Guided Tours

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-01-19T11:00:00
End: 2025-01-19T13:00:00
Location: Madrid

Tourists with guide outside Royal Palace of Madrid, Spain.

Royal Palace of Madrid interior with ornate ceiling and chandeliers.

Dining room inside Royal Palace of Madrid with ornate chandeliers and elegant table settings.

paintings along with detailed and decorated interiors of 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 bilingual, 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

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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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.

Marta

5/5

Jan, 2025

The guide was very good and friendly. He told us the history combining it with many interesting facts. The access was very quick and the visit has a duration appropriate to the rooms to be seen

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Francesca

5/5

Jan, 2025

Perfect organization, punctuality in timetables, allowed us to skip the long queue at the ngress and optimize the checks. The guide, Benito, was very knowledgeable, personable, engaging in storytelling.

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Gherardo

5/5

Jan, 2025

Stefi was great at interesting, explaining and involving us in a visit to a wonderful palace of great historical interest

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Abdolreza

3/5

Dec, 2024

As you asked, I showed up at the meeting point at 11:10 and no one was there until 11:20. The palace security won't allow me to go alone as my ticket had a ticket attached. So I called your contact number and they said the tour guide was there now and I saw him when he came back, but I am sure he was not there at the agreed time.

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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

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!
Avoid bringing large luggage, suitcase, rucksack, or bag. The venue doesn't allow big items inside and you may find a safe place to stash these while you explore the palace.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

These tickets give you skip-the-line entry but you still have to queue up for a mandatory security check. During peak hours you may have to wait for long hours due to the crowd, schedule your visit accordingly.
To avoid cancellation due to delays, plan to reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
During special events, the operating hours of the palace vary. Check the schedule beforehand.

My tickets

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.