Discover the history and art of Liria Palace with an official guided tour in Spanish that offers deep insights into the Casa de Alba collection.
Highlights
Highlights
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Peak behind the curtains of Liria Palace with an official Spanish-guided tour that brings the history and art of the Casa de Alba to life.
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Your Spanish-speaking guide will lead you through the rooms adorned with artworks like Velázquez's portrait of the infant Margarita and Goya's paintings.
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Enjoy a small group setting that allows for more interaction and personalized attention during your palace tour
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You'll learn about the palace's role in Spanish history and the tales of the Alba family that have shaped its extensive art collection.
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Fun fact: Liria Palace's library holds over 18,000 prints, including a first edition of Don Quixote and the largest collection of handwritten manuscripts by Christopher Columbus.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1 hr 20 min guided tour of Liria Palace
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Spanish-speaking guide
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Entry to Liria Palace
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Angel
Aug, 2024
Vicente
May, 2024
Palomo
Nov, 2024
Your experience
Your experience
An intimate tour through Liria Palace
In this small-group guided tour, your Spanish-speaking guide brings Liria Palace’s history and art to life with stories of its residents, including Duchess Cayetana de Alba, a beloved figure in Spanish society. With a focus on intimate storytelling, the guide sheds light on lesser-known anecdotes, such as the palace’s wartime resilience and how key pieces were preserved against all odds. This personal approach lets you see Liria Palace not only as a place of grandeur but as a lived-in home with tales of family legacy and social influence.
Discover stories of Spanish nobility
In this close-knit tour setting, you’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions and engage with your guide’s knowledge of the palace’s highlights. Learn about famous visitors to Liria Palace, the Alba family’s contributions to Spain’s cultural heritage, and the lives of the influential figures whose portraits line its walls. Your guide will share insights into the symbolism behind specific pieces, like the use of Spanish themes in artwork by Goya, and uncover details in the furniture and decor that hint at the Alba family’s refined tastes. With a guide to lead the way, you’ll experience each room’s distinct character and understand the broader cultural significance of the palace’s legacy.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- Have your ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Strict dress code: Cover your shoulders and knees. Shorts are not allowed.
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Keep in mind that weapons, dangerous substances, large objects, and sharp objects are not allowed in this experience. All bags and packages are required to go through security screening.
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Travel bags that exceed the dimensions of the luggage compartment, backpacks, suitcases, umbrellas, and any object considered to pose a risk to works of art will not be permitted into the venue.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Shutterbugs, take note: photography is not permitted inside the palace. You can film only in the outdoor garden once your visit is over.
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The following are not allowed: touching art pieces, leaning on furniture, sitting on chairs, sitting on the floor, obstructing pathways, running in rooms, smoking in patios, gardens, or indoor areas, and eating or drinking anywhere on the premises.
Accessibility
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Liria Palace is wheelchair accessible. However, its temporary exhibitions are not accessible for those with reduced mobility or difficulty climbing stairs.
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This experience is not accessible by pram/stroller, however, you can leave them in a designated area.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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Children aged under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.
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The palace will be closed on January 1, January 5 (afternoon), January 6, December 24 (afternoon), December 25, and December 31 (afternoon).
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The palace may occasionally close to visitors due to internal reasons.
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On Mondays, there are two free sessions at 9:15am and 9:45am. The 9:45am session is reserved exclusively for those aged over 65.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Liria Palace.
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Address: C. de la Princesa, 20, 28015 Madrid, Spain.