2 hour(s)
English
Included
Take a fascinating guided tour steeped in history through the Royal Palace of Madrid
Visit the Throne Room, the Banquet Hall and the Private Royal Apartments
Feel the palace rooms come to life with exciting anecdotes from your expert guide
Enjoy time to stroll freely on your own through the picturesque Royal Gardens
€ 35.7
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Step into the Royal Palace of Madrid on a guided experience that unveils the elegance, artistry, and royal spirit of this magnificent residence. As you begin your walk near the Opera station and pass through the graceful Plaza de Oriente, your expert guide leads you into a world shaped by tradition and grandeur. Inside the palace, each room tells a story, from the stately Throne Room to the grand Banquet Hall and the serene private apartments once used by Spanish royalty. Surrounded by fine paintings by Giordano and Goya, rich fabrics, and historic treasures, you gain a deeper understanding of the legacy preserved within these walls. Your visit continues through luminous corridors adorned with classical details and floral displays that create unforgettable scenes. With your guide’s engaging stories, the palace becomes more than a monument; it becomes a living portrait of royal life across the centuries. After the guided portion, you may take a peaceful walk through the surrounding gardens, enjoying the tranquility and charm that perfectly complement the splendor of the palace itself.
Entrance to the Royal Palace
Guided tour with a professional guide
Headphones for the guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Gratuities
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Water bottle
Opening days and times may change in the event of special events
Large items such as backpacks or suitcases are not recommended
Wheelchair accessible
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Great place to visit, there are free entry during last two work hours, but the lines then after crazy long. One of the most impressive palaces I ever visited. Was also lucky to visit the palace at the day off solemn guard change, that mostly happens on the first Wednesday off the month, but this time it was the second (can be moved because of weather or other stuff) and had a great view from the palace square, seeing all the guards and horses, that lasted for an hour.
The tour was great, and our tour guide was such an enthusiastic host as we ventured through the palace on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately we forgot to grab his name, however he turned our small history lesson into an engaging and humorous venture. We would definitely recommend this tour to those who are looking to learn more about Spain's royal history, but also indulge in something fun!!
It was great because, for an unusual situation, we were only 6 persons. That means that we had the opportunity to be closer to the guide and address him questions easily. The guide showed knowledge about everything and was really kind (Carlos). Audio technology surprised me (wireless). I think the name of the local tour company is IBE... recommended :)
Thoe tour was great. Martin is a good guide, very knowladgeable. I totally recommend.
Although we had purchased tickets we still had a 35min wait to get in. I don't think it makes any difference if you pre purchase. We did the self guided tour. The Palace itself is fabulous but at times it felt very overcrowded in some rooms. It's still worth a visit, I would definitely go back and do a guided tour next time.
I understand that disabled persons and carers get free entry into the Royal Palace. However your app and website does not have this option and as a result I also had to pay full entrance price for my son and myself. That is why I am slightly disappointed.
Perfect! The ear buds really helped to hear the guide at all times. The guide was excellent telling the stories of all the Palace rooms we viewed.
Stunning! Definitely book in advance. Even if you've been before - as we have 10 years ago - the added museum gallery is exceptional (it's jam-packed with incredible things - what a superb bonus that was!).
What an incredible experience! Stunning!! I’m so glad I visited while in Madrid. Each room is luxurious and unique in its own way. I did the self-guided tour on a weekday and did not buy tickets in advance.
You can tell they spared no expenses building this palace. The rooms seem to get more and more elaborate as you get deeper into the palace. Its a good experience to see a modern day palace. The lines were long during a weekday afternoon. There was a line for ticket holders and non-holders. I was part of a tour group that had skip the line so I can't comment on the wait. There are free lockers for you to store your backpack. The restrooms are only at the exit beside the gift shop. Warning that once you enter the gift shop or bathroom, you are not supposed to reenter the palace. There will be a guard stationed by the gift shop entrance to stop you from reentering. However, I have seen people ask the guard to use the restroom and be allowed to reenter. Just make sure you ask first.
