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Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and learn about the historical and artistic pieces, as you walk through its many rooms and galleries

Highlights

  • Enjoy priority access to the Royal Palace as you begin your 1.5-hour guided tour, saving time spent in ticket queues.

  • 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.

  • Upgrade your tour to English, Spanish, French, or Italian, or have the commentary in both English and Spanish together or opt for a private tour.

  • Fun fact: Despite its name, the Royal Palace is not the primary residence of the Spanish royal family and is mostly used for state receptions and cultural events.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry

  • Expert English, Spanish, French or Italian-speaking guide

  • English and Spanish-speaking guide (optional)

  • Private group of up to 7 guests (optional)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 70 countries have loved this experience
Rachel Gonzalez

Rachel

5/5

May, 2024

Obtaining tickets was easy, Marta the guide was friendly, funny and informative, she explained things very well. A change in our schedule was communicated and handled very well. We appreciate being given her contact number and being on time.
Lyette Beauvais

Lyette

4/5

May, 2024

Clear directions to the meeting point. The experienced guide took us on for the one-and-a-half-hour tour. Even in a group, the audio system was effective. Lots of detail in every room. The only downside was that the tour was too fast-paced, leaving us little time to admire the works in the rooms.
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Glenn Pierce

Glenn

3/5

May, 2024

Very chaotic at the meeting place and getting headsets, entering the palace. Group too large for single guide to manage.
Patrick Seeburn

Patrick

5/5

May, 2024

Excellent tour of the Real Palacio, skip the line a must, tour guide very knowledgeable and helpful, overall had a great experience, would recommend
Gerardo D'Alessandro

Gerardo

4/5

May, 2024

kindeness of the lady guiding us. We arrived late and she came to pick us at the porters lodge. Then very precise explanations along thre tour.

Explore the royal corridors

This 1.5-2 hour 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!

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!

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.

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