Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace) Guided Tour - Semi-Private (Max 8 Guests)
About this activity
Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided tour capped at eight guests. Reserved entry is included; discover the Throne Room, Crown Room, royal art and palace history.
Highlights
- See the stunning Throne Room and Banquet Hall
- View royal masterpieces by Goya and Mengs
- Admire the Crown Room's regal treasures
- Discover a panoramic view of Campo del Moro Gardens
- Enjoy an intimate group with a passionate local guide
Full description
Step inside the Royal Palace of Madrid with an expert guide on this semi-private tour for up to eight guests. Over 2.5 hours, explore the palace’s grand rooms and learn about Spain’s monarchy and art. Highlights generally include the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Crown Room, and works by Goya, Mengs and Giaquinto. Enjoy a terrace view of the Campo del Moro Gardens; the gardens themselves are not visited. Reserved-entry palace admission is included. Food, drinks, hotel transport, gratuities and luggage storage are not included.
Included / Excluded
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Reserved-entry admission to the Royal Palace
- Semi-private group (max 8 guests)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel transport
- Gratuities
- Luggage storage
Itinerary
Petrus statue — Plaza de la Armería, Royal Palace
Meet your guide at the Petrus statue outside the Palace.
Royal Palace state rooms and collections
Explore the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Crown Room, Royal Chapel and artworks by Goya, Mengs and Giaquinto as rooms are available. Reserved palace admission is included; the route may vary for official use or maintenance.
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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children are welcome; the 2.5-hour palace visit involves walking and standing.
- No food or drinks allowed inside palace rooms
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Photography is restricted in some palace areas
- Arrive 10 minutes before tour start
- No luggage or large bags allowed inside
- Meet at the Petrus (Saint Peter) statue in Plaza de la Armería, opposite the main Royal Palace entrance, 10 minutes early.
- Bring an ID or a photo of an ID for palace entry.
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
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
FAQs
Additional information
The Royal Palace is a working venue; rooms may close for official use or maintenance, so the route can change. For help, call +1 917 999 0380.