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What to do and see in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Community of Madrid: The Best Walking Tours
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is home to the Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage site. This huge complex was built as a monument to commemorate the Spanish victory over the French in the battle of Saint Quentin. Construction lasted 21 years and when it was finished in 1584, the Monastery was the largest building in the world, with 24 km (14.9 mi) of corridors. The building includes a library, Kings' Courtyard, Basilica, and the Palace of Felipe II. The Kings' Pantheon is the burial place for most of the kings of Spain since Carlos I. The Monastery is decorated with works by the most prominent Italian and Spanish painters of the time. Look for works by Titian, Bosch, El Greco, and Velázquez, especially El Greco’s painting of "The Martyrdom of St. Maurice.”
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1. Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 7 reviews
Enjoy a half day tour to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial. Visit the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Basilica and the Library. Discover the building’s history with your local guide. Enjoy the free time provided after the visit and explore the gardens area.
Inclusions: Air conditioned motor coach., Bilingual Official guide., Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial., Individual radioguided system., Tour operated in both English and Spanish.
Exclusions: Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above., Hotel Pickup and Drop-off.
Reviewed By crsty014
I had an excellent time during this tour. I learned a lot about the Prado and the tour guide was amazing. (I can’t stress this enough she was fantastic) I know I annoyed my group mates and guide because I was extremely late (I didn’t really understand where the meeting point was). They were kind enough to wait and we got to experience and learn together.
2. Segovia Half day from Madrid with Optional Toledo or Escorial visits
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Leaving Madrid at 3pm, we’ll drive for around an hour to Segovia. A brief walking tour through the old city to admire the Roman Aqueduct, the outside of the Gothic Cathedral and a guided visit inside the Alcazar fortress, one of the most spectacular castles in Spain. until the return time. Complete the experience with a full day package including Toledo half day or El Escorial and Valley of the fallen tour in the morning. Optional luch available as well.
Inclusions: Transport by air conditioned bus, Tour guide, Toledo half day morning tour (if option is selected), El Escorial Monastery tour (if option is selected), Lunch (if option is selected)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Dasfam
We had a fantastic day in the old city of Cuenca. The houses built on and in and down the mountains were amazing. The highlight for us was the walking tour of the old town in the morning while the rest of the group went to the Enchanted City. We had 3 hour tour with David. We were mesmerised and amused by his tales of the history, architecture and art of the city. He was very friendly, accommodating and happy to answer our many questions. We felt lucky to have such a knowledgeable and learned guide. Thank you David.
3. El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen & Segovia day tour from Madrid
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in the morning and have an afternoon tour in Segovia. All accompanied by our expert guide. Tickets included!! This activity is a combination of two half day tours including a break stop in Madrid at lunch time. Optional lunch available.
Inclusions: Visit with official guide (bilingual), Air-conditioned coach., Segovia Walking tour, Entrances to monuments as description
Exclusions: Lunch (if option is not selected), Hotel pick up/ drop off, Entrances to monuments not specified.
Reviewed By 325gusc
Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure
4. El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid
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3.8 based on 531 reviews
Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Accompanied by a local guide, dive right into Spanish history. See the Hapsburg’s Palace, the Kings Mausoleum and the Basilica. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, an underground church topped with a 152-meter cross.
Inclusions: Bilingual Office guide, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Radio-guide system, Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
5. Royal Monastery of El Escorial + Toledo Half Day Afternoon Tour
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3.8 based on 102 reviews
Pay less and get more on this Madrid Super Saver tour, which combines a visit to El Escorial Monastery with a half-day tour of Toledo. Spend the morning at El Escorial monastery and the Valley of the Fallen monument, erected in memory of the millions who died in the Spanish Civil War. Gain insights from your guide, who will accompany you all day, into the significance of these landmarks, which reflect the Spanish monarchy, church and 20th-century conflict. In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Toledo, Spain's medieval capital and a treasure trove of architecture and El Greco art. The best part? By combining these two half-day tours, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount compared to purchasing the tours separately.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica , Entrance to Church of St. Tomé, Entrance to Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Individual radioguided system
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
6. El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen & Toledo Day Tour from Madrid
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3.7 based on 78 reviews
Discover the magnificent Monastery of El Escorial and visit the "Imperial City" of Toledo on this day tour. This full-day tour is a combination of 2 half-day tours. Start your visit of Escorial in the morning and after a break in Madrid at lunchtime you will begin a tour of Toledo in the afternoon. Optional lunch available.
