Royal Palace Of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid hosts several monumental attractions, notably the Grand Staircase, Royal Library, Royal Armory, and Crown Room. With Royal Palace of Madrid tickets, enjoy a guided tour the site, with priority access and combo tours with popular attractions in the city.-
Save time spent in ticket queues. Skip lines and dive right into the regal charm of Europe's largest functioning palace, the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Wander the many rooms and galleries of the palace, from the Royal Library to the Crown Room, the Royal Armory, the Royal Chapel, and more.
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Witness the artistry of masters like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista in every fresco, painting, and tapestry that adorns the palace walls.
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Upgrade with an audio guide or a live guide—explore at your own pace or with a friendly expert. The choice is yours!
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace houses the only complete Stradivarius string quartet in the world. If you're lucky you may get to hear it play!
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Save time spent in ticket queues. Skip lines and dive right into the regal charm of Europe's largest functioning palace, the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Wander the many rooms and galleries of the palace, from the Royal Library to the Crown Room, the Royal Armory, the Royal Chapel, and more.
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Witness the artistry of masters like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista in every fresco, painting, and tapestry that adorns the palace walls.
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Upgrade with an audio guide or a live guide—explore at your own pace or with a friendly expert. The choice is yours!
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace houses the only complete Stradivarius string quartet in the world. If you're lucky you may get to hear it play!
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Unlock history, not queues! Skip the line and follow an expert to uncover the deepest darkest secrets of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.
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Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.
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Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace is not where the Spanish royal family lives. Instead, it’s primarily used for state receptions and cultural events.
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Unlock history, not queues! Skip the line and follow an expert to uncover the deepest darkest secrets of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.
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Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.
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Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace is not where the Spanish royal family lives. Instead, it’s primarily used for state receptions and cultural events.
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This cost-effective combo gives you full freedom to be spontaneous. Drop in anytime during hours and skip entry lines to the Prado Museum.
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Spend a day admiring Renaissance greats like Las Meninas and Salvadore Dali's surrealism. Book now and enjoy a year-long validity!
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Breeze past queues of the Royal Palace and dive straight into grand sweeping staircases, abundant gilded ceilings, and dramatically massive frescoes.
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Imagine the life of the Spanish monarchy as you stroll along the Palace and get a peak into the Royal Armory, Royal Library, Crown Room, and more.
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Dive deeper into history! Add a multilingual audio guide to your Royal Palace & Prado Museum experience.
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This cost-effective combo gives you full freedom to be spontaneous. Drop in anytime during hours and skip entry lines to the Prado Museum.
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Spend a day admiring Renaissance greats like Las Meninas and Salvadore Dali's surrealism. Book now and enjoy a year-long validity!
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Breeze past queues of the Royal Palace and dive straight into grand sweeping staircases, abundant gilded ceilings, and dramatically massive frescoes.
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Imagine the life of the Spanish monarchy as you stroll along the Palace and get a peak into the Royal Armory, Royal Library, Crown Room, and more.
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Dive deeper into history! Add a multilingual audio guide to your Royal Palace & Prado Museum experience.
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Dive into the Spanish monarchy's rich history and taste with tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Wander over 3,000 rooms, including the Royal Armory and private chambers, and get a real feel of how Spanish royalty lived.
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Keep it flexi — your Royal Collections Gallery ticket remains valid for 7 days post your palace tour, so you can explore Spain's art on your schedule.
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Get up close to Carlos V’s battle-worn armor from Mühlberg and feast your eyes on Goya’s brushwork, alongside art by legends like Titian.
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace was built to replace a fortress that burned down in 1734, which was originally made of wood.
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Dive into the Spanish monarchy's rich history and taste with tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Wander over 3,000 rooms, including the Royal Armory and private chambers, and get a real feel of how Spanish royalty lived.
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Keep it flexi — your Royal Collections Gallery ticket remains valid for 7 days post your palace tour, so you can explore Spain's art on your schedule.
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Get up close to Carlos V’s battle-worn armor from Mühlberg and feast your eyes on Goya’s brushwork, alongside art by legends like Titian.
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace was built to replace a fortress that burned down in 1734, which was originally made of wood.
