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(2,936)
The tour lacked accessible mobility options but the guide Sara was excellent and very kind and flexible.
Dear Traveler, Thanks for appreciating the kindness and flexibility of our guide. As per the description of the tour this excursion is not wheelchair accessible being recommended for visitors with an average physical condition. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Good way to spend half a day. This is a great trip, but unfortunately, the visit to el Escorial was rushed. The first half of the monastery is visited at a good pace, but the second half was not.
Dear Antonio, We are delighted to know that you had a great trip. It’s true that the second part of the Monastery you visited today are small rooms where the visitors are kindly asked to continue advancing. Thanks for your understanding. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
The sites were very interesting and the overall pacing was good, even though Beatrice, our tour guide, was giving the tour in both Spanish and English.
María, our guide, gave us excellent historical context during the visit
A good experience. María, our guide, gave us a very educational and entertaining tour.
Estimada Isabel: Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en nuestra excursión a El Escorial. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de una visita educativa y entretenida. Es un placer saber que las explicaciones de María hicieron que la experiencia resultara tan amena e interesante. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos volver a recibirla muy pronto. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Fun and Tickets
Maria was the best guide in San Lorenzo
Estimada Paola: Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia en nuestra excursión a El Escorial. Nos hace muy felices saber que María hizo de su visita a San Lorenzo de El Escorial una experiencia tan especial. Comentarios como el suyo son un gran reconocimiento a su dedicación y entusiasmo, y estaremos encantados de hacerle llegar sus palabras. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarla de nuevo en otra de nuestras experiencias. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Fun and Tickets
Excellent guide María, she gave us a lot of information throughout the trip!!!!
Estimada Soledad: Muchas gracias por dedicar unos minutos a compartir su experiencia en nuestra excursión a El Escorial. Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutó del recorrido y que María contribuyó a hacerlo tan especial con todas sus explicaciones a lo largo del trayecto. Nos encanta saber que su conocimiento y dedicación hicieron la visita aún más interesante. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras. Gracias por elegir Fun and Tickets. Esperamos volver a darle la bienvenida en otra de nuestras experiencias. Un cordial saludo, Equipo de Fun and Tickets
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