Inclusions: Tour guide (bilingual), Air conditioned bus transport, Toledo Walking tour, Visit of a Damascene handcraft workshop, Lunch in Madrid (depending on selected tour option)
Exclusions: Entrances to not specified monuments., Lunch (if option is not selected), Hotel pickup & drop off., Tips
Reviewed By 325gusc
Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure
7. Avila, Segovia and El Escorial Private Tour
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Don't miss the opportunity to get to know these three essential attractions on the surroundings of Madrid in just one day! From the hand of a private professional guide, discover two cities declared World Heritage Site: Ávila and Segovia and if you decide it so, get a private guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
Inclusions: Transportation on an air conditioned vehicle, Private guide, Pick up and drop off from Hotels in Madrid center, Entrance to the Monastery of El Escorial
Exclusions: Entrances to other monuments, Food and drinks
Reviewed By jessicalp24
We did the Toledo-Segovia day tour and it was fantastic! Our guide Alfonso was so knowledgeable, professional, and friendly, he truly made the experience unforgettable. The bus was great, the schedule ran on-time throughout the day, and we were able to see all the best sites in the two cities while learning about their history. I would 100% book another tour with Amigo Tours in the future and would recommend this company to everyone!
8. El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen + Madrid Segway Afternoon Tour
Take this 5-hour tour of the UNESCO-listed El Escorial Monastery from Madrid. Delve into the fascinating history of the El Escorial Monastery, one of the King of Spain's official residences, with your expert guide. This tour is complemented with an extensive 90 minutes segway tour guided by a professional guide and visiting the most important places of Central Madrid.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver/guide, Segway equipment and route 90min
Exclusions: Hotel pick up / drop-off, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 325gusc
Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure
9. El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos excursion
The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the monument that best summarizes the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish “Golden Age”. - It was built in the 16th century under the mandate of the powerful King Felipe II, and conceived as a residence, monastery and pantheon of the Royal House, becoming a symbol of the greatness of the Spanish empire. - It has been declared a historical artistic ensemble, and World Heritage Site in 1984. - The Valley of the Fallen is an impressive monument erected in memory of the fallen during the Spanish Civil War.
Inclusions: Walking tour inside the Escorial Monastery and Valle de los Caídos., Guided Tour in Spanish and English., Tickets to the Monuments.
Exclusions: Snacks and drinks during the tour., Personal shopping (souvenirs)., Tips for service.
Reviewed By BR0802
Wonderful experience if you've got a 3+ day trip planned to Catalonia. You'll meet up and take a 45-ish minute bus ride to up to Montserrat and go on a tour of the monastery and have a chance to buy some premium products (olive oils, liqueurs, etc.). You'll get some free time to explore on your own and then ride the train down the mountain to a local ranch where you'll get paired up with your horse. It was my first time riding a horse in about 15-20 years, but they made it as easy as possible. The horse tour through the country side lasts somewhere between 1-2 hours and the views are breathtaking.
10. Avila - El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen - From Madrid
We will leave for Avila, upon arrival we will visit the Basilica of San Vicente, a Romanesque temple, the largest and at the same time the most important in the city after the Cathedral, also one of the most outstanding works of this architectural style in the entire country . We will take a tour of the Teresian Route, it is about walking where Teresa was born and lived most of her life, where the Reformation of Carmel began, and wrote the Book of Life. We will finish our visit in Avila with a tour of the Museum of Architecture. We will return to Madrid, but before we will pass El Escorial, to visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a complex that includes a royal palace, a basilica, a pantheon, a library, a school and a monastery. Finally we go to the Valley of the Fallen, a Catholic basilica, the Basilica of the Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen, an abbey called Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos and a monumental complex.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Visit to the Basilica of San Vicente, Visit to the Museum and Architecture, Tour of the Rela Monasterio del Escorial, Visit to the Valley of the Fallen, Guide throughout the tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Lunch
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