Guided Tour of Royal Monastery of El Escorial

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Guided tour

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!

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

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

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)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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

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

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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Getting There

By Metro

The nearest metro station is Opera

It is located about 5 minutes from the meeting point

Line 2 (red line) and Line 5 (green line) will get you here

By Tram

The nearest tram stop is Plaza De La Villa

It is located about 5 minutes from the meeting point

Tram #3 and N16 will get you here

Validity

This ticket is valid on the date and time selected during checkout