Group Size
Max 8
Tour Duration
2.5 Hours
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Free Cancellation up to 24 hrs
Highlights generally include:
• Throne Room– step into the heart of the palace, where elaborate chandeliers and a ceiling fresco by Tiepolo frame the grand throne still used for official royal ceremonies.
• Banquet Hall– walk through the grand Banquet Hall, where rich tapestries, glittering chandeliers, and a vast dining table set the scene for royal feasts and state receptions.
• Masterpieces by Goya, Mengs, and Giaquinto– discover stunning works of art commissioned for the palace, including Goya's portraits of Spanish royalty, Mengs' neoclassical elegance, and Giaquinto's breathtaking ceiling frescoes.
• The Crown Room– see Spain's royal regalia, including the Royal Scepter and Crown, symbols of centuries of monarchy, displayed in the Crown Room.
• Panoramic View of the Royal Gardens (View only)– step onto the palace terrace for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Campo del Moro Gardens, a historic green space designed to complement the grandeur of the palace.
Discover the Royal Palace of Madrid, a Baroque masterpiece and Europe's largest royal residence.
With over 3,400 rooms, this architectural marvel blends Italian and French influences, featuring grand halls splendort décor, and priceless works of art. Though no longer a full-time royal residence, it remains an active site for state ceremonies and official events.
On this 2.5-hour private tour, our expert guide will lead you through the palace's most spectacular chambers while sharing its fascinating history. Walk through the Crown Room, where the Spanish Crown and Royal Scepter are displayed- symbols of the enduring legacy of Spain's monarchy. Step into the Banquet Hall, a grand space designed for lavish royal feasts, adorned with intricate plasterwork and glittering crystal chandeliers. Explore the Royal Chapel, an exquisite example of Baroque architecture, where Spain's monarchs once worshipped beneath its grand domed ceiling. Along the way, discover masterpieces by Goya, Mengs, and Giaquinto, commissioned to decorate these regal halls.
Conclude your visit admiring the Throne Room, where elaborate chandeliers and Tiepolo's ceiling fresco frame the seat of Spanish power. By the end of this tour, you'll have a deeper appreciation for Spain's royal heritage and the architectural splendor of one of Europe's most breathtaking palaces.
• PRIVATE MUSEUM TOUR (with Reserved Entry Tickets Included)
• PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
• DURATION 2.5 HOURS
• ROYAL PALACE ENTRANCE TICKET
Great tour with Isabel. Very informative and detailed about each room visited.Tour allowed us to bypass line for entrance palace.
08 May 2025
Isabel was a terrific guide! She was very knowledgeable and relayed the history of the palace and the royal families in a very approachable way. Her passion for her subject matter came through clearly and made the tour very enjoyable
13 May 2025
Isabel was wonderful. Enthusiastic, informative, and made the experience fun. Also very punctual and texted us a link of where to meet which made it so easy. Highly recommend and request Isabel!
16 May 2025
Our tour in Madrid was phenomenal. We were just two people doing the tour with our knowledgeable guide Almudena LG. She brought each of us a head set so we could clearly hear her narration. She has studied the subject in college and worked in Madrid museums for years. Her knowledge of history and the Spanish monarchy was complete. She could answer 98% of our questions.It was a busy day at the palace with youth groups and crowds. She navigated us in each room to the best place to view the room and provided complete commentary on each room’s use,...
23 May 2025
Very impressive guide. Very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the history of Spain, Madrid and the Spanish Royalty in two and a half hours of the tour.
26 May 2025
David did a fine job of negotiating the rather crowded palace and was really good at providing historical context and pointing out easy-to-miss details.
30 May 2025
Awesome tour guide best I have encountered, very friendly and professional. I highly recommend if your looking for a tour, great job.
16 June 2025
Almudena, our tour guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. She shared a wealth of information and answered all our questions thoroughly.
18 June 2025
We visited the Royal Palace with Sergio as our guide and it was just wonderful. From the very first moment you could see his passion for history and his deep knowledge of the place. Not only did he clearly explain every room and architectural detail, but he was also able to convey the historical context with great grace and proximity.Thanks to Sergio, the visit was enjoyable, fun and full of curiosities that we would not have discovered on our own. He was able to adapt the explanations to the group and keep us interested at all times. In addition, he...
22 June 2025
Alphonso was a great guide and our semi-private tour became private when my wife and I were the only ones that afternoon. Informative, friendly and a wonderful way to get more information about the palace and Spanish history in general.I would definitely recommend this tour to others.
03 September 2025
Isabella is knowledgeable and enjoys sharing it with people. She paces her tour so that travelers come away with a great deal of fascinating information. Isabella is very open to questions and comments.
08 October 2024
David was wonderful. He was full of historical information and made every room relevant. We would highly recommend this small group tour.
10 October 2024
We did a fantastic tour of the Royal Palace by David! He was an amazing guide with so much interesting knowledge to share! Highly recommend!
14 October 2024
Isabel was FANTASTIC! We learned so much. Isabel was a great tour guide. She was so warm and friendly and knowledgeable! She was funny, too! Isabel answered all our questions and shared all sorts of interesting points about the history of Spain, art, the royal family, and the palace. Isabel asked us what else we had done in Madrid and tied it all together!
27 November 2024
This tour worth every penny. Ana, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, with clear and comprehensible explanations about the palace and its history. She made us aware about important details that, otherwise, will be skipped. Highly recommended!
02 January 2025
Alumdena was an excellent guide. We did the waking tour of Madrid and The Royal Palace tour with her the same day. Great experience
21 January 2025
We had a great time and learned so much Beatriz was an incredible guide. You can tell she was once a teacher as she imparted so much knowledge. And she was most engaging and fun to be with. Highly recommend!!
05 February 2025
Isabel, with her entertaining way of sharing the Palacio Real and Spain’s Royal history made this visit an amazing one. The palace and its rich history were well delivered and her passion and fun way of sharing her knowledge captivated us completely. Time went by really fast. It’s been the best choice to visit the Palacio Real and learn all about its inhabitants of old and new times. Thanks a lot Isabel!
10 March 2025
5 stars all the way! A great experience from start to finish. Alfonso was an amazing guide. Very informative, encouraged questions, genuinely passionate about guiding. I highly recommend this tour
14 June 2025
Beatrice C was a terrific guide. Extremely knowledge and friendly. Taught us a lot of the history of the palace and Spain.
02 July 2025
