Koninklijk paleis van Madrid en rondleiding door de Almudena-kathedraal
Beschrijving
Tijdens deze tour zul je genieten van twee van de twee belangrijkste monumenten in Madrid. Koninklijk Paleis en de kathedraal van Almudena.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
De tour begint bij het hoofdkantoor van Fun and Tickets, aan de Calle Mayor, 43
Puerta del Sol is een plein in de Spaanse stad Madrid. Het is sinds 1950 de thuisbasis van de zogenaamde nulkilometer van de radiale wegen van het land. Het oudste gebouw in Puerta del Sol is het Casa de Correos en het benadrukt de torenklok die in de 19e eeuw werd gebouwd en geschonken door José Rodríguez de Losada. Puerta del Sol is een ontmoetingsplaats, een kruispunt tussen verschillende delen van Madrid. Het is een must om te bezoeken voor degenen die naar Madrid komen.
Calle del Arenal is een populaire historische weg in Madrid, die de Puerta del Sol en Plaza de Isabel II (Ópera) met elkaar verbindt. De naam komt van de primitieve stroom die langs de lay-out liep voordat het gebied werd ontwikkeld, met degene die al voorkomt in het plan van Teixeira uit 1656, evenals in de opeenvolgende cartografieën van de Villa van Madrid.
Plaza de Isabel II (beter bekend als Plaza de Ópera) is een open ruimte tussen de wijken Sol en Palacio, in de centrale wijk van Madrid, met de Calle del Arenal vanuit de Puerta del Sol, en speciale secundaire wegen. naar Arrieta, Campomanes, Caños del Peral, Escalinata en Vergara. Gevormd door het vullen van het ravijn dat is ontstaan door de Arenal-stroom en de fonteinen van de Caños del Peral, beslaat het plein een deel van de plaats waar het oude Teatro de los Caños del Peral was tussen 1738 en 1817.
Het Koninklijk Paleis van Madrid is de officiële residentie van de koning van Spanje; De huidige koningen wonen er echter niet in, maar in het Zarzuela-paleis, dus het wordt gebruikt voor staatsceremonies en plechtige handelingen. Nu begint ons bezoek echt.
Je bezoekt naast het Koninklijk Paleis, de Almudena-kathedraal, gebouwd waar de kerk van Santa María de la Almudena vroeger was, die op zijn beurt werd gebouwd op een moskee en opgedragen aan de Virgen de la Almudena, patroonheilige van Madrid. De naam van deze maagd en kathedraal is afgeleid van het Arabische woord al-mudayna, wat "citadel" betekent. De kathedraal ligt in het historische centrum van de stad Madrid; de hoofdgevel bevindt zich voor het Koninklijk Paleis, terwijl de gevel van het transept uitkijkt op de Calle de Bailén en de toegang tot de crypte is via de Cuesta de la Vega, aan het einde van de Calle Mayor. In tegenstelling tot de meeste christelijke tempels, die oost-west georiënteerd zijn, heeft de kathedraal een noord-zuid oriëntatie, het resultaat van de conceptie als een integraal onderdeel van het Koninklijk Paleis complex.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Alle plaatsen en oppervlakken zijn rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Hoewel de toegang tot het Koninklijk Paleis altijd is gereserveerd voor onze klanten, kan de toegangscontrole soms worden geblokkeerd vanwege capaciteits- en beveiligingscontroles, waardoor de toegang enkele minuten wordt vertraagd om redenen die buiten de macht van de operator liggen.
- Om de toegang te versnellen zijn rugzakken en grote tassen niet toegestaan.
Beoordelingen(83)
Wonderful for solo tours or with families and partners! Lots of knowledge and fun facts. Tour guide interacted with guests which made it more fun
Dear Mallory, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with our Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral tour. We are delighted to hear that you had such a fun and enjoyable visit. It’s wonderful to know that the mix of historical knowledge, interesting facts, and interaction with the group made the experience engaging and entertaining. We’re also glad you found the tour suitable whether exploring Madrid solo, as a couple, or with family. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Madrid. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
The palace was very opulent. The guide provided minimal information. At the end of the palace tour an option to see the royal armory, as we chose to follow through with this option we were told we could not have the guided tour of the church that was part of this package. No other option was offered. Not to return to the royal armory after the guided tour or to have guided tour of church at a later time. Very lack luster experience.
