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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery Private Tour

Location Madrid, Spain, Europe
$218.12
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

El Escorial Monastery stands as a magnificent testament to Spain's rich history, inviting you to delve into the legacy of the Habsburg dynasty. This exclusive private tour offers a dedicated guide to illuminate the stories behind its impressive architecture and art.

  • 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a licensed tour guide, ensuring an intimate exploration of the monastery's treasures.
  • ⏳ Duration: Immerse yourself in a 2.5-hour journey through time, uncovering the secrets of this national treasure.
  • 🎧 Individual headsets are provided, allowing you to hear your guide clearly as you navigate through the stunning halls and rooms.
  • 🏛️ Visit the Royal Basilica and the Library, where Philip II's passion for the arts and sciences comes to life through remarkable collections.
  • 👑 Explore the Royal Pantheon, the final resting place of Spanish royalty since the 16th century, and learn about historical figures like John of Austria.
  • 🖼️ Marvel at exquisite artworks by masters such as El Greco, Titian, and Velázquez displayed in the Cloister and Chapter Rooms.
  • 🌳 Conclude your tour in the serene Renaissance gardens, where panoramic views of the mountains and forest await, along with the chance to spot resident peacocks.
  • 📍 Conveniently located near public transportation options, making your visit seamless and accessible.

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery: Private Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Licensed tour guide.
  • Individual headsets to hear the tour guide clearly.
  • Skip-the-line tickets (€ 12 per adult, € 7 per senior and child under 16). Under 5 are free.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup or transportation to/from the meeting point.
  • Food and drinks are not included.

Meeting point
Look for the entrance with the Spanish flag on top of it. It's right in front of the Tourism Office. Your guide will be carrying an Isabella Trébede tote bag.
Return details
Look for the entrance with the Spanish flag on top of it. It's right in front of the Tourism Office. Your guide will be carrying an Isabella Trébede tote bag.

  • Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial
    You will discover the secrets of the monastery, meeting the characters that shaped it across history. During the tour, you will visit the Royal Basilica, the Library that Philip II created, the Cloister, and the Chapter Rooms, filled with art pieces from El Greco, Titian or Velázquez. Then, you will head to the heart of the monastery, where the Royal Pantheon awaits, the burial site of the kings and royalty since the 16th Century. The tour will end at the Habsburgs Palace, inside the rooms where Philip II lived and died.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not accessible due to the presence of staircases and structural elements. This is important information, in order to avoid customers with mobility impairments facing disappointment after booking the tour.
  • Seniors (+65), students (under 25) and children under 16 have reduced access fare (€ 7) and must present a valid ID (or a photo or copy) at the ticket office.
  • The basilica is closed during the masses. On Sundays and religious holidays, this means that it is closed the entire morning. In case of closure, your guide will extend the visit at the Library or the Chapter Rooms.
  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments and wheelchair users.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery Private Tour

    Location Madrid, Spain, Europe
    $218.12
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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