Royal Palace of Madrid Tours and Tickets
Discover the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid with our guided tours in your own language and understand why it’s a must-see in Madrid.
Skip-the-line tickets included!
Tours to the Royal Palace of Madrid (with skip-the-line tickets)
Royal Palace Tour in Madrid with skip the line tickets
- Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Priority access entrance
- Professional local guide
- Radio guide system available
- Free cancellation
Guided visit to Royal Palace and Prado Museum
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace and Prado Museum
- Bilingual guided tour (Spanish/English)
- Bus transfer between attractions
- Radio-guide system available
Royal Palace Tour (fast track tickets) + Madrid Highlights tour
- Madrid historical center walking tour
- Guided visit to the Royal Palace ( tickets included)
- Panoramic views of Madrid
- Outdoor tour of Real Madrid's stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
- Radio guides available
- Bilingual tour with professional local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
Madrid Highlights Private Tour + Royale Palace
- Private walking tour through the center of Madrid
- External visit to Real Madrid's stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
- No-queue entrance to the Royal Palace
- Professional bilingual guide
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel
- Radio guide system available
- Free cancellation
- Price varies by group size
Royal Palace private tour with tickets
- Private guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Skip the line ticket
- Private professional local guide
- Radio guide system available
- Free cancellation
- Price varies by group size
Private Walking Tour in Madrid + Royal Palace
- Private walking tour
- Professional local guide
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace
- Radio guide system available
- Complimentary drink
- Price varies by group size
Private guided tour to Royal Palace and Prado Museum
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace and the Prado Museum
- Guided visit to both attractions
- Private professional local guide
- Radio guide system
- Price varies by group size
THING TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR TOUR TO ROYAL PALACE of MADRID
El Palacio Real, situado en el corazón de Madrid, es un imponente edificio que alberga más de 500 años de historia. Su construcción empezó en el siglo XVIII, sobre las ruinas del antiguo Alcázar de Madrid, y se prolongó durante dos siglos.
Today, the Royal Palace remains the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, though it is primarily used for official events and state ceremonies. This iconic monument, twice the size of London’s Buckingham Palace, graciously opens its doors to the public, offering a glimpse into its rich and captivating history.
If you have the opportunity to visit Madrid, a guided tour of the Royal Palace is an absolute must. This way, you can explore its most renowned chambers, including the Throne Room, the Royal Armory, the Royal Pharmacy, and the Royal Chapel.
Uncover the treasures that await within the Royal Palace of Madrid!
OPENING HOURS
The usual opening hours for tours to the Royal Palace of Madrid are:
- Monday to Saturday: open to the public from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. The last visit is at 18:00 h.
- Sundays: from 10:00 to 16:00 hours. The last access is at 15:00 h.
Exceptionally, the schedule may be affected by special events or circumstances.
HOW TO GET THERE
You can easily visit the Royal Palace of Madrid from any part of the city. Here are some options:
- On foot: if you are staying near Madrid’s city center, you can reach the Royal Palace on foot. It is a nice and short walk that will allow you to enjoy the historic center. From Puerta del Sol, for example, it takes just 25 minutes to get to the Palace.
- Metro: you can take lines 2 and 5 and get off at Ópera station. Just a 2-minute walk away you will find yourself in front of the Royal Palace. Another option is to take line 10. You will only have to get off at Tribunal station and walk about 10 minutes along Bailén Street to get to the Palace.
- Suburban train: Lines C1, C3, C7 and C10 will take you to Príncipe Pío station. From there, you can walk about 15 minutes to the Royal Palace or you can take bus 39.
- Bus: Lines 39, 146, 148, 573 and 39 leave you at the Plaza de Oriente stop, right in front of the Royal Palace. Alternatively, you can take bus lines 25, 39 and 148, getting off at the Bailén – Plaza de la Independencia stop. A few steps away you will find yourself at the door of the Palace.
- Hop on Hop off Madrid City Tour: you can take the Historical Route No. 1 and get off at stop No. 12 Puerta de San Vicente. You will find the main entrance to the Royal Palace just a 5 minute walk away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Julià Travel we offer you the convenience of purchasing your tickets for the Royal Palace of Madrid with a guided tour in your language, anytime and anywhere, even on the day of your visit. You can book your tickets online through our website, choosing from our different secure payment options. In addition, we have a customer service team that will be ready to answer any questions you may have about the visit or the purchase process.
We recommend you to book your tour as soon as you have confirmed your travel dates, especially if you are traveling in high season (June to September). You can find guided tours with same-day availability on our website, although we recommend booking in advance to ensure your place, especially in high season. If you wish to visit on your own, you should book your tickets online several weeks or months in advance, as ticket sales are usually subject to availability and longer queues.
At the Royal Palace of Madrid you can visit the Throne Room, its majestic main staircase, the Alabarderos Room, the luxurious Gala Dining Room and many other emblematic and representative spaces of the Spanish monarchy. We also recommend a visit to the Royal Armory, one of the most important collections of arms and armor in Europe, as well as a stroll through the beautiful Sabatini and Campo del Moro Gardens. On our guided tours of the Royal Palace in Madrid, we offer free time at the end of the tour to enter the Armory, so you will not miss any detail of your visit!
Yes, of course. Children are welcome during our guided tours of the Royal Palace of Madrid as long as they are accompanied by an adult. The only thing we recommend, for the safety of the little ones, is to keep an eye on them during the visit, as there are stairs and some areas located on the upper floors.
Our guided tours of the Royal Palace of Madrid last between one and a half to two hours where you and your guide will delve into the life of Spanish royalty as you walk through the palace´s most famous and impressive spaces. You will witness the opulence and splendor of this emblematic monument as you stroll through its halls, admiring works of art, historic furnishings and architectural details of great beauty. At the end of the tour, you can decide to stay in the palace and explore at your leisure its famous Armory, where one of the most important collections of arms and armor in Europe is on display.
A visit to the Royal Palace of Madrid is a must-see on your trip to the city as this is one of the most famous monuments not only in Madrid but in all of Europe. While tours of the Royal Palace are optional, we highly recommend not missing the opportunity to visit this iconic landmark.
Of course you can! After our guided tour, you can decide to stay and explore the Royal Armory on your own for as long as you like during the Royal Palace´s opening hours.
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