Landmarks

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-10-24T13:00:00
End: 2025-10-24T15:00:00
Location: Royal Palace Of Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid interior with ornate ceiling and grand staircase.

Royal Palace of Madrid dining hall with chandeliers and ornate decor.

Throne room with ornate gold decor inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Royal crown on display at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

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4.5/5

(11,644)

Enrica

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I had the most wonderful experience visiting the Palacio Real in Madrid with Paco as my guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made the history of the palace come alive. Every room had a story, and Paco shared fascinating details that I never would have noticed on my own. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he made sure I had time to really enjoy each part of the visit. It was the perfect mix of culture, art, and storytelling — easily one of the best tours I’ve ever done.

Kate

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I really enjoyed the tour of the Palaccio Real and the guide was very knowledgeable. However due to limited mobility I arranged to meet the tour at the Palace entrance . However I had to wait for 35 minutes with no resting place before the guide and tourists arrived. The actual Palace tour took nearly two hours so I was exhausted. Despite the extra time required (and energy) , I recommend a visit to the Palaccio Real

Gabriele

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

By booking the tickets, we no longer had to queue and were able to start our visit at the agreed time. With the guide in German, our visit to the palace was a great experience that we will remember for a long time to come. Downloading the app for the guide was a little difficult as there is not very good reception on the site. But once it was done, everything went smoothly.

Skip the lines and step straight into the Royal Palace of Madrid, with fast-access entry included in every ticket.

Marvel at the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, and the lavish Private Royal Apartments, each echoing centuries of Spanish history.

Admire masterpieces by artists like Goya and Giordano, plus ancient tapestries and ornate royal furniture throughout the palace.

The Royal Armory showcases suits of armor, musical instruments, and royal treasures, offering a glimpse into regal life.

Choose from self-guided, audio-guided, or expert-led English tours, or add Royal Kitchen access for a deeper experience.

Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

English guided tour

Self-guided tour of Royal Palace halls (as per option selected)

Skip-the-line access to Royal Kitchen (as per option selected)

Digital audio guide in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Galician, Mandarin Chinese, Basque, Romanian, Hungarian, & Classic Chines (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Luggage storage

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Enrica
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I had the most wonderful experience visiting the Palacio Real in Madrid with Paco as my guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made the history of the palace come alive. Every room had a story, and Paco shared fascinating details that I never would have noticed on my own. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he made sure I had time to really enjoy each part of the visit. It was the perfect mix of culture, art, and storytelling — easily one of the best tours I’ve ever done.
Kate
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
I really enjoyed the tour of the Palaccio Real and the guide was very knowledgeable. However due to limited mobility I arranged to meet the tour at the Palace entrance . However I had to wait for 35 minutes with no resting place before the guide and tourists arrived. The actual Palace tour took nearly two hours so I was exhausted. Despite the extra time required (and energy) , I recommend a visit to the Palaccio Real
Valérie
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Convenient to get in, as you already have your ticket. But I couldn't load the audio guide onto my phone. I had to take 1 on the spot and pay for it. The other participants in my group were having trouble with the commentaries, as not everything downloaded correctly depending on the room.
Frances
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We really liked the walking tour prior to our visit to the palace taking in historic places and information. Our tour guide Beatrice was fantastic! Funny, engaging and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the place tour and would recommend.
Sanaz
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The palace itself was great, but I picked english tour for the royal kitchen, but it was all in Spanish no where was I told the royal kitchen tour is only i. Spanish. What is the point of a tour if I don't understanding anything

Step into Spain’s royal legacy with fast-track entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid and its historic Royal Kitchen.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the main entrance, where your skip-the-line ticket grants you swift access through security. After ticket validation, you’re free to explore at your own pace or get an audio guide, or join your expert English guide, depending on your chosen option.

What to expect

Royal Palace of Madrid

As one of Europe’s largest palaces, the Royal Palace of Madrid stands as a symbol of Spanish monarchy and cultural heritage. Built in the 18th century, it remains the official residence of the Spanish royal family, though used today for state ceremonies.

Features

Private Royal Apartments: Walk through the exclusive living quarters of Spanish monarchs, revealing personal touches and royal traditions.

Royal Gardens: Stroll the manicured gardens, designed for royal leisure and grand outdoor events.

Throne Room & Banquet Hall: Step into the heart of royal power, where historic decisions and lavish banquets shaped Spain’s history.

Royal Kitchen: Access the original palace kitchens, preserved to showcase centuries-old culinary practices.

Royal Armory: View a collection of royal furniture, suits of armor, and musical instruments, offering insight into daily court life.

Art Collections: Admire works by artists such as Giordano and Goya, along with intricate tapestries that decorate the palace interiors.

Note: Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the palace to protect its historical integrity. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for select ticket options.

Note: Free Royal Palace of Madrid entry Mon–Thu for EU & Ibero-American citizens with valid ID: Oct–Mar: 4pm–6pm | Apr–Sep: 6pm–8pm.

Free entry is available for children under 5, ICOM/ICOMOS members, official tour guides, teachers, unemployed individuals (with proof), and people with disabilities (33%+), along with one essential companion if stated on their certificate.

Heads up! The Royal Palace of Madrid often draws long queues, especially during peak hours. To keep things smooth, we recommend downloading your voucher and accessing the audio guide in advance--mobile signal inside the palace can be patchy, and no one wants tech troubles in a royal hallway.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm

Royal Palace of Madrid Gardens

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:00pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Carry your booking confirmation (digital or printed) for ticket validation.

What’s not allowed

Food and drinks are not allowed inside the Royal Palace.

Luggage, large bags, and suitcases are not permitted. There is no left luggage service available.

Photography and video recording are strictly prohibited inside the palace.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Accessibility

The Royal Palace is wheelchair accessible, with facilities available for visitors with mobility needs.

Additional information

Even with skip-the-line access, all visitors must pass through security checks; short waits may occur.

Opening days and times may change due to special events—please check before your visit.

Please plan approximately 45 minutes to visit the Salons and 30 minutes for the Royal Armory.

Free admission is available Monday to Thursday, from 4pm to 6pm in winter and from 5pm to 7pm in summer, for EU citizens, residents, holders of EU work permits, and citizens of Ibero-American countries (proof required).

Enter at the Almudena esplanade gate, on the corner of Calle de Bailén.

Children aged 0–6 enter for free but require a booked ticket.

Digital audio guide is available in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Galician, Mandarin Chinese, Basque, Romanian, Hungarian, & Classic Chinese. To keep things smooth, we recommend downloading your voucher and accessing the audio guide in advance--mobile signal inside the palace can be patchy, and no one wants tech troubles in a royal hallway.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain.

Get directions to the redemption point