Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket
Overview
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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 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.
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
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Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket
Reviews
659 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jesus gave a wonderful...
SevosHamilton F,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jesus gave a wonderful tour... lots of information. The tour started near the Plaza major and not the palace. Bravo, highly recommended.
Wonderful Guided Tour of the Royal Palace
591lydiaw,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of the Royal Palace! We began at the ticket office and walked together to the Palace, with the guide pointing out nearby landmarks and sharing helpful historical context along the way. We really appreciated the small group size—there were only five of us—which made the experience feel personal and relaxed (not sure if that was due to the off-season). My older American parents had some difficulty understanding the guide’s accent at times, but he was extremely patient, happy to repeat information, and very open to questions. He was clearly very knowledgeable and also offered great recommendations for additional activities and restaurants in the area. Overall, a wonderful experience that we would highly recommend!
There are quite a few...
Carol H,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There are quite a few stairs The guide was wonderful and spoke clearly and in English for our group !
Gorgeous Palace not to be missed!
Jamie G,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Starting point takes you through interesting parts of old city before reaching Palace. Lines were very long, we got right in with our guide. Skip the line is well worth it! Very knowledgeable guide. Gorgeous palace!
Organized and punctual!
rodrigo mileo,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything worked accordingly, the guide was very good and informed. The quick and seamless entry was sensational. Small group of 8 people. Top!
Royal Palace Madrid
lucijaj2026,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had a very bed expirience with Fun & Tickets in Madrid. Arrived at Royal Palace on time, checked with securty we are in the correct line and all is ok. When the line starts to move we find out meeting point for our tickets is on another location. It was our fault not to check the details but that was not a priority after a night spent in hospital. Run to their office to arrive as soon as possible (arrived at 10.20 am) where employees showed no empaty or will to help, only rude behaviar, bad english skills and ability to charge us additional 50€ for rescheduling. They did not want to call their manager or knew much about filling a claim report. They didn't want to meet us in any way, shape or form. According to them we could only forget our money and let it go or pay them more money. It was a completely unprofessional and disrespectful approach towards us as customers and tourists. We end up paying more and reschaduling which confirmed us they could have connected us with their guide or employee in front of palace because we entered the palace at 10.50 am (before that we thured part of city around the palace) but they choose not to help us. The tour guide was nice but in general it was very negative experience for us.
False descriptions
Emily F,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We booked a semi private tour of 15 people max, says by their description. However they accepted anyone that came, and left 10 minutes later than scheduled. We had a group of 30+ people in the end and couldn’t hear what the tour guide said for half of the time
It was a good tour. I...
Alison K,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good tour. I liked that we were given headphones so no matter how far away you are from the guide you can always hear what they are saying. Frederick was very knowledgeable (sometimes spoke a little fast, but not terrible). I enjoyed that we walked al little around Madrid before going to the palace. I learned more about the history of the Kings. The palace was fascinating to see. Overall it was longer than I expected (in a good way). I would recommend this tour. You learn more from it than walking around the palace by yourself.
Great Tour
preetisullivan,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small group tour booked the day before. Fernando our guide was great. Amazing tour with the right amount of historical detail and well timed. Meeting point was very central and easy to find. Audio guide setup so we could hear him among the crowds was perfect.
Not good, don’t care
wei s,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The day before the trip , they changed our itenary, which changed everything for our schedule. On the day there were 25 people in a supposedly a « small group ». The guide was good through, which deserve the only star
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