Guided Tours

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-04-26T10:15:00
End: 2025-04-26T11:45:00
Location: Madrid

Tour Guide with tourists inside Royal Palace of Madrid

Throne room with ornate chandeliers and red velvet walls inside Royal Palace of Madrid.

Dining room inside Royal Palace of Madrid with ornate chandeliers and elegant table settings.

Royal Palace of Madrid chandeliers in an ornate hall with intricate ceiling details.

Duration

1 hr 30 mins - 5 hrs

Guided tour

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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.

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.

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

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

Access to the Royal Kitchen

Access to the Royal Collection Gallery

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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John
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The ticket purchase experience using the Headout app on my cell phone was fine, the designated meeting place for the tour was easy to find, and the guide spoke excellent English using our whisper ear headsets to easily hear her remarks as we toured the palace. I enjoyed the tour and thought the guide did an excellent job.
Dupuis
Jan, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Notre guide Aurora était très dynamique, elle est passionnée de l'histoire de son Pays. Nous avons bien aimé les anecdotes en plus des faits historiques., le tout en français. Nous avons passé un très bon moment avec notre guide, nous le conseillons vivement pour découvrir ce magnifique Palais.
Belon
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Stefania very knowledgeable and nice guide !
Michael
Jan, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Thank you for the very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly tour of the Palacio Real - everything was perfect!
Kathryn
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Our tour guide was very good at telling us lots of history , stories and facts all along the way . The 2hrs seemed too short. I'm glad I chose the tour instead of doing it myself

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

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!

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

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.

To avoid cancellation due to delays, plan to reach the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.

During special events, the operating hours of the palace vary. Check the schedule beforehand.

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.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for meeting point details and specific instructions.