El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid Discount Tickets

Overview

Discover two of Spain’s most iconic landmarks on this El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen half-day tour from Madrid, combining royal history, monumental architecture, and scenic landscapes in one seamless experience. Travel comfortably from Madrid with a professional guide and enjoy a well-organized itinerary designed to maximize your time. Begin at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Philip II as a royal palace, monastery, and pantheon. With skip-the-line access, explore highlights such as the Basilica, Royal Pantheon, Royal Library, and historic royal rooms. Continue to the Valley of the Fallen (Cuelgamuros), crowned by the world’s tallest Christian cross (150 meters). Visit the basilica carved into the mountain and discover its history and significance. An ideal half-day experience from Madrid with expert guidance and no waiting times.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.

Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.

Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.

Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.

Exclusion

Any not specified service

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The duration of the tour includes the round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valley of the Fallen-Madrid, 2 hours

The duration of the tour also includes the walking from the bus to Monuments and free time, 45 minutes