Guided Tours

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-10-30T14:00:00
End: 2025-10-30T15:30:00
Location: Madrid

Guide explaining history to tourists inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Throne room with ornate gold decor inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Dining room with chandeliers and ornate decor inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Royal Palace of Madrid room with ornate chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and red velvet decor.

Duration

1 hr 30 min - 5 hr

Open today

10:00am - 06:00pm

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Guided tour

4.4/5

(4,352)

Enrica

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I had the most wonderful experience visiting the Palacio Real in Madrid with Paco as my guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made the history of the palace come alive. Every room had a story, and Paco shared fascinating details that I never would have noticed on my own. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he made sure I had time to really enjoy each part of the visit. It was the perfect mix of culture, art, and storytelling — easily one of the best tours I’ve ever done.

Kate

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I really enjoyed the tour of the Palaccio Real and the guide was very knowledgeable. However due to limited mobility I arranged to meet the tour at the Palace entrance . However I had to wait for 35 minutes with no resting place before the guide and tourists arrived. The actual Palace tour took nearly two hours so I was exhausted. Despite the extra time required (and energy) , I recommend a visit to the Palaccio Real

Foscaro

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Beautiful tour at the royal palace visit with Mary , our guide . She well explained to us the history and details of the works , furnishings , rooms , furniture and objects of the palace . How enchanting , how much beauty to see . I recommend that you visit it with a guide x you can apreciate and understand so many details more than just a view . Do not miss the visit , it is nothing short of wonderful .

Skip the line and step inside the Royal Palace of Madrid, Western Europe’s largest royal residence.

Explore 3,478 rooms and 199,000 square meters, including grand halls, art-filled galleries, and royal collections with an expert guide in your language

Guided tours are available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, or as a bilingual experience-choose your perfect language fit.

Marvel at the palace’s unique Stradivarius instruments and an impressive display of paintings, sculptures, and tapestries.

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry

Expert bilingual (English and Spanish), or monolingual English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Foscaro
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Beautiful tour at the royal palace visit with Mary , our guide . She well explained to us the history and details of the works , furnishings , rooms , furniture and objects of the palace . How enchanting , how much beauty to see . I recommend that you visit it with a guide x you can apreciate and understand so many details more than just a view . Do not miss the visit , it is nothing short of wonderful .
Corneliu
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Most funny was the Parade of ships and goats in the center of Madrid, but also the beautiful palace which has a wonderful history and beautiful rooms.
Evelyn
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The palace was very interesting. The rooms and artifacts were amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I enjoyed listening to our guide when I could hear him. Unfortunately, the headphones kept going in and out, and I missed a lot of what he was saying. The organization at the beginning of the tour could have been better. Instead of standing and waiting for everyone to arrive and then going in one by one to check in, it would have been better to have people check in as we arrived. This would have wasted less time at the beginning, and since we were a large group, we wouldn't have had to stand around on the sidewalk waiting so long. As I stated earlier, the palace itself was amazing. But again, organization could have been better. This was not necessarily the fault of our tour guide. As expected, it was crowded (10am tour) with several tour groups being admitted at the same time, which caused groups to be intermingled and made it difficult to stay with one's own group. Our guide attempted to keep us together, but this caused him to sometimes move quickly into the next room and describe things in that room before members of the group were able to catch up due to congestion. Along with the headphones going in and out, it was somewhat challenging at times to keep straight what was what. Despite these inconveniences, I still enjoyed seeing the palace, but wish I could have done it at a little slower pace with better headphones.
Enrica
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
I had the most wonderful experience visiting the Palacio Real in Madrid with Paco as my guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and made the history of the palace come alive. Every room had a story, and Paco shared fascinating details that I never would have noticed on my own. His explanations were clear and engaging, and he made sure I had time to really enjoy each part of the visit. It was the perfect mix of culture, art, and storytelling — easily one of the best tours I’ve ever done.
Kate
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
I really enjoyed the tour of the Palaccio Real and the guide was very knowledgeable. However due to limited mobility I arranged to meet the tour at the Palace entrance . However I had to wait for 35 minutes with no resting place before the guide and tourists arrived. The actual Palace tour took nearly two hours so I was exhausted. Despite the extra time required (and energy) , I recommend a visit to the Palaccio Real

Skip the line and discover the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest palace in Western Europe, on a guided tour.

Getting started

The final meeting point details will be shared along with your voucher once your reservation is confirmed.

What to expect

Royal Palace of Madrid

Step inside Spain’s official royal residence, a monumental palace spanning 199,000 square meters and housing 3,478 rooms. This historic site stands as a symbol of Spanish heritage and royal tradition.

Features

Stradivarius Collection: View a rare set of Stradivarius instruments, prized for their craftsmanship and musical legacy.

Art and Tapestries: Explore galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, and intricate tapestries that showcase Spain’s artistic evolution.

Grand Architecture: Marvel at the palace’s vast halls, ceremonial rooms, and ornate interiors reflecting centuries of royal history.

Multilingual Audio Guide: Access in-depth commentary in Spanish, Italian, English, French, and German for a richer understanding of each highlight.

Accessibility: The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring all guests can enjoy the experience.

Flexible Booking: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and the option to reserve now, pay later, offer added peace of mind.

Choose your preferred language for a guided tour or explore independently—either way, you’ll uncover the stories and treasures of Madrid’s royal heart.

Note: Free Royal Palace of Madrid entry Mon–Thu for EU & Ibero-American citizens with valid ID: Oct–Mar: 4pm–6pm | Apr–Sep: 6pm–8pm.

Free entry is available for children under 5, ICOM/ICOMOS members, official tour guides, teachers, unemployed individuals (with proof), and people with disabilities (33%+), along with one essential companion if stated on their certificate.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Bring your own headphones if you plan to use the digital audio guide, as headphones are not provided.

What’s not allowed

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Food and drinks are not permitted inside the Royal Palace.

Accessibility

The Royal Palace of Madrid is wheelchair accessible, with facilities available for visitors with mobility needs.

Additional information

Reserve your spot now and pay later to keep your travel plans flexible.

Guided tours are available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian—check your ticket for language details.

The experience includes skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

The palace features 3,478 rooms and covers 199,000 square meters, with collections of musical instruments, artworks, and historical artifacts.

Note: Free Royal Palace of Madrid entry Mon–Thu for EU & Ibero-American citizens with valid ID: Oct–Mar: 4pm–6pm | Apr–Sep: 6pm–8pm.

Free entry is available for children under 5, ICOM/ICOMOS members, official tour guides, teachers, unemployed individuals (with proof), and people with disabilities (33%+), along with one essential companion if stated on their certificate.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.