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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery Private Tour 20% OFF

Location Madrid, Spain, Europe
$178.86
$223.58
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery offers a captivating journey through centuries of history within one of Spain’s most impressive monuments. This exclusive private tour provides you with a dedicated guide to explore the grandeur of the Habsburg dynasty.

  • 🏰 Enjoy priority entrance to El Escorial Monastery, allowing you to delve straight into its rich history without the wait.
  • 📚 Visit the Royal Library, a testament to Philip II’s Humanism, showcasing his deep passion for science and the arts.
  • ⛪ Discover the Royal Basilica, which reveals the religious context of the era and its stunning architectural details.
  • ⚰️ Explore the Royal Pantheon, the burial site of kings and royalty since the 16th century, and learn about historical figures like John of Austria.
  • 🎨 Marvel at the art-filled Chapter Rooms, featuring works from renowned artists such as El Greco, Titian, and Velázquez.
  • 🖼️ End your tour in the Hall of the Battles, where breathtaking murals will leave a lasting impression.
  • 🌳 Stroll through the Renaissance gardens, designed for both kings and monks, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and forest.
  • 🦚 Keep an eye out for the peacocks that inhabit the gardens, adding a charming touch to your visit.
  • 🎧 Individual headsets are provided to ensure you hear your guide clearly throughout the tour.
  • 🚌 Hotel pickup or transportation to/from the meeting point is available for your convenience.

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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 20% OFF

    Location Madrid, Spain, Europe
    $178.86
    $223.58
    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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