Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

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Overview

Available languages

English
French
Spanish

2 hours 5 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join a 2-hour guided tour of Madrid's Royal Palace. Admire the works of art by Giordano and Goya as you explore the palace at a leisurely time during the day with an expert guide who has an in-depth knowledge of the home of Spanish royalty.

Meet your guide at the Ópera metro stop located at Plaza de Isabel II in front of the Teatro Real. After a stroll through the picturesque Plaza de Oriente, take advantage of skip-the-line access to the palace.

Enjoy visits to the Throne Room, the Gala Dining Room and the private royal apartments. The rooms will come alive with the lively and fascinating explanations of your professional guide.

After the guided tour you can stroll through the Royal Gardens and visit other parts of the palace on your own, such as the Royal Armory and the Royal Apothecary.

If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go on your own to Casa Ciriaco Restaurant at Calle Mayor 84, where you will be given an appetizer of typical Spanish tapas.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please, be at the starting point 10’ minutes before start of the tour.

Please check which option did you select as the inclusions are different depending on the option

For the tapas tasting you need to go to Calle Mayor 84, the bar "CASA CIRIACO", until 3:30pm. You have to go on your own, the guide does not accompany you.

Opening days and times may be modified in the case of special events

Even with priority entrance, you may have to wait at the security check

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket

Tapas Tasting (if option selected)

Professional Guide

Gratuities

Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description

Hotel pick up or transfer

What To Expect

1

Plaza de Isabel II

This will be the meeting point with the guide.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Royal Palace of Madrid

It is one of the largest palaces in Western Europe, almost twice the size of the Palace of Versailles or Buckingham Palace, with 3,478 rooms.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Royal Palace Tour in French

Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in French. This option doesn't include The Royal Collection Gallery.

Royal Palace Tour in English

Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.

Private Tour

Details: This option includes a private guided tour of the Royal Palace in English, Spanish or French, the language of your choice.

Palace Tour + Tapas in English

Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in English and a tapas tasting. It doesn't include Collection Gallery

Royal Palace Tour in Spanish

Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.

Palace Tour + Tapas in Spanish

Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish and a tapas tasting. It doesn't include the Royal Gallery

Reviews

4.36

850 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Royal Palace review

    Vonesa W,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Vanessa was very knowledgeable. And we got to skip the long lines. There was lots of great art and furniture to see.

  • Royal palace tour with tapas

    Amy M,

    Jul 31, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The guide had a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Headset at the palace malfunctioned at times. Guide did not tell many stories about royal family instead focused on “why this room is important.” Also optional tapas was not organized at all. Restaurant originally refused to serve us as tour company never sent them notice or payment. Took 20 min to sort that out with tour company. Restaurant for tapas was amazing. The staff gave us a special tour of the lower dinning area where royal family cones twice yearly. Awesome stories. Loved casa Ciriaco restaurant!

  • Very good experience

    EYGENIA K,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A very good way to travel through Spain’s royal past and connect it to the present. A very good and pleasant guide knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely recommend it

  • Martin was an excellent...

    Kathy L,

    Jul 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Martin was an excellent guide! The earpieces made it very easy for us to hear all the interesting things he had to share about the history of the royal family and the palace.

  • A wonderful tour! Our...

    Wyatt R,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A wonderful tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information. The palace is colossal and gorgeous. Definitely worth seeing the inside and touring while in Madrid.

From EUR 32

4.36
850 reviews