Guided tour

Madrid: City Walking Tour & Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

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Guided tour
Madrid: City Walking Tour & Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.490646 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.490646 out of 5 stars
1657 reviews

Get to know Madrid on a walking tour with a guide, followed by a skip-the-line guided tour of the Royal Palace. See highlights like Plaza Mayor and San Miguel market, as well as the impressive palace.

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Audio guide included
English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Cara – United States

The tour was very interesting. The walk to the castle was informative and gave is new information even though we had been in town a few days and done other tours. The castle was very impressive and the stories we heard were very informative and engaging.

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Yadvirender – Canada

Whether it was a rain or shine this tour goes on. That’s what I liked most. It was raining heavily but tour didn’t cancel.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Fun and Tickets Tours and Activities / Main Office

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    Madrid

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    Visit (1.5 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Royal Palace of Madrid

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey back in time on a tour of Madrid's beautiful Old Town neighborhoods
  • Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to the impressive 18th-century Royal Palace
  • See exclusive works by the most notable palace painters throughout the centuries
  • Visit famous squares like the Plaza Mayor and learn about its historic monuments
  • Benefit from the knowledge of a local guide to show you Madrid's highlights

Full description

Explore the highlights of Madrid's Old Town on a city tour with a guide, including skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace with a tour. Stop by beautiful squares like Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de Oriente as you learn about their history. Finish with a guided tour of the impressive Royal Palace.
Start the tour at Calle Mayor, a bustling central street in the Old Town. Cross the Plaza Mayor and see its statue of Felipe III. Next, head to the San Miguel market and browse its stalls of authentic Spanish cuisine.
Continue to the Plaza de la Villa, one of the most well-preserved historic squares in the city. Learn about its history as the former site of the Madrid Town Hall. Make your way to the Plaza de Oriente, which leads to the Royal Palace.
From there, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the palace and take a guided tour of the largest royal residence in Europe. See its courtyards, art collections, and 18th-century architecture up close.

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • Royal Palace skip-the-line ticket
  • Royal Palace tour
  • Headsets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • Children under 2 years
  • People over 95 years

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the door of Fun and Tickets Main Office, 43 Mayor Street.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Although the entrance to the Royal Palace is always reserved for tour participants, access may sometimes be blocked due to capacity and security controls. This is beyond the activity provider's control and may cause a short delay.

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1657 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Cara – United StatesMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was very interesting. The walk to the castle was informative and gave is new information even though we had been in town a few days and done other tours. The castle was very impressive and the stories we heard were very informative and engaging.
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Yadvirender – CanadaMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Whether it was a rain or shine this tour goes on. That’s what I liked most. It was raining heavily but tour didn’t cancel.
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Karen – United KingdomMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Pilar was excellent. Very friendly and animated. She gave us lots of information and interesting facts that made the tour enjoyable and was happy to answer any questions. Don’t know how she remembers it all! 😀

Product ID: 447172

Activity provider:Fun and Tickets

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