Dear Lisa, We agree with you. The Palace is beautiful. We apologize for not having met your expectations with regards to the content and timing of the different parts of the tour. Your comments will help us to improve our tours. Warm regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Very good experience, Jesús was very kind and organized to make the tour route enjoyable through the incredible spaces.
Querida Valeria, Muchas gracias por su reseña y por elegir Fun&Tickets. Nos alegra saber que le gustó la visita al Palacio Real y la Catedral de la Almudena. Le haremos llegar sus amables palabras a Jesús; seguro que le encantará saber que su organización y trato hicieron el recorrido tan ameno. ¡Esperamos verla de nuevo muy pronto! Un cordial saludo, El equipo de Fun&Tickets
Very delayed start- we waited 30 minutes in a line to leave the meeting point- thus our actual tour was very rushed. Be careful booking- we did not get a guided tour of the cathedral, only the palace. Paid extra for cathedral. Guide was very vague about entrance to cathedral on our own and we could find a way in. Guessing it was closed- he didn’t tell us.
Goodw day Anna, Thanks for your patience during the check in before the visit started. We apologize for not having met your expectations with regards to the Cathedral part and will look into this internally. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
One of the locations on our list to visit while in Madrid was the Royal Palace. Upon doing the research, we learned that lines could be a bit long, so finding a tour that allowed us to skip the line was important. Our tour guide, Ander, was great. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made the tour an enjoyable experience. He was very knowledgeable about everything in the Royal Palace. He shared some interesting nuggets of information about historical points on our way to the Palace. Our group consisted of about 12-15 people. Not a large group, but large enough that the receivers and headphones certainly came in handy to ensure we could hear everything Ander was sharing. Here are the two reasons why I couldn't rate this tour as excellent. The check-in process was a bit clunky. Not horrible, but we had to wait on the side of the street to get checked in one by one, and it felt a bit disorganized, especially in an area where there are a lot of tourists and easy to get lost in the shuffle. Here is the primary reason that I knocked down the rating. The title of the tour is a bit deceiving. We booked the tour as it noted that it was a Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral guided tour. The guided tour itself was only for the Royal Palace. Our guide left our group after the Palace tour, and we walked over to the Cathedral, where we entered on our own and walked around. I thought perhaps I had read the description incorrectly; however, I looked over it again, and it states that it is a guided tour for both the Palace and Cathedral. It was a bit disappointing that the description didn't align with the tour itself. However, I cannot knock on the great job Ander did during the part of the guided tour in the Palace. It was a great tour, but not sure if the cost aligns with what the actual tour was.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and balanced review. We're delighted to hear that Ander made your visit to the Royal Palace both informative and enjoyable. His sense of humor, historical knowledge, and ability to keep the group engaged are qualities that our guests often appreciate, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your positive comments about the small group size and the audio system. As you mentioned, having headsets can make a big difference when navigating busy areas while still being able to follow every explanation comfortably. At the same time, we'd like to thank you for your constructive feedback. We understand your observations regarding the check-in process and how it could have felt a bit confusing in a busy tourist area. Feedback like this helps us identify opportunities to improve the overall experience from the very beginning of the tour. We also understand your disappointment regarding the Cathedral portion of the visit. Expectations are especially important when choosing a tour, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain where the experience differed from what you anticipated. We will share your comments with the relevant team so they can review the information provided and ensure it is as clear and accurate as possible. We're grateful that, despite these points, you still enjoyed the experience and were able to discover the Royal Palace with the help of a guide who made such a positive impression. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets during your visit to Madrid. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
One of the locations on our list to visit while in Madrid was the Royal Palace. Upon doing the research, we learned that lines could be a bit long, so finding a tour that allowed us to skip the line was important. Our tour guide, Ander, was great. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made the tour an enjoyable experience. He was very knowledgeable about everything in the Royal Palace. He shared some interesting nuggets of information about historical points on our way to the Palace. Our group consisted of about 12-15 people. Not a large group, but large enough that the receivers and headphones certainly came in handy to ensure we could hear everything Ander was sharing. Here are the two reasons why I couldn't rate this tour as excellent. The check-in process was a bit clunky. Not horrible, but we had to wait on the side of the street to get checked in one by one, and it felt a bit disorganized, especially in an area where there are a lot of tourists and easy to get lost in the shuffle. Here is the primary reason that I knocked down the rating. The title of the tour is a bit deceiving. We booked the tour as it noted that it was a Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral guided tour. The guided tour itself was only for the Royal Palace. Our guide left our group after the Palace tour, and we walked over to the Cathedral, where we entered on our own and walked around. I thought perhaps I had read the description incorrectly; however, I looked over it again, and it states that it is a guided tour for both the Palace and Cathedral. It was a bit disappointing that the description didn't align with the tour itself. However, I cannot knock on the great job Ander did during the part of the guided tour in the Palace. It was a great tour, but not sure if the cost aligns to what the actual tour was.