El Escorial - Private Guided Tour
Relive the Golden Age of the Spanish Empire in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The historical complex, located in an exceptionally beautiful hilly site north of Madrid, was built by the enigmatic King Philip II to house the royal mausoleum, the grand basilica providing constant prayer for the kings’ soul, Bourbons Palace with its priceless art collections as well as other buildings of immense beauty. You will get to see The Basilica, the central building of the complex, the Chapter Rooms, the underground Royal Burial Chambers, the Palace Of Prince Philip II, and finally, art in Bourbons Palace
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El Escorial - Private Guided Tour
What's included in El Escorial - Private Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start the excursion at the Royal Library, the ultimate example of the high cultural value of the complex as the center of spirituality and learning in Spain for centuries. Exquisite ceiling frescoes depict the seven liberal arts with a burst of color. Solid wooden shelves house a priceless collection of manuscripts and rare books. The elaborate globe model in the center of the library depicts Christian cosmology, insisting that the solar system revolves around the Earth.
El Escorial
Next, move downstairs and take a look around the King’s courtyard. The central yard of the complex is named after the statues of Old Testament kings on the facade of the dominating Basilica.
Basilica de la Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos
The Basilica, the central building of the complex, is a clear example of Spanish Renaissance architecture, perfectly coordinated with the decoration to create a mind-blowing unified artistic effect. The statues of Saint Lawrence and the kings on the grand symmetrical façade prepare the way for a magnificent display of saints and kings inside, besides other ornate decorations such as marble walls, carved woodwork, and stained glass windows.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Entrance fee - El Escorial : € 14 per adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the Monumento a Felipe II, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
