Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [San Lorenzo de El Escorial Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial.dx5759)[Hotels in San Lorenzo de El Escorial](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial-Hotels.d5759.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Lorenzo de El Escorial](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial.d5759.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Lorenzo de El Escorial Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial.d5759.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Lorenzo de El Escorial Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial.d5759.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Lorenzo de El Escorial Types of activities [San Lorenzo de El Escorial travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.dx5759) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Avenida Juan de Borbón y Battemberg The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, commissioned by Philip II of Spain, is one of the Spanish royal sites and has functioned as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university and hospital. Arch. Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera 1563-84](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5759/0175bd43-ccf2-4f58-b6c6-b2f4c29f0dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Avenida Juan de Borbón y Battemberg The Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, commissioned by Philip II of Spain, is one of the Spanish royal sites and has functioned as a monastery, basilica, royal palace, pantheon, library, museum, university and hospital. Arch. Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera 1563-84](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5759/72131086-72ce-493c-8f11-bee98e5fbe75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fachada Oeste de El Escorial - II](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5759/b412665a-68f8-4fd3-9c13-cda1c75b8ba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5759/b412665a-68f8-4fd3-9c13-cda1c75b8ba0.jpg) by [DnTrotaMundos ☮](https://www.panoramio.com/user/4752073?with_photo_id=47315617) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ## San Lorenzo de El Escorial Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that San Lorenzo de El Escorial has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in San Lorenzo de El Escorial ### Tours & day trips [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/168405/0e6c8adc-1c78-44b8-be42-574cf21b88c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Royal Monastery of El Escorial & Valley of the Fallen 5h 30m 8.4/10 50 verified reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/royal-monastery-of-el-escorial-valley-of-the-fallen.a168405.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen Half Day Trip from Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48876588/5b3da8b9-474e-4fae-9eba-36cb0b920384.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### El Escorial and Valley of the 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Escorial & Valley Half-Day Morning Tour from Madrid](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1057094/c32c2370-aade-4697-8f74-6b251fee8682.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 £58 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 £693 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44910436/0100b396-b21d-4a72-8b0b-b86c34820aa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Lorenzo de El Escorial: Monastery and Site Guided Tour 2h 9.4/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-lorenzo-de-el-escorial-monastery-and-site-guided-tour.a44910436.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 £87 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 Free cancellation available £84 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![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 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 £693 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49944890/06366b57-69d1-4789-8d8d-7249d7bbef11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### VIP PRIVATE: EL Escorial Monastery & Palace complete experience 4h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-madrid-el-escorial-monastery-private-tour-with-hotel-pickup.a49944890.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Private Tour to the Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3035189/7c9ffccc-5faf-4741-8a65-f730a6663a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour to the Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen 5h Free cancellation available £857 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-to-the-escorial-and-the-valley-of-the-fallen.a3035189.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Madrid Valley of the Fallen and Monastery Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50321355/37499462-9f00-40b8-80a2-00e5d0c74031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Madrid Valley of the Fallen and Monastery Trip 8h Free cancellation available ~~£838~~£753 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults 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selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-escorial-private-guided-tour.a49569947.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ![Small Group Make Your Own Bird Feeder Workshop in Cercedilla](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46586112/2b1a22fe-c978-46b2-83d8-14718713bb3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Make Your Own Bird Feeder Workshop in Cercedilla 2h Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-make-your-own-bird-feeder-workshop-in-cercedilla.a46586112.activity-details?&rid=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+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 £57 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=5759&location=San+Lorenzo+de+El+Escorial&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Lorenzo de 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)[Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park](/things-to-do/horse-riding-madrid-natural-park.a1983557.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) | | Half-day tours | [Horse Riding Madrid Natural Park](/things-to-do/horse-riding-madrid-natural-park.a1983557.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)[Visit to the Monastery of El Escorial](/things-to-do/visit-to-the-monastery-of-el-escorial.a50011369.activity-details)[See the Stars in Madrid and Sierra de Guadarrama](/things-to-do/stellar-experience-in-sierra-de-guadarrama-to-discover-heaven.a48968507.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 San Lorenzo de El Escorial --- ### Popular places to visit ![Valley of the Fallen located about an hours drive from Madrid. It was built by Spain’s dictator General Francisco Franco.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066927/df9435e1-2bc2-459b-ae22-79d5bb5c44d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Valley of the Fallen You can learn about the history of San Lorenzo de El Escorial when you stop by Valley of the Fallen. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Valley-Of-The-Fallen-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d6066927.Attraction) ![Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066925/28277d1d-e91c-48af-afe0-1d675a013d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial 4.5/5(32 reviews) You can learn about the history of San Lorenzo de El Escorial when you stop by Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Monastery-Of-San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d6066925.Attraction) #### Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater You can get tickets for a performance at Auditorio San Lorenzo de El Escorial Theater during your trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auditorio-San-Lorenzo-De-El-Escorial-Theater-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d6274695.Attraction) #### Real Club de Golf La Herreria Enjoy a round of golf in San Lorenzo de El Escorial at Real Club de Golf La Herreria. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Real-Club-De-Golf-La-Herreria-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d553248621532487446.Attraction) #### El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater You can get tickets for a performance at El Real Coliseo de Carlos III Theater on your trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Real-Coliseo-De-Carlos-III-Theater-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d6274692.Attraction) #### Casita del Infante You can spend time studying the exhibits at Casita del Infante during your trip to San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casita-Del-Infante-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d704597518626787328.Attraction) #### La Silla de Felipe II Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at La Silla de Felipe II during your travels in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Silla-De-Felipe-II-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d553248621532487448.Attraction) #### Abantos Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Abantos during your travels in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abantos-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d704610406814912512.Attraction) #### Friars' Garden Explore the great outdoors at Friars' Garden, a lovely green space in San Lorenzo de El Escorial. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Friars-Garden-San-Lorenzo-de-El-Escorial.d553248621533073062.Attraction) --- 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 San Lorenzo de El Escorial ![Spanish Sunset. This is Real. We can see this amazing sky many times during the year from a high point at the outskirts of Madrid. This is taken from the mountain village named Alpedrete, very close to the ski tracks of Navacerrada. #lifeatexpedia #spainisdifferent #light #awesomesky #spanishflag #redyellowred](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 ![® S.D. (ES,EN.) CUADARRAMA PARQUE DEL AYUNTAMIENTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138524/6fca9dca-f65f-44e8-9d05-45ccc9a19a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Guadarrama ![This is a photography of a Site of Community Importance in Spain with the ID:](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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is San Lorenzo de El Escorial worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in San Lorenzo de El Escorial? ### What is the top tourist attraction in San Lorenzo de El Escorial? ### Is three days enough to stay in San Lorenzo de El Escorial? ### What are some activities to do in San Lorenzo de 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 San Lorenzo de El Escorial for adults? ### Are there free things to do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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