Enjoy a guided tour inside the Madrid Royal Palace and get to know the history and art of Spain. Includes skip-the-line entrance ticket.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Visit the Madrid Royal Palace, the largest in Western Europe
Learn about its history and secrets accompanied by a professional guide
See the vast collection of musical instruments, including the Stradivarius Palatinos
Discover the paintings, sculptures and upholstery of this world-famous palace

Full description

Get the most from your visit to the Royal Palace, by joining a tour conducted by a professional guide and skipping the long ticket lines. Learn about the building’s history and its large collection of artworks. A visit to the palace is a must for any visit to Madrid. The Royal Palace has a total area of 199,000 m² and consists of 3478 rooms, being the largest royal palace in Western Europe. It was ordered to be built by King Felipe V on the remains of the Royal Alcazar, which was destroyed by a fire in 1734. During this tour you will learn about the palace’s collection of musical instruments, among which the Stradivarius Palatinos is one of the most important. The Royal Palace hides many years of stories and secrets that the guide will tell you during this guided tour. You’ll also see many impressive paintings, sculptures and upholstery that have been well preserved.

Includes

Licensed guide
Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Royal Palace
Headphones to hear the guide clearly

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Felipe IV statue in Plaza Oriente.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Student card

Know before you go

The discounted student price is only available for students up to 25 years old holding a valid student card. Please bring your student card and show it to the staff
Those aged over 65 years old can purchase the senior option

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4.6 /5

based on 47 reviews

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4.8/5
Value for money
4.3/5

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Good explanation of the Palace, even though it was a group of 2 languages, it worked out well. There were 2 or 3 things we asked the guide that he didn't know but they weren't that important. In principle, it was difficult for us to find it, I think they must have a badge to locate it faster. GOOD EXPERIENCE

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Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip-the-line Ticket

Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip-the-line Ticket

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