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Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

434 Reviews 4.53 out of 5 stars Based on 434 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Madrid, Spain
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Discover why this tour won the City Balloon Tours TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD 2025!

Get fast track access to the Royal Palace of Madrid with this tour. Get acquainted with the residence of the Spanish Royal Family. See the lavish Throne Room, the Columns Room and the Royal Armory. Learn about the history of the monarchy in Spain and how the palace's decorations have changed over time through your guide's informative remarks.

Do not miss the opportunity to explore this area of Madrid full of history.

What's Included

  • Entrance to Royal Palace
  • Audio Guide on your selfphone (if option selected)
  • Professional guide in English or Spanish in a group of maximum 8 guests (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
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Plaza de Isabel II

The Plaza de Isabel II occupies part of the site where the old Caños del Peral theater stood between 1738 and 1817. Our guide will be waiting for you here, and from this point, the tour will start.On the way to the Royal Palace, you will be able to pass through several important sites of the city of Madrid.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Oriente (pass by)

Plaza de Oriente is located in the historic center of the Spanish city of Madrid designed in 1844. We will cross it in our way to the Royal Palace.
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Royal Palace of Madrid

Here the guide will explain everything you need to learn about the architecture and the history of the building, as well as curious facts and all the secrets that this place hosts. The guided tour ends in this point.
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1 hour 25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-22869ROYALPALACEEXC

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4.53
434 reviews

Average 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 434 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance to Royal Palace
  • Audio Guide on your selfphone (if option selected)
  • Professional guide in English or Spanish in a group of maximum 8 guests (if option selected)
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if option selected)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that you need to find the guide in order to access the Palace, this voucher is not valid at the ticket office.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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