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The 15 most popular el escorial & valley of the fallen day trips in Madrid right now. The ones worth building a day around, with what each costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Fast, guided Madrid day trip to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, with tickets included, Wi-Fi bus, and clear narration in English.
Most Popular“Sergio was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything. Also he was super nice and made this a wonderful experience.”
Half-day guided trip from Madrid to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, with skip-the-line entry and guided history.
“Excellent tour which centres on history, views and a little bit of art. Maria was top class as a tour guide.”
Guided morning trip from Madrid to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen with admissions, a radio guide system, and coach transfers.
“Very nice tour - tour was very organized, on time and our guide was great. Only downside was weather was cold and very foggy so made seeing some things difficult. Not the tour’s fault!!”
See El Escorial’s royal monastery and Spain’s Valley of the Fallen in a 5-hour Madrid tour with guide, transport, and basilica entry.
“Ideal duration at both sites. Our guide, Sylvia, was very knowledgable and helpful. Both sites were well worth visiting.”
Guided half-day trip from Madrid to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, featuring royal Habsburg sites and the 152-meter cross.
“The tour was good However the tour guy Joseph talked too fast and with his accent I had difficulty understanding what he was saying half the time .”
Skip express security for San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Philip II royal complex with Renaissance art, gardens, basilica, and crypt.
“Muy normalita.”
A full-day Madrid trip to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, then guided Segovia walking with skip-the-line entry.
“Great way of visiting 3 places on a day. The break for lunch was short but we managed to get an arroz negro on the corner of the travel agency. Both tours were on time and followed the schedule, both our tour guides were great and knowledgeable abut the places we visited. Recommended.”
Guided 2-hour tour of El Escorial near Madrid: UNESCO Renaissance monastery, Philip II’s power, and the Royal Library. Spanish-led.
“Isabella was excellent. More than excellent. Her English was perfect, she was very knowledgeable, and her enthusiasm and energy were a delight.”
A long but efficient day from Madrid to El Escorial and Toledo, with guided sights, included admissions, and bilingual commentary.
“Although it is essentially 2 separate trips undertaken in one day, a long day, we enjoyed the day very much and felt it well worth it. We were blessed with beautiful weather and saw El Escorial at it's very best. A really interesting building being both a palace and a church. There are some lovely…”
Private day trip from Madrid to UNESCO Ávila and Segovia, with an expert visit inside El Escorial monastery, timed for a tight day.
“The trip was fast paced but our guide Miguel was very informative. He recommended the suckling pig at Candido in Segovia & it didn’t disappoint, we were happy to forego the tour for the !!!”
Half-day Madrid tour to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen with guided commentary, audio system, and paid entrances.
“The tour company changed the day on us, supposedly because the chosen day had been turned into a dance festival day so the attraction was closed. They offered us the day before tour which we accepted but were the only English speaking couple on the tour. It was nothing brilliant...”
El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and Toledo in one day from Madrid. Bilingual guides, included entrances, and nonstop old-world sights.
“Positives - This is a great tour if you want to cover a lot of ground in a short time, but be warned - it is a big day. The church at the Valley of the Fallen is a must see. Guides were great too. Negatives - you are collected at your meeting point and…”
A full-day guided trip from Madrid to UNESCO El Escorial and historic Toledo, with an optional Valley of the Fallen stop for $110.
“Trip to Toledo could be longer. Our guide Nacho (and driver Louis) was brilliant and he could talk much more, but there was not enough time.”
11-hour Madrid day trip to El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen and Segovia Cathedral with admissions included and an English guide.
“Beautiful places, but no pictures allowed in either one. Just enjoy the view and remember de interiors that are great.”
A guided day from Madrid to El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen, and Segovia’s UNESCO old town with coach transport and ticket support.
“Exceptional stops! Too bad the whispers were lousy quality, and, our guides' English was fair. Segovia needs to get public rest rooms.”
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