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
562 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Julia R,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Beatrice was such an amazing, sweet, and funny tour guide! It was great to learn the history about what we were looking at and she did a great job at explaining everything. The tour was very organized, I would highly recommend this. And the royal palace is amazing!!!
Be careful what you pay for..
THOMAS L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
3.00The palace was very good to see. The guide was good. However the group was 25 people. Was supposed to be 15 max. Hard to stay together and pay attention to the guide. You figure it out. Pay for small group tour but?????
Globetrotter
Ralph P,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00With our other tours , small group was under ten people, with this particular tour the "small " group was 20...however our guide was knowledgeable, held our attention and kept the humor coming. We were very pleased with the whole experience ...
Disappointing
Paul S,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
2.00Incredibly disappointed in the tour. There were six main problems: 1. The tour guide’s microphone kept getting tangled in his lapels and caused constant feedback - when we asked him to adjust the mic, he didn’t understand what we were saying. 2. The tour guide did not clearly articulate where to look and what we were looking at - as in no info as to where/what in the room he was referencing 3. The tour guide’s native language was not English and while he probably speaks a second language better than I do, he was not equipped to communicate complex words/terms necessary for the tour. 4. Our group was rushed through the tour due to the palace closing early - meaning the tour guide skipped over a lot of things. 5. The info that was presented was essentially what was included on the palaces’ placards - the guide didn’t really provide any additional context or flavor. 6. We had to wait in line to get in…which avoiding the lines was part of the appeal of the tour in the first place… I understand that some of these things are out of the control of the tour company, but many many things are. I would urge the tour management to take the tours from time to time to see what needs to be changed/improved
Poor Sevice
Robert B,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
1.00Careful we missed the tour because instructions sent us to Palace Hotel. That with and demonstrations plus lack of cabs. We w did not make meeting pount. No number to reach guide and they have never responded that we would be late and see if we could make th next tour. Called Vitour who reached tour company and stated they wanted to charge extra $25pp. FIND ANOTHER SERVICE!!
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