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

Royal Palace facade with dome, Madrid, viewed through tree branches.
Royal Palace interior with ornate ceiling and columns, featuring detailed frescoes and gold accents.
Royal Palace ceiling fresco with mythological figures and ornate gold detailing.
Royal Palace of Madrid courtyard with visitors, highlighting fast track ticket access.

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10:00am - 07:00pm

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

    • 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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  • 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

    Monday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 07:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 04:00pmlast entry 03:00pm
  • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry a valid photo ID for verification. Students must show a valid student ID.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    Your ticket redemption point is Entrance Hall to the Royal Palace of Madrid (Plaza de Oriente, Madrid)

    Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point Point

    Getting There

    The following means of public transport will bring you here:

    • Bus: Lines 3, 25, 39 and 148

    • Underground: Lines 5 and 2 (Opera station)

    • Commuter train: Príncipe Pío Station

    Validity

    The ticket is valid only for the date and time that was chosen during booking

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