Valley of Cuelgamuros (Valley of the Fallen)

On this excursion we will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural heritage site of the Humanity, and the Basilica of the Valle de los Caídos, a monument that stands out for its gigantic size. 5 hour direct tour to the Valle de los Caídos with its basilica excavated in the Sierra de Madrid and discover the grandeur of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a World Heritage Site and symbol of Spanish supremacy of the sixteenth century.

Visit with us this beautiful village of Madrid, El Escorial. One of the most popular places in our country; you will admire the outside of the monastery with a guide. Walking tour around the town. The next stop will be the Valley of the Fallen, a monumental memorial in the municipality of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, erected at Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, near Madrid.

The tour begins with a guided visit to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage with fast-track access which Philip II ordered to be built as a Royal Residence and Royal Pantheon. Symbol of the greatness of the Spanish Empire, the palace-monastery complex is an impressive construction of great historical-artistic and architectural value that houses jewels such as the Basilica, the Pantheon, the Royal Library or the palatial quarters occupied by the different reigning dynasties. Continuing our route to the nearby Valley of Cuelgamuros where the highest Christian cross in the world (150 metres) announces the location of the Valley of the Fallen, an extraordinary and controversial work of architecture, sculpture and engineering erected in honour of the fallen in the Civil War in Spain. We visit the interior of the basilica carved into the rock and admire the grandeur of the monumental complex and the natural scenery that surrounds it

During your stay in Madrid, you can not miss the opportunity of visiting two of the most important monuments located on the outskirts of Madrid. You will go to the Valley of the Fallen and the Monastery of El Escorial and get all the secrets behind them from your private guide. Take the chance of knowing more about the recent and the old history of Spain with this complete tour, at the same time that you enjoy the surrounding countryside

Embark on a private guided tour from Madrid to explore the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. Delve into the rich history of Spain’s Golden Age and the Spanish Civil War. At the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, uncover a monument that epitomizes the cultural and ideological ideals of the Spanish Renaissance. Visit its most notable areas, including the Pantheon of the Kings and Princes, the Chapterhouse, the Palace of the Habsburgs, the Basilica, and the renowned Library, home to thousands of invaluable historical volumes. Then, visit the Valley of the Fallen, an awe-inspiring memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during the Spanish Civil War. Nestled in the stunning Cuelgamuros Valley in the Sierra de Guadarrama, this monumental site features a basilica and crypt carved into the mountain rock, crowned by a towering cross over 150 meters high.

Take this 5-hour private tour of the UNESCO-listed El Escorial Monastery from Madrid. Delve into the fascinating history of one of the King of Spain's official residences, with your expert guide.