El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid
Overview
Discover two of Spain’s most iconic landmarks on this El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen half-day tour from Madrid, combining royal history, monumental architecture, and scenic landscapes in one seamless experience.
Travel comfortably from Madrid with a professional guide and enjoy a well-organized itinerary designed to maximize your time.
Begin at the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Philip II as a royal palace, monastery, and pantheon. With skip-the-line access, explore highlights such as the Basilica, Royal Pantheon, Royal Library, and historic royal rooms.
Continue to the Valley of the Fallen (Cuelgamuros), crowned by the world’s tallest Christian cross (150 meters). Visit the basilica carved into the mountain and discover its history and significance.
An ideal half-day experience from Madrid with expert guidance and no waiting times.
What's Included
- Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
- Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.
- Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.
- Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.
- Any not specified service
Meeting Location
Calle de Ferraz
3, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Real Biblioteca del Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Valley of the Fallen
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valley of the Fallen-Madrid, 2 hours
- The duration of the tour also includes the walking from the bus to Monuments and free time, 45 minutes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-238961P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
- Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.
- Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.
- Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.
- Any not specified service.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Fast-track entrance and guided visit to the Monastery of El Escorial.
- Round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valle de los Caídos-Madrid by air-conditioned bus.
- Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and guided visit inside the Basilica.
- Accompanying bilingual English & Spanish guide on the bus.
- Any not specified service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip Madrid-El Escorial-Valley of the Fallen-Madrid, 2 hours
- The duration of the tour also includes the walking from the bus to Monuments and free time, 45 minutes
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
