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: 2026-04-14T14:50:00
End: 2026-04-14T15:50:00
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

(2,080)

Gaelle M

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

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

Last week

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!!!

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.

Alma A

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

It's impressive right from the entrance, the monumental kitchen! So much history in those walls, the incredible palace, so much luxury! Everything is so well preserved, the ceiling lamps are stunning, I loved the Royal Dining Room. Everything is beautiful, thank you very much.

Sabina L

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

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 C

Group

Verified booking

Feb 2026

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
Gaelle M
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
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
Corinne C
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
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
Last week
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!!!
Francesco S
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Unfortunately, I couldn't make it due to some temporary health issues. I pretended everything went well anyway. Best wishes
Cristina F
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
No waiting; the guided tour of the kitchens is very interesting. You can add an audio guide for the upper floors.

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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