Royal monastery-palace complex built 1563-1584 by Philip II. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Library, Royal Pantheon, basilica. Allow 4-5 hours. A notable attraction in Madrid that offers visitors an auth
Questions
What is the official website?
The official website is patrimonionacional.es
Do I need to book El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen in advance?
Book through the official website to avoid reseller markups.
Do I need skip-the-line tickets for El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen?
All timed-entry tickets are sold direct — any 'skip-the-line' product is a reseller charging markup for the same ticket.