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Overview
Discover the seclusion and peace of Escorial Monastery, the vast and dramatic former home of the King of Spain. Built in an austere style by King Philip II’s request, learn about its uses as a school, necropolis, palace, and a pantheon. Tour the entire space with your guide, and discover hidden gems within the walls of the monastery and out in its grounds.
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El Escorial is worth it’s own visit
Ryan_C, May 2023
We chose to take this private tour because all of the other tours include a stop at Valle de los Caídos, which is a monument built by prisoners of war for the fascist dictator Franco. I’m really disappointed that the tour operators continue to feature tours of that place. My grandfather was in one of Franco’s concentration camps and so I didn’t want to go to Valle de los Caídos. This tour was great. Our driver was very friendly. El Escorial is huge and there is a lot to see. It is a palace, a basilica and an art museum. I almost wish we could have spent more time there but we only had half a day for this excursion. Having a guide was helpful because of how much is there.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you very much for your message. This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team
Itinerary
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Visit with your tour guide. A visit to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the best way to explore the history of Spain and especially the reign of Felipe II. With an area of 33,327 square meters, it is located on the southern slope of Mount Abantos at an altitude of 1,028 meters in the Sierra del Guadarrama, which gives it a high landscape value. The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial has been on the list of World Heritage Sites since November 2, 1984.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedMadrid
Travel time from hotel in Madrid to Escorial. 1 hour
Travel time from Escorial to hotel in Madrid. 1 hour
2 hours
Location
Address
Av. de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional tour guide for 4 hours
- Private tour
- Transport by private luxury vehicle with separate chauffeur for 4 hours
- Entrance to Escorial included
Exclusions
- Other entrance fees
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- In case of needing a infant seat please request at time of booking
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.