Theatrical Visit with Anne of Austria

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Diana

Registered on 28 May 2025

Good morning!! I'm Diana, an actress and a huge fan of the history, architecture, nature, and magic that surrounds the very special town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. It will be my pleasure to have you travel back in time with Anne of Austria and discover the mysteries and secrets surrounding the Monastery of San Lorenzo and the court of Philip II.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

If you're ready to travel back in time, this is your chance: you'll have the honor of being accompanied by Anne of Austria herself on a magical tour of the facades and gardens of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
You will discover from his hand the reasons that led the monarch to choose this place and not another to establish his home, his tastes and his passions as well as the most hidden secrets that surrounded the court of Philip II.
You will enjoy its spectacular southern façade and why it had to be carried out with such haste, we will discover why San Lorenzo welcomes us with a lost gaze and, among many other things, Doña Ana will bring you closer to the magic of Santa Teresa.
It will be a great pleasure for Queen Anne of Austria to accompany you to the 16th century.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

C. Grimaldi, 4, 28200 San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Madrid, Spain

At the door of the tourist office, Doña Ana de Austria will be waiting for you. You will recognize her for her beauty, youth, and for bringing joy and happiness to this court.

Outside visit

Coat of arms of San Lorenzo de El Escorial (monastery facade)

Outside visit

Monument to Philip II

Outside visit

Garden of the Friars

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).