Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid + Old City Guided Tour | 5 hours 30 minutes

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Private French Tour 11am
2 Adults x $842.97
$1,685.94
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$1,685.94
Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private Spanish Tour 11am
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$1,685.94
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$1,685.94
Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
Private Italian Tour 11am
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$1,685.94
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$1,685.94
Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees
SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH
2 Adults x $187.22
$374.44
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$374.44
Semi-Private Walking Tour & Museum Tour; Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
Private English Tour 11am
2 Adults x $842.97
$1,685.94
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$1,685.94
Private Museum Tour & Walking Tour;Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You;Tour Includes All Entrance Fees;Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break);Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Royal Palace Admission Ticket
  • Professional Guide
  • Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour
  • Hotel Pick -up
  • Gratuities

Overview

History and architecture will collide in Madrid on this combo tour of the Old City and Royal Palace. This 5.5 hour Exclusive guided combo tour will explore Europe’s largest royal residence as well as the streets and attractions around it. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your time in the Spanish capital.

Meeting points

Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid

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Itinerary

  • Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena

    We start our tour make with the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.

    10 minutes

  • Arab Wall

    Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.

    10 minutes

  • Calle Mayor

    After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza de la Villa

    Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.

    10 minutes

  • La Latina

    You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza de los Carros Madrid

    Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza De Puerta Cerrada

    Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza De La Paja

    A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places.

    10 minutes

  • Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros

    Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid. Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.

    10 minutes

  • Puerta del Sol

    Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

    10 minutes

  • Real Casa de Postas

    Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.

    10 minutes

  • Mercado San Miguel

    Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.

    10 minutes

  • Plaza Mayor

    We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.

    10 minutes

  • Royal Palace of Madrid

    After a break for lunch, Since the royal family only uses it for official receptions, the Royal Palace and its over 3000 rooms are open to the public. Your engaging guide will show you the famous main staircase, designed by Sabatini, which includes over 70 steps. You’ll head into the Throne Room, and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and the Hall of Alabarderos, dedicated to the palace guards. You will be able to enjoy along the way artists such as Goya, Mengs or Giaquinto, and even take a close look at the symbols of the Spanish monarchy: the crown and the scepter.You will also discover a complete set of stringed instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. After visiting all of the rooms available to you, you’ll have walked in the footsteps of royalty, experiencing Madrid at its most elegant.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Notes: The Palace might be subjected to occasional closures or delayed opening or special event limiting access to our tour. When this occurs, we will provide guests with a reschedule option, or appropriate alternative. There is a link provided to verify beforehand the exceptional closing days online. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access.

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A Great Day

Published on Nov, 2024

Tour guide David was the best. He had so much knowledge and he made certain that we saw everything with a great explanation.

Great!

Published on Aug, 2024

Leticia was amazing! Very informative & knowledgeable, best tour guide! She was super friendly and definitely recommend!!

Excellent experience

Published on Apr, 2024

Jaime Pérez, our guide, did a great job explaining the background of the palace, the significance of the rooms, the intricacies of the paintings. He wa son time, affable and with a sense of humor

Fantastic Palace Tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Our tour guide Beatriz made this one of the best tours we experienced while visiting Spain. Her knowledge, expertise and beautiful ability to share Spanish history was unparalleled. I would recommend Beatriz and Babylon tours to anyone looking for an enriching and fulfilling tour experience.

Great Tour

Published on Oct, 2023

Great tour, very lovely and informative guide. Booking was easy and efficient. The communication was awesome. I would highly recommend.

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