5 Hours Private Walking Tour in the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Enjoy a private guided tour through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 15th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. Learn about the impressive Royal Mausoleum it contains and the story behind the 21 years it took to build the site.
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What's included in 5 Hours Private Walking Tour in the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
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El Escorial
Enjoy a guided tour through the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built in the 15th century, it is a symbol of the power of the government at the time. Learn about the impressive Royal Mausoleum it contains and the story behind the 21 years it took to build the site. Of Renaissance style, you will marvel at the building symmetry. Listen to your guide explanations as you walk along the site visiting the Habsburg’s Palace, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the remarkable library.
Valley of the Fallen
Board your private car again at the end of the guided tour for a short drive to the Valley of the Fallen. The site is located 9km away from El Escorial, in Sierra de Guadarrama. You will be able to see it from far away thanks to the monumental cross built above the site. The monument is an underground church built into the mountain. The same is topped by the World’s Largest Cross, which can be seen from miles away.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Radio guide system
- Royal Monastery of El Escorial admission and guided tour
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided tour inside the Basilica of the Valley
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important information: due to restrictions inside the Basilica of the Valley, no guided tour will take place in the same.
- Please note the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen visitors are requested to respect the following statement: photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
- Please, inform in advance, in which hotel/apartment you will stay. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before start the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please, inform in advance, in which hotel/apartment you will stay. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before start the tour.
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Ticket Redemption
• This tour starts and ends at your hotel/apartment in Madrid. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Please, inform in advance, in which hotel/apartment you will stay. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before start the tour. • Important information: due to restrictions inside the Basilica of the Valley, no guided tour will take place in the same. • Contact: 0034 93 317 64 54 / [email protected]