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Jump into sightseeing across Spain's capital city on a bus tour covering 2 distinct routes, and choose from 24/48-hour flexibility.
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Hop on and off at any of the major stops, with buses departing every 10-15 mins, and listen to a multilingual audio guide along the way. Enjoy free Wi-Fi too.
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Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and immerse yourself in the Royal Library with its rare book collection, the Royal Armory, and more.
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Take in the lavish decoration of the Royal Chambers, and admire exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun fact: The Throne Room in the palace is where Spanish monarchs traditionally held their coronation ceremonies.
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Jump into sightseeing across Spain's capital city on a bus tour covering 2 distinct routes, and choose from 24/48-hour flexibility.
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Hop on and off at any of the major stops, with buses departing every 10-15 mins, and listen to a multilingual audio guide along the way. Enjoy free Wi-Fi too.
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Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and immerse yourself in the Royal Library with its rare book collection, the Royal Armory, and more.
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Take in the lavish decoration of the Royal Chambers, and admire exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun fact: The Throne Room in the palace is where Spanish monarchs traditionally held their coronation ceremonies.
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Short on time and don't want to wait in line? Skip lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and dive straight into the opulent life of the Spanish royalty.
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Discover rich Spanish history within the Palace's walls, admire art by Old Masters and visit the Royal Armory, Library, and the Crown Room.
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Witness the passion of flamenco at Torres Bermejas, a historical tablao in Madrid, renowned for its authentic Spanish performances since the 60s.
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With dance as intense as that, you'll need a drink to gulp down all those emotions so enjoy sipping as artists promise an entertaining time.
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Fun fact: One of the Royal Palace’s crown jewels is a ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, located in the Queen’s apartment.
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Short on time and don't want to wait in line? Skip lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and dive straight into the opulent life of the Spanish royalty.
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Discover rich Spanish history within the Palace's walls, admire art by Old Masters and visit the Royal Armory, Library, and the Crown Room.
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Witness the passion of flamenco at Torres Bermejas, a historical tablao in Madrid, renowned for its authentic Spanish performances since the 60s.
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With dance as intense as that, you'll need a drink to gulp down all those emotions so enjoy sipping as artists promise an entertaining time.
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Fun fact: One of the Royal Palace’s crown jewels is a ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, located in the Queen’s apartment.
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Discover the royal legacy of Spain at the Royal Collections Gallery, the country’s most important museum project, with skip-the-line tickets.
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Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.
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Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.
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Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun Fact: The Royal Collections Gallery has already received 10 architectural awards including the FAD architecture award and the American Architecture Prize (AAP 2017).
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Discover the royal legacy of Spain at the Royal Collections Gallery, the country’s most important museum project, with skip-the-line tickets.
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Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.
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Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.
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Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun Fact: The Royal Collections Gallery has already received 10 architectural awards including the FAD architecture award and the American Architecture Prize (AAP 2017).
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Just show your pass and enter Prado Museum, showcasing world-renowned art, including works by Velázquez, Goya, and Titian, all under one roof.
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Dive into art history at the Thyssen Museum! Browse iconic paintings by Titian, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso among others, spanning over 700 years.
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Visit the Reina Sofía Museum to experience Spain's modern art, including Picasso’s Guernica and surreal masterpieces by Dalí and Miró.
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The card is valid for 1 year from purchase, offering you the freedom to visit at your convenience, no rush, just flexible planning.
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Just show your pass and enter Prado Museum, showcasing world-renowned art, including works by Velázquez, Goya, and Titian, all under one roof.
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Dive into art history at the Thyssen Museum! Browse iconic paintings by Titian, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso among others, spanning over 700 years.
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Visit the Reina Sofía Museum to experience Spain's modern art, including Picasso’s Guernica and surreal masterpieces by Dalí and Miró.
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The card is valid for 1 year from purchase, offering you the freedom to visit at your convenience, no rush, just flexible planning.
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Whisk past without waiting in line at the Royal Palace of Madrid to see paintings by famous artists like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista.
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Marvel at the Royal Crypt where Spanish monarchs like King Philip V and Queen Isabella II have been laid to rest.
