Madrid Highlights and Skip the Line Guided tour Royal Palace
Madrid Highlights and Skip the Line Guided tour Royal Palace
Puerta de Toledo. Did you know its construction dates back from the Napoleonic
era? See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River,
from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena
Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square and the Las Cortes
quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of the Old
Madrid arriving into the Las Letras Quarter.
Drive by
Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not
miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city.
The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu stadium
through Paseo de la Castellana street and Colon square.
But no trip to
Madrid would be completed without a visit to the Royal Palace. Thus, a local
guide will pick you up from our office for a guided visit to the same.
Skip the lines and dive right into the history
of this beautiful palace. Did you know its size doubles the one of Buckingham
Palace? Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the
Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of
the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom.
Today, it holds the most important receptions of
the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, dinner parties and signature of
agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armory Square. Marvel
at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through
the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall, among others.
Once your guided visit finishes, you can stay
inside the Palace and go to the Royal Armory on your own.
Included
- One hour guided walking tour.
- Royal Palace skip the line access.
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English.
- Transportation on an air conditioned coach.
- Radio guide system.
- Local official guide.
Not Included
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above.
- Return to your hotel
Additional information
- Julia Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events celebrated in the city or in the Royal Palace and due to force majeure operational reasons without prior notice.
- During the stops you will always be accompanied by your guide.
- Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
- Please bear in mind the Royal Palace part of is a walking tour.
- Please note this activity includes walking tours. Wear appropriate attire.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.