--- title: Private tour of the royal palace, private guide, fast entrance and pick up at the hotel. lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/private-tour-of-the-royal-palace-private-guide-fast-entrance-and-pick-up-at-the-/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private Palace and taxi pickup rank_in_category: 12 of 20 (Royal Palace) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/private-tour-of-the-royal-palace-private-guide-fast-entrance-and-pick-up-at-the-/ --- # Private tour of the royal palace, private guide, fast entrance and pick up at the hotel. **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid on a private tour for your party, with pickup from your central Madrid accommodation. Palace tickets, guiding and a taxi to the palace are included; the return trip is excluded. 4.89 from 44 reviews at €155 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #12 of 20 in Royal Palace, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid goes far beyond a simple walk through its rooms. Accompanied by a passionate guide, you experience an elegant and immersive journey into the heart of Spanish history. We prioritize small groups to ensure a refined, fluid, and personalized atmosphere, away from the crowds. Through engaging stories and unique anecdotes, you gain insight into royal power, art, and grandeur while fully enjoying the palace at your own pace. More than just a visit, it is a true dive into the soul of Madrid, both enriching and unforgettable. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 355 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €115: ages 1 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 355 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Madrid Discovery - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.89 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 44. - 5 stars: 42 (95%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' palace knowledge and personal attention; fast entrance does not always avoid queues **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the palace's history, art and rooms - Patient guides answer questions without rushing the visit - Commentary that engages children as well as adults - The palace's porcelain and smoking rooms stand out to visitors **Complaints:** - Some report quick entry, while others still queue despite the advertised fast entrance Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-16 to 2026-03-14); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Pickup at the Inn (Madrid center) by your private guide - Tickets for the Royal Palace Museum in Madrid - Urban taxi transfer from the Inn to the palace - Private guide (English-speaking) ## Not included - Return to the Inn after the visit - Optional tips for the guide and the taxi driver ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (2h; admission included) - Your private tour will start at your hotel where your guide will meet you. You will then leave for the Royal Palace of Madrid by taxi. Once there, your private guide will take you into the palace without waiting thanks to the fast entrances. You will discover the most... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 355 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €310 | €155 | | 4 | €540 | €135 | | 6 | €660 | €110 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Royal Palace start at €35 per person. ## Compared with other Royal Palace | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 20** | €155 | 2h | 4.89 (44) | private | | [Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-essential-historic-center-plaza-mayor-royal-palace/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 30m | 4.98 (7570) | shared | | [Madrid : Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-puerta-del-sol-plaza-mayor-and-royal-palace/?format=md) | €4 per group | 2h 30m | 4.96 (482) | shared | | [Madrid Essential : Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace](/spain/madrid/tours/madrid-essential-puerta-del-sol-plaza-mayor-and-royal-palace/?format=md) | €4 per group | 2h 30m | 4.94 (604) | shared | Ranked #12 of 20 in Royal Palace by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €299, median €93; typical length 2h 30m. 9 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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/private-tour-of-the-royal-palace-private-guide-fast-entrance-and-pick-up-at-the-/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md