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Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery and Gardens
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Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery and Gardens

By Dream Tours Madrid
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$186 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Reinassance Monastery and gardens
  • Saint Lawrence Basilica
  • Crypts of the Kings of Spain
  • Habsburg palace
  • Laurentian golden Library

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Av. de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, 2, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain | Av. de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, 6, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
    • San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

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Visit El Escorial Palace and Monastery
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$186.37 x 2 AdultsAU$372.74

Total
Price is AU$372.74
Until Wed, 4 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry Tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included Official Guide government approved
  • What's includedWhat's included Headsets if required

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

-Unearth a UNESCO World Heritage monument
-Embark on a journey through the Spanish Golden Age and the reign of King Philip II
-Step into the Royal Library, a testament to Renaissance power

Intriguing Details Await
Embark on a captivating exploration of the San Lorenzo de El Escorial monastery and delve into the rich tapestry of Spain's history up to the reign of Philip II. Marvel at this Renaissance marvel and let your local guide unravel the ideological and cultural aspirations of the Spanish Golden Age.

Peel back the layers of this imposing 16th-century structure. Wander through the basilica, a masterpiece of architecture, and explore the exquisite gardens that surround it, a testament to the artistry of the Renaissance era. Don't forget to marvel at the Renaissance Laurentine Library, a treasure trove of knowledge curated by Philip II.

Continue your journey with a stroll through the charming village, discovering its highlights and absorbing the local ambiance. Let the history of the village intertwine with the grandeur of the monastery, creating a holistic experience that bridges the past and present.

Don't miss a visit to the renowned library of the Royal Monastery, where volumes curated by Philip II reflect his quest for expansive humanistic knowledge. After two immersive hours uncovering the mysteries of this grill-shaped monastery, conclude the guided tour at the entrance, armed with newfound insights and the memories of a day filled with cultural and historical richness.

Location

Activity location

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    • San Lorenzo de 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, 2, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain | Av. de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg, 6, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain
    • San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain