What suits you
Walk outside to explore the surroundings; choose admission or a guided visit to enter.
PLAN BEFORE BOOKING
Royal Palace of Madrid: choosing your visit
Official admission, a guided tour or an outdoor walk: plan a Royal Palace visit and understand what each option includes.
AT A GLANCE
Choose your Royal Palace visit
The linked option
The linked listing states 2 hours, admission and a Spanish-speaking guide, sometimes bilingual. Allow time for security and travel.
Before confirming
Check the meeting point for your date and any room closures.
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Inside or outside?
Visiting the interiors requires a valid admission option. If you prefer a walk, plan an outdoor route through Plaza de Oriente and continue towards the Almudena. Seeing the facade is different from visiting the palace rooms.
Compare three formats
Official independent admission lets you set your pace within the visit rules. A guided tour adds explanations and a meeting time. A combined ticket may include another venue: check which one and how long you have to use it. Offers are not interchangeable.
Free access and closures
Patrimonio Nacional publishes free-admission conditions and visiting times. Check eligibility and required documents. Official events can affect visits, so read current notices before travelling and check your booking conditions.
Fit it into a walk
Our suggestion: start at Sol, walk through Plaza Mayor and reach the palace with time to spare before admission. Afterwards, take a break or continue towards the Temple of Debod. Leave a buffer before any further booking for exiting and walking to the next stop.
If you prefer a guided option
Check current availability, the final price and exactly what is included before confirming. Booking takes place on Civitatis.
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Official information
Patrimonio Nacional · Entradas oficiales
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