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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.

Open today

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Recommended duration

3 hours

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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.

  • 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.

  • Witness the artistry of masters like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista in every fresco, painting, and tapestry that adorns the palace walls.

  • Upgrade with an audio guide or a live guide—explore at your own pace or with a friendly expert. The choice is yours!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Witness the artistry of masters like Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio, and Battista in every fresco, painting, and tapestry that adorns the palace walls.

  • Upgrade with an audio guide or a live guide—explore at your own pace or with a friendly expert. The choice is yours!

  • 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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€18.90
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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.

  • Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.

  • Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.

  • Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!

  • 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.

  • Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.

  • Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.

  • Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!

  • 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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€25
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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.

  • Spend a day admiring Renaissance greats like Las Meninas and Salvadore Dali's surrealism. Book now and enjoy a year-long validity!

  • Breeze past queues of the Royal Palace and dive straight into grand sweeping staircases, abundant gilded ceilings, and dramatically massive frescoes.

  • 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.

  • Fun fact: The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area, covering approximately 135,000 square meters.

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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.

  • Spend a day admiring Renaissance greats like Las Meninas and Salvadore Dali's surrealism. Book now and enjoy a year-long validity!

  • Breeze past queues of the Royal Palace and dive straight into grand sweeping staircases, abundant gilded ceilings, and dramatically massive frescoes.

  • 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.

  • Fun fact: The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area, covering approximately 135,000 square meters.

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  • Dive into the Spanish monarchy's rich history and taste with tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

  • Wander over 3,000 rooms, including the Royal Armory and private chambers, and get a real feel of how Spanish royalty lived.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wander over 3,000 rooms, including the Royal Armory and private chambers, and get a real feel of how Spanish royalty lived.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Tourists exploring the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid, a unique combo tour with the Royal Collections Gallery
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Take in the lavish decoration of the Royal Chambers, and admire exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Take in the lavish decoration of the Royal Chambers, and admire exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.

  • 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.

  • Discover rich Spanish history within the Palace's walls, admire art by Old Masters and visit the Royal Armory, Library, and the Crown Room.

  • Witness the passion of flamenco at Torres Bermejas, a historical tablao in Madrid, renowned for its authentic Spanish performances since the 60s.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Discover rich Spanish history within the Palace's walls, admire art by Old Masters and visit the Royal Armory, Library, and the Crown Room.

  • Witness the passion of flamenco at Torres Bermejas, a historical tablao in Madrid, renowned for its authentic Spanish performances since the 60s.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • A treat for art lovers and tourists alike, save on entrance fees at the best museums of Madrid with your Paseo Del Arte card.

  • Explore the Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo del Prado and The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, collectively known as ‘The Golden Triangle of Art’.

  • Discover the works of some of the greatest artists in the history of the art world including Raphael, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Rembrandt and many more as you look at collections that range from the 13th century to the 21st century.

  • The card is valid for 1 year from your date of purchase allowing you extreme flexibility when it comes to planning your visit.

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  • A treat for art lovers and tourists alike, save on entrance fees at the best museums of Madrid with your Paseo Del Arte card.

  • Explore the Thyssen-Bornemisza, Museo del Prado and The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, collectively known as ‘The Golden Triangle of Art’.

  • Discover the works of some of the greatest artists in the history of the art world including Raphael, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Rembrandt and many more as you look at collections that range from the 13th century to the 21st century.

  • The card is valid for 1 year from your date of purchase allowing you extreme flexibility when it comes to planning your visit.

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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.

  • Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.

  • Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.

  • Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.

  • 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.

  • Explore collections ranging from the Royal Armoury to exhibits on the Royal Palace of Madrid, and tapestries, musical instruments, and more across 3 floors.

  • Observe the Royal Crown Carriage by Julián González from the 1820s – a quintessential piece of royal transportation history.

  • Gain access to exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.

  • 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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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.


Address
C. de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain
Year opened
1751
Founded by
Filippo Juvarra
Visitor’s per year
200000
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SIMONE XAVIER FERNANDES
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Simone

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The queue of people without a ticket was long and with a skip-the-line ticket it didn't take 2 minutes. What to say about the Royal Palace: Very impressive, wonderful, super luxurious, I loved it 💕
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FRANCISCA CATALINA CANALES GAETE
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Francisca

4/5
Chile
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We did indeed skip a long queue by buying tickets online, and the palace is undoubtedly beautiful, however I think it is relevant to mention that the Palace has no air conditioning, which makes the experience, inside the rooms, unbearable to say the least, my family and I were sweltering in the middle of autumn.
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Maisa Franco Ribeiro
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Maisa

5/5
Brazil
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I'm Brazilian and although the tour was in Spanish, the guide spoke slowly and gave clear explanations, showing knowledge. I recommend it!
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Carl Villanueva Rivera
US

Carl

5/5
United States
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Our guide, Rafa, was excellent. Knowledgeable and very personable! The pacing of the tour was just right, and the earpieces were very effective as well
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NICOLETTA GUERRINI

Nicoletta

5/5
Elegant palace and rooms full of frescoes and tapestries. Also nice tour of the kitchens with Spanish-speaking guide. Online ticket purchase recommended to avoid the queue
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Claudia mastrogiuseppe
CA

Claudia

4/5
Canada
The palace was easy to tour everything was clear and I formative. The booking process was super fast as well. Would definitely use the services again. Thank you
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