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Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Participants on a Guided Tour of Royal Palace of Madrid with Priority Access
Royal Palace of Madrid Interior
Interiors of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Tour Guide with tourists inside Royal Palace of Madrid

Deep dive into Spanish history, art, and culture, as you walk through the many rooms and galleries of the Royal Palace of Madrid alongside an expert.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry

  • Expert English and Spanish bilingual guide (as per option selected)

  • Expert English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

  • Access to the Royal Kitchen

  • Access to the Royal Collection Gallery

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Canada and over 74 countries have loved this experience
Debora Damiani

Debora

5/5

Nov, 2024

We had a very good guide, She made the experience one of the best we could ever had :) the royal palace is such an interesting piece of history, you cannot said you visited madrid without seeing It!
Fabio Bongiovanni

Fabio

5/5

Nov, 2024

Javier was a very good guide, taking us from the opera house to the royal palace pulling out continuous anecdotes and stories.
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Clarisse SOLEILLANT

Clarisse

4/5

Nov, 2024

The guide was very kind and helpful. The tour went very well. Despite the number of people, everything went well.
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Michelle barron

Michelle

5/5

Nov, 2024

Of course the palace was absolutely amazing. I took a tour which I'm glad I did so I was able to hear a lot of the history about the palace in the rooms and the royal family. The tour was very well organized. I would highly recommend visiting the palace and Learning about history of Spain
Rita Szabó

Rita

5/5

Oct, 2024

Well organized program. It was a busy time, there were lot of people, without guide it would be very chaotic. Juan is a very kind and cool guy, who shared lot of interesting information both in English and Spanish as well. Highly recommended.

Explore the royal corridors

This guided tour will save time in long queues and gain priority access to the Royal Palace of Madrid. As you wander through the halls of this illustrious building, the largest functioning palace in Europe, you can admire its 16th-century Baroque architecture, as well as the many frescoes, tapestries, and decorative motifs that adorn its walls. Within the palace, you can visit some of the most impressive rooms and galleries in the palace, like the throne lounge, the gala dining room, the royal chapel, and the parade grounds. Many other collections of great historical and artistic importance are also preserved in the palace, including the Royal porcelain, watches, furniture, silverware, and the world's only complete Stradivarius string quintet.

Enter a bygone era

Recently, the Royal Palace of Madrid opened the 'Ala de Bailén', a set of 7 rooms, among which are the Saleta de María Cristina, the Diario Dining Room, the Halls of Mirrors, Tapestries and Weapons, the Official Tram, and the Official Chamber. With this ticket, you will be able to travel back in time and enjoy seeing objects of great historical and artistic value. A quarter of a century away from tourist visits, too! Another thing the Royal Palace of Madrid is known for is the unpublished exhibition of instruments from the 17th and 19th centuries, such as the grand piano by Francisco Fernández, or the two harps by Sebastian Erard. The most outstanding piece, however, is the double bass by Nicolò Amati, one of the best builders of stringed instruments.

A treat for art and history lovers, a walk through the Royal Palace of Madrid is sure to be an unforgettable experience that will stick with you long after!

What's not allowed

  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.

  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid photo ID.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.

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