Landmarks

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: 2026-02-26T13:15:00
End: 2026-02-26T14:15:00
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.

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10:00am - 4:00pm

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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!

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(2,016)

Luis

Jan 2026

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We visited the Royal Kitchens and I thought it was amazing. The guide gave clear and entertaining explanations of each area, as well as the function and characteristics of the furniture and utensils. Then, the visit to the palace itself was quite entertaining. We went through the different rooms, with paintings by Goya and other artists from the 18th and 19th centuries, frescoes on the ceilings, and wonderful tapestries on the walls. Ballrooms, dining rooms, throne room, etc. Everything had signs explaining what was in each room and how it was used by the different kings of each era. A visit that will leave you with fond memories.

Sabina

Feb 2026

Verified booking

The visit was special because, with the guide, we were able to imagine life inside the castle. The visit to the kitchens was particularly interesting, as we were able to imagine what life was like when the castle was in use. Special thanks to the Spanish guide, who conducted the tour for our group in imperfect Italian.

Maria

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Everything was perfectly organized, even though it was a rainy day and the access controls were slow. We were soon at the meeting point for the first part of the guided tour of the royal kitchens. Then we continued on to the Royal Palace. Highly recommended visit, we enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

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
Emilia
Feb 2026
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Beautiful rooms... Stunning lights and colors! I loved the majestic chandeliers... The staircase gave me a taste of a bygone era of splendor and nobility.
Sabina
Feb 2026
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The visit was special because, with the guide, we were able to imagine life inside the castle. The visit to the kitchens was particularly interesting, as we were able to imagine what life was like when the castle was in use. Special thanks to the Spanish guide, who conducted the tour for our group in imperfect Italian.
Maria
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Everything was perfectly organized, even though it was a rainy day and the access controls were slow. We were soon at the meeting point for the first part of the guided tour of the royal kitchens. Then we continued on to the Royal Palace. Highly recommended visit, we enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
Di
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The royal palace experience and top-notch cuisine, the skip-the-line ticket was excellent. The only downside was that we thought we would get the audio guide, which was included in the price, inside, but it was outside. So we didn't get an audio guide. The explanation for how to get them needs to be improved.
Ryad
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great experience, about a 15-minute wait despite the line break.

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.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 6:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 4:00pm	last entry 3:00pm

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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