--- title: Royal Palace & Cathedral & Old city PRIVATE TOUR. Hotel pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/royal-palace-cathedral-old-city-private-tour-hotel-pickup/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 176 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.63 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 20 (Royal Palace) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/royal-palace-cathedral-old-city-private-tour-hotel-pickup/ --- # Royal Palace & Cathedral & Old city PRIVATE TOUR. Hotel pickup **Guidekin's take:** Link Madrid's old city, Plaza de España and Debod Temple with a Royal Palace visit on a private tour for your party. A certified guide and Palace and Cathedral tickets are included; it is not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health. 4.63 from 32 reviews at €176 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #15 of 20 in Royal Palace, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview VIP visit just for your group, You will enjoy the very best of Madrid on a guided tour at the old city. Plaza de España, cathedral and Debod Temple along the way among many other amazing spots, before getting inside Madrid's Royal Palace with skip the line itickets included , your guide will accompany and explain everything you need to know inside of the city’s historic Palace. The most Complete Madrid ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 386 pickup points - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 386 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €176 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.63/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: BEST MADRID TOURS - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.63 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 32. - 5 stars: 29 (91%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (9%) ## What's included - Tickets to Palace and Cathedral included - Private Guide certified ## Not included - Gratuites ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza de Oriente** (pass by, no stop) - Discover this amazing monumental and garden square, it contains the collection of 20 sculptures of the ancient visigoth kings of Spain carved in stone, flanked by the Royal Opera House and the Royal palace and at it's center the equestrian bronze sculpture of the King Philip... 2. **Calle Mayor** (pass by, no stop) - A historical walk from old Madrid main street, through the old stone pavemented streets, squares and narrow alleys that compose the XV century Hasburgs quarter. 3. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (1h; admission included) - Step into a world of regal splendor at the Royal Palace, Madrid. With its opulent halls, priceless art, and stunning gardens, this architectural marvel is a timeless treasure steeped in history. Experience the grandeur of kings and queens and be enchanted by the essence of... 4. **Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena** (15m; admission included) - The iconic Main Temple of Madrid, neogotic and neoclasical, a highlight in Madrid's architecture ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - 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: 386 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €352 | €176 | | 4 | €640 | €160 | | 6 | €864 | €144 | 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 · #15 of 20** | €176 | 3h | 4.63 (32) | 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 #15 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/royal-palace-cathedral-old-city-private-tour-hotel-pickup/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md