El Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour (Mastercard)

Some places were built to impress. Others were built to remember. This guided morning tour from Madrid brings you both.

Your first stop: El Escorial, the sprawling royal monastery constructed by King Philip II as a palace, a monastery, and a final resting place for Spain’s monarchs. Its stone corridors whisper tales of empire, ambition, and divine destiny. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the complex stands as one of the greatest architectural achievements of the Spanish Renaissance.

From there, the experience deepens at the Valley of the Fallen, a monumental tribute to those lost during the Spanish Civil War. Carved directly into the Guadarrama Mountains, this somber site features a towering 150-meter cross and a basilica tunneled into solid rock. It's not just a visit—it’s a moment of reflection, far from the city’s bustle, surrounded by nature and history.

And as a Mastercard guest, the story doesn’t end there. You'll receive a complimentary guided day trip to Toledo—Spain’s legendary “City of Three Cultures,” with roundtrip transport and a choice of departure times.

Highlights:
Guided half-day morning tour to El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen
Explore the royal monastery and pantheon of Spanish kings
Visit the basilica carved into the mountainside at the Valley of the Fallen
Travel in comfort with a climate-controlled coach and audio guide system
Mastercard-only bonus: Free guided Toledo day trip with flexible timing
 
What is Priceless?
It's one thing to walk where kings walked. It's another to stand where silence speaks louder than words. This journey invites you to pause, reflect, and connect—with the past, the present, and the unseen stories in stone.

Unique for Mastercard Only:
While this tour is open to all, only Mastercard cardholders receive a complimentary day trip to Toledo, including guided sightseeing and roundtrip transport.
As a Mastercard guest, you'll enjoy thoughtful extras—like priority selection of your Toledo tour departure time (8:00 AM or 10:00 AM), and curated tips from your guide to make the most of the city.