San Lorenzo de el Escorial

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The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (or Monasterio y Sitio de El Escorial en Madrid) is a residence of the King of Spain and a former Augustine monastery. The huge palace complex sits 28 miles away from Madrid and visitors can see the impressive Basilica, an art gallery, a museum of architecture, and the palace’s incredible library. There are also formal gardens to explore. The complex is a great place to visit on a day trip from Madrid, and you can choose between a guided tour and an audio guide.

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Royal Monastery of El Escorial: Admission + Digital Royal Guide

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial Entrance Ticket

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Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid

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From Madrid: Escorial Monastery & Valley of the Fallen Trip

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Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour

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General information

opening hours

Winter (October to March): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm. Summer (April to September): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am–7:00 pm. Ticket office closes and last admission to the Monastery are 1 hour 15 minutes before closing time (4:45 pm in winter; 5:45 pm in summer). Closed on Mondays. Additional closure on May 1, 2026.

address

Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Av Juan de Borbón y Battemberg, s/n
28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Madrid
Spain

website

Official site: https://www.patrimonionacional.es/

tickets

Individual admission: Basic adult €14; reduced €7; free €0 for eligible visitors. Guided visit (with staff): Basic adult €22; reduced €15; “free” category €8. Audio guide rental: €6. Online purchases include a €0.77 booking fee per ticket.

how to get there

You can take the train (commuter line C-8) from Atocha Station in Madrid to El Escorial, a journey that takes just under two hours in total. The drive from Madrid takes just under an hour, depending on the traffic. Parking is available at the local train station or on side streets in the town.

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