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EL ESCORIAL AND VALLE DE CUELGAMUROS (VALLE DE LOS CAÍDOS)

Tour a pie guiado
Duration: 5.3 hours

Overview

Take a journey through Spanish history with our tour to El Escorial and the Cuelgamuros Valley (Valle de los Caídos) for an unforgettable day out. Discover the majestic Monastery of El Escorial, one of Spain’s most iconic architectural masterpieces, which reflects the ideological, cultural and artistic aspirations of the Spanish Golden Age. Next, visit the impressive Cuelgamuros Valley (Valle de los Caídos), a historic site that offers insight into and an understanding of an important part of Spain’s political and social history during the 20th century.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

🔴 Commentary is provided simultaneously in English and Spanish.

🔴 The tour duration includes the return journey.

🔴 Not wheelchair accessible.

🔴 Only service animals are permitted.

🔴 Storage is available for pushchairs, but you must carry them with you at each destination.

Included

  • Live guides (English and Spanish).
  • Transport (Madrid > El Escorial > Cuelgamuros Valley (Valle de los Caídos) > Madrid).
  • Live guided walking tour of El Escorial (30 mins).
  • Option to include admission and a guided tour of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (90 mins).
  • Live guided walking tour of the Cuelgamuros Valley (Valle de los Caídos) (30 mins).
  • Free time to explore the Cuelgamuros Valley (Valle de los Caídos) (30 mins).

Excluded

  • Does not include Segovia

Important information

Where is the meeting point?

We offer one departure on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from the VISITOR CENTRE – SAN BERNARDO 5, located on Gran Vía. Departure at 9.00 am and arrival in Madrid at 2.30 pm. (SAN BERNARDO 5 – VISITOR CENTRE) ➡https://goo.gl/maps/wNZGfRroDfvyy4z18

What is the end point?

The finishing point will be the same as the starting point: VISITOR CENTRE - SAN BERNARDO 5

How far in advance should I arrive at the meeting point?

You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the experience starts, queuing in an orderly manner so that the staff can check you in for your booking and you can board the bus

What are the opening hours?

This experience takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

How long does the experience last?

The entire experience lasts approximately 5.5 hours, although this may vary depending on traffic conditions.

What time are we going back to Madrid?

The return journeys are at 1.30 pm and the arrival time is 2.30 pm.

Where is the information point located?

Te recordamos que puedes visitarnos personalmente en nuestro CENTRO DE VISITANTES - SAN BERNARDO 5, en plena Gran Vía de Madrid, si necesitas información y tips locales sobre cómo disfrutar la ciudad como un local y no como un turista más. Nuestro staff estará encantado de recibirte cómodamente, en nuestro espacio receptivo para visitas, y ayudarte en todas tus dudas respecto a: información local y personalizada sobre la ciudad, mapas turísticos, compra de souvenirs de Madrid, venta de tickets para tours locales y excursiones a ciudades alrededores Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco y todo lo que necesites para que te sientas como en tu propia casa.
📍CENTRO DE VISITANTES - SAN BERNARDO 5:
https://goo.gl/maps/wNZGfRroDfvyy4z18

Highlights

More information

Do you want to experience your trip to Spain like a local or just another tourist? Let us be your hosts and come with us to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de Cuelgamuros), travelling from Madrid in a comfortable coach accompanied by a live local guide who will take you round the main tourist attractions in each town. All this is presented in a bilingual format (Spanish and English), with an itinerary packed with local anecdotes and interesting facts that you won’t find in traditional travel guides.