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Tours/Madrid/Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private

Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private

4.9(41)Madrid1h 30min
VIATOR4.9(39)TRIPADVISOR5.0(2)
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
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Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private
Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$62 / person
Location
Madrid, Spain
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 41 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Madrid-Visit Tours
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.

Description

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 3500 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.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
2:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 19
Adult (ages 17–64)
$62
Senior (ages 65+)
$62
Child (ages 5–16)
$62
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free

In demand: 7 of the next 25 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.

Tour Options

Royal Palace SEMI-PRIVATE 8 ppl max.

Itinerary

Royal Palace of Madrid
Admission included75 min

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.

What's included

Included
Tour guide audio system (headset included)
Preferential access Royal Palace tickets
Access to the Royal Armory is included but not part of the guided tour
Government certified guides

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.9
41 reviews
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How it compares in Madrid

  • Starting price $62 is 10% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid

Excurgo comparison of 1,710 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private take?

Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private cost?

Prices start at $62 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 2:00 PM.

How much does Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private cost for children?

Children aged 5–16 pay from $62, adults from $62. Infants go free.

Does Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private sell out?

It can: 7 of the next 25 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private 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 The groups entrance of the Royal Palace. Next to the corner of the building; located at Calle Bailén with Plaza de la armería. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Madrid Royal Palace Tour - Semi private offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

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

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Reviews(41)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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Jan_C
October 5, 2026 · via Viator
Wonderful experience of opulence!

Must do / guide Nicholas was very knowledgeable and great to be in a small group as there were many tourist competing for space.

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Dee_B
May 24, 2026 · via Viator
Great Tour

Nicholas was very informative, friendly and easy to understand. He made sure we saw everything and understood the historical significance of what we were looking at.

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Ghanimah_A
May 21, 2026 · via Viator
Nicolas made this tour!

We are so happy we booked this tour. Our guide, Nicolas, was so warm and friendly, he catered the tour around our interests (history) while making sure to share with us all there is to know regarding the palace. He kept the tour fun with various anecdotes, as well as interactive by having us guess the purpose of some of the silverware. We had so, so much fun! Also, to our luck, we were the only ones who’d booked the tour, so it was basically a private tour! Highly recommend our guide Nicolas. You can tell he enjoys what he does, and it was so much fun learning the history of this important monument, the dynasties that ruled from it, and discussing it all with him throughout the tour. Thank you, Nicolas!

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Matthew_H
May 21, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing Tour Even King Felipe VI Would Say is Outstanding

We spent two hours touring the Royal Palace of Madrid. King Felipe VI does not live there, but he uses the palace monthly for ceremonial events like greeting ambassadors, holding holiday concerts and for signing official documents in formal ceremonies. It was big, over 3,000 rooms. We saw 24 of them. Still impressive. Our guide was really good. He helped us to understand the legacy of Spanish Royal Family for the past 500 years. Good factual information as well as an interesting narrative throughout the tour. There are so many tours of the Royal Palace out there. Why pick this one? 1) Tour Length, not too long and you won't get information overload. 2) The Guides. Viator really has done a nice job of selecting folks who have passion to tell the story of the Palace and Royal Family and bring them to life. Our guide had a great iPad filled with pictures he used through the tour to emphasize points and show the Eoayal Family today.

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Henry_O
April 24, 2026 · via Viator
Awesome Palace tour!

Nico was a great guide. He even opened up a new time slot to accommodate my family since the other one was at full capacity. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend booking him for your next tour.

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James_C
April 10, 2026 · via Viator
Nicholas our guide was...

Nicholas our guide was great. Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable not only about the palace but Spanish and European history as well. A very enjoyable and informative tour.

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Rachel_L
April 3, 2026 · via Viator
Great Tour

Nicholas was very friendly and informed about the palace. It was thorough but not belabored. My teenage daughter and I both enjoyed it very much. He also gave us some tapas recommendations after the finish.

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Emma_S
March 26, 2026 · via Viator
Nico was a friendly and...

Nico was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend – we learned a lot about the Royal Palace and a lot of interesting related historical facts.

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jenniferrU9890XX
March 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Nico for the win!

Nico was a fabulous tour guide of the Royal Palace in Madrid. He went above and beyond using images on his tablet to augment what we were learning. Highly recommend!!!

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Alexis_P
March 7, 2026 · via Viator
Recommended - wonderful tour

Thank you Nico - what a wonderful tour. I have to confess that I approached this tour with some scepticism. A wander around a very large building - how interesting could that possibly be? How wrong I was! Nico brought the people, the building, the decor and Spanish history to life. The breadth of his knowledge - his command of English - his ability to tell the stories of the people and the building was both fascinating and indeed entertaining. Nico delivered a wonderful tour for my wife and I which we greatly enjoyed.

$62/ person
4.9(41)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationWithin 24h
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