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Overwhelms the senses! ...
Overwhelms the senses! Most opulent over the top excess of wealth ever seen. Wonderful tour guide. Get tickets in advance. The lines were crazy after we left.
Premium Tour Royal Palace of Madrid : expert guide + no normal queue
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $62 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Madzguia
- Meeting point
- Next to the meeting point with a blue umbrella and guide accreditation card
Description
Discover the royal palace on a guided tour with a local guide. See the largest palace in Western Europe, stand in a room completely covered in porcelain and learn about the Spanish monarchy. As you stroll, hear about the fascinating history of the palace and Madrid. Stop to admire pictorial works, tapestries, jewelry and the stuccoed walls of the palace. The treasures of the royal palace are the Hall of King Charles III, which includes the apartments of the Illustrated King and one of the most important for the city of Madrid, retains all the decoration directed by Sabatini, uniform throughout the main floor. The Throne Room and the Gasparini Chamber are the most representative ensembles of Charles III’s taste, attached to the Rococo style. IMPORTANT: you avoid the normal palace queue, but not the group one, there are days like Saturdays, Sundays and holidays that for force majeure there is a lot of influx, this is not the fault of the provider in any case. Thank you.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 28
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $62
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $49
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
In demand: 65 of the next 150 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Royal Palace of Madrid
The wonderful royal palace: This is a tour of the Royal Palace; to discover it and see the most luxurious rooms of it! The goal is that you finish it and when you see it on the news, you say: I was there! Before entering the palace we will stop at the Plaza de Armas to give you an introduction to the history of the area and all the palaces that have been built over the course of history. Afterwards, we will go through and see the most spectacular rooms of the palace. In the end, it is the largest palace in all of Western Europe and when you see it and see it inside, you will understand why! Are you in? We will see dream rooms such as the Hall of the Halberdiers or the Hall of Columns, very ornate chambers such as Gasparini's and powerful rooms such as the Throne Room.
What's included
Included
Tickets
Local Guide
Not included
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
18 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Rated higher than 82% of 577 reviewed tours in Madrid
- Starting price $62 is 10% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Madrid
Excurgo comparison of 1,712 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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 this tour take?
Premium Tour Royal Palace of Madrid : expert guide + no normal queue lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour 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 this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $49, adults from $62. Infants go free.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 65 of the next 150 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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 Next to the meeting point with a blue umbrella and guide accreditation card. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Madzguia.
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Ruben did a great job of...
Ruben did a great job of explaining the highlights, enjoyed the tour. Lots of history, catered well to family.
K
All around a good tour!
The guide was easy to find and skipping the line was much appreciated. We were glad to have the guide who could provide more information than we would have had on our own.
Operator response
Thank you so much!!
M
Majestic!
It was really amazing! Rubén helped us very much! Good speech, interest and historical information about Royal palace! We will repeat with him!
Operator response
Thank you su much! :)
D
Didactic and fun tour
I think the approach of the tour is excellent, because in addition to being didactic, it is fun, especially because of the curious data that our guide Ruben has provided. He has also been attentive to our doubts demonstrating his knowledge about the Royal Palace.
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias, Dani! Me alegro que te gustara, espero verte en más!
R
Tour with tour guide
The tour was very interesting and fun. The guide Ruben is very professional and friendly. I definitely recommend it.
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias ! Ha sido todo un placer!
N
100% recommended!
I went to Madrid with my partner and although I had already visited the Royal Palace we decided to see him again but this time with a guide to explain everything about him. Ruben did very well very pleasantly at all times.
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias, me alegro que os haya gustado!
J
Excellent
Despite being in Madrid all my life, I had never been to the Royal Palace so I made the decision to take a guided tour to get to know him better. It was a real success to find Reuben, a magnificent guide as well as a good historian. You can tell he knows what he's talking about. Fully recommended.
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias José! ha sido un verdadero placer!!
1
Sure we repeat
Small group in Royal palace. We wanted to get to know the palace and its history and Ruben explained everything great. It was very enjoyable and we learned interesting things. We will repeat without hesitation!
Operator response
Muchísimas gracias, me alegra saber que os gustó!!
C
Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Guided tour accompanied by a specialized guide who explained in language what are the characteristics of the palace.
Operator response
Muchas gracias :)
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