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What's included, what's not

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    Tour guide
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    Entry ticket to the Monastery
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    Tips

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Making noise, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Swimwear

What you can expect

Visit the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and travel through the history of Spain to the reign of Philip II. Admire this Renaissance marvel and learn from your local guide the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish Golden Age.

Discover the interior of this imposing building built in the 16th century. Explore the basilica, the Battle Hall, the pantheon, the palatial rooms, and other essential places of the monument.

Also, visit the famous library of the Royal Monastery whose volumes were collected by Philip II to expand his humanistic knowledge. After two hours of unveiling the mysteries of this grill-shaped monastery, finish the guided tour next to the entrance.

Location

Activity location

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    • El Escorial
    • San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Av. de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain | Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts. You must exchange your voucher at the meeting point. The guide will be waiting with a blue umbrella from Todo Tour at the access door to the monastery (the main entrance that has the flag of Spain at the top).
    • San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain