Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Ready to dive into the opulent world of Madrid's Royal Palace? I'm your guide for this incredible journey. The guide will be at the specified location, ready and waiting for you. From there, we'll stroll through Plaza de Oriente, soaking in the atmosphere before skipping the line and stepping into the grandeur of the palace. As we wander through these hallowed halls, I'll regale you with stories about the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, and the Private Royal apartments. Art aficionados, get ready to feast your eyes on masterpieces by Giordano and Goya. But it's not just paintings; we'll explore historical treasures like ancient tapestries, majestic suits of armor, and ornate swords. And oh, the palace's 19th-century design and floral gardens provide a backdrop that's just begging for a photo op! So, are you ready to be whisked away into a world of art, history, and royalty? Buckle up, because this journey is about to unfold in the most mesmerizing way!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers are required to carry an ID as proof of their age
If you arrive late, you will miss the entrance and won´t have the option to request a refund.
You must come 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time for the check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid isn't just a residence; it's a place steeped in grandeur and history. Although the current kings reside elsewhere, this majestic palace remains the setting for important state ceremonies and solemn occasions, making it come alive with its significance. Let's dive into its story now. While Juvarra's original vision didn't materialize, the Royal Palace stands proud as Europe's largest inhabited palace. The Spanish Royal Family might not call it home, but it still holds their official residence. Construction lasted until 1764, and when Carlos III finally inhabited it, the palace boasted a staggering 135,000 square meters, 3,418 rooms, 870 windows, 240 balconies, and an impressive 44 staircases. It's more than just facts and figures; this palace holds tales of splendor and tradition, making every step within its walls an encounter with the essence of Spanish history.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear your Tour Guide
Access to the Royal Palace
Certified Tour Guide from Tourism Authority
Guaranteed Skip The Line Entrance
Food and Drinks
No Storage for Luggage
Options
English Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Spanish Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
1,574 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome!!
susanlC7893QL,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour to the Royal Palace. Enrique was our extremely articulate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and amusing guide! Great anecdotes, smart, thoughtful and enthusiastic about Spanish history - gave us a great understanding and overview. I am from the US, so this was very helpful. Without Enrique we would have gotten so much less from our tour - the money was well spent. He also handled the crowds very well and was warm and wonderful to all of his guests. I highly recommend!
Royal Palace Guided Tour
Kenneth G,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria is a very knowledgeable guide. She speaks clearly and is easy to understand. We thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hour tour.
We had great tour guide...
Dina L,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had great tour guide named Beatriz. She is a former history teacher and was so knowledgeable and kept the tour very lively and fun and interactive by using the men in our group as the kings. She told a lot of stories and was funny as well. You will be lucky to get her as your guide! She was really great!! Thank you Beatriz!!
Nice Royal palace tour
tasony21,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was nice informative tour meeting point was easy to get to and away from the lines , and our guide was knowledgeable and the visit was smooth
Pay careful attention to the reservation date
Undine F,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately, we made a mistake and booked the wrong date for our tour. While the tour guide tried to help us, he had a full tour and the one afterwards was full too. We contacted the customer service, as we had a flight to catch in the afternoon and therefore we would not be able to go the next day. However, they could not get us into a tour, they were not able to refund us and they would not offer any credit towards a future tour! I lost 152€! In the end, we had to wait in line and buy an audio guide tour, so we paid another €100+euros. Very disappointed with this tour company. Additionally, we had a tour the previous day and it was very nice. I had left a kind review and decided to book this other tour with them. Now I’m left with anger, as they were not able to help me in anyway with the mix up of the dates and took my money with zero compensation of any kind. Therefore, be careful with the dates when reserving!
Great tour of the palace...
Sofia K,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of the palace and just the right of time. Our guide Enrique was fabulous. He was passionate and well informed of all historical elements related to the tour. Would highly recommend. This has been our second booking with viator and will definitely repeat.
Amazing experience at your the Royal Palace of Madrid
gkardos77,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enrique was not just amazing and interesting, but also funny, told us a lot of stories and his knowledge about the history and architecture is incredible. It was the icing on the cake that he is a charming man😉. It was our best decision to finish our Madrid tour with this experience.
Poor communication
17bikag,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I am not rating the actual guided tour as we didn’t make it but I’d like to leave a feedback and suggestion for improvement. I booked this tour to go and see with my son, on a date it was pouring down with rain and i txt (12:50, tour was booked for 13:01) on WhatsApp number telling our guide that we will be running a bit late and if we can meet up at the entrance of the Royal Palace but heard nothing, both of my messages were ignored, i couldn’t call the number either from WhatsApp ( not sure why) only txt which felt like went to nowhere. I take full responsibility for not being 15 min before the actual tour at the pick up point ( souvenir shop) but didn’t appreciate being completely ignored. It would have helped to get at least acknowledgement and in future to have a contact number that someone will actually respond to.
Great tour and could hear the guide leader she was very knowledgeable
joan s,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the skip the line tour our guide was excellent as she spoke. English extremely well and waited for us to stop and all the attractions and I would recommend it for her for anyone to go and do the tour, but make sure you skip the line the lines were horrendous.
Great tour with an energetic, knowledgable and fun guide
K2515GPsarap,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found the meet point easily, pre info was great. Enrique introduced himself and once everyone arrived we headed to the palace. Skip the line was brilliant, jumping through the group tour entrance and past the very long ticket queue. Once inside, Enriquez did a fantastic job of giving a potted history to the palace and the Spanish royal family. Plenty of time for photos and questions. A great way to see the palace and post tour you can stay for longer if you would like! Highly recommend and great value for money!
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