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VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience

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Overview

-TICKETS INCLUDED
-OPTIONAL PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
-VIP AND PRIVATE
-COMPLETE AND FULL El Escorial Monastery and Palace complex, this is the most extensive visit you may be offered.
-Lead by Historian and Fine Arts expert, exclusive only for your group and without strangers. This is the most complete visit offered, includes the Pantheon and Crypts of the Kings, The Golden Renaissance Library, Baroque Gardens, The Basilica, and Habsburg's Palace plus the Royal Villa.
Your guide will also tip you about any need regarding restaurants, tapas bars and services in San Lorenzo del Escorial once the tour ends.

What's Included

  • Tickets included
  • Official local guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Avenida de Juan de Borbón y Battenberg
    2, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

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    San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    FULL VISIT: -BASILICA of San Lawrence it's the jewel os Spanish Renaissance, The most important and imposing Basilica of the 16th century in Spain with an absolutely majestic interiors -THE MONASTERY build by Philip II, monks quarters and refrectory decorated with amazing paintings; includes Velazquez's, Tintoretto and Tititian's paintings. -PANTHEON of The Spanish King's and crypts of the royals since 1500's -THE GOLDEN LIBRARY is The most impressive Library of Philip II, from medieval codex's to all the book's forbidden by inquisition. World reference in Renaissance libraries. Absolutely majestic. Some of the most valuable specimens found in Spain stand out, as well as its frescoes and different objects and works of art on display. -TRADE HOUSES or LONJA, The trade houses of the Austrias monastery and palace with impressive views of the Guadarrama national park and Mount Abantos. -MONKS GARDENS The Frailes Charming and careful Renaissance-style gardens designed by Philip II,
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    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-376964P7

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    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience?
    A:
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Tickets included.
    • Official local guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 1..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience is as follows:

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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