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and balanced review. We're delighted to hear that Ander made your visit to the Royal Palace both informative and enjoyable. His sense of humor, historical knowledge, and ability to keep the group engaged are qualities that our guests often appreciate, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your positive comments about the small group size and the audio system. As you mentioned, having headsets can make a big difference when navigating busy areas while still being able to follow every explanation comfortably. At the same time, we'd like to thank you for your constructive feedback. We understand your observations regarding the check-in process and how it could have felt a bit confusing in a busy tourist area. Feedback like this helps us identify opportunities to improve the overall experience from the very beginning of the tour. We also understand your disappointment regarding the Cathedral portion of the visit. Expectations are especially important when choosing a tour, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain where the experience differed from what you anticipated. We will share your comments with the relevant team so they can review the information provided and ensure it is as clear and accurate as possible. We're grateful that, despite these points, you still enjoyed the experience and were able to discover the Royal Palace with the help of a guide who made such a positive impression. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets during your visit to Madrid. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Mitch was a fun guide who was very knowledgable. Gave great value to the tour without boring you to death with too much history. Fabulous palace. Definitely worth a visit. .
Thank you for your lovely review. We really enjoyed reading your description of the experience. One of the best compliments a guide can receive is being knowledgeable without overwhelming guests with too much information, and we're delighted to hear that Mitch found exactly the right balance. The Royal Palace is certainly a spectacular place to visit, with its impressive rooms, rich history, and remarkable collections, and we're glad you felt the tour added real value to the experience. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Mitch. He'll be pleased to know that his fun and engaging approach helped make your visit so enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets, and we're happy to hear that the palace was definitely worth the visit! Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Sara proved to be a great guide around Madrid and the Royal Palace. She was very informative, friendly, and approachable. She provided a lot of local color. She made the tour a lot of fun. We highly recommend this tour. Don't miss the armory!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Madrid’s Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral with Sara. It’s especially rewarding to know that her informative, friendly, and approachable style helped make the experience both engaging and fun for you. Adding local stories and historical context is exactly what helps bring Madrid’s history and atmosphere to life during the tour. We also love your recommendation about the armory, it is truly one of the hidden highlights of the Royal Palace and definitely worth visiting. Thank you again for choosing to explore Madrid with us and for sharing your experience. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
While our guide did an outstanding job and truly elevated the experience, the tour unfortunately did not match what was advertised. The inclusions mentioned about the Guided tour of the Cathedral in the description was not done, when I asked the tour guide, he said that he could direct us to the door, but he cannot come in and give a guided tour. I paid extra for this part of the tour and it was a waste of money. There was another couple who had similar tickets and asked the same question of The tour guide. I want to emphasize that the guide was not the issue — he was fantastic. The problem lies with the tour operator’s inaccurate listing. With honest, updated information, this could be a five‑star experience, but as it stands, it fell short of expectations.
Dear Customer, Thanks for your nice words about our guide. We apologize for the misunderstanding with regards to the visit of the Cathedral. Kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
I booked a "skip the line" tour. That did not happen. We had to wait in line for an hour and a half in the rain. We were told that the tour operator was not able to buy tickets in advance because they were not being sold on the day before the tour. The tour operator should have known that the day before the tour was May 1, a holiday in Madrid. We did not go into the Cathedral at all. We deserved some sort of refund. On the other hand the tour guide was very good.
Good day Ronald, Thanks for the nice words about our guide. We are sorry for the rain and for the waiting time at the entrance of the Royal Palace. There was an important festivity in Madrid and we had to follow the security line. We apologize for not having met your expectations. We wish you enjoyed the visit of the Royal Chambers. With kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
