Tickets Team
Isabel was very approachable and had a fantastic, in depth knowledge of both Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. The day was very well paced, and full of detail with a very friendly tone throughout. Nico our driver was always waiting on us at the end of each stage of the Tour, everything went very smoothly. Both are a great asset for any Tourist, highly recommend.
Dear traveler, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with our El Escorial tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day and that you enjoyed the well paced itinerary and the wealth of information shared throughout the visit. It is especially rewarding to know that Isabel's in depth knowledge and friendly approach made the experience so enjoyable. We are also pleased that Nico ensured a smooth and comfortable journey throughout the day. We will be delighted to pass your kind words along to both of them. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Very good, agile and complete. It is possible to understand and enjoy it despite the brevity of the trip.
Estimado/a viajero/a, Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en nuestro tour a El Escorial. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de una experiencia cultural tan positiva y que encontró la visita ágil, completa y bien organizada. Es muy satisfactorio conocer que, a pesar de la duración del recorrido, pudo comprender y apreciar la riqueza histórica y artística de los lugares visitados. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida nuevamente en otra de nuestras experiencias. Un cordial saludo, Fun and Tickets Team
Isabelle was very knowledgeable and Nico, our driver, was great! Nicely air conditioned bus. We never felt rushed! Would definitely recommend!
Dear Valerie, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with our El Escorial tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. It is especially rewarding to know that Isabel's knowledge made the visit so interesting and that Nico provided a comfortable journey. We are also pleased that you appreciated the air conditioned bus and the relaxed pace of the tour, allowing you to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. We will be sure to pass your kind words along to both of them. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you again on another memorable experience. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
