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Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Kitchen

Name: Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Kitchen
Start: 2026-06-02T13:15:00
End: 2026-06-02T15:50:00
Location: Royal Palace of Madrid

Royal Palace of Madrid exterior with ornate gates and courtyard.

Ceiling fresco and ornate architecture inside the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid interior with grand chandeliers and statues, part of a combo tour with Royal Collections Gallery.

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

Open today

10:00am - 6:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Guided tour

Visit the largest functioning royal palace of Europe and tour Juan Bautista Sachetti’s impressively designed French-style Royal Kitchen with fast track tickets!

4.5/5(2,192)

Elena T

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Today we visited the Royal Palace of Madrid and it was a truly unique experience. The palace is absolutely beautiful, full of stunning architecture, history, and elegant details in every room. Everything was very well maintained and organized. The staff was also very kind, welcoming, and helpful, which made our visit even more enjoyable. A must-visit place in Madrid!

Elena M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We arrived 15 minutes before our appointment, got in line, and went through security fairly quickly. At the entrance, we immediately took a guided tour of the royal kitchen in Spanish. The guide was knowledgeable and thorough. Then we explored the palace on our own, as well as the royal armory. Everything was perfect.

Chantal G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We didn't have to wait at all, and we were given a very warm welcome. There weren't many of us, and a wonderful guide was waiting to give us a tour of the kitchens—it was a surprise because we weren't expecting it at all! Thanks to Headout!

Alexandra T

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Everything was well organised, we got on the e-mail all necessary details and also on the chat we got all the extra info that we have asked. Easy and simple to book and to follow the instructions given.

Ana A

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

The tour was wonderful; there was no line at the site. We waited about 10 minutes to visit the palace kitchen, which was a spectacular guided tour—I definitely recommend it.

Didier B

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It wasn't easy to find the right guide at the start of the tour. There were no signs. It's a shame that the tour of the kitchens at the Palais Royal isn't available in French.

Save time and head right into the Royal Palace with fast-track access to this stunning attraction.

Discover this magnificent palace and explore the Royal Kitchen, with a Spanish-speaking guide, an attraction recently made accessible to the public.

Admire several beautiful paintings by renowned artists such as Juan de Flandes and Caravaggio.

Catch unparalleled views of Madrid and the surrounding countryside from the courtyard of the palace.

Visit the throne room, banqueting rooms, the Royal Armoury, and the pharmacy inside the palace.

Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace

Spanish-guided tour of the Royal Kitchen

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Mentieres M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Yes, it was a great first experience with Headout. Skip-the-line ticket + guided tour of the Royal Palace kitchens. A wonderful experience
Eszter R
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
Easy access but limited info. Key information that would have helped: - the kitchen can be visited accompanied only - there is one guided kitchen tour in English per day - the time of the ticket refers to the time when the kitchen tour starts. - you can enter the premises way earlier before the time on the ticket - the audio guide costs 3 EUR, downloading the app and content you need to use your own data or get a little device. - the kitchen is not accessible for people with limited mobility
Elena T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Today we visited the Royal Palace of Madrid and it was a truly unique experience. The palace is absolutely beautiful, full of stunning architecture, history, and elegant details in every room. Everything was very well maintained and organized. The staff was also very kind, welcoming, and helpful, which made our visit even more enjoyable. A must-visit place in Madrid!
Elena M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We arrived 15 minutes before our appointment, got in line, and went through security fairly quickly. At the entrance, we immediately took a guided tour of the royal kitchen in Spanish. The guide was knowledgeable and thorough. Then we explored the palace on our own, as well as the royal armory. Everything was perfect.
Chantal G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We didn't have to wait at all, and we were given a very warm welcome. There weren't many of us, and a wonderful guide was waiting to give us a tour of the kitchens—it was a surprise because we weren't expecting it at all! Thanks to Headout!

Begin your tour with a stroll through the Plaza de la Ameria. Besides catching incredible views of the surrounding countryside, you can also appreciate the Baroque architecture of the palace from the courtyard. Information points are located in various rooms inside the palace to help visitors better understand the exhibits. If you are an art-lover, you will find a plethora of famous works by artists such as Francisco de Goya and Caravaggio. Art exhibitions are also often held inside the palace.

Learn more about all the major attractions in the palace, from a Spanish-speaking guide, such as the Hall of Columns, where Spain signed the agreement to enter the European Union. The Royal Armoury and the Grand Staircase are also fascinating sights. The 2000-square meter Royal Kitchen houses a wealth of preparation rooms and cooking equipment that are over 200 years old.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The ‘Royal Palace of Madrid’ Android or IOS application can be downloaded before the visit for a more informative experience.

Closed for the entire day: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 1 May, 12 Oct, 25 Dec

Closed from 3 PM onwards: 25 Dec & 31 Dec

In addition to the planned closings, there may be additional closings motivated by the holding of official acts.

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