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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
About
Join a 2-hour guided tour of Madrid's Royal Palace. Admire the works of art by Giordano and Goya as you explore the palace at a leisurely time during the day with an expert guide who has an in-depth knowledge of the home of Spanish royalty.
Meet your guide at the Ópera metro stop located at Plaza de Isabel II in front of the Teatro Real. After a stroll through the picturesque Plaza de Oriente, take advantage of skip-the-line access to the palace.
- Up to 30 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Plaza de Isabel IIThis will be the meeting point with the guide. 5 min
- 2Royal Palace of MadridIt is one of the largest palaces in Western Europe, almost twice the size of the Palace of Versailles or Buckingham Palace, with 3,478 rooms. 2 hrs Admission included
- 3Jardines de SabatiniThe travelers will see the Sabatini Garden Passes by without stopping
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Plan my dayWhat’s included
- Headphones so you can easily hear your guide
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Tapas Tasting
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please, be at the starting point 10’ minutes before start of the tour.
- Please check which option did you select as the inclusions are different depending on the option
- If you have selected the option with tapas tasting, you will have to go to "Mercado Jamón Ibérico" on your own: Calle Mayor 80. You can go to the restaurant from 11am to 7pm
- Opening days and times may be modified in the case of special events
- Even with priority entrance, you may have to wait at the security check
- Please, be at the starting point 10’ minutes before start of the tour. The meeting point is in PLAZA ISABEL II (Outside the "Ópera" subway station) The meeting/starting point of this tour is not at the Royal Palace entrance. Meet and check in with your guide outside the 'Opera' metro station. You must show the guide the voucher on the day of the visit to take the tour. The tapas tasting is not included unless you select that option. Please check your selected option or ask the operator. If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go to "Mercado Jamón Ibérico" in Calle Mayor number 80, in these hours: If you select the tour in English: the tapas tasting is at at 15pm If you select the tour in Spanish: the tapas tasting is at at 6pm The guide will not accompany you. It is not recommended to carry large items such as backpacks or suitcases.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meeting pointMadridGet directions (opens Google Maps)
The meeting point is at Plaza de Isabel II. Outside Opera Metro Station. You have to look a guide with an IBE TOURS sign.
Starts from
- Palace Tour + Tapas in SpanishDetails: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish and a tapas tasting. It doesn't include the Royal Gallery
- Royal Palace Tour in FrenchDetails: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in French. This option doesn't include The Royal Collection Gallery.
- Royal Palace Tour in EnglishDetails: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.
- Palace Tour + Tapas in EnglishDetails: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in English and a tapas tasting. It doesn't include Collection Gallery
- Tour in Italian
- Private TourDetails: This option includes a private guided tour of the Royal Palace in English, Spanish or French, the language of your choice.
- Royal Palace Tour in SpanishDetails: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.