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We propose a tour in which, for two hours, we will visit the rooms of this spectacular monastery in the town of San Lorenzo del Escorial.
Once gathered at the meeting point we will head to the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. By the way, do you know why Philip II chose for its construction its current location at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama? We will learn the reasons for his choice during our tour of the basilica, the Sala de Batallas, the pantheon, the palatial rooms and other essential places of the monument.
We will also visit the famous library of the Royal Monastery, whose volumes were collected by Philip II to expand his humanistic knowledge.
After discovering the secrets of this marvel of Renaissance architecture, we will end the guided tour at the entrance to the building.
• Guide
• Lunch/Beverage
• Pick up service and return to the hotel
• 2 hours
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.
We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.
How to make a reservation?
To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.
No (not suitable for persons with reduced mobility)
• Tour subject to availability
• Minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee the departure.
• Distinctive: Blue umbrella
Free! Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you don't cancel within 24 hours or do not show up, you will not be refunded
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