Royal Palace of Madrid tour
Let yourself be guided by Expert Guides at the Royal Palace
Come and see the Royal Palace accompanied by a Certified Guide.
Personalization, quality and professionalism distinguish us
During this visit to the Royal Palace (Palacio Real de Madrid), you will feel like a true member of royalty. There is no better way to discover the history, art, and curiosities that this place holds than by touring some of its main rooms accompanied by an accredited guide.
What is the price of the visit?
- Private groups: €180 (1 to 4 people).
- Additional: €45/person from the fifth person onwards. Check for discounts starting from six people.
- Children up to 6 years: Free
- Reduced Price: €29* (Children from 6 to 12 and individuals with special needs). *The reduction applies as long as it does not affect the base price of €180.
- Note: Check for possible price variations on weekends for private groups.
- What are private groups? These are family or friends' groups up to 29 people. The visit is private in the sense that no outsider joins the group.
- *Check for special prices for company or collective groups by indicating it in the contact form.
Where is the meeting point?
- Royal Palace, Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid. Next to the ticket booth in front of the Almudena Cathedral. (Refer to the map below).
- Flexible schedule: We will coordinate with you both the start time and the meeting place with the guide.
- Palace Hours: Monday from 10am to 3pm (last admission 1:30pm) Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Last admission 6:30pm.
How long does the visit last?
- 2 hours, and afterwards, you can stay in the museum as long as you like.
¿What does this visit include?
- Personalized service. We adapt to each client.
- Our guides are regular and/or exclusive to Tour Time.
- Itinerary tailored to see the most important works of the museum.
- Level explanations and anecdotes.
- Assistance and support from the Tour Time team.
- Civil Liability Insurance.
- We can organize the visit in several languages, mainly: Spanish, English, French, Italian and German, among others.
Information about services not included:
Tickets to the Royal Palace. Tour Time can purchase them upon prior reservation. If you want to avoid queues, please indicate it in the contact form.
You have an airport pick-up service or any other point in Madrid, by reservation.
Team Guides
Find out about the guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Fill in the form for reservation or find out about the visit with an accredited guide. Indicate if you want to buy the tickets through Tour Time.
FAQ
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- How do I make a reservation? Fill out the form indicating the date and time, number of people, etc. We’ll contact you to discuss the details so you don’t have any questions.
- Is there a minimum number of participants? The published price is for a minimum of two people, but we also customize for one person. Please inquire.
- What is the payment method? Bank transfer, card payment, or cash.
- What are radio guides? They are a wireless guiding system that allows easy communication between the guide and the visitor. It is the most practical and advisable method for communication so that you don’t miss any details. Do not confuse with Audioguide (in this case, there is no physical person interacting with the visitor).
Cancellation
- Users can cancel their reservation up to 72 hours before the contracted service and receive a refund of the amount paid, deducting any management and reservation fees.
- If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance or there is no show, there will be no refund as the services will be closed and will generate costs.
- Note: Some services may have specific conditions depending on the providers.
- Meeting: Royal Palace, Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid
- Flexible meeting point.
- Do you need a pickup + tour? Pickup Tour: We'll pick you up at your hotel, airport, or train station. Ask us.
About the Royal Palace and our tour:
We will start this journey from the Plaza de la Armería, where an introduction to the origins and history of the Royal Palace will be provided. From there, direct access will be made to the interior of the Palace, transporting you on a kind of journey through time that will allow you to enjoy frescoes, sculptures, tapestries, various decorative arts, and much more as you explore the different rooms.
In the tour, we will see the following places among others:
• Main Staircase.
• Halberdiers’ Hall.
• Hall of Columns.
• Antechamber of Carlos III.
• Chamber of Carlos III or Gasparini.
• Porcelain Cabinet.
• Gala Dining Room.
• Banda Room.
• Silver Room.
• Royal Chapel.
• Antechamber of Queen María Cristina.
• Crown Room.
• Throne Room.
• Royal Armory. You can visit it at your leisure once the tour with your guide is complete.
Don’t think twice and come to discover, hand in hand with Tour Time, the largest palace in Western Europe. Yes, you read that right, the Royal Palace of Madrid can boast of being larger than the Palace of Versailles (France) or Buckingham Palace.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guided Tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Everything you need to know before visiting the Royal Palace with a private guide from Tour Time.
The visit and its rooms
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The guided tour takes you through the most emblematic rooms: the Throne Room, the Gala Dining Room, the Royal Pharmacy, the Royal Armoury and the royal chambers decorated with frescoes by Tiepolo, Flemish tapestries and period furniture. The guide explains the history of each room and its significance within the heritage of the Spanish Crown.
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The Royal Armoury and the Royal Pharmacy are separate areas with their own entrance and availability. Tour Time can organise a combined tour including all the areas of the complex depending on the group's interest and available time.
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Yes. The Royal Collections Gallery is located right next to the Royal Palace, so Tour Time can organise a combined tour on the same day or on separate days. It's one of the most complete combinations for exploring the heritage of the Spanish monarchy in Madrid.
Tickets, duration and languages
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The guided tour lasts approximately between 1.5 and 2 hours. If the Campo del Moro gardens or the Almudena Cathedral are included, the visit can be extended to half a day.
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The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish Crown, although the King and Queen don't usually reside there. The palace closes to visitors on certain dates for official State events. Tour Time checks availability when booking and adjusts the date if necessary.
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Yes, especially in high season. The Royal Palace is one of Spain's most visited monuments, and box-office queues can be long. Tour Time coordinates ticket management with the tour booking to avoid waiting and guarantee access at the agreed time.
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The guided tour of the Royal Palace with Tour Time is available in Spanish, English, French and Italian. As this is a private tour, the language is chosen at the time of booking. For a language not listed, feel free to ask us about availability.
Want to visit the Royal Palace with a private guide?
Get in touch with our team and we'll organise the visit for your group.

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