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VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience

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-OPTIONAL PRIVATE LUXURY TRANSPORTATION
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-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.

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  • Tickets included
  • Official local guide

    Meeting Location

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

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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

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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 (CEST). 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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