Madrid Royal Palace Private Tour
- 1.5–1.7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Join this tour to make the most of your visit. First of all, you will skip the main line and save time entering through the groups exclusive access, and secondly, being part of our reduced or private groups will allow you a more fluent communication with the guide. Larger than Buckingham Palace or Versailles, this impressive building has over 3400 rooms, and is one of the largest royal palaces in the world. While you focus on enjoying, our guide will make sure you don’t miss any detail of the richly decorated baroque interior, original from the 17-to the 1900’s. We will explore approximately 25 rooms where the Spanish royal family used to live, and comment some of the most extraordinary events and anecdotes concerning their lives. On this tour you will improve your knowledge about the history of Spain, be inspired by an overwhelming decoration and amaze yourself with the grandeur of each room.
Inclusions
What's included
- Groups access (skip the line)
- Remote audio transmitter (headset included)
- Government certified guides
What's not
- Access tickets are guaranteed but must be paid independently at the start of the tour
Itinerary
This historical site is today the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy and is also closely related to the origin of Madrid. The staircase used by noblemen in the 18th century and ambassadors nowadays, will lead us to 25 rooms with impressive frescoes, sculptures, chandeliers, tapestries, furniture, ceramics, royal family portraits and other sumptuous decoration. Meanwhile we will discover some of the most remarkable events in Spanish history, understand the life of a 18th century royal family and get to know some of the most interesting anecdotes kept within its walls.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The groups entrance of the Royal Palace. Next to the corner of the building; located at Calle Bailén with Plaza de la armería.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Madrid-Visit Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Madrid
- Its from-price is 60% above the median of the 1722 experiences we list in Madrid.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 592 of 1722.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Madrid
Madrid is Spain's sunny, sociable capital, home to great art museums, royal palaces, leafy parks and tapas bars that stay busy past midnight.
Three great galleries line the Paseo del Prado: the Prado Museum with Velázquez and Goya, the Reina Sofía with Picasso's Guernica, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza with its sweeping private collection. Beside them, El Retiro Park offers a boating lake, shaded avenues and the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Top-ranked sights in Madrid: Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid), Puerta del Sol.
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