Royal Palace of Madrid tour with local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Royal Palace of Madrid tour with local guide

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 28 reviews
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest palace in Western Europe
  • See different royal apartments and the Porcelain, Gasparini and Throne rooms
  • Admire the finest materials used for construction and artworks by great masters
  • Stroll around the beautifully landscaped and statue-studded Sabatini Gardens
  • Follow your expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of the Royal Palace
What to expect

Walk into a world of opulence, beauty and grandeur at the Royal Palace of Madrid on this guided tour. With a staggering 3,418 rooms, you’ll get to admire lavishly decorated saloons and stroll around the landscaped gardens. Marta, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘See how interior design reflects Spanish royalty – from statues mirroring Roman emperors to King Alfonso XII’s liking Victorian-style excess. You’ll see top-class artworks by masters such as Goya, Velazquez and Caravaggio that weave throughout the palace too.’

Be amazed as you walk up the Grand Staircase, each step made from a single piece of San Agustin marble, and follow your guide into apartments belonging to various Spanish monarchs. A crown jewel of the Palace is the Gasparini Room. You’ll feel entwined with nature and the room is flooded with Oriental art. ‘Brought to Spain by mule, a highlight of this space is the Shephard’s Clock. After 260 years, the complex mechanisms that produce enchanting shapes and music still work today’, says guide Marta.

Get a glimpse of royal life at the Hall of Columns – imagine the dancing and dining that took place here. As you stare at the red velvet walls of the Throne Room, you’ll listen to stories about the history and the lives of past monarchs. You'll be able to solo explore the Campo del Moro gardens and walk among statues of former kings, pools, fountains and green spaces – ‘it’s also a top spot for watching the sunset in Madrid’ adds Marta.

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What's included
  • check 2-hour guided tour
  • check Skip-the-line entrance to the Royal Palace
  • check Friendly and expert local guide
  • check Guided tour
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Plaza Isabel II, 4, Madrid, Spain

Meeting point:
Meet your guide next to Isabel II Statue.
What to remember
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour starting time to meet your guide
  • Please note that the guide will not accompany you in the Campo del Moro Gardens. You'll be able to freely visit them once the tour has come to an end
  • The Royal Palace of Madrid is accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on Official Events of the Royal Palace
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Provider
Amigo Tui
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 28 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

5/5

Value for money

4.2/5

Staff

5/5

  • Irene

    From Germany - August 2024

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - April 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    La nostra guida è stata molto esaustiva e anche simpatica. Ha saputo coinvolcerci . Molto bravo.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - February 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great Tour and fun facts from the guide.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tuvimos una excelente experiencia visitando el Palacio Real con un extraordinario guía como José!!

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - December 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    ABBIAMO AVUTO UNA GUIDA MOLTO PREPARATA - PARLANTE ITALIANO

  • Anonymous

    From France - October 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Todo ha salido perfecto. tanto la parte website, la reserva el mapagento.. La guia estaba en tiempo, tenia mucho conocimiento sobre la visita. Muy am ...

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