Royal Palace of Madrid guided tour
- About 2 hours
- Small group
- English or Spanish, confirmed at booking
- Plaza de Oriente
- 4.8(5,341 reviews)
Europe's largest working palace, with a guide who knows where to pause
With over 3,000 rooms, it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe still in official use; the King receives heads of state here. A guide leads you through the State Rooms, the Throne Room and the Royal Armoury, knowing which details deserve time.
Skip-the-line entry matters here, as morning queues are long. There is time for the Gasparini Room's chinoiserie ceiling and the Royal Pharmacy.
The formal Changing of the Guard takes place on the first Wednesday of most months; check your dates.
Best for
- A well-paced introduction to royal Madrid
- Context for the State Rooms
- Pairing with the Prado or Almudena Cathedral
Highlights
- The Throne Room and State Rooms
- The Gasparini Room
- The Royal Armoury
- Skip-the-line entry
Itinerary
Meet your guide
At your booked timeMeet at Plaza de Oriente and enter the palace by the skip-the-line route.
Guided route through the State Rooms
About 90 minutesMove through the Throne Room, the Gasparini Room and the principal State Rooms with commentary.
Free time
The remaining timeContinue independently through the Royal Armoury or the Royal Pharmacy at your own pace.
What's included
- Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace
- A guide for the main State Rooms route
- Entry to the Royal Kitchens, ticketed separately
- Transport to Plaza de Oriente
Important information
- The palace closes for state events without much notice — a rare cause for cancellation.
- Formal dress is not required, but the palace asks for reasonably smart, covered clothing.
- Photography without flash is permitted in most rooms.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
Plaza de Oriente, outside the Royal Palace — the exact point is confirmed with the booking.
End point
Inside the Royal Palace
Not included — meet at the confirmed point and continue independently after the visit.
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
