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Private tour in Madrid Marta B
Private tour to The Royal Monastery of El Escorial & The Valley of Cuelgamuros (5 h)
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Hola, bienvenidos! Hi and welcome! My name is Marta and I'm licensed tour guide since 2002. I have a degree in History and Archaeology because they are my passions and in fact, I work also as an archaeologist. My other passion is travelling and from my own experience, what I really enjoy are unique experiences that make you feel as a local and provides you a dip in the place that you are visiting. Madrid is my hometown and where I live and as you'll see, it's a really enjoyable and open city. In Madrid you can find almost everything that you expect: Culture, Heritage, Gastronomy, Nature, Leisure, Shopping, Night life… Let me be your guide in Madrid and share with me it's unique lifestyle! In Madrid there are options for everyone depending on your personal preferences and I'll be really glad to accompany you. If you are staying in Madrid for a few days its surroundings are also a must, with UNESCO sites like Toledo, Segovia or Ávila. This cities are perfect for a daytrip from Madrid and it's also a very good way to visit and experience unique spots in Spain. And if it's not your first time in Madrid maybe you would like something different and out from the most popular tours like a visit to Madrid Mountains or a Winery tour. I'm looking forward to be your private guide in Madrid and I'll be happy to customize tours for larger groups or special interests, everything is possible… or almost! - Degree in History and Archaeology by Autonoma University of Madrid - Official Licensed Guide of Madrid. Authorized guide for Toledo, Ávila and Segovia. - Postgraduate Certificate in Education by Complutense University of Madrid
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A journey into Spain's History and Arts through two unique locations
Overview of your Madrid tour
In this tour we will visit two of the most intersting monuments that you can find in the outskirts of Madrid and also, two of the most representative ones in terms of Spanish History and Art. This two monuments are located at the feet of Guadarrama Mountains, at only one hour from Madrid. The Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo was commissioned by king Philip II in the 16th century when Spain was at the top of it's Empire. The Monastery is still active nowdays and there we can visit it's very impressive church, it's spectacular library, the Royal Palace and of course it's magnificent Royal Pantheon, where most of the kings of Spain are buried since the building of the Monastery. The Valley of The Fallen is located only 9 km/ 5, 5 miles from San Lorenzo and was built right after the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) by Franco to honour the fallen soldiers during this war. The monumen is really impressive, formed by a subterranean church completly excavated in the mountain and crowned by a massive cross.
Your Madrid tour itinerary
- Pick up at your accommodation and drive to the village of San Lorenzo del Escorial where the Monastery is located (1 h) - Visit to The Royal Monastery of El Escorial: guided tour in the monument visiting the King's Court, the Library, the Church, The Chapter Houses and the main gallery, the Royal Pantheon and the Royal Palace. - Drive from San Lorenzo to The Valley of Cuelgamuros (15') - Visit to The Valley of Cuelgamuros: guided tour in the monument visiting the subterranean church and enjoing the views and natural backround that sorrounds the monument. - Drive back to Madrid and transfer to your accommodation. This tour is not avaliable on Mondays because the monuments are closed
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
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