Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Only 15 passengers maximum for this semi-private visit to the Royal Palace. We will start our visit from Calle Mayor 43, to get to know the Plaza Mayor, Calle del Codo, Plaza de la Villa and finally reach the Royal Palace through Calle Bailén.
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 capacity and security controls, delaying the entrance for a few minutes for reasons beyond the operator's control.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Only 15 passengers maximum for this semi-private visit to the Royal Palace
Visit with Radio Guide and gift headphones.
Skip the line access to Royal Palace
Official Bilingual Guide - Spanish Group and English Group
Gratuities
What To Expect
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".
Mercado San Miguel
More than 100 years have gone by since the Mercado de San Miguel opened its doors as a wholesale food market. Today, this historical building stands out as one of the world’s main gastronomic markets. It allows visitors to experience the essence and most significant flavors of every corner of Spain. From the finest Iberian ham and freshest fish and shellfish brought in daily from Galicia, to Mediterranean rice dishes and the most exquisite cheeses from Castile, Asturias and the Basque Country – at the Mercado de San Miguel, you’ll find all the highlights of Spanish cuisine. Spread out over more than 20 stands, the common denominator here is a commitment to high-quality tapas and pub fare.
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Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket
Reviews
623 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Royal Palace Visit
Seaside734830,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was very informative and certainly enhanced our visit to this impressive historic site, and the guide (Sergio) was entertaining and knowledgeable. One complaint - our “small group” tour of supposedly no more than 15 people had 23 people in it, which inevitably has a negative impact on the experience.
Small experience of a big palace.
623terencew,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Royal Palace tour spends about half the time as a walking tour of central Madrid. The apparent reason for this is that the part of the palace accessible to visitors is quite limited and does not take long to view. Of the 3,400+ rooms in the palace, only about a dozen are accessible. As there are many people in lines to see the palace, moving through quickly is encouraged too. It makes for a very limited experience of the Royal Palace.
Great experience. Martin...
fouts m,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Martin was our guide and was very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent tour of the Royal Palace!
Incredible, overwhelming palace. Great guide but group was twice as large as advertised.
Greg O,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide was fantastic. An amazing historical review. My only complaint is this was to be a small tour limited to sixteen people but we had roughly thirty. A group this size is hard to maneuver thru all the other tours. Well worth the time and money though.
Culture and entertainment at home
enriquedS3377DY,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enriching experience. An extraordinary team and very prepared and friendly guide. I will repeat other experiences with them.
Magnificent visit Royal Palace of Madrid
enriqued722,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the Palace tour with our very professional guide David explained a lot of history a tour to do in Madrid.
Very interesting visit.
Susan B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A very interesting visit and a very knowledgeable guide. Sadly, we could not understand a lot of what he was saying as the microphones were not so good. In the street it was worse with the noise of the traffic.
A lot of walking wear...
Dawn H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot of walking wear good walking shoes! The palace is a must see with a tour guide. Frederick was amazing! Very knowledgeable!
Great tour of the Palace
Gregg G,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a great guide, and we learned so much about the Palace and the surrounding area! Gracias for your expertise.
The guide Ander spoke...
Nina G,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Ander spoke English very well and was very knowledgeable of Spanish history and the palace. He injected humor into everything he talked about which I liked. The palace is huge and I’m glad we had a guide.
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