Skip-the-Line Early Entrance to Royal Palace of Madrid
From€39
1 hour
Madrid, Spain
About this activity
Experience the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line access and an early entrance guided tour, exploring its opulent rooms and learning about Spain's royal history.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to the Royal Palace
- Early entrance to the palace
- Guided tour with an expert guide
- Explore the palace's opulent rooms
- Learn about Spain's royal history
Full description
Discover the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid without the usual wait. This exclusive tour offers skip-the-line access and early entrance, allowing you to explore the palace's opulent rooms and learn about Spain's royal history with an expert guide. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Madrid's most iconic landmark.
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to the Royal Palace
- Early entrance to the palace
- Guided tour with an expert guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Check in at our office and head to the Royal Palace with your guide, just two minutes walking distance from the same. Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this beautiful palace. Did you know its size doubles the one of Buckingham Palace? Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom. Today, it holds the most important receptions of the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, dinner parties and signature of agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armory Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room and the Banqueting Hall, among others. Once your guided visit finishes, you can visit the Royal Armory on your own. Make sure not to miss the views from the viewpoint of the Armory square!
Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through the palace
- Bring a valid ID for entry
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except infants (ages 0 to 4) are free with an accompanied adult
- This is a shared group experience and may have up to 30 people per tour
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the official acts to be celebrated in the Palace
- Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access
- Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
Traveler reviews
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Good tour
The tour is very comprehensive, and they were very punctual. The guide was not very good (Mariana); she hesitated a lot about dates, names, etc. Although she explained the rooms of the Palace well for the most part, she was not very good at history.
ARMANDO_MMay 19, 2026VIATOR
Visit at the Palace of Madrid
Jose Luis great guide! Both educational and pleasant. Highly recommended. Ellie & Stavros
Ellie AMay 9, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Fun tour, the guide did...
Fun tour, the guide did great , not fast paced, plenty of time for looking & picture taking, highly recommend.
Jan_RMay 8, 2026VIATOR
Castle
Very good tour guide. Informative interesting.
Sherpa09328456434May 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR
A grand adventure
Great tour! Our guide, Jose Luis was funny and knowledgeable
Odyssey36664043804May 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Adult pricing applies to all travelers, except infants (ages 0 to 4) are free with an accompanied adult
This is a shared group experience and may have up to 30 people per tour
Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the official acts to be celebrated in the Palace
Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access
Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required