Guided Tour of Royal Monastery of El Escorial

Visit one of the most beautiful architectural constructions from the Spanish Golden Age, the Royal Monastery of El Escorial. Enjoy a refreshing mix of architecture and history along with an expert guide on this day tour from Madrid!

Highlights

Convenient transfers from Madrid in a luxury air-conditioned bus
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of El Escorial
Skip the lines and explore the library, the Royal Pantheon and the colorful frescoes inside the monastery-palace
Get an understanding of Spanish culture and history from your expert English or Spanish guide

Inclusions

A comfortable air-conditioned bus ride to and from El Escorial
Expert bilingual guide
Individual radioguided system
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial

Exclusions

Food and beverages
Hotel transfers

Ticket Information

In the next step of your booking, choose the desired variant to the ticket:

Bilingual Guided Tour - English Preferred
Bilingual Guided Tour - Spanish Preferred

Discounted Tickets

Ages 0-5yrs go free
Children aged 6-15yrs and seniors aged 65+yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Aboard a comfortable air-conditioned bus from Madrid and set off towards the Royal Monastery of El Escorial. Built in the 16th century, the fortress-palace is an impressive sight, with a fascinating history to match. King Felipe II had commissioned the building of the palace in 1563 after Spain’s victory over France at St. Quentin. It took over 21 years to build the monastery and reflects both the king’s reserved nature as well as his religious devotion.

Once considered the 8th wonder of the world, the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial has walls lined with beautiful tapestries and colorful frescoes that depict scenes from classical history. Explore the beautiful barrel-vaulted library here, and see the collection of over 40,000 books that cover everything from philosophy to theology and politics. Visit the Royal Pantheon, a quiet, domed space that served as the final resting place of many Spanish monarchs and far too many of their infant children. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some time to explore the gardens and the surrounding areas, before catching the bus back to Madrid

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
Carry sunscreen and water if you are visiting during the summer
The tour is inclusive of the round trip to the destination
Photography and filming are not allowed inside the exhibitions

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
Please display your mobile voucher with a valid photo ID to your guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at Julià Travel Tours & Tickets (Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain)
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