El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen tour
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What you'll do
Take a tour through Madrid's history and enjoy the sights of the city.
Enjoy an El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Tour with Go City®
- With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
- Visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
- Enjoy spectacular views from the Valley of the Fallen.
- Available in English and Spanish only.
On this history-themed, half-day tour you'll get the chance to explore a 16th-century monastery and enjoy picture-perfect views of Madrid's mountain range. The first stop on the tour is the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escoria – one of Spain's most visited landmarks. You'll step inside this astonishing architectural masterpiece and explore the vast complex which includes a church, a palace, a library, and a college. Admire the opulent frescoes, see Renaissance works of art and learn all about the building's history from your expert guide.
Your next stop is Valley of the Fallen – an impressive basilica and crypt excavated into the rock of the mountain and topped by a huge 150-meter cross. From here, you'll get spectacular views of Madrid's surrounding mountains and natural landscape, so don't forget to take plenty of snaps.
Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Tour tickets, plus admission to dozens of top Madrid attractions for one money-saving price.
Booking required
This attraction requires advanced booking.
Getting in: show your pass to the tour guide on arrival.
Please note: tours are offered in Spanish and English only.
Where you'll be
Operating hours
Tour departs 08:45AM, returns 2PM
April – October 31st: Tuesday to Sunday
November – March 31st: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closings & holidays
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
National holidays.
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