From Madrid: El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, & City Tour

From Madrid: El Escorial, Valley of the Fallen, & City Tour

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Travel to the historical residence of the king at El Escorial monastery and see the Valley of the Fallen memorial on this private tour from Madrid. Drive past the city highlights in Madrid.

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Highlights

Feel the thrill of visiting the largest Renaissance building in the world
Go to the site where the dictator Francisco Franco was initially buried
Hear about the Spanish Civil war from the perspective of a local guide
See Franco's double-headed eagle on the iron gates of the Valley of the Fallen
Discover the hidden places of Madrid on a city tour

Description

See the largest Renaissance building in the world at the El Escorial monastery on this tour in Madrid. Go to where the dictator Francisco Franco was once buried at the Valley of the Fallen. Take a drive to the key key sights in Madrid with a local guide. Be picked up from your hotel in Madrid by your driver. Relax on the trip to the El Escorial monastery that was built by King Philip II. Explore this massive complex that is a monastery, hospital, royal palace, pantheon, library, university, museum, and basilica. Next, continue to the Valley of the Fallen that is a catholic basilica and a monument where national figures have been laid to rest. Take a look at the artwork at this site where 40,000 people have been buried. Listen to your guide tell you about the Spanish Civil war. Ride through Madrid and see the top sights before heading back to your accommodation.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Guide during 5 hours Private vehicle with driver for 5 hours Entrance fees to the Monastery of the Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen Public liability insurance