Skip-the-Line Palacio Real de Madrid Guided Palace Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max
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19 Ratings
Madrid
Experience the grandeur of the Royal Palace in Madrid with a skip-the-line guided tour. Explore the history and architecture of Europe's largest royal residence in this 2.5-hour semi-private tour.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - Featuring some 3,000 rooms that have been perfectly preserved, the palace is open to the public, since the royal family only uses it for official receptions. Marvel at the main staircase, designed by Sabatini and comprising over 70 steps. Visit the Throne Room and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and the Hall of Alabarderos, the palace guards. Your guide will also point out works of master artists along the way including Velázquez, Goya, and Caravaggio. In the Royal Pharmacy, you’ll explore cabinets with medicinal plants, ceramic pots, and formulas dispensed to the royal family. Visit the Royal Chapel and see its collection of stringed instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. By the end, you’ll understand why the Royal Palace is the crowned jewel of Madrid’s many attractions.
What's Included
  • Semi-Private Museum Tour
  • 2.5 Hours Duration
  • Included All Entrance Fees
  • Expert Professional Tour Guide
  • Group Size Limited to 8 Guests
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Additional Information

The Royal Palace in Madrid, the biggest royal dwelling in Europe, is a splendid blend of history and architecture. This 2.5 hour semi-private royal palace tour, limited to just 8 guests, offers you a guided tour through the primary residence of Spain’s monarchy, a top-rated landmark in the capital of Spain. A knowledgeable guide ensures you avoid queues and proceeds directly to the palace’s breathtaking internal spaces.

  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Notes: Palacio Real de Madrid might be subjected to occasional closures or delayed opening or special event limiting access to our tour. When this occurs, we will provide guests with a reschedule option, or appropriate alternative. There is a link provided to verify beforehand the exceptional closing days online. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
Location
Plaza de la Armería
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Danadiehl
May 21, 2024
Expert Royal Palace guide - David was a knowledgeable and thorough guide. He has a deep knowledge of the Royal Palace and explained not only what was being seen but also the reason for its importance. He provided historic context and background all along the tour.
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Z5932ibjackier
May 4, 2024
Royal Palace explained… - Guide was excellent taking time to explain history of Madrid & the role of the Royal Family & Royal Palace. The opulence of the rooms takes your breath away - would fully recommend
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Lindatb5603um
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent host - Enrique was amazing Full of enthusiasm and passion and knowledge I can feel his energy and love for the spanish culture and arts Extremely knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor He is also very personable and engaging Highly recommend him I will book again
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625marianae
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent tour of the royal palace - David was our tour guide, we could not be happier. Fantastic tour and extremely knowledgeable - there wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer.
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565madir
Nov 6, 2023
David—the best tour guide!!!! - We had an amazing tour with David! He was incredibly knowledgeable and took his time explaining everything thoroughly and in an engaging way. He answered every single one of our questions with patience and excitement, would absolutely recommend this tour with David!!!!
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180carminem
Jun 16, 2023
A++ - Our tour was amazing. Worth every penny! I wasn’t sure if a guided tour made sense over a cheaper self guided Audio tour but so glad we went with a guided tour. Couldn’t have left more satisfied.
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Alexrensch80
Jun 12, 2023
Great Experience - This is our first time in Madrid and we had a wonderful experience on this tour! Our guide Marta was very knowledgeable and well spoken. She did an amazing job giving us a complete and narratively cohesive tour while navigating amongst larger groups. We left with a much stronger sense of both the Royal Palace and the city of Madrid’s history, plus excellent recommendations for later visits!
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634scottc
May 18, 2023
Stunning site with expert guide - Marta provided an engaging and informative tour of the palace, offering historical and artistic context to the majestic architecture and opulant decor. She exceeded our expectations for a guided tour.
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Amv43
Apr 27, 2023
Very detailed and interesting tour of the Spanish royal family over the centuries - Our guide Enrique is a passionate and proud Spaniard and this was reflected in the wealth of detail relating to Spanish history and its development over the centuries. We were amazed to the depth and understanding by Enrique of all significant royal personal throughout the centuries and their legacy for Spain (good or bad) and their influence over Spanish history.
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Jeff
Mar 22, 2023
Great Tour of the Palace - Luis David was very informative and knew his way around the palace well. He knew what to skip (and coke back to) to avoid crowds and always had an interesting fact to share.
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