Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
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.
Options
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
What's included in Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza de Isabel II
This will be the meeting point with the guide.
Royal Palace of Madrid
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.
Jardines de SabatiniPass-by Only
The travelers will see the Sabatini Garden
Inclusions
- Royal Palace Skip the Line Ticket
- Tapas Tasting (if option selected)
- Professional Guide
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages not described in the inclusion points or description
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- 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
- For the tapas tasting you need to go to Calle Mayor 84, the bar "CASA CIRIACO", until 3:30pm. You have to go on your own, the guide does not accompany you.
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is at Plaza de Isabel II. Outside Opera Metro Station. You have to look a guide with an IBE TOURS sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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 select the tapas tasting option, you need to go to Calle Mayor 84, the bar "CASA CIRIACO", until 3:30pm. You have to go on your own, the guide does not accompany you. It is not recommended to carry large items such as backpacks or suitcases.