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Madrid Palace Tours: 15 to Book

43 tours  ·  from $28 a head

The Royal Palace runs on fast-access tickets and shuts without notice for state business. These 15 compare admission, guided rooms and the Segovia and Toledo days out, with prices a head.

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line - Entering the Palace With Priority Access
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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

1.Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,407 reviews · 2 hours · from $46Our pick

Meet your English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking guide at Opera Metro Station, walk through Plaza de Oriente, then enter Madrid’s Royal Palace by a priority route. See the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, Private Royal Apartments, Goya and Giordano artworks, and explore the gardens independently.

“Lydia is a fantastic guide! The tour was very interesting, totally enjoyable and much better than expected. The place is awesome, definitely recommend :-)”

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Madrid: Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral - Meeting at Plaza de las Ventas
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Madrid: Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

2.Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,797 reviews · 12 hours · from $48

You’ll visit Segovia and Toledo by air-conditioned coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect the Roman aqueduct, Alcázar entry, medieval streets, free time, and optional Toledo Cathedral access. Guides such as Mateo, Benny, Elena, and Maria have earned especially warm praise.

“Was great trip and the guide Aline was very nice and knowledgable about the info that she shared about the cities history”

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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace - Plaza Mayor and the city’s dramatic public stage
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Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

3.Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Walk central Madrid with guides such as Javier, David, Christian, or Miguel, using maps, visuals, stories, and local tips. In 2.5 hours, you’ll see Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, the Arab Wall, Plaza de la Villa, Almudena Cathedral, and the Royal Palace area. Palace entry is not included.

“Javier Santos was great. He has good sense of humor. Has good knowledge of Spainish history and culture ..................................................................”

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Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Tour w/ Cathedral, Alcazar & Lunch - The Mirador del Valle gives Toledo its best opening view
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Madrid: Toledo & Segovia Tour w/ Cathedral, Alcazar & Lunch

4.Toledo & Segovia Tour w/ Cathedral, Alcazar & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,846 reviews · 11 hours · from $46

Spend 11 hours visiting Toledo and Segovia from Madrid, with guided walks, a Mirador del Valle photo stop, Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, and optional entry to the Alcázar and cathedral. Choose the lunch option for a traditional meal, with guides such as JJ, Alicia, Khan, and Enrique leading groups in English or Spanish.

“Our guide was incredible, she was so knowledgeable and really passionate about her role, we learnt so much. It was very well organised and we knew what we were doing throughout the day. I would highly recommend our tour guide. Thank you so much Jan and Morgan”

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Toledo & Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Tickets & Lunch - Getting to Toledo from central Madrid
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Toledo & Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Tickets & Lunch

5.Toledo & Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,046 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Madrid to Toledo and Segovia, with guided walks, free time, the Toledo damascene workshop, Segovia’s aqueduct and Alcazar, and an optional Avila stop. Guides such as Enrique, JJ, Javier, and Khan lead the English tour.

“This was a scam, plain and simple. Messaging told us to meet at a certain place and time, we got there early and us and about five other tourists waited until a shuttle or a person would come to pick us up. No one ever came. We walked around a little to find assistance and no one came. Avoid at all costs. A scam. And they refuse to refund it so I have to take it up with my bank.”

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Avila with Walls and Segovia with Alcazar from Madrid - Leaving Madrid for Roman Segovia
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Avila with Walls and Segovia with Alcazar from Madrid

6.Avila with Walls and Segovia with Alcazar from Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,293 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Madrid to Segovia and Ávila with a bilingual guide. Choose guided visits to the Alcázar and city walls, free time, or a Segovian lunch with roast suckling pig. Guides such as Mateo, Luis, Cristina, and Jorge have led especially memorable departures.

“We missed the interior tour of the Alcazar because the instructions from the tour guide were poor. Her English was very, very heavily accented and difficult to understand.”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Plaza Mayor and the old city center
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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

7.Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,146 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Enter Madrid’s Royal Palace with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide, using a separate priority entrance after meeting at the souvenir shop on C. de Carlos III. See the Throne Room, Banquet Hall, private apartments, Goya and Giordano works, historic arms, and gardens. An optional Royal Collections Gallery extension may be available.

“The tour was as entertaining as it was informative. The guide (Beatriz) did a great job of making things interesting and explaining everything. We did have to wait extra for two participants who failed to show up on time. They were still not at the meeting spot well past the meeting time for the tour, so we started moving without them. We spent extra time waiting for these two stragglers in two or three more spots along the process of entry into the palace before entering the palace to begin the tour. We later learned that the guide was blamed for not waiting for these two people although those people…”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - Plaza Mayor and the old city center
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Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

8.Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,140 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Start on Calle Mayor, walk through Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market, Plaza de la Villa, and Plaza de Oriente, then enter the Royal Palace with a guide. Expect about 30 minutes outdoors and 90 minutes inside, with English or Spanish commentary and headsets.

“Incredible! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The streets were clean and safe. The palace was extraordinary and the early slot (10:00 on a Saturday) meant that the squares were not packed full of people. Definitely would recommend! The walking pace was a bit quick, make sure you wear comfortable shoes.”

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Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket - Plaza Mayor and the short Old Town introduction
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Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

9.Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,829 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Start on Calle Mayor and walk through Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Calle del Codo, and Plaza de la Villa before entering Madrid’s Royal Palace. An English-speaking guide leads the palace visit with reserved entry, radio headphones, and time to explore afterward when scheduling allows.

“The tour operator had multiple groups go out at the same time, and we were unfortunate to be in the group where the guide was not good at all. He did not even bother to introduce himself so I don't know what his name is. He did not check who the participants were and assumed we were all following. There's a lot of rushed walking with awkward dead silence. I dont know if he even kept track of the tour participants if we were all still with the group because I fell behind some times to take pictures as he went by too fast to allow us to take the…”

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Segovia and Toledo Day Tour from Madrid with Optional Alcazar - Toledo begins with a hilltop view
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Segovia and Toledo Day Tour from Madrid with Optional Alcazar

10.Segovia and Toledo Day Tour from Madrid with Optional Alcazar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,745 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Madrid to Toledo and Segovia with bilingual guides, including Angie, Ramiro, Sara, and others. Walk Toledo’s old quarter, see its cathedral and Alcázar, then visit Segovia’s aqueduct, cathedral, and castle. Free time is included, but expect a full, fast-paced day.

“Both cities were very cool to see. We had an English guide for Segovia tour that was from that city and was very knowledgeable. She was a lot of fun. I wish I had checked the weather prior to going though; I had assumed Segovia would be warm much like it was in Madrid. It was a lot colder and rainy. (This was early September). Luckily, there were shops in town for cheap umbrellas and a long sleeve shirt since we were very unprepared and underdressed! Toledo was my favorite of the two cities. The views and scenery were just incredible! The weather was warmer again, more similar to Madrid…”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket - Meeting at Madrid Souvenirs on Calle de Carlos III
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Madrid: Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

11.Royal Palace Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,583 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Meet near the Royal Palace for a two-hour English tour led by a certified guide. Walk through grand state rooms, hear stories of Spanish royalty through a headset, and use skip-the-line admission to avoid the main wait. Guides such as Beatriz and Enrique are known for lively storytelling.

“Be prepared to walