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Deep dive into Spanish history, art, and culture, as you walk through the many rooms and galleries of the Royal Palace of Madrid alongside an expert.
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Unlock history, not queues! Skip the line and follow an expert to uncover the deepest darkest secrets of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.
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Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.
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Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!
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Fun fact: The Royal Palace is not where the Spanish royal family lives. Instead, it’s primarily used for state receptions and cultural events.
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Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry
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Expert bilingual, English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Access to the Royal Kitchen
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Access to the Royal Collection Gallery
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Australia and over 66 countries have loved this experienceGuerrino
Jun, 2025Verified booking
To say visiting the Royal Palace of Spain is an extraordinary thing, especially when accompanied by a prepared patient and clear person. Added value to the experience was your staff, whom we waited in front of the palace instead of going to their headquarters. Arriving at the venue late, one of the staff accompanied us to the group that had already left, crossing before the entrance to the palace. Bravo
Jose
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Today, June 3rd, we had an unforgettable visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid, English Guided Tour thanks to Carla, our guide of Satguru Travels and Tour. Her knowledge, passion, and warmth brought the history to life in every room we visited at the Palace. Clear explanations, kind attitude, and contagious enthusiasm. An exceptional guide who truly made a difference! 25314403Olgalucia
Apr, 2025Verified booking
We really enjoyed Marisol as a guide; she is well spoken, knows her history and is quirky. We would have liked to spend a bit more time in each room but other than that it was very interesting.
Michal
Jun, 2025Verified booking
David was great tour guide and we enjoyed a lot. Really a good tour and we can just recommend.
Digouin
May, 2025Verified booking
Very interesting tour in French, well explained by Rebecca. Sublime palace to see. I recommend
Explore the royal corridors
This guided tour will save time in long queues and gain priority access to the Royal Palace of Madrid. As you wander through the halls of this illustrious building, the largest functioning palace in Europe, you can admire its 16th-century Baroque architecture, as well as the many frescoes, tapestries, and decorative motifs that adorn its walls. Within the palace, you can visit some of the most impressive rooms and galleries in the palace, like the throne lounge, the gala dining room, the royal chapel, and the parade grounds. Many other collections of great historical and artistic importance are also preserved in the palace, including the Royal porcelain, watches, furniture, silverware, and the world's only complete Stradivarius string quintet.
Enter a bygone era
Recently, the Royal Palace of Madrid opened the 'Ala de Bailén', a set of 7 rooms, among which are the Saleta de María Cristina, the Diario Dining Room, the Halls of Mirrors, Tapestries and Weapons, the Official Tram, and the Official Chamber. With this ticket, you will be able to travel back in time and enjoy seeing objects of great historical and artistic value. A quarter of a century away from tourist visits, too! Another thing the Royal Palace of Madrid is known for is the unpublished exhibition of instruments from the 17th and 19th centuries, such as the grand piano by Francisco Fernández, or the two harps by Sebastian Erard. The most outstanding piece, however, is the double bass by Nicolò Amati, one of the best builders of stringed instruments.
A treat for art and history lovers, a walk through the Royal Palace of Madrid is sure to be an unforgettable experience that will stick with you long after!
What's not allowed
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Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.
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Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!
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Avoid bringing large luggage, suitcase, rucksack, or bag. The venue doesn't allow big items inside and you may find a safe place to stash these while you explore the palace.
Accessibility
- Guide dogs are allowed
Additional information
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These tickets give you skip-the-line entry but you still have to queue up for a mandatory security check. During peak hours you may have to wait for long hours due to the crowd, schedule your visit accordingly.
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To avoid cancellation due to delays, plan to reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
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During special events, the operating hours of the palace vary. Check the schedule beforehand.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid photo ID.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.
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