Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket
Overview
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2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
The tour starts at the door of the Fun and Tickets office at Calle Mayor, 43 with a guided tour on the way to the Royal Palace. The tour includes the visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid with official guides and Skip the line.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Although the entrance to the Royal Palace is always reserved for our clients, sometimes the access control may be blocked due to the capacity and security controls, being the entrance delayed a few minutes for reasons beyond the control of this operator.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided Tour from Calle Mayor, 43
Early Entrance and Offcial guided Tour of the Royal Palace
Visit with Radio Guide and gift headphones.
Royal Palace Skip the line ticket
Official Bilingual Guide - Spanish Group and English Group
Gratuities
What To Expect
Welcome to our meeting point located at Calle Mayor 43. From here you will begin your visit to the Royal Palace
Plaza Mayor
The name of the plaza has changed over time. It has been known as "Plaza del Arrabal", "Plaza de la Constitución", "Plaza Real", "Plaza de la República" and now "Plaza Mayor". These names reflect events, history and reign in Spanish history. "Plaza del Arrabal" was the original name of the present day "Plaza Mayor". The "Plaza del Arrabal" was once the site of the most popular marketplace until the end of 15th century. Following the Constitution of 1812, all major plazas in Spain were renamed "Plaza de la Constitución". It also held this name 1820 to 1823, 1833 to 1835, 1840 to 1843, and 1876 to 1922. When the Borbón king was restored in 1814, it became known as the "Plaza Real". In 1873, the name changed to "Plaza de la República". At the end of the Spanish Civil War the plaza received its present name of "Plaza Mayor".
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Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket
Reviews
1,756 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best walking tour in Madrid!
TFabgirl,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this walking tour to skip the hours long line for the Royal Palace. Jesus was such an informative and funny tour guide. He turned the history of Madrid into a very easy and educational time. We were glad to have booked this tour at the last minute. We were set to fly to Lisbon the same day. We were glad to have toured the Royal Palace.
Royal palace with a witty guide
Nancy A,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and fun. I enjoyed a lot this tour and learn about this beautiful place/history
Recommended
Jehan A,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Martine was so nice and explained well throughout the tour. It was about 2 hours, went for a small town tour then into the palace.
Great Tour of The Palace and Cathedral.
evans55305,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jesus was wonderful. Trip was a very good value with a small group of 4 people. Lots of interesting history of Madrid and Spain was included.
Wonderful!
Mihai S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this tour! Beatriz was warm, funny, and full of stories that made the Royal Palace and Madrid’s old town come alive. You could feel her passion for history and the city in every word. One of the best tours we’ve ever had!
Beatrice
lilianatL5390NJ,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice explatiins, warm words, funny, answered to all our questions. I would recommend to take guided tour as you will have some explanations about centre of Madrid. Thank you, Beatrice!
Great affordable option to tour the royal palace.
ginadE4201EG,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beatrice was extremely knowledgeable and was easy to understand. She was also very funny! I enjoyed the 30 minute tour before the royal palace, learning about some of the things Madrid has to offer too.
A wonderful, comprehensive walking tour!
cjwbutler,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great time - I was traveling by myself for work and thought this would be a good way to get to see some critical spots in Madrid in a short period of time the tour guide was knowledgeable and funny and his knowledge of modern Spanish history was a great asset to the day. Would highly recommend.
Awesome experience !
ccgarvie,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour ! highly recommend it. Such a beautiful palace and our tourguide was knowledgeable and professional Gerarld .
Royal Palace
Ana Patricia S,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jesus was an excellent guide. Super attentive and with a lot of important information that makes you value more every detail. Actually the visit to the Royal Palace would not have been what it was without all the details and information you gave. A super recommended tour!!!
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