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El Escorial Monastery Skip-the-Line Tickets

Gardens of the Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial with manicured hedges near Madrid, Spain.
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Discover the historic home of the King of Spain, which also served as a monastery, basilica, palace, and educational institute at different points in time, with this fast-track ticket!

    • Skip the arduous wait at the ticketing lines and head right into the attraction with fast-track tickets.

    • Visit the Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial, an exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    • Explore the Armoury, the Royal Mausoleum, and the Basilica inside the El Escorial Monastery.

    • Enjoy unmatched views of the Valley of the Fallen’s basilica and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range.

    • Fast-track access to the El Escorial Monastery
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    The guide was very professional and her explanation was very entertaining. We did not lose the thread for a second and we were left wanting more. A 10!
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    The access door was not very clear and inside the tour it is not very clear where to go so as not to miss any room.
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  • Nestled at the foot of Mount Abantos in the Sierra de Guadarrama range, the Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial was chosen to be the seat of Spanish power by King Philip II of Spain. Take some time to soak in the pleasant Spanish countryside from the ‘Courtyard of the Kings’ before entering the Royal Site. Soak up the spectacular artifacts and historic rooms including the Armoury and the Royal Mausoleum.

    This tour also gives you an opportunity to sit on the Seat of Philip II and enjoy breathtaking views of El Escorial. Explore the opulent Basilica, the Hall of Battles, and the Pantheon of the Kings, which is one of the primary royal burial vaults. End your tour with visits to the art gallery, architectural museum, and Gardens of the Friars.

  • Accessibility

    • Wheelchairs are available and the Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial is accessible by wheelchair.

    Important Information

    • Download the ‘Monastery of El Escorial’ IOS or Andriod app before visiting the attraction for a more informative tour.

    • Tourist and cultural groups visiting the attraction with their own official guide will have to mandatorily use group guiding devices such as transmitter microphones and receiver headphones.

    • Maximum capacity has been established to access each of the National Heritage monuments.

    • For reasons of capacity, some rooms may be excluded from the tour of the visit.

    • Access with food or drink is prohibited.

    • Audio guides, electronic group guidance devices, and brochures will not be available. As an alternative, visitors can download the Apps of the different monuments, to install them on their own mobile devices.

    • The use of elevators will be limited to strictly necessary cases.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry a valid photo ID for verification.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • You can redeem your tickets directly at the attraction - Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

    • Address: Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain.

    Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

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