Royal Palace of Madrid tour with local guide
Walk into a world of opulence, beauty and grandeur at the Royal Palace of Madrid on this guided tour. With a staggering 3,418 rooms, you’ll get to admire lavishly decorated saloons and stroll around the landscaped gardens. Marta, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘See how interior design reflects Spanish royalty – from statues mirroring Roman emperors to King Alfonso XII’s liking Victorian-style excess. You’ll see top-class artworks by masters such as Goya, Velazquez and Caravaggio that weave throughout the palace too.’
Be amazed as you walk up the Grand Staircase, each step made from a single piece of San Agustin marble, and follow your guide into apartments belonging to various Spanish monarchs. A crown jewel of the Palace is the Gasparini Room. You’ll feel entwined with nature and the room is flooded with Oriental art. ‘Brought to Spain by mule, a highlight of this space is the Shephard’s Clock. After 260 years, the complex mechanisms that produce enchanting shapes and music still work today’, says guide Marta.
Get a glimpse of royal life at the Hall of Columns – imagine the dancing and dining that took place here. As you stare at the red velvet walls of the Throne Room, you’ll listen to stories about the history and the lives of past monarchs. You'll be able to solo explore the Campo del Moro gardens and walk among statues of former kings, pools, fountains and green spaces – ‘it’s also a top spot for watching the sunset in Madrid’ adds Marta.
Main features
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Why you’ll love this…
- Enjoy visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest palace in Western Europe
- See different royal apartments and the Porcelain, Gasparini and Throne rooms
- Admire the finest materials used for construction and artworks by great masters
- Stroll around the beautifully landscaped and statue-studded Sabatini Gardens
- Follow your expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of the Royal Palace
Important to know
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour starting time to meet your guide
- Please note that the guide will not accompany you in the Campo del Moro Gardens. You'll be able to freely visit them once the tour has come to an end
- The Royal Palace of Madrid is accessible to people with reduced mobility
- This product is subject to cancellation or rescheduling based on Official Events of the Royal Palace
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- 2-hour guided tour
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Royal Palace
- Friendly and expert local guide
- Guided tour
- Headsets (to hear the guide)
- Entrance ticket
- Tour guide
What’s not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Provider
Amigo Tui
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