Combo: Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace) + City Center Tour - Private
About this activity
Explore Madrid’s historic center and tour inside the Royal Palace on a 5.5-hour private experience with a dedicated guide. Reserved palace admission is included, with a break during the tour.
Highlights
- Private expert guide for your party
- Explore historic Plaza Mayor & La Latina neighborhoods
- Visit the lavish Royal Palace of Madrid
- Admire Throne Room & Crown Room masterpieces
- Marvel at works by Goya, Mengs, and Giaquinto
Full description
Explore Madrid’s historic center and the Royal Palace with a guide dedicated to your private party. This 5.5-hour walking and palace tour includes reserved-entry admission and a break between the city walk and palace visit. Discover central landmarks such as the Royal Palace exterior, Almudena Cathedral, the Arab Wall, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol and the La Latina neighborhood. Then tour the palace’s grand rooms, which may include the Throne Room, Royal Chapel, State Apartments and Crown Room, and see works by Goya, Mengs and Giaquinto. Palace routes and open rooms can change for official use or maintenance. The website lists a maximum of 8 guests and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Palace admission and a professional guide are included; food, drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Private expert guide for 5.5 hours
- Reserved-entry Royal Palace admission
- Guided walking tour of Madrid city center
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transport
- Gratuities
- Luggage storage
Itinerary
Petrus statue meeting point
Meet beside the Petrus (Saint Peter) statue in Plaza de la Armería, ten minutes early.
Madrid old city walk
Guided exterior walk through Madrid’s historic center, including Almudena Cathedral, the Arab Wall, La Latina, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor is mapped as a route anchor; exact stops can vary.
Meeting point
Start Location
Petrus statue — Plaza de la Armería, Royal Palace
Plaza de la Armería
Meet by the Petrus (Saint Peter) statue, directly across from the Royal Palace main entrance.
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Know before you book
- FareHarbor marks this private tour as wheelchair friendly; advise the operator of accessibility needs.
- This dated booking is valid only on its reserved date.
- No hotel pick-up or meals included
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes for city walking
- Bring an ID or a photo of your ID for palace admission.
- Meet by the Petrus statue in Plaza de la Armería, opposite the palace entrance, ten minutes early.
- Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing
- No luggage storage available
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Meet at the Petrus (Saint Peter) statue in Plaza de la Armería, directly across from the Royal Palace main entrance, ten minutes before departure. Bring an ID or a photo of your ID and no bag larger than a small backpack. The private city walk and guided palace visit include a break; lunch is at your own expense. Tell Babylon Tours about accessibility needs before departure. Guest support: +1 917 999 0380.