Guided Tours

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2024-10-15T10:15:00
End: 2024-10-15T11:45:00
Location: Madrid

Participants on a Guided Tour of Royal Palace of Madrid with Priority Access

Tour Guide with tourists inside Royal Palace of Madrid

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.

Highlights

Unlock history, not queues! Skip the line and follow an expert to uncover the deepest darkest secrets of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Experience the splendor of Spanish Royalty and witness the rich tapestry of Spanish culture and history inside its opulent rooms and galleries.
Marvel at the throne lounge, royal chapel, and parade grounds adorned with paintings and frescoes made by Goya, Velasquez, and Battista.
Learn about secret passages commissioned by Napoleon’s brother with a guide available in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Take your pick!
Fun fact: The Royal Palace is not where the Spanish royal family lives. Instead, it’s primarily used for state receptions and cultural events.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry
Expert English and Spanish bilingual guide (as per option selected)
Expert English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Access to the Royal Kitchen
Access to the Royal Collection Gallery

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Theresa

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide was wonderful! She made the tour very good, informative and entertaining. I would do a tour with her again at any time.

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Nancy

5/5

Oct, 2024

We went on Fri and our tour guide was great!she was so knowledgeable and very pleasant..the whole experience was amazing!!

Paloma

3/5

Oct, 2024

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE I asked for a tour in Spanish and without telling us anything they gave us a bilingual tour. Considering that I wanted it in Spanish, I had to endure all the time a tour in two languages that was not what I had bought. I understand that when you are going to do this the least you should do is to let us know if we are satisfied. I will not buy any experience with you again.

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Carl

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide, Rafa, was excellent. Knowledgeable and very personable! The pacing of the tour was just right, and the earpieces were very effective as well

Victor

5/5

Oct, 2024

Enrique was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable but still made the tour engaging and funny. Even during a hectic time during the changing of the guards he did great keeping the group together and moving. He was a great resource for any questions and I would highly recommend him to my friends!

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Your experience

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!

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.
Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid photo ID.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.