Royal Monastery of El Escorial + Toledo Half Day Afternoon Tour in Madrid

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Royal Monastery of El Escorial + Toledo Half Day Afternoon Tour

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Sep 19
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Tour of El Escorial & Toledo

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Highlights

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.

Itinerary

  • Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    2 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    We 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 Included
    Located 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.
  • Iglesia de Santo Tome

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    You will be able to visit "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz", masterpiece of El Greco inside the church
  • Synagogue of Saint Mary the White

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    You will be able to visit the interior
  • Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Enjoy the interior of the monastery
  • Catedral Primada

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    The walking tour will continue until we reach the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.

What's included

INCLUDED

Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Entrance to Church of St. Tomé
Entrance to Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
Entrance to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
Individual radioguided system

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional information

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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
Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot., comfortable shoes are recommended.
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.
Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.

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