San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery & Site Guided Tour
Duration
2 Hours
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Last Minute Availability
Wheelchair accessible
Live Tour Guide
Spanish, English
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Read about Spain's Golden Age and the reign of Philip II.
- Visit the Royal Library, a Renaissance expression of power.
Included
- Tour guide
- Entry ticket to the Monastery
Excluded
- Tips
Meeting Point
Full Description
Explore Spain's history up to Philip II's reign by visiting the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Admire this wonder of the Renaissance while learning about the cultural and ideological goals of the Spanish Golden Age from your local guide.
Explore the interior of this impressive 16th-century structure. Discover the pantheon, the cathedral, the Battle Hall, the palatial halls, and other key locations within the monument.
Visit the Royal Monastery's renowned library as well. Philip II gathered these texts to broaden his understanding of humanism. Complete the guided tour at the entrance after two hours of discovering the secrets of this grill-shaped monastery.
Know Before You Go
- What to bring : Passport or ID card.
- Not allowed : Luggage or large bags, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Swimwear.
- Live tour guide : Spanish, English.
- Wheelchair accessible.
- Small group : Limited to 7 participants.
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