VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $139 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 22 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- BEST MADRID TOURS
- Meeting point
- We will meet up front of the ticket entrance. Our guide will contact you in advance for details and also if you need to book a private transportation or guidance for train or bus from Madrid.
Description
-TICKETS INCLUDED -OPTIONAL PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION -VIP AND PRIVATE -COMPLETE AND FULL El Escorial Monastery and Palace complex, this is the most extensive visit you may be offered. -Lead by Historian and Fine Arts expert, exclusive only for your group and without strangers. This is the most complete visit offered, includes the Pantheon and Crypts of the Kings, The Golden Renaissance Library, Baroque Gardens, The Basilica, and Habsburg's Palace plus the Royal Villa. Your guide will also tip you about any need regarding restaurants, tapas bars and services in San Lorenzo del Escorial once the tour ends.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $139
- Infant (ages 1–7)
- Free
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
San Lorenzo de El Escorial
FULL VISIT: -BASILICA of San Lawrence it's the jewel os Spanish Renaissance, The most important and imposing Basilica of the 16th century in Spain with an absolutely majestic interiors -THE MONASTERY build by Philip II, monks quarters and refrectory decorated with amazing paintings; includes Velazquez's, Tintoretto and Tititian's paintings. -PANTHEON of The Spanish King's and crypts of the royals since 1500's -THE GOLDEN LIBRARY is The most impressive Library of Philip II, from medieval codex's to all the book's forbidden by inquisition. World reference in Renaissance libraries. Absolutely majestic. Some of the most valuable specimens found in Spain stand out, as well as its frescoes and different objects and works of art on display. -TRADE HOUSES or LONJA, The trade houses of the Austrias monastery and palace with impressive views of the Guadarrama national park and Mount Abantos. -MONKS GARDENS The Frailes Charming and careful Renaissance-style gardens designed by Philip II,
What's included
Included
Tickets included
Official local guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
22 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Rated higher than 82% of 569 reviewed tours in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,714 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $139 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet up front of the ticket entrance. Our guide will contact you in advance for details and also if you need to book a private transportation or guidance for train or bus from Madrid. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BEST MADRID TOURS.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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