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Royal Palace of Madrid: Private Tour with an Official Guide

Private 2 h 30 min tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with an official guide, skip-the-line entry and hotel pickup. You choose the start time.

From €141 per person · min. 2 people

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Practical details

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Guide languages: Spanish · English · Italian
Mobile ticket: No need to print
Instant confirmation: Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible: No
Minimum age: 1+
Cancellation: Free up to 24h before

Highlights

Private 2 h 30 min tour with an official guide
Skip-the-line entry included
Pickup at your hotel or meet at Plaza de la Armería
The Throne Room, state rooms and what each was used for
Choose your start time within palace opening hours

Our take

You can see the Royal Palace on your own in an hour, but with a guide you understand what each room was for and who decorated it. This private version is pricey for 2 and reasonable from 3 or 4. Minimum 2 people per booking.

What's included

Private official guide
Skip-the-line Royal Palace ticket
Hotel pickup

Not included

Transport

Good to know

Things to keep in mind

Price per person, with a minimum of 2 people per booking
You choose the start time: 10:00-15:00 in winter (Oct-Mar) and 10:00-17:00 in summer (Apr-Sep)
After booking you'll get the guide's contact details; give your hotel name if you'd like to be picked up there
Not wheelchair or stroller accessible

Meeting point

Plaza de la Armería, in front of the Royal Palace entrance (Madrid), or pickup at your hotel

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The experience

What you'll see

A private 2 h 30 min tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest royal palace in Western Europe, with over 3,000 rooms. You visit the state apartments: the Throne Room, the gala halls with their painted ceilings and chandeliers, and the rooms displaying pieces such as the crown and sceptre. The guide explains how it was built, what each room was used for and which artists decorated it.

How it works

The guide picks you up at your hotel and walks you to the palace, or you meet in front of the entrance on Plaza de la Armería. You choose the start time: 10:00-15:00 in winter and 10:00-17:00 in summer. Skip-the-line entry is included. The price is per person, with a minimum of 2. It isn't wheelchair accessible.

Who I'd recommend it to

Anyone who wants to understand the palace, not just walk through it.
Families or small groups who'd like their own guide and schedule.
Visitors combining it with Almudena Cathedral, right across the square.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Is the tour really private?

Yes. The guide is only for your group: no other travellers join, and the visit adapts to your pace.

Is the Royal Palace entry ticket included?

Yes. Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace is included in the price.

Can we choose the start time?

Yes. You choose the start time within the palace's opening hours: from 10:00 to 15:00 in winter (October to March) and from 10:00 to 17:00 in summer (April to September).

How much does it cost for two people?

The price is per person, from €141, with a minimum of 2 people per booking. The final price for your group appears in the calendar when you choose the date and the number of people.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. After booking you get the guide's contact details; send your hotel name, or meet at Plaza de la Armería, in front of the palace entrance.

Is it suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs?

No. The tour is not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.