Royal Monastery of El Escorial + Toledo Half Day Afternoon Tour

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.

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.

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.

You will be able to visit “The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz”, masterpiece of El Greco inside the church

You will be able to visit the interior

Enjoy the interior of the monastery

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.

• 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.

• Tour of El Escorial & Toledo
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• Entrance to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
• Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
• 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

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

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* This tour starts from Julià Travel Gray Line Spain office at Calle San Nicolás, nº 15 (corner Plaza Ramales) and ends at Plaza Oriente.
* Please print your voucher and give it to your guide. E-voucher accepted.
* Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
* Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
* Julià Travel Gray Line Spain contact: 0034 91 559 9605 / incoming@julia.net
* Cancellation policy: a 100% cancellation penalty applies if cancelled 24 hours or less prior to travel date or in case of no-show

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Julia Travel S.L.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 107 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.