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Guided Tours

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2024-04-22T16:00:00
End: 2024-04-22T18:00:00
Location: Madrid

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Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and learn about the historical and artistic pieces, as you walk through its many rooms and galleries

Highlights

Enjoy priority access to the Royal Palace as you begin your 1.5-hour guided tour, saving time spent in ticket queues.
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.
Upgrade your tour to English, Spanish, French, or Italian, or have the commentary in both English and Spanish together or opt for a private tour.
Fun fact: Despite its name, the Royal Palace is not the primary residence of the Spanish royal family and is mostly used for state receptions and cultural events.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, Spanish, French or Italian-speaking guide
English and Spanish-speaking guide (optional)
Private group of up to 7 guests (optional)

Cancellation policy

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

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 66 countries have loved this experience

Dr.

4/5

Apr, 2024

Problemlose Bestellung der Veranstaltung. Ein waren dann namentlich im System und mussten kein Ticket mehr vorzeigen. Der Rundgang war beeindruckend. Leider war die Akustik der Hörgerät nicht optimal, so dass wir den Führer nicht immer gut verstehen konnten. Er hat seinen Job gut gemacht und die Erklärungen teilweise mit Humor gewürzt. Ein Höhepunkt war sicher die königliche Speisetafel. Weniger schön war die lange Vorlaufzeit vom Treffpunkt auf dem Opernplatz bis zu Start des Rundgänge. Alles on allem unbedingt zu empfehlen.

Jeannine

5/5

Apr, 2024

The ticket purchase was very straightforward with email and QR code provided, as well as how to find our guide. Our guide, Havier, although working under difficulties at times, patiently provided us with lots of historical information, all done with a nice sense of humour. The rooms of the Royal Palace that we viewed were spectacular and we really appreciated Haviers suggestion to visit the Palace Armory before leaving. It was spectacular as well. It was good to have an English only group too. Best wishes and thank you Havier

Luis

5/5

Apr, 2024

Everything was marvelous! The arrchitecture, the displays and the history of the palace was something out of this world! Our guide was very profesional and courteous. Too bad only 3 of us tipped her in a group of about 30 people!

Patrick

5/5

Apr, 2024

Notre étions un petit groupe ce qui a permis une visite intéressante . Notre guide était très professionnelle, ses commentaires pertinents et précis étaient agréables à écouter .

George

5/5

Apr, 2024

We had a private tour. Beautiful rooms. I like that several Italian architects were invited to contribute to the palace. Great history. It's good to be king!

Your experience

Explore the royal corridors

This 1.5-2 hour 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 shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.