Madrid: Royal Palace with an expert guide and skip-the-line entry
4.79,610 reviews
2-hour guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with priority entry: Throne Room, Gala Dining Room, works by Goya and Giordano and free time in the gardens. 4.7/5 with 9,610 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Skip-the-line entry
- Spanish, English, French +1
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · French · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry through a separate entrance
- Throne Room, Gala Dining Room and royal chambers
- Works by Goya and Luca Giordano, tapestries and armour
- Guides in Spanish, English, French and Italian, with headsets
- Free time in the gardens afterwards
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Our take
Visiting the Royal Palace on your own falls short: without explanations, the rooms follow one another with no context. With this guide the visit comes alive, and priority entry saves you the ticket-office queue. Very good value for money.
What's included
- Entry to the Royal Palace and its gardens
- Guided tour with a professional guide
- Headsets
Not included
- Hotel pickup
Good to know
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Things to keep in mind
- Although entry is priority, there may be a wait at the security check
- The palace may close or change its hours for official events
- Bringing large backpacks or suitcases is not recommended
- The gardens may be closed for works
Meeting point
Ópera metro, Plaza de Isabel II, opposite the Teatro Real (28013 Madrid)
The guide waits next to the exit of Ópera metro station (lines 2, 5 and R) on Plaza de Isabel II, opposite the Teatro Real. From there you cross Plaza de Oriente to the palace.
The experience
What you will see
The Royal Palace of Madrid, built in the 18th century on the site of the old Alcázar, has more than 3,000 rooms; it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe. The tour covers the main rooms:
- Throne Room, with Tiepolo's ceiling and the bronze lions.
- Gala Dining Room, where state banquets are still held.
- Charles III's rooms, with works by Goya and Luca Giordano, tapestries and clocks.
The guide also tells the story of Plaza de Oriente, which you cross at the start, and of the Spanish royal family.
Tip
When you finish, look into Almudena Cathedral, right opposite, and the Sabatini or Campo del Moro gardens.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible according to the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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