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4.2(645 reviews)

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

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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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Great experience.. highly recommended

Amazing experience with Roberto

YashasviVatsJul 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Team Silvia

Silvia made the experience amazing!

RamiEjailatJul 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Royal Palace of Madrid

Silvia did amazing!!! Loved the tour

T5317JRchloepJul 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Mariana was an excellent...

Mariana was an excellent guide with a deep knowledge of the Royal Palace and a great sense of humor. She really made the history of the place come to life and helped us appreciate the incredible workmanship inside the palace. She was also particularly kind and attentive to the children on the tour, which was much appreciated!

Cherry_MJun 30, 2026VIATOR

Very good excursion to the Royal Palace

Excellent excursion with Juliá and Mariana as guides. It is advisable to arrive early and purchase the excursion to avoid lines.

Carlos TJun 28, 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
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