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Madrid: Toledo and El Escorial Full-Day Coach Tour

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Activity provider:Julia Travel Gray Line Spain
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Madrid: Toledo and El Escorial Full-Day Coach Tour

Activity provider:Julia Travel Gray Line Spain
4  / 5
50 reviews

From $109.89 per person

Explore 2 historic sites in 1 day on a 10-hour tour of Toledo and El Escorial. Learn about the coexistence of 3 religions in Toledo’s labyrinth of streets, and marvel at El Greco masterpieces. Then, spend the afternoon at the Escorial monastery complex.

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Duration 10.5 hours
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English, Spanish
Welcoming travelers since 2013

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Julià Travel Tours & Tickets

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    El Escorial

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Bus / coach

    (25 minutes)

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    Valle de los Caidos

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (50 minutes)

  • Juliá Travel

    Pass by (15 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Toledo

    Guided tour (45 minutes)

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    Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

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    Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca

    Visit (25 minutes)

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    Church of Santo Tomé

    Visit (45 minutes)

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    Toledo Cathedral

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Toledo

    Break time (30 minutes)

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Plaza de Oriente, 28013 Madrid, España

Main stop
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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Explore the historic coexistence of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in Toledo
  • Go to the monastery complex of the Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
  • Admire works by El Greco in the Church of Santo Tome
  • See the Hapsburg Palace of the Spanish monarchy
  • View the final resting place of royal princes, princesses and consorts
Full description
Begin your tour in El Escorial. This was the symbol of the Spanish power in the 16th-century and commemorates the battle of St. Quentin. It is also mausoleum for Charles V. Due to the symmetry and balance of its construction, according to the humanist Renaissance style, for years it had been considered for years the eighth wonder of the world. Explore Habsburg Palace, the Kings and Princes Mausoleum, the Chapter House, and the Basilica. Next, 9 kilometers away from El Escorial, discover an enormous monument built between 1940 and 1959 to honor the fallen during the Spanish Civil War.  The basilica is carved into the mountain at 1,350 meters where an impressive 150 meters high cross places itself over the magnificent landscape of Madrid’s mountain range. Discover the City of the Three Cultures, 70 kilometers from Madrid. Toledo is a beautiful city-museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has great artistic beauty with buildings from almost all periods in history including Arabian, Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque style. Visit the outside of the Cathedral and the interior of the Sto. Tomé Church with The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz, a masterpiece by El Greco. Explore the interior of the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and the interior of the incredible monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes. Go to see a demonstration of the famous technique of damascened, inlay of precious metals in steel and forging of swords. Finish your tour with a panoramic sightseeing tour of Toledo and stop at a viewpoint for breathtaking views of the city where you can take the best pictures of Toledo.
Includes
  • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance fee to the Santa Maria la Blanca, Church of St. Tomé, Royal Monastery of El Escorial, and Valley of the Fallen and Basilica
  • Tour of the Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes
  • Individual radio-guided system
  • Food or drink
  • Drop-off at your accommodation
  • Additional services
  • Gratuities

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Meeting point

Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid. This is next to Plaza de Ramales.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, the Valley of the Fallen Basilic, and St Tomé Church
  • Please note that guided tours are not permitted inside the Basilica of the Valley
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk
  • The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination

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Overall rating

4 /5

based on 50 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    3.9/5
  • Organization
    3.1/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – ArmeniaAugust 2, 2023 – Verified booking
Since it was combined - Escorial y Valle de los Caídos plus Toledo - it was really too much for one day. Nevertheless, both the Tour Company Juliá and our solendid guides - Vanesa (very laconic, up-to-the-pount but open to discussions and questions so sincerely and Nacho who provides the most interesting details and knows how to guide into the cultural domain with hints, historic anecdotes, legends and key concepts that the visitor should know - they all made my day! Thank you so much!!! P.S. We are driving back to Madrid! I do recommend these tours!
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GetYourGuide traveler September 28, 2012 – Verified booking
The tour was in Spanish and English. First part of the day Escorial, one hour break and Tolido in the afternoon. I didn't like the shopping stop (isolated store with very expencive items) at the end of the day for about 1 hour, which was not mentioned anywhere.
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