Escorial Monastery and Toledo Afternoon Tour
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Escorial Monastery and Toledo Afternoon Tour
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7 Dec
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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. Marvel at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. See the Hapsburg’s Palace, the King’s Mausoleum and the Basilica. Visit the Valley of the Fallen, with its underground basilica and impressive 152-meter cross that dominates the landscape of the Madrid mountains. Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the Old Town part of the city following your guide and see the famous painting by el Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Did you know Toledo was once Spain’s capital?
Itinerary
Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will start our visit at El Escorial, symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered for years the eighth wonder of the world. The visit includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House and the Basilica.Valley of the Fallen
2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedLocated 9 km away from El Escorial, this enormous monument was built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1350 meters of altitude, where an impressive 150 meters high cross places itself over the magnificent landscape of Madrid’s mountain range.Toledo
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeRegístrate en nuestra oficina en el centro de Madrid quince minutos antes de la salida de tu tour y dirígete a Toledo con tu guía local. Sigue a tu guía local en un recorrido a pie por la ciudad histórica de Toledo, ciudad Patrimonio Mundial de la Humanidad desde 1986. Una vez capital de España, es una mezcla espectacular de culturas árabe, judía y cristiana. Conoce su fantástico patrimonio y descubre cómo la coexistencia de culturas a través de los siglos influyó en su estilo arquitectónico actual. Admira el edificio patrocinado por la Reina Isabel de Castilla para convertirse en un mausoleo real, la construcción más importante edificada por los Reyes Católicos, el Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes.
What's included
INCLUDED
Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
From 16/03/2026: admission to the Cathedral of Toledo
Until 15/03/2026: admission to the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
Guided tour operated in both Spanish and English by official local guide
Individual adio guide system
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
Please, note that guiding inside the Basilica of the Valley is not allowed
Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire
Location
Address
Av Juan de Borbon y Battemberg, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain 28200
Provider
Julia Travel S.L
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