--- title: Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/skip-the-line-royal-palace-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 83 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 20 (Royal Palace) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/skip-the-line-royal-palace-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ --- # Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Royal Palace interiors on a private tour for your party, with entrance fees and a dedicated guide included. The semi-private option shares the guide, and security queues can still form despite skip-the-line access. 4.94 from 83 reviews at €93 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #7 of 20 in Royal Palace, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The Royal Palace in Madrid is Europe’s largest royal residence, acting as the official home of the Spanish royal family. On this 2.5 hour private guided palace tour, you will visit this top attraction in Spain’s capital city, dripping with opulence and history. Your expert guide will make sure you skip the line, fast-tracking you to the ornate and over-the-top interiors that await. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter)… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €93 · private from €326 - Starts 14:00, 14:30, 14:45: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 5 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH option; other options up to €326 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 83 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Madrid - Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €93 · private from €326 - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 14:00, 14:30, 14:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 83 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 83. - 5 stars: 78 (94%) - 4 stars: 5 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and personal attention; palace access arrangements can change at short notice **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of royal history, art and the palace's rooms - Engaging storytelling that makes complex history easy to follow - Patient answers to questions and a pace adjusted to the group - Guides who keep children and teenagers interested - Shorter waits than the main admission queue **Complaints:** - Late changes to palace access arrangements Written by Guidekin from the 79 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-04-03 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-10-04. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR IN ENGLISH | €93 / person | English | Semi-Private Museum Tour; Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum; Professional Tour Guide | | Private French Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | French | - | | Private Italian Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | - | | Private English Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Spanish Tour | €326 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | - | ## What's included - Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - Guided Museum Tour - Duration 2.5 Hours - All Entrance Fees ## Not included - Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Royal Palace of Madrid** (2h 30m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 14:30, 14:45 - 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. ## Meeting point Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid    Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei9QbC4gZGUgbGEgQXJtZXLDrWEsIENlbnRybywgMjgwMTMgTWFkcmlkLCBTcGFpbiIuKiwKFAoSCV9MEGp3KEINESMboYV4cPAKEhQKEgmBPAqAlylCDRFpIoxhwd42xA Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - 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: Palacio Real de Madrid 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. ## Compared with other Royal Palace | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 20** | €93 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (83) | varies by option | | [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 #7 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/skip-the-line-royal-palace-madrid-exclusive-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/?format=md