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San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour

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Guided tour

San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour

Activity provider:Tours MAD | Touristcheck
4.8  / 5
61 reviews
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From $43.55 per person

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Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Monastery, considered one of the most important Spanish Renaissance monuments. Learn all about the historical and cultural significance of this architectural complex near Madrid.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn about the Spanish Golden Age and the reign of Philip II
  • Visit the Royal Library, a Renaissance statement of power
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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.

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  • Tour guide
  • Entry ticket to the Monastery
  • Tips

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GetYourGuide traveler September 21, 2023 – Verified booking
The tour was personal, informative and necessary. We had friends who toured independently using a electronic device as the guide. They were confused, felt lost in a maze and had to walk much longer. We enjoyed a well planned efficient tour with lots of great information. With only 4 people in our English speaking group. It was worth every euro/dollar!
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