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
Spanish Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
English Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
1,559 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Impressive Royal visit
Ricky M,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding English speaking guide gave great insight and understanding to a very impressive Palace visit. Learned a lot Spainish history and culture.
Great tour’ awesome guide
ConradNiemeyer,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and the guide Beatriz was awesome . It is worthwhile doing a guided tour. So much history . The guide was an history teacher and could not have done a better job!
Great way to learn about Spain’s history
934roderickw,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Andrea, was fantastic! I would recommend this tour. Easy access and a very knowledgeable tour. It was an easy walk but definitely eat a snack before.
It was worth it!
davidbV8510XT,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was excellent!! The tour guide knew the palace. Knew Spanish history. And knew all about the Royals that had lived in the palace. Pointed out all kinds of interesting information.
Be prepared to walk as...
David B,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to walk as the palace is huge, but it really was a wonderful experience. The tour guide spoke great English. She definitely knew her Spanish and Royal history. She answered many questions. She also seemed to know all the security people inside the palace, and got a few insights from these conversations into certain rooms being open and a few pieces had been moved to point out to us. Felt like we were touring with an "insider". It really was a great tour.
10 out of 10 tour
aruns495,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enrique was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. He was very informative and the palace was very nice. The history of the palace was out of this world and worth the visit
Great Tour
Kristy D,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elizabeth was our tour guide and she was fantastic. Tour was on time and we got in relatively quickly . Tour itself was concise and very informative. Enjoyed our experience. Would recommend to others for sure !
Buyer Beware of Third Party Tour Providers
petied,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Poor customer service and support. Left hanging without a tour and refused refund! Called for help with no answer. We weren’t the only ones. Viator doesn’t care that another tour company failed. Kept our money though! Thieves in my opinion.
BUYER BEWARE bad tour operator!
C7064FWpeterd,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00BUYER BEWARE . This company will take your money with no flexibility if something goes wrong. We booked a tour just a couple hours prior to the tour. We arrived at the destination early but instructions weren’t obvious on our reservations. By the time we figured it out the tour head left. We called the tour company and no answer. We asked to change the tickets to the next day but the refused by sending us a not so friendly note! Both Viator and Golden Tours I will never deal with again. Book directly with the site you are visiting and NOT a 3rd party tour provider!
Great tour, totally worth it
Michael F,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was exactly what we wanted. We met our guide at the store, the headsets worked well, skip the line was brilliant, and the tour was great. Enough time in the important spots and a good pace through less important rooms. I’d highly recommend this to anyone
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