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Madrid Super Saver: El Escorial & Toledo Tour
3.8
111 Ratings
Madrid
Uncover Spain’s rich history and art on this Madrid Super Saver tour. Visit El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen in the morning, then explore Toledo in the afternoon. Save 10% by combining these two half-day tours!
Uncover Spain’s rich history and art on this Madrid Super Saver tour. Visit El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen in the morning, then explore Toledo in the afternoon. Save 10% by combining these two half-day tours!
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial - Begin the visit at El Escorial, a symbol of Spanish power in the 16th century, commemorating the Battle of St. Quentin. It also serves as a mausoleum for Charles V. Its construction, characterized by symmetry and balance in the humanist Renaissance style, was considered the eighth wonder of the world for…
- Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial - Begin the visit at El Escorial, a symbol of Spanish power in the 16th century, commemorating the Battle of St. Quentin. It also serves as a mausoleum for Charles V. Its construction, characterized by symmetry and balance in the humanist Renaissance style, was considered the eighth wonder of the world for many years. The tour includes the Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House, and the Basilica.
- Valley of the Fallen - Situated 9 km from El Escorial, this vast monument was constructed between 1940 and 1959 to honor those who fell during the Spanish Civil War. The basilica is carved into the mountain at an altitude of 1350 meters, with an impressive 150-meter-high cross overlooking the stunning landscape of Madrid’s mountain range.
- Toledo - Register at the office in central Madrid fifteen minutes before the tour departure and head to Toledo with a local guide. Follow the guide on a walking tour of the historic city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Once the capital of Spain, it is a spectacular blend of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures.
Discover its fantastic heritage and learn how the coexistence of cultures over the centuries influenced its current architectural style. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Isabella of Castile to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction by the Catholic Monarchs, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
What's Included
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Admission to the Cathedral of Toledo (from 16/03/2026)
- Admission to the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca (until 15/03/2026)
- Guided tour in Spanish and English by official local guide
- Individual audio guide system
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- Admission to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial
- Admission to the Valley of the Fallen and the Basilica
- Admission to the Cathedral of Toledo (from 16/03/2026)
- Admission to the Church of Santo Tomé and the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca (until 15/03/2026)
- Guided tour in Spanish and English by official local guide
- Individual audio guide system
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Gratuities
- Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Additional Information
Experience more for less with the Madrid Super Saver tour, which includes a trip to El Escorial Monastery and a half-day excursion to Toledo. Be amazed by the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Hapsburg’s Palace, the King’s Mausoleum, and the Basilica. Discover the Valley of the Fallen, featuring its subterranean…
Experience more for less with the Madrid Super Saver tour, which includes a trip to El Escorial Monastery and a half-day excursion to Toledo. Be amazed by the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Hapsburg’s Palace, the King’s Mausoleum, and the Basilica. Discover the Valley of the Fallen, featuring its subterranean basilica and a striking 152-meter cross that stands out in the Madrid mountains. Immerse yourself in Toledo’s rich cultural blend. Stroll through the city’s Old Town with your guide and admire the renowned painting by El Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Did you know Toledo was once the capital of Spain?
- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
- Please, note that guiding inside the Basilica of the Valley is not allowed
- Please note this is a walking tour on arrival at the site. Wear appropriate attire
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties or reduced mobility, as the interior of the monument has a large number of stairs and full accessibility cannot be guaranteed due to its architectural features.
Location
Julià Travel Madrid
Calle de San Nicolás
Julià Travel Office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(111 Ratings)
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Andrea_f
Mar 14, 2026
Wonderful experience. Super recommended to those interested in knowing Spain and its people.. - Beautiful excursion with lots of history and Cristina guide super attentive to the group. All very careful. Highly recommended
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Rodger_h
Mar 6, 2026
Great learning... - Great learning experience. Comfortable and safe transportation. The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. Would use Viator again for Madrid based tours.
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L_r
Dec 7, 2023
Family day Escorial & Toledo - Best use of time to get to El Escorial and tour Toledo, both in the same day.
We were picked up at our Hotel and had a pleasant family day!
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E5860mnelainef
Apr 19, 2023
Half day tour to Toledo, Madrid - This tour was exceptional, Manuel was the driver and did a good job. Robert was the tour guide and he was fantastic, full of knowledge and very helpful. Again dual language was needed and he did a great job. Well done.
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Stacie911
Feb 22, 2023
Must see tour - Beautiful doesn’t do it justice! We had amazing tour guides Robert, Andrea, & Fernando made that easy. Robert was our English tour guide. There are no photo’s allowed to be taken inside the buildings. This is a must see your!
There are stairs in the monastery. So people who have trouble walking will be directed a different way. We had one lady with a cane that couldn’t do the up & down of stairs. The tour guides are very knowledgeable of the area & History. The bus we ride in was very comfy.
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Judi_g
Oct 21, 2022
Escorial excellent, Toledo okay - We really were impressed with the monetary! Well worth the visit and tour. Toledo was decent but the highlight that was shown was a visit to the sword factory, which they no longer do.
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L8934keyvonnes
Oct 10, 2022
Culture overload - If you love culture and history this trip is for you! The sites are beautiful, and you learn so much. There were 2 guides in the morning which was great because the group split (English and Spanish) for the visit of the Monastery. As it was Sunday morning, we weren't able to access the Basilica unfortunately. Toledo in the afternoon was very well structured and we saw a lot in half a day. The group in the afternoon was quite big (38 people) so be prepared for moving with a crowd. Wear comfortable shoes - there is quite a bit of walking (and free time to do some shopping).
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Victoria_s
Jun 8, 2024
Beautiful but disappointed - Disappointed that the tour was bilingual vs English only. Tour guide had a heavy accent and difficult to understand especially thru the headsets. Was long with no refreshment break. Ended up paying to postpone the Toledo portion to another day.
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Bud_b
May 31, 2019
Missed it, the first half anyway. - Okay, the tour may have been great. We wouldn't know. We missed the departure time for the morning trip. Yes, it was our fault. Good old Google Maps told us the distance to the departure area from our hotel was ten minutes and we did get an Uber about 30 minutes before the departure time, but the Uber driver drove around in circles for 40 minutes, apologizing along the way, but by the time we finely got to the tour place, the bus had left, 10 minutes earlier.. Viator's answer? Too bad. I get it. I'm sure this happens all the time and the people working for tour guide agency has more important things to do than fret over wayward Uber drivers or clients.
Anyway, the 2nd half of the tour, the one to Toledo, was on a different bus that left in the afternoon. We camped out at the departure point for several hours to be sure not to miss it (there were several delightful street cafes within view of the departure site, so we were comfortable). The 2nd half was magnificent. Toledo was beautiful. The guide charming, funny and informative. This would have gotten our highest 5 star review except for the missed bus in the morning and the I don't give a darn attitude of the tour clerk.
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Brent_w
May 27, 2025
Disappointing tour - One of our worst tours ever! The monastery visit was five hours long (3 1/2 driving) which left no time to purchase food, water or gifts. The last tour stop at Valley of the fallen was so rushed that we only had a half an hour to see it and use the restroom. The afternoon Toledo portion was even worse. the trip was advertised as English speaking, but was the combined Spanish English tour with a tour guide.(Nat) that spoke 85% of the time in Spanish and only 15% of the time in English, his English pronunciation was so poor that we could barely understand him. We learned absolutely nothing about Toledo. If you want quality tour in English, I would avoid this tour group.
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