San Lorenzo de El Escorial · Spain
Monastery of El Escorial tickets: €14
Main adult ticket: Standard admission, self-guided. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Monastery and Site of the Escurial, Madrid, listed by UNESCO in 1984.
- Standard admission, self-guidedPlus a €0.77 booking fee online. Child price for ages 5 to 16Child €7€14
- Reduced: over 65s and students up to 25€7
- Guided tourAbout 2 hours; in English at 10:45am, Tuesday to Sunday. Reduced €15€22
Main ticket €14 (about US$16 · £12, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 5; large families, disabled visitors (and an essential companion). Everyone on 18 May and 12 October. The Basilica needs no ticket. The Painting and Architecture Museums are free until 31 December 2026.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm from October to March, 10am to 7pm from April to September. Last entry 1 hour 15 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays, and 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 13 September, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Booking
Tickets must be bought ahead, on Patrimonio Nacional's official site or at the Visitor Reception Centre opposite the north façade; time slots can sell out. Individual visitors go in through the Kings' Courtyard on the west side.
Buy from the official seller: Patrimonio Nacional: Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial tickets
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Monastery of El Escorial?
The main adult ticket (Standard admission, self-guided) costs €14, about US$16 · £12. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Monastery of El Escorial for free?
Children under 5; large families, disabled visitors (and an essential companion). Everyone on 18 May and 12 October. The Basilica needs no ticket. The Painting and Architecture Museums are free until 31 December 2026.
When is the Monastery of El Escorial open?
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm from October to March, 10am to 7pm from April to September. Last entry 1 hour 15 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays, and 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 13 September, 24, 25 and 31 December.
Do you need to book Monastery of El Escorial tickets in advance?
Tickets must be bought ahead, on Patrimonio Nacional's official site or at the Visitor Reception Centre opposite the north façade; time slots can sell out. Individual visitors go in through the Kings' Courtyard on the west side.