--- title: Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-royal-palace-guided-tour-with-skip-the-line-ticket/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 2958 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Most travelled rank_in_category: 8 of 9 (Royal Palace) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-royal-palace-guided-tour-with-skip-the-line-ticket/ --- # Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket **Guidekin's take:** A two hour Royal Palace visit with guaranteed skip the line entry, a certified guide and headsets at €35 per person. There is no luggage storage at the palace, so come light. **Most travelled:** Guaranteed skip the line entry with a certified guide and headsets at €35 per person: 4.72 from 2958 reviews, the biggest palace base on our list. Trade-off: No luggage storage at the palace. (last checked August 27, 2026) ## Overview Ready to dive into the opulent world of Madrid's Royal Palace? I'm your guide for this incredible journey. The guide will be at the specified location, ready and waiting for you. From there, we'll stroll through Plaza de Oriente, soaking in the atmosphere before skipping the line and stepping into the grandeur of the palace. As we wander through these hallowed halls, I'll regale you with stories about the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, and the Private Royal apartments. Art aficionados, get ready to feast your eyes on masterpieces by Giordano and Goya. But it's not just paintings; we'll explore historical treasures like ancient tapestries, majestic suits of armor, and ornate swords. And oh, the palace's 19th-century design and floral gardens provide a backdrop that's just begging for a photo op! So, are you ready to be whisked away into a world of art, history, and royalty? Buckle up, because this journey is about to unfold in the most mesmerizing way! ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 2958 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Golden Tour Guide ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Guided Tour | €35 / person | English | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | | Spanish Guided Tour | €37 / person | Spanish | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | | Italian Guided Tour | €37 / person | Italian | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | ## What's included - Headsets to hear your Tour Guide - Access to the Royal Palace - Certified Tour Guide from Tourism Authority - Guaranteed Skip The Line Entrance ## Not included - Food and Drinks - No Storage for Luggage ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (2h; admission included) - The Royal Palace of Madrid isn't just a residence; it's a place steeped in grandeur and history. Although the current kings reside elsewhere, this majestic palace remains the setting for important state ceremonies and solemn occasions, making it come alive with its... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 27 start times between 09:00 and 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be inside the souvenir shop, holding a "Golden Tour Guide" sign. Please do not go directly to the Royal Palace. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Customers are required to carry an ID as proof of their age - If you arrive late, you will miss the entrance and won´t have the option to request a refund. - You must come 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time for the check-in. ## How it compares in Royal Palace Ranked **#8 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Madrid Royal Palace and Prado Museum Private Tour with Transfers](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-royal-palace-and-prado-museum-private-tour-with-transfers/?format=md) — €295 per person, 4.91 (196) 2. [Royal Palace Madrid Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/royal-palace-madrid-small-group-tour-with-skip-the-line-ticket/?format=md) — €50 per person, 4.9 (231) 3. [MADRID VIP Private Prado Museum And Royal Palace PICK UP HOTEL](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-vip-private-prado-museum-and-royal-palace-pick-up-hotel/?format=md) — €299 per person, 5.0 (43) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/royal-palace-madrid/?format=md ## More in Madrid - All Madrid tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-royal-palace-guided-tour-with-skip-the-line-ticket/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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