Landmarks

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-01-27T13:45:00
End: 2025-01-27T15:45:00
Location: Royal Palace Of Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid interior with ornate chandeliers and detailed ceiling frescoes.

Diario Dining Room at royal palace of madrid

Throne room with ornate chandeliers and red velvet walls inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Warrior and horse armors at Royal Armory, Royal Palace of Madrid.

The Royal Palace spans 135,000 square meters of pure art and history. Get your tickets to spend more time exploring and less time waiting!

Highlights

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!

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid
Expert English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Guided tour of the palace (as per option selected)
Audio guide in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Galician, Mandarin Chinese, Basque, Romanian, Hungarian, & Classic Chinese (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Access to the Royal Kitchen
Access to the Royal Collection Gallery

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Roy

4/5

Jan, 2025

Very knowledgeable guide, she looked after us really well. Beautiful Palace. However, we didn't 'Skip the Line', we had to queue.

Irene

5/5

Jan, 2025

Beautiful palace! I highly recommend visiting if you are in Madrid. Book your tickets in advance on this site, you will get in quickly without having to wait in line and save on the ticket price. I am very satisfied!

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Valerie

5/5

Jan, 2025

I liked that the tour was guided and no line. Carlos was great and to the point. We appreciated that the tour did not drag out. Beautiful palace, very glad we saw it and learned a little about the royal family.

Beahwa

4/5

Jan, 2025

Shorter line than the one without advance tickets. But still have to stand in line. It depends on the time you go, sometimes the line is not bad later in the afternoons.

Takuya

5/5

Dec, 2024

This is a very good hotel. Words cannot describe how much I want to thank her. When my daughter dislocated her leg and couldn't move, I was upset and asked the lobby staff. She was very kind and helpful. I want to say thank you. I'm glad I stayed at this hotel.

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Your experience

Skip the line to access the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest functioning palace in Europe. As you wander through its lavish halls, you can admire the 16th-century Baroque architecture, as well as the many frescoes, tapestries, and decorative motifs that adorn its walls. Within the palace, you can visit the Grand Staircase, composed of a single piece of San Agustin marble; the Royal Library, with its vast collection of rare books and manuscripts; the Royal Armory, which showcases full sets of armor and weaponry from the reign of Charles V; the apartments of Charles III, the Queen, and the infant Luise; the Crown Room, which houses Charles III’s royal scepter, throne and crown, and much more.

Along the way, you can admire masterpieces by Caravaggio, Goya, Velázquez, and Tiepolo, among others. Many other collections of great historical and artistic importance are also preserved in the palace, including the Royal porcelain, watches, furniture, silverware, musical instruments, and the world's only complete Stradivarius string quintet. Later you can also relax at the gorgeous gardens and thoughtfully laid out plazas within the palace complex.

To promote proximity tourism during the Easter holidays, the Royal Palace of Madrid opened the 'Ala de Bailén', a set of 7 rooms, among which are the Diario Dining Room, the Halls of Mirrors, Tapestries and Weapons, and the Official Tram. This means that you get to travel back in time and see artifacts that have remained a quarter of a century away from the gaze of tourists!

Enhance your visit by upgrading your ticket to include an audio guide or an English-speaking expert, depending on whether you prefer solo exploration or guided insights. No matter your choice, the Royal Palace of Madrid is sure to blow your mind away!

Operating hours

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday		last entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM	last entry 05:00 PM
Sunday

Royal Palace of Madrid Gardens

Monday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Know before you go

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!
Charge your phone and get your trusted headphones for the best audio guide experience.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
You only get access to the audio guide app for the day of your visit. The app can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
Entry is free between 5pm to 7pm (4pm to 6pm in winter) from Monday to Thursday for citizens of the European Union, residents and holders of a work permit. To avail, simply carry the required ID proof.
Busy days bring long waits times at the Royal Palace, sometimes as long as 1–2 hours. Visiting as soon as it opens is your best bet!

My tickets

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.