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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Mobile ticket

Skip the lines and head straight inside the Royal Palace of Madrid, where you can marvel at the many historical and artistic pieces on display. Upgrade your ticket to include a guided tour of the palace.

Highlights

  • Skip the line and enter the Royal Palace, saving time spent in the ticket queues.

  • Wander through the many rooms and galleries of the palace, including the Grand Staircase, Royal Library, Royal Armory, the Royal Chapel and the Crown Room, and much more.

  • Admire paintings and frescoes made by the Old Masters, such as Goya, Velasquez, Caravaggio, and Battista.

  • Experience the rich history and culture of Spanish royalty, aggregated over the years within these very halls.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Live guide (optional)

Exclusions

  • Access to the Royal Kitchen

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, France, Italy and over 87 countries have loved this experience
Pauline Johnson

Pauline

3/5

Mar, 2024

The online ticket service was not clear. I went to the venue and followed the instructions to go and validate my ticket. I was rudely told after queuing a long time that I would have to download the app to get my ticket. Had I known this I would have got the app back at my hotel where I had wifi to download for free. Just an added hassle on something which should have been straight forward
Stephanie Emma Fraser

Stephanie

5/5

Mar, 2024

Rocio was a Great Tour guide ,very informative about the History of the Palace. Found easily at allocated meeting place and I found it interesting and Loved the Instruments Palace use and Banquet Room amazing.. would high recommend to anyone else visiting Madrid /Palace.
Hans-Peter Schmid

Hans-peter

4/5

Mar, 2024

Tour and tour guide was very good. Meeting point description (Foto of Meeting Point) was incorrect. Nearly missed the tour. That really needs improvement.
Gordon Thorpe

Gordon

5/5

Mar, 2024

The Royal Palace in Madrid was beautiful and fun to walk through. Our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly, providing a lively discourse on the history of the palace and its occupants.
Torsten Müller

Torsten

5/5

Mar, 2024

Fortunately, we were able to book our visit to the Royal Palace at short notice the evening before (other portals were already fully booked). The booking went smoothly, the meeting of the guide was well described and also went well. Javier's tour was friendly, professional and informative! Price-performance ratio was fine. An absolute recommendation!
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Save time on the long queues and skip the line to access the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest functioning palace in Europe. As you wander through the halls of this illustrious building, 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 the Grand Staircase, composed of a single piece of San Agustin marble; the Royal Library, with its vast collection of rare books and manuscripts; the Royal Armory, which showcases full sets of armor and weaponry from the reign of Charles V; the apartments of Charles III, the Queen, and the infant Luise; the Crown Room, which houses Charles III’s royal scepter, throne and crown, and much more.

Along the way, you can admire works of art by Caravaggio, Juan de Flandes, Francisco de Goya, Diego Velázquez, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, among others, which are on display, as well as learn more about Spanish history and the Palace’s roots in Moorish and Catholic tradition. 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. Later you can also relax at the gorgeous gardens and thoughtfully laid out plazas that are housed within the palace complex.

To promote proximity tourism during the Easter holidays, 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. This means that you get to travel back in time and see artifacts that have remained a quarter of a century away from the gaze of tourists! Also see 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.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 6:00 PMlast entry 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PMlast entry 3:00 PM

Additional information

  • The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.

  • Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.

  • The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.

  • Since the palace covers a fair amount of ground, we recommend you put on some comfortable shoes to walk with ease.

  • Taking photographs or videos is prohibited. Mobile telephones shall remain in the silent position during the visit.

Operating Hours

Winter Hours (Oct to Mar)

  • Mon to Sat: 10am to 6pm

  • Sun: 10am to 4pm

  • 24 Dec & 31 Dec: 10am to 3pm

Summer Hours (Apr to Sep)

  • Mon to Sat: 10am to 7pm

  • Sun: 10am to 4pm

  • The box office and admission to the Palace close one hour before the closing time.

  • Closed on: 1 Jan, 6 Jan, 1 May, 25 Dec, 26 Dec,

Duration

  • Visit without a guide to the Halls: 45 minutes.

  • Visit without a guide to the Royal Armoury: 30 minutes.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction/redemption point.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

  • Address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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