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Step right into the Royal Collections Gallery with hassle-free entrance, where you'll find a treasure trove of Spanish art and history spanning 500 years.
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Discover the Royal Crown Carriage from the 1820s and exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace of Madrid contains over 3,400 rooms, making it one of the most expansive palaces in the world.
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Whisk past without waiting in line at the Royal Palace of Madrid to see paintings by famous artists like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista.
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Marvel at the Royal Crypt where Spanish monarchs like King Philip V and Queen Isabella II have been laid to rest.
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Step right into the Royal Collections Gallery with hassle-free entrance, where you'll find a treasure trove of Spanish art and history spanning 500 years.
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Discover the Royal Crown Carriage from the 1820s and exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace of Madrid contains over 3,400 rooms, making it one of the most expansive palaces in the world.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Breeze past long queues and step straight into the royal corridors. This ticket includes an audio guide, so you can explore each opulent room at your own pace, pausing to admire masterpieces like Goya’s "The Wild Boar Hunt" or the gilded Gasparini Room. Perfect if you want a self-paced dive into the splendor of Spain’s royal past
For those seeking to uncover hidden stories, the Skip-the-Line Guided Tour is the choice. This 1.5-hour tour, led by an expert guide, lets you in on secrets of the palace’s architecture, from the Rococo details of the Gasparini Room to the famed Stradivarius collection. Ideal if you want someone to bring the palace’s history to life for you.
The Combo: Royal Palace + Royal Collections Gallery ticket is designed for the art lover. After exploring the palace’s lavish halls, use this ticket to dive into the Royal Collections Gallery at your own pace any day within the week. If you want to see the palace and marvel at centuries-old tapestries, sculptures, and paintings, this combo is for you.
For an immersive day, the Combo: Royal Palace + Torres Bermejas Flamenco Show gives you both royalty and rhythm. Visit the palace by day, then experience the soul of flamenco in the evening at Torres Bermejas. If you want to blend royal elegance with Spanish passion, this is the ticket that captures Madrid’s essence.
The Prado Museum & Royal Palace Guided Tour offers two must-sees in one ticket. Begin with a tour of the Royal Palace, then continue to the Prado Museum for a guided walk through masterpieces by Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Rembrandt. Ideal if you’re looking for an enriching cultural experience with expert guidance.
The Combo: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Royal Palace Skip-the-Line is your best choice. Spend the day hopping on and off at Madrid’s top attractions, including a dedicated stop at the Royal Palace. This ticket is perfect for explorers who want the freedom to see Madrid’s highlights at their own pace, with the palace as a majestic centerpiece.
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About Royal Palace of Madrid
Experience the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid with its exquisite Sabatini Gardens, the unique frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo, and the Palace’s state rooms, where official ceremonies still occur, offering a glimpse into contemporary royal life.
The Royal Armory within the palace houses pieces from the 13th century, including items from the Imperial Armory of Vienna and works by renowned designers Filippo Negroli and Francesco.
The Sabatini Garden, contrary to its name, was not designed by Francesco Sabatini but by architect Fernando García Mercadel in 1933, showcasing symmetrical French-style landscaping.
The Royal Palace of Madrid faced destruction in 1734 when a fire, initiated in French painter Jean Ranc's room, prompted chaos and resulted in significant damage to several parts of the palace.
Charles III commissioned Sicilian architect Francesco Sabatini in 1760 to extend the Royal Palace, incorporating neoclassical elements such as arcades and galleries.
The Grand Staircase of the Royal Palace, crafted from a single San Agustin marble, boasts a sculpture of two lions by Felipe de Casto and Robert Michel.
Why visit Royal Palace of Madrid?
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Plan your visit
Royal Palace of Madrid is open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM from October to March and 10:00 - 7:00 PM from April to September.
Enhance your visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid with informative audio guides.
Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid's souvenir shop, where you can discover a curated selection of gifts and keepsakes.
Lockers are available at the Royal Palace of Madrid, providing a secure space for you to store your belongings during your visit.
Restrooms are conveniently located throughout the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The Royal Palace of Madrid is equipped with wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for all visitors.
The Royal Palace of Madrid is equipped with wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring a comfortable and inclusive experience for all visitors.