Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in El Escorial March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in El Escorial](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Escorial-Hotels.d6144150.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[El Escorial Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-El-Escorial.d6144150.Car-Hire-Guide)[El Escorial Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Escorial.d6144150.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in El Escorial ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit El Escorial Types of activities Where to stay [El Escorial travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Escorial.dx6144150) ![El Escorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144150/3a124ef5-4898-451b-b38f-d30f4f6c53a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Escorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144150/7eb267ab-1530-4478-8081-56ffb4605fa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Escorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144150/b2a6b0e8-176d-44d3-b675-e5647f5b7182.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Escorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144150/60082df2-c70d-4494-98be-b373c989524a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![El Escorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144150/359fe319-7f84-4389-9f4e-7b5cd78f8bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## El Escorial Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that El Escorial has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to El Escorial, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to El Escorial with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in El Escorial El Escorial is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in El Escorial, and make it a breeze to explore El Escorial and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in El Escorial to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to El Escorial, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in El Escorial. #### El Escorial attractions El Escorial has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in El Escorial to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of El Escorial. Looking for things to do in El Escorial can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid 5h 15m 9.4/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-and-valley-of-the-fallen-half-day-trip-from-madrid.a48876588.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127473/e7071324-a7b5-4e6b-97fa-f9be1ad98c28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid 2h 30m 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stone-carving-and-woodblock-printing-in-madrid.a5127473.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1057094/8bb2f948-3823-42e0-9cf5-470b3397fdb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid 5h 7.8/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-valley-half-day-morning-tour-from-madrid.a1057094.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![From Madrid: El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997530/957be814-c7fd-477c-910c-da5478a3beb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Madrid: El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen Guided Tour 5h 30m £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-bus-walking-tour.a49997530.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Hot-Air Balloon Ride over Madrid’s Guadarrama Regional Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/919208/a8962301-2c70-42bc-a913-3f51fe246fd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hot-Air Balloon Ride over Madrid’s Guadarrama Regional Park 6h 9.6/10 55 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~£178~~£167 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hot-air-balloon-ride-over-madrids-guadarrama-regional-park.a919208.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Half Day Tour to San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery from Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50711227/9aa4c815-b38e-4b58-8d26-80bcb5064556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Tour to San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery from Madrid 6h Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-from-madrid.a50711227.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![See the Stars in Madrid and Sierra de Guadarrama](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48968507/69b89872-efbe-4f21-80c3-a8f3ce966418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### See the Stars in Madrid and Sierra de Guadarrama 2h £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stellar-experience-in-sierra-de-guadarrama-to-discover-heaven.a48968507.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery and Gardens](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47659567/a9048b7a-9b0c-471c-a9e2-71080670dbe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private VIP visit El Escorial Palace, Monastery and Gardens 3h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £100 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-vip-visit-el-escorial-palace-monastery-and-gardens.a47659567.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private Toledo and Valley of the Fallen Day Trip in Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50939105/f0aaeea7-d562-47db-891e-f947cc371171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Toledo and Valley of the Fallen Day Trip in Madrid 8h Free cancellation available £833 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-toledo-and-valley-of-the-fallen-day-trip-in-madrid.a50939105.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Toledo and Valley of the Fallen Day Trip in Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50939105/f0aaeea7-d562-47db-891e-f947cc371171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Toledo and Valley of the Fallen Day Trip in Madrid 8h Free cancellation available £833 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-toledo-and-valley-of-the-fallen-day-trip-in-madrid.a50939105.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private Tour El Escorial and The Valley of the Fallen from Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1101952/4b286c8c-7d8f-4265-bde4-7d82af1dd396.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour El Escorial and The Valley of the Fallen from Madrid 5h 8.4/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £690 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-el-escorial-and-the-valley-of-the-fallen-from-madrid.a1101952.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private day trip from Madrid: Valley of the Fallen and Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50321355/37499462-9f00-40b8-80a2-00e5d0c74031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private day trip from Madrid: Valley of the Fallen and Monastery 8h Free cancellation available ~~£834~~£750 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madrid-valley-of-the-fallen-and-monastery-trip.a50321355.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![PRIVATE VIP tour: El ESCORIAL Monastery & Palace & Library](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51937626/6355f951-12d6-47e5-80a3-55610fff3ffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE VIP tour: El ESCORIAL Monastery & Palace & Library 3h 30m Free cancellation available £133 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-vip-tour-el-escorial-monastery-palace-library.a51937626.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![El Escorial - Royal Monastery, Palace, Basilica & Royal Tombs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49569947/32715629-18de-44ee-b864-cfea1fedf934.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### El Escorial - Royal Monastery, Palace, Basilica & Royal Tombs 2h £364 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-private-guided-tour.a49569947.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private tour: San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47879378/5f22d671-4d2e-4c7c-9ac5-9e9d664d978d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour: San Lorenzo de El Escorial Monastery 2h 30m 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-private-tour.a47879378.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5127473/e7071324-a7b5-4e6b-97fa-f9be1ad98c28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid 2h 30m 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stone-carving-and-woodblock-printing-in-madrid.a5127473.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Equestrian Photography Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3363249/dedf4017-eb61-40a4-bed9-8ec428cadbe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Equestrian Photography Class 4h Free cancellation available £174 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/equestrian-photography-class.a3363249.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Photographic Experience in Historic San Lorenzo de El Escorial](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46446058/7c16d9da-b156-45e3-9233-d7141c895fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Photographic Experience in Historic San Lorenzo de El Escorial 2h 30m Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/photographic-experience-in-historic-san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial.a46446058.activity-details?&rid=6144150&location=El+Escorial&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in El Escorial | Number of things to do | 23 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [San Lorenzo Escorial Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-escorial-entry-ticket.a51095565.activity-details): £20 | | Top 5 things to do | [Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen](/things-to-do/royal-monastery-of-el-escorial-valley-of-the-fallen.a168405.activity-details)[Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid](/things-to-do/el-escorial-valley-half-day-morning-tour-from-madrid.a1057094.activity-details)[El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid](/things-to-do/el-escorial-and-valley-of-the-fallen-half-day-trip-from-madrid.a48876588.activity-details)[Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park](/things-to-do/horse-riding-madrid-natural-park.a1983557.activity-details)[San Lorenzo Escorial Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-escorial-entry-ticket.a51095565.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park](/things-to-do/horse-riding-madrid-natural-park.a1983557.activity-details)[San Lorenzo Escorial Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-escorial-entry-ticket.a51095565.activity-details)[San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour](/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-and-site-guided-tour.a44910436.activity-details)[Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid](/things-to-do/stone-carving-and-woodblock-printing-in-madrid.a5127473.activity-details)[Madrid: Sierra de Guadarrama Horseback Riding Experience](/things-to-do/madrid-sierra-de-guadarrama-horseback-riding-experience.a51301810.activity-details) | | With kids | [Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen](/things-to-do/royal-monastery-of-el-escorial-valley-of-the-fallen.a168405.activity-details)[Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid](/things-to-do/el-escorial-valley-half-day-morning-tour-from-madrid.a1057094.activity-details)[El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid](/things-to-do/el-escorial-and-valley-of-the-fallen-half-day-trip-from-madrid.a48876588.activity-details)[San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour](/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-and-site-guided-tour.a44910436.activity-details)[Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid](/things-to-do/stone-carving-and-woodblock-printing-in-madrid.a5127473.activity-details) | ## What to do in El Escorial --- ### Popular places to visit #### Church of San Bernabe After visiting Church of San Bernabe, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-San-Bernabe-El-Escorial.d553248621562486891.Attraction) #### Prince's House You can spend time exploring the galleries in Prince's House in El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-House-El-Escorial.d553248621533073060.Attraction) ### Explore areas of El Escorial ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Navalquejigo If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Navalquejigo and surrounding area, you can visit Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and Centro Comercial Los Valles. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Escorial-Navalquejigo.dx553248635975862603) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Peralejo The coffee shops and casinos are a few reasons travellers visit Peralejo. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial and La Silla de Felipe II, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peralejo.dx553248635149810268) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from El Escorial ![The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, historical residence of the King of Spain, about 45 kilometres northwest Madrid, in Spain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5759/2cbe649b-79e2-4850-9817-fb3dd3c23904.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Lorenzo de El Escorial ![Alpedrete](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181354/44397798-40f8-4503-ae8b-ec0d6168c7d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alpedrete ![Campo con cielo/ vista de la dehesa boyal con la sierra de Guadarrama al fondo en Collado Villalba, provincia de Madrid. Espa√±a](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060220/0ab7e26e-5dd1-49c2-8f70-3549ea042777.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Collado Villalba ![Deep Space Communications Complex in Robledo de Chavela, Madrid, Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122863/bb650618-d238-4115-9113-6bad803b1539.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Robledo de Chavela ![Guadarrama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138524/6fca9dca-f65f-44e8-9d05-45ccc9a19a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guadarrama ![Zarzalejo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6355085/af91b0f1-09d4-4284-af65-5c174926b15b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Liortega (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Liortega&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Zarzalejo ![Colorful twilight water reflections in Embalse Cerro Alarcon (Cerro Alarcon Reservoir) of the Perales River. Located between Valdemorillo and Navalagamella, Madrid, Spain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000369282/0dc491ed-7990-4bf3-9e91-db28df3c288b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Valdemorillo ![Colmenarejo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000432130/8ef40bf4-e20d-4dcb-b584-f1762508c58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Colmenarejo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is El Escorial worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in El Escorial? ### What is the top tourist attraction in El Escorial? ### Is three days enough to stay in El Escorial? ### Is El Escorial a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in El Escorial with kids? > - [Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/royal-monastery-of-el-escorial-valley-of-the-fallen.a168405.activity-details) > - [Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-valley-half-day-morning-tour-from-madrid.a1057094.activity-details) > - [El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-and-valley-of-the-fallen-half-day-trip-from-madrid.a48876588.activity-details) > - [San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-and-site-guided-tour.a44910436.activity-details) > - [Stone Carving in Cercedilla/Madrid](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stone-carving-and-woodblock-printing-in-madrid.a5127473.activity-details) ### What to do in El Escorial for adults? ### Are there free things to do in El Escorial?