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: 2026-04-26T12:15:00
End: 2026-04-26T15:50:00
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(2,098)

Gaelle M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The Royal Palace of Madrid is absolutely stunning and a must-visit in Madrid. The architecture and interiors are breathtaking, with beautifully decorated rooms that showcase the richness of Spanish history. Everything is very well maintained and organized, easy to move around. It’s definitely worth it for the experience. Highly recommended

Piredda M

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The staff was incredibly kind; even though we had booked the wrong time slot, they let us take the tour early so we wouldn’t miss our return flight. The guide who took us on the tour of the kitchens was the best!!!

Botelle C

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

Easy to get to. The guided tour of the kitchen was very interesting, and the guide was very friendly. The tour of the palace was nice too, but we weren't able to go into the armory.

Andrea C

Family

Verified booking

5 days ago

I found this experience at the last minute after it had sold out on the official website. The activity went according to plan; I was completely satisfied.

Lorenza L

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Very reasonable price. The skip-the-line ticket also included access to the armory and a guided tour of the kitchens. I’m more than satisfied!

Maria S

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The skip-the-line ticket was convenient, but the real highlight was the tour of the royal palace kitchen, which is not open to the public. With Headout, it was possible to include the tour in the ticket selection. The tour is in Spanish but is easily understandable even for those who do not understand the language very well. Thank you, Headout, for this amazing experience.

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
Gaelle M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The Royal Palace of Madrid is absolutely stunning and a must-visit in Madrid. The architecture and interiors are breathtaking, with beautifully decorated rooms that showcase the richness of Spanish history. Everything is very well maintained and organized, easy to move around. It’s definitely worth it for the experience. Highly recommended
Nino H
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was great up to that point, but I don't see what the point of the "fast entry" was?!? There wasn't a separate entrance for it. You still had to stand in line like everyone else!!! Absolutely no added value. The kitchen tour, however, was very good. I can definitely recommend it.
Corinne C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The guided tour of the kitchens is in Spanish only; please inform your customers. I was unable to download the audio guide because I didn't have an access code—you should have provided it to me—so I had to repurchase our access to the audio guide.
Piredda M
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The staff was incredibly kind; even though we had booked the wrong time slot, they let us take the tour early so we wouldn’t miss our return flight. The guide who took us on the tour of the kitchens was the best!!!
Botelle C
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Easy to get to. The guided tour of the kitchen was very interesting, and the guide was very friendly. The tour of the palace was nice too, but we weren't able to go into the armory.

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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