Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Overview
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.
Enjoy visits to the Throne Room, the Gala Dining Room and the private royal apartments. The rooms will come alive with the lively and fascinating explanations of your professional guide.
If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go on your own to "Mercado Jamón Ibérico" Restaurant at Calle Mayor 80, where you will be given a Iberian Products tasting: ham, pork loin, salchichón sausage, chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese, with a drink, bread, and olive oil.
What's Included
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
- Professional Guide
- Headphones so you can easily hear your guide
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Tapas Tasting
Meeting Location
Plaza de Isabel II
Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de Bailén
s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain
What To Expect
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Plaza de Isabel II
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Royal Palace of Madrid
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket.
- Professional Guide.
- Headphones so you can easily hear your guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description.
- Hotel pick up or transfer.
- Tapas Tasting.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
- Professional Guide
- Headphones so you can easily hear your guide
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Tapas Tasting
Additional Info
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
