Join a 2-hour guided tour of Madrid's Royal Palace. Admire the works of art by Giordano and Goya as you explore the palace at a leisurely time during the day with an expert guide who has an in-depth knowledge of the home of Spanish royalty. Meet your guide at the Ópera metro stop located at Plaza de Isabel II in front of the Teatro Real. After a stroll through the picturesque Plaza de Oriente, take advantage of skip-the-line access to the palace. Enjoy visits to the Throne Room, the Gala Dining Room and the private royal apartments. The rooms will come alive with the lively and fascinating explanations of your professional guide. If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go on your own to "Mercado Jamón Ibérico" Restaurant at Calle Mayor 80, where you will be given a Iberian Products tasting: ham, pork loin, salchichón sausage, chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese, with a drink, bread, and olive oil.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $446.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 281 of the next 390 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
This will be the meeting point with the guide.
It is one of the largest palaces in Western Europe, almost twice the size of the Palace of Versailles or Buckingham Palace, with 3,478 rooms.
The travelers will see the Sabatini Garden
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas lasts about 2h 5min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $446. There are 7 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:15 PM.
Children aged 3–6 pay from $40, adults from $45. Infants go free.
It can: 281 of the next 390 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is at Plaza de Isabel II. Outside Opera Metro Station. You have to look a guide with an IBE TOURS sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Our guide was exceptional and made the tour. Very informative, professional and well informed. The tour itself was well organised and we were met and escorted in good time, adhering to the times planned. A must do in Madrid, and a great way to see the palace.
Excellent guide, explained everything very clearly. Very punctual, friendly, and we didn't have to wait in lines. An impressive palace with a lot of history
Our guide was amazing and kept a close eye on us and directed us very kindly. He even helped me go back because I had left my glasses inside the castle. He was exceptional.
The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the palace and details of the items and furniture in each room. The armory ticket was included.
The palace was beautiful with so much to see. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed this tour.
Our guide was exceptional describing the history, individual sculptures, busts, and statues. She brought palace life alive with full descriptions of the visited palace rooms. We saw palace life through her explanations. She was also sensitive to the walking needs of my wife, by providing an elevator for descending to the ground floor.
We had a wonderful time on this excursion and are very glad we booked it. The itinerary was well-planned, the guides were professional and knowledgeable, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The highlights of the tour were fantastic and exactly as described. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the tour time was changed. That being said, it was a completely seamless, high-quality experience. All was good, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, well-organized tour!
Ander was a brilliant guide! Had so much fun and learnt so much about the Spanish royal court and history. Would definitely recommend ☺️
This tour was exceptional. The guide was fun and knowledgeable, and kept the pace quite reasonable. The crowd was medium that day and he kept us all together while conveying the details of the palace and history of Spain in an engaging way.
Very informative guide . Elena was sweet and answered all our questions with patience.finding the place was tricky. I wish we had pick ups for the tours. Finding pick up places in new town is quite a challenge for tourists.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas | 2h 5min | 4.4 (908) | $45 | |
 Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket | 2 hours | 4.7 (3,052) | $40 | View |
 Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket | 2h 10min | 4.5 (2,284) | $41 | View |
 Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour | 5 hours | 4.5 (1,595) | $82 | View |
 Madrid in a Day Tour:Royal Palace, Historic Center & Prado Museum | 4 hours | 4.8 (943) | $96 | View |
 Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket | 2h 10min | 4.4 (879) | $62 | View |
 Royal Palace of Madrid Entry Ticket with Audioguide | 1h 30min | 3.3 (104) | $37 | View |