Imperial Madrid: Royal Palace and Habsburg Madrid private tour
Private 3-hour tour: an hour and a half inside the Royal Palace with skip-the-line entry and a walk through Habsburg Madrid to Puerta del Sol, with an official guide.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- Skip-the-line entry
- Spanish, English, French
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €360 per group
Check availability →Price per person by group size
- 2 people€180/person€360 total
- 4 people€120/person€480 total
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private tour with an official guide just for your group
- 90 minutes in the Royal Palace with skip-the-line ticket included
- Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor and Plaza Mayor
- Ends at Puerta del Sol
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Our take
A good way to combine the Royal Palace with the story of the Habsburgs in a morning or afternoon. For two it is €180 per person; for four, €120.
What's included
- Private official guide for 3 hours
- Skip-the-line Royal Palace ticket
- Support from a travel agent
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Total price per group: 360 € for 2 people and 480 € for 4
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting point
Plaza de Isabel II (Ópera), next to the statue of the queen
The experience
What you'll see
The Royal Palace, with the Throne Room, the Armoury and the state rooms, then Habsburg Madrid: Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, with the story of the Habsburg dynasty.
How it works
It is a private tour just for your group: nobody else joins and you set the pace. You meet the guide at Plaza de Isabel II. The Royal Palace ticket is included. It lasts 3 hours in total.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. No refund with less than 24 hours' notice.
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