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Good
Excellent explanation by the tour guide Borja
Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 510 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN, ES, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Amigo Tours Spain
- Meeting point
- Go directly to the Ticket office of the Royal Palace and show your ticket to access. Amigo Tours will send you your ticket before the start of your tour.
Description
Discover why this tour won the TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD 2025! Get fast track access to the Royal Palace of Madrid with this tour. Get acquainted with the residence of the Spanish Royal Family. See the lavish Throne Room, the Columns Room and the Royal Armory. Learn about the history of the monarchy in Spain and how the palace's decorations have changed over time through your guide's informative remarks. Do not miss the opportunity to explore this area of Madrid full of history.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Fri and Sat
- Start times
- 3:45 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $40
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $36
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Plaza de Isabel II
The Plaza de Isabel II occupies part of the site where the old Caños del Peral theater stood between 1738 and 1817. Our guide will be waiting for you here, and from this point, the tour will start. On the way to the Royal Palace, you will be able to pass through several important sites of the city of Madrid.
Plaza de Oriente
Plaza de Oriente is located in the historic center of the Spanish city of Madrid designed in 1844. We will cross it in our way to the Royal Palace.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Here the guide will explain everything you need to learn about the architecture and the history of the building, as well as curious facts and all the secrets that this place hosts. The guided tour ends in this point.
What's included
Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if option selected)
Entrance to Royal Palace
Professional guide in English or Spanish in a group of maximum 8 guests (if option selected)
Audio Guide on your selfphone (if option selected)
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
510 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Starting price $40 is 42% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,706 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that you need to find the guide in order to access the Palace, this voucher is not valid at the ticket office.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 3:45 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $36, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Go directly to the Ticket office of the Royal Palace and show your ticket to access. Amigo Tours will send you your ticket before the start of your tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(510)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Tour of royal palace is what it is
Tour was changed to start at4:00 pm . We thought we booked a bilingual tour English and Spanish but it was just Spanish . We had Google Translate and the tour guide was very accommodating and friendly non the less . Quick access and very good descriptions of the palace
B
Excellent experience
It was a great experience and the guide knew the subject very well
P
Everything very good
Everything very good and Borja was very nice.
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The importance of going with a guide
Borja, our guide, gave us a lot of information in a pleasant and entertaining way, he explained every place to us in detail... it is totally worth it to go with a guide!
S
Wonderful way to tour the palace
My daughter and I truly enjoyed the tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Our guide, Enrique, was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer questions along the way. He made the history interesting and made it relatable, while giving us enough time to admire the gorgeous decor and architecture. We would do this again1
Operator response
Dear Suzanne. We're delighted to know Enrique made your visit so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Best Regards from the Quality Department of Amigo Tours – Rodrigo.
A
Excellent tour of the Royal Palace
Excellent tour of the Royal Palace. Borja was a great guide, very charismatic, entertaining, and knowledgeable.
Operator response
Estimada Andrea. Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita con Borja. Compartiremos tu reconocimiento con él. Saludos cordiales del Departamento de Calidad de Amigo Tours – Rodrigo
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History of a democratic reign.
A very interesting, educational, and fun visit! Highly recommended!
Operator response
Estimado Estevan. Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita y esperamos volver a recibirte pronto. Saludos cordiales del Departamento de Calidad de Amigo Tours – Rodrigo
L
Great visit
With Borja, everything went super well And it was well explained.
L
A trip to the past with stories and humor.
Guide Borja captivated us with his storytelling from the very first moment. From the opera square to the palace, he introduced us to the topic, which meant we were already immersed in the history from minute one. You cannot miss this view with him!
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