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
Highlights
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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.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English and Spanish bilingual guide (as per option selected)
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Expert English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide (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.
Reviews
Reviews
Veronique
Nov, 2024
Debora
Nov, 2024
Fabio
Nov, 2024
Clarisse
Nov, 2024
Michelle
Nov, 2024
Your experience
Your experience
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!
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!
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid photo ID.
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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.