Royal Monastery of El Escorial tickets and guided tour
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Royal Monastery of El Escorial tickets and guided tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 5 hours
Do this because
  • Impressive Renaissance architecture of El Escorial
  • Engaging and informative commentary from an expert guide
  • Magnificent frescos and manuscripts at El Escorial's library
What to expect

In this tour, you will visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, an architectural ensemble declared a World Heritage Site. The Monastery was built as a symbol of the Spanish power in the XVI century that commemorates Spanish victory at the battle of St. Quentin. Its construction took 21 years and was promoted by King Philip II because of the necessity to create a monastery to ensure the veneration of the Royal Pantheon. This idea was explicitly expressed in Charles V's will, who wanted to be buried with his wife Elisabeth from Portugal, and his new dynasty, far away from the usual Royal Pantheons.

The architectural design was based on symmetry and balance according to the humanist Renaissance style. That’s the reason why it has been considered the eighth wonder of the world, and nowadays it is still considered one of the most singular buildings in Europe. The works made in this building by the Spanish architect Juan de Herrera gave place to consider it the paradigm of his architectural style because of its geometrical severity and the predominance of horizontal lines.

The tour includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House, the Basilica and the library. At the end of the tour, you will be given free time to visit the Gardens and the Palace of the Borbon family. At the fixed time you will meet at the Escorial bus station to take the bus back to Madrid.

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What's included
  • check Entrance ticket to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
  • check Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • check Air-conditioned coach
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:
JULIÁ TRAVEL OFFICE - Calle San Nicolás 15, Madrid (Next to Plaza de Ramales).
What to remember
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
  • Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
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Provider
Julia Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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