Exactly what it was about. Efficient, good ride. Important basic information regarding the area you are passing by during the journey. A moment for the toilet before and after. In El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen, the most important information. Time for a museum shop. Nice guide Klara. Her English should be understood even by people with basic knowledge of the language. Return to the Royal Palace in Madrid, so you can continue sightseeing on your own.

Great trip chaotic start!

We had a chaotic start to this trip when the guide couldn't find the coach due to a triathlon taking place in the centre of Madrid. This ment we were running half an hour late and were rushed through the basilica of the valley. Saying that Manuel our guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour and did repeatedly apologise for the start. The monastery is amazing. We would have liked longer to look around!

Good tour

Overall, I would recommend taking this tour. The Escorial Monastery is very beautiful, with a lot of art and history inside. The guide was very professional and entertaining in her explanations during the visit to the Escorial. He definitely did an excellent job explaining the history of both places. The church of the Valley of the Fallen and its views are spectacular. There was free time to explore. I really liked the tour but it felt a bit rushed. It is sold as a 5 hour tour but it did not even take 4.5 hours. We left at 9:00 am and at 1:15 pm we were already back in the center of Madrid. I feel that additional time should be given in the places, especially if one is paying for a 5 hour tour. That detail aside, it was a good tour.