Skip the Line Royal Palace Madrid + Old City Guided Tour
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
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Duration: 5h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Guided Museum Tour & Walking Tour
- Royal Palace Admission Ticket
- Professional Guide
- Entry/Admission - Royal Palace of Madrid
What's not included- Hotel Pick -up
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Plaza de la Armería, Pl. de la Armería, Centro, 28013 Madrid, SpainMeet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
End:- Puerta del Sol, Prta del Sol, Centro, Madrid, Spain
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49144P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Notes: The Palace 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.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 49144P9
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- Pl. de la Armería, Centro, 28013 Madrid, SpainMeet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
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- 459jacquelinew0 contributionsA delightful journey!This is the best walking historical tour I have been on and the reason of course was our guide Jaime. Jaime’s lovely energy greeted us with authentic curiosity about the people he is guiding. Then he continued to lead us on a story telling journey about the past complete with curated pictures from his IPad. Jaime managed to distill thousands of years of history making the information manageable and memorable. Each stopping point of the tour was wonderful from the Palace to the Old Town and San Miguel market Highly recommended this tour and if you can get Jaime as your guide you will be delightedWritten October 10, 2024
- Wendy48_130 contributionsGreat small group tour!David was wonderful. He was full of historical information and made every room relevant. We would highly recommend this small group tour.Written October 10, 2024
- jamesrX7684IP0 contributionsGreat guide and great tourOur tour guide, David: friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject. The price of the tour was worth what we paid.Written October 9, 2024
- 684bobj0 contributionsEntertaining and Informative.Angel explained the origins of the monuments and historical sites with fun personal asides. He graciously answered questions and demonstrated his depth of knowledge with humor and positive energy. I highly recommend the tour.Written October 9, 2024
- Barbara S0 contributionsIsabella “Reina” of tour at Palacio Real de MadridIsabella is knowledgeable and enjoys sharing it with people. She paces her tour so that travelers come away with a great deal of fascinating information. Isabella is very open to questions and comments.Written October 8, 2024
- Storyteller2324990 contributionsGreat tour and tour guide!Wonderful tour! Was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! Ana shared not only the history but her own thoughts, providing a local’s insight as to where to go and what to eat. Very knowledgeable, easy to understand, fun and friendly.Written October 8, 2024
- SydneyFamily40 contributionsNice Intro to MadridOur guide Jaime was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a great introduction to the city of Madrid. Contact before the tour was also helpful.Written October 8, 2024
- Marcia L0 contributionsGreat walking tour of Old Madrid.Loved the small group tour. We were fortunate to have Isabella as our guide. She was animated, engaging and you could tell she loved being a guide and sharing her city with us.Written October 7, 2024
- linsey-rva0 contributionsEasy-paced intro to Madrid, Spanish history and foodMy friend and I enjoyed this walking tour of Madrid with Ana! Since it was my friend's first time to the city and Spain, I thought it would be a good way to become familiar with the Old Town and learn about Spain's history and culture. Added bonus- we happened to be on the tour during the monthly changing of the guards at the Royal Palace. Ana was engaging, flexible and nice to chat with one on one as well!Written October 6, 2024
- M9114JAelizabethm0 contributionsTake it with Jake!Great tour! Our guide, Jake, was very knowledgeable about the history of Madrid and showed us many “non-touristy” places. We were fortunate enough to watch a Virgin procession into the Cathedral. What a beautiful ceremony. Definitely recommend the tour.Written October 6, 2024
- 173saschaf0 contributionsGreat ExperienceWe had a great and diverse walking tour through the historic parts of Madrid and learned a lot about the city, its origins and history. The tour also included interesting bits about Spanish culture and cuisine, as well as many great recommendations on local food. Ana Muñoz is a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and charming tour guide. She made the tour interesting and fun. Thank you!Written October 6, 2024
- Cheryl W0 contributionsBest way to start your visit to MadridJaime, our guide, was friendly, informed, and interesting. Not only did he discuss the history, but he gave us insider tips to enjoy Madrid, helped us navigate the tourist experiences with preferred times, days, etc., and offered to answer questions for us beyond the tour. A quality introduction to the city; I cannot recommend him and the experience highly enough.Written October 5, 2024
- pokeyslow0 contributionsExcellent tour of Old Madrid!This was a fantastic tour to start our trip off with! Enrique was our guide - he was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. I learned so much about the history and culture of Spain, it made me appreciate visiting the city. I also realized how little North Americans learn about other countries. We saw many beautiful buildings of historical significance, the architectural styles, and also about what it's like living in Madrid. Very happy we also go to look inside the interior of Almudena Cathedral. Enrique was very considerate of our needs and made sure no one got lost or was overheated in the sun. Thank you for excellent experience!Written October 3, 2024
- Jessica K0 contributionsMadrid walking tourIt was a great way to get educated about Madrid. Ana explained the history of Madrid and pointed out for us to do while we are here in Madrid which was very informative. She was very enthusiastic at what she does. She has so much knowledge also she was very kind. Thanks Ana, if I can choose her again next time, I would!Written October 3, 2024
- Susie41020150 contributionsFabulous guide!We learned so much about the history of Spain and got some fun insider tips on restaurants and places to go in Madrid. Our guide was so good and made everything so interesting, and he had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!Written October 3, 2024
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Kristen S
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Mar 2024 • Family
Our tour guide Beatriz made this one of the best tours we experienced while visiting Spain. Her knowledge, expertise and beautiful ability to share Spanish history was unparalleled. I would recommend Beatriz and Babylon tours to anyone looking for an enriching and fulfilling tour experience.
Written March 18, 2024
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Heidi H
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Our tour Luis David was perfect! 10/10. He had perfect English and could answer any of our questions with ease. The tour was very comprehensive of Palacio Real and Old city Madrid. He was a wealth of knowledge, a Madrid native, and loved his beautiful city rightfully so. The tour was at a moderate comfortable pace. Luis David has a comfortable and open demeanor. Also the customer service was excellent as my tour itinerary had to change. They did everything they could to rearrange the schedule due to a palace closure that was out of their control (and they did not have to do that). Wow… im blown away and will definitely always see if Babylon tours are available in any city that I visit.
Written July 24, 2023
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Selena C
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Aug 2024 • Solo
Leticia was amazing! Very informative & knowledgeable, best tour guide! She was super friendly and definitely recommend!!
Written August 9, 2024
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Mario K
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Apr 2024 • Family
Jaime Pérez, our guide, did a great job explaining the background of the palace, the significance of the rooms, the intricacies of the paintings. He wa son time, affable and with a sense of humor
Written April 25, 2024
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andrea k
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Oct 2023 • Family
Great tour, very lovely and informative guide. Booking was easy and efficient. The communication was awesome. I would highly recommend.
Written October 7, 2023
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