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Explore the sumptuousness of the former official residence of the Spanish monarchy with a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid featuring fast-track access.
Step inside one of the largest and best-preserved royal palaces in Europe through an enriching guided tour of its most spectacular rooms. The experience begins by meeting an expert local guide to head together toward this imposing Italian Baroque-style monumental complex, whose majestic structure doubles the size of other famous European royal residences and symbolizes the historical establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom.
Thanks to the included fast-track access, you will bypass the regular entry lines, immersing yourself immediately in the historical tales and secrets held within its walls. Accompanied by your guide's detailed commentary, you will walk across the breathtaking Plaza de Armas and ascend the sumptuous Grand Staircase. Throughout the itinerary, you will contemplate the artistic wealth of the Royal Chapel, the Gala Dining Room, the Crown Room, and the majestic Throne Room, spaces lavishly decorated with period antique furniture and spectacular collections of historical tapestries.
The guided tour will also reveal the modern-day relevance of the building, which continues to host state receptions, gala dinners, and the most transcendental official events of the Crown. Upon concluding the group itinerary with your guide, you will have the excellent opportunity to continue exploring on your own by independently visiting the invaluable collections of the Royal Armoury and enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the city from the lookout.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide
● Please dress according to the weather conditions. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, use sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. The tour is conducted entirely on foot
● Taking photographs without flash for personal use is allowed, except in places expressly designated as restricted. The use of a tripod, selfie stick or other similar element is not allowed. The privacy of visitors and workers must be respected
● Crowds or security protocols may cause delays even with skip-the-line access
● Access staff may request documentation proving the age of children (ID, Passport, among others). If it is not presented, payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or reasons of force majeure; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund
● Please note that there are different language options, monolingual and bilingual with different schedules. Select the one that suits you best
● IMPORTANT: Please note that the Royal Palace of Madrid is a building in use for State functions and is managed by Patrimonio Nacional. For this reason, public visits may be canceled or modified without prior notice, even on the day of the tour, due to official acts or last-minute events
● In the event of an official closure that prevents your visit from taking place, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund
● The tour ends at the Royal Palace
Inclusions
✔ Preferential access to the Royal Palace
✔ Bilingual or monolingual guided tour, depending on the option chosen
✔ Local guide
✔ Radio guide system
Exclusions
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's hotel
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Juliá Travel Office, C/ San Nicolás, 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales)