Skip the lines to the former official residence of the Spanish Royal Family with an entrance ticket to the Royal Palace of Madrid. See historic rooms and learn about the history of this Palace and its occupants.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the long lines to enter the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Access to the state halls and private apartments
- Listen to a short introduction and take a small walking tour around the Palace before entering the monument
- Learn about the history of the spanish monarchy and the Royal Palace from an expert guide
Full description
Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) with a professional guide, and discover the former official residence of the Spanish Royal Family.
Also known as the "Palacio de Oriente" due to its close proximity to Plaza de Oriente on the east side of the palace, today the building is used exclusively for receptions, ceremonies and official events.
The Palace has an extensive collection of upholstery, porcelain, antique clocks, armor and works of art including paintings by Goya and Velázquez. You can also stroll through some of the private rooms where royalty lived, the throne room and the royal dining rooms, as well as the mirror room of Charles IV's reign.
Admire the rich ornamentations of official rooms, each one revealing its own personality. Visiting the Royal Throne room, the Gala Dinner room and the Royal Chapel.
Includes
- Professional bilingual guide
- Fast track access to Palacio Real
- Full guided visit inside the Palace and a panoramic tour of the surroundings of the Palace (Plaza Opera and Plaza Oriente)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note that this tour will be conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously
- Please note this voucher is not valid at the ticket office, in order to access the Palace you need to find your guide at the meeting point
- The tour will have a duration of 2 hours from the check-in time to the end of the tour. Please note that the guide will need some minutes to organize the group and then an introduction will be done before you enter the palace
- Due to COVID-19 the tour inside the palace may be restricted. This changes from day to day depending on the situation
