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
Highlights
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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!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid
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Expert English-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Guided tour of the palace (as per option selected)
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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
Exclusions
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Access to the Royal Kitchen
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Access to the Royal Collection Gallery
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Your experience
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
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What's not allowed
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Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.
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Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!
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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
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The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
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Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
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The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
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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.
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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.
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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
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Ticket redemption point
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Redeem your ticket at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain.
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