Madrid Royal Palace Tickets

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Experience Highlights

Stroll through the largest royal residence in Western Europe with this fast-track entry to Madrid's Royal Palace. Explore the interior of this luxurious palace at your own pace and visit elegant rooms such as the Royal Armoury and the Crown Room.

See all the nooks and crannies and unique treasures of this palatial residence and enter the stately galleries to gaze at the works of art. Marvel at objects of great historical value and discover other impressive highlights with a digital audio guide that you can rent on site for around €3:

Remember to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour and show your digital ticket at the individual visitor entrance on the Almudena esplanade. In addition, you will also need to show your PDF ticket which you will receive by email. Children under 5 years old, disabled people with their companion and unemployed people can enter free of charge (always with supporting documents).

  • Visit one of the residences of the Spanish royal family with this queue-free entrance ticket to the Royal Palace in Madrid(please note that you will have to pass through a security checkpoint, which may cause some delays).
  • Walk the halls as if you were royalty and explore the more than 3,000 elegant rooms.
  • See works of art by great painters such as Goya, Velázquez and Caravaggio, among others.
  • Discover this monument by renting a digital audio guide on site and with a downloadable brochure that includes information about the city's royal palaces.

What’s included

  • Fast-track tickets for the Royal Palace of Madrid
  • Downloadable brochure with information about the Royal Palaces of the city and its surroundings.
  • Digital audio guide on a tablet (if you rent it on site)
  • Guided tour

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Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your start time to ensure everything runs smoothly

Step by Step

Learn about the history of one of the greatest palaces in the world with this fast-track ticket to the Royal Palace of Madrid. Enjoy this skip-the-line entrance and discover the interior of this noble historic building from the 11th century. Walk around its more than 135,000 square metres at your own pace and visit the more than 3,000 rooms that have witnessed the history of Spain.

Discover all its nooks and crannies, works of art and unique treasures during this visit with a downloadable brochure, which includes information about the royal palace and its surroundings. Or if you prefer, rent your audio guide to learn more about the history of this historic building.

With your ticket to this official residence in the heart of Madrid, you'll walk through what was once home to some of Europe's most enigmatic monarchs. You'll visit its detailed and elegant rooms such as the Royal Armoury, the Crown Room, and many more. Explore the extensive royal collections and admire the most representative symbols of the Spanish monarchy, as well as the arms and armour of the Spanish kings.

You will pass through all the different rooms and contemplate the decorations and objects typical of the period. Marvel at the walls and ceilings covered with majestic rococo frescoes and admire the extensive art collection with paintings and frescoes by artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Caravaggio and Sorolla. Climb to the top floor and enjoy the stunning views of Madrid's city centre.

During your visit you will have a downloadable brochure with interesting information about the Royal Palaces of the city and its surroundings, so you can discover other historical monuments. If you would also like to learn more about the history of this historic building, opt for a digital audio guide.

You can also enhance this experience by combining your ticket to the palace with other attractions in Madrid, such as tickets to the Prado Museum, panoramic bus tours with audio guide and much more.

Reviews

4.8
· 592 Reviews
  • N
    N.
    5
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    I recommend going early in the morning to quietly enjoy each space of the palace. Yes, it is very important to get your tickets in advance to avoid the queues.
  • J
    J.
    5
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    Not to be missed if you want to learn about the most important aspects of the history of Spain and Europe in general. Very interesting
  • M
    M.
    4
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    Beautiful place, inside is very luxurious and striking. I went with my boyfriend who is his first time in Europe and he was fascinated.
  • J
    J.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    From the moment we booked until we entered the palace the service we received was impeccable. We have not had a single problem and have enjoyed every minute of our visit.
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