Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
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About this experience
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.
After the guided tour you can stroll through the Royal Gardens and visit other parts of the palace on your own, such as the Royal Armory and the Royal Apothecary.
If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go on your own to Casa Ciriaco Restaurant at Calle Mayor 84, where you will be given an appetizer of typical Spanish tapas.
Available options
Palace Tour + Tapas in Spanish
Details: 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 French
Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in French. This option doesn't include The Royal Collection Gallery.
Palace Tour + Tapas in English
Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in English and a tapas tasting. It doesn't include Collection Gallery
Royal Palace Tour in English
Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.
Royal Palace Tour in Spanish
Details: This option includes a guided tour of the Royal Palace in Spanish. I doesn't include the Royal Collection Gallery.
Private Tour
Details: This option includes a private guided tour of the Royal Palace in English, Spanish or French, the language of your choice.
What's included
Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
Tapas Tasting (if option selected)
Headphones so you can easily hear your guide
Professional Guide
Detailed itinerary
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This will be the meeting point with the guide.
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Stop 2
It 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.
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Stop 3
Pass by
The travelers will see the Sabatini Garden
What's not included
Gratuities
Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description
Hotel pick up or transfer
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
FR
ES
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Important information
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 Casa Ciriaco on your own: Calle Mayor 84 You can go to the restaurant from 12pm to 2pm or from 4pm to 10pm
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
Meeting point
The meeting point is at Plaza de Isabel II. Outside Opera Metro Station. You have to look a guide with an IBE TOURS sign.
Important notes
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.
If you have selected the tapas tasting option, depending on the day of the week of your reservation, you will need to go to one of these restaurants:
CASA CIRIACO (Mayor Street, number 84)
* Monday to Wednesday
* You can enjoy the tasting at the following times
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
LA CASA DEL ABUELO (Toledo Street, number 11)
* Monday to Friday
* You can enjoy the tasting at these times
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
The guide will not accompany you.
You can only go to the restaurant at the specific time.
It is not recommended to carry large items such as backpacks or suitcases.
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Price varies by option
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