Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caídos) Tours and Activities

Discover Spanish history on a guided half-day visit from Madrid to the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen monument. Accompanied by a guide, delve into the history of the religious El Escorial complex and discover why it was considered the eighth wonder of the world. Then see the sculptures at the Valley of the Fallen monument built to honor those who died during the Spanish Civil War.

Take time out of your Madrid trip to visit the monastery of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen. This day trip provides fast-track access to El Escorial, the vast Renaissance monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You also receive fast-track access to the Valley of the Fallen monument, located in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range and built in honor of those fallen during the Spanish civil war.

The royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and the remarkably preserved Old Town of Segovia are both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit both in one day on this tour from Madrid. Enjoy a guided tour of the monastery and visit the Valley of the Fallen in Escorial, then explore the Alcazar and medieval streets of Segovia on a walking tour.

Designed for travelers that prefer a personalized experience, this private 5-hour tour of El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos) guarantees undivided attention from your guide. Departing Madrid, you’ll travel in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and discover two of Spain’s most symbolic attractions. Marvel at the 16th-century El Escorial monastery and visit the imposing Valley of the Fallen monument, a colossal crucifix that commemorates lives lost during the Spanish civil war. Round-trip transport from your Madrid hotel is included.

Enjoy two of the top attractions near Madrid, El Escorial Monastery and the picturesque town of Toledo, for one great price during this full-day Super Saver tour. Check out El Escorial in the morning, visiting the nearby Valley of the Fallen monument commemorating the dead of the Spanish Civil War, and hearing insights into Spain's monarchy and 20th-century history from your guide. Continue in the afternoon to the hilltop city of Toledo, the country's medieval capital, to view priceless art by El Greco. All entrance fees, coach transport, and optional lunch upgrade included.

Venture outside Spain's vibrant capital city and explore two important monuments on this half-day tour. First, visit one of the Spanish royal sites at the El Escorial Monastery and explore its sprawling complex. Then, move on to the Valley of the Fallen monument, with its giant cross and basilica, built to commemorate those killed in the Spanish Civil War.

This is tour is ideal for time-tight travelers interested in religious sights and historic monuments. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, travel with ease between sites in a luxury bus with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. Go to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Monasterio del Escorial, and visit the Valley of the Fallen (Valle de los Caidos) monument and Catholic Basilica.

You don't need a car to visit two of the most impressive monuments located just outside of Madrid. Ride a luxury bus from the capital to El Escorial, the former residence and now burial place of generations of Spanish kings. Skip the line to enter the royal monastery, library, basilica, and Pantheon while a guide illuminates centuries of Spanish monarchy. Later, pay tribute to another chapter of history at the Valley of the Fallen, where a church carved into a rock marks the losses of the Spanish Civil War.

See the best of Madrid on this private full-day tour that showcases the top attractions and historical highlights. Follow your local guide to the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen. Learn about local customs, traditions and history as you make your way through the sights. Enjoy the luxury and convenience of a private guide and chauffeured vehicle on this top tour.

Discover two of the most important World Heritage Cities in Spain, Segovia and Avila. Mix them with Escorial, Valley and Toledo in this magnificent multi- day visit.

El Escorial has a storied and glamorous history, having functioned as a basilica, pantheon, university and traditional home to the King of Spain. This tour matches that charm and glamour, taking you to El Escorial and other historic sites in a stylish 1970s convertible VW Beetle. With a guide on hand to answer your questions, get intimately familiar with some of the historical and cultural highlights of Madrid.

Enjoy this private day tour outside of Madrid including visits to the Monastery of the Escorial and Valley of the Fallen. You will travel in a private vehicle with a private chauffeur to ensure your guide´s full attention.

A perfect option to discover 4 cities in two days. Segovia and Ávila, World Heritage Cities in Spain and mix them with Escorial and Valley in this magnificent day-long visit.

The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is the monument that best summarizes the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish “Golden Age”. - It was built in the 16th century under the mandate of the powerful King Felipe II, and conceived as a residence, monastery and pantheon of the Royal House, becoming a symbol of the greatness of the Spanish empire. - It has been declared a historical artistic ensemble, and World Heritage Site in 1984. - The Valley of the Fallen is an impressive monument erected in memory of the fallen during the Spanish Civil War.

We will leave for Avila, upon arrival we will visit the Basilica of San Vicente, a Romanesque temple, the largest and at the same time the most important in the city after the Cathedral, also one of the most outstanding works of this architectural style in the entire country . We will take a tour of the Teresian Route, it is about walking where Teresa was born and lived most of her life, where the Reformation of Carmel began, and wrote the Book of Life. We will finish our visit in Avila with a tour of the Museum of Architecture. We will return to Madrid, but before we will pass El Escorial, to visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a complex that includes a royal palace, a basilica, a pantheon, a library, a school and a monastery. Finally we go to the Valley of the Fallen, a Catholic basilica, the Basilica of the Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen, an abbey called Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos and a monumental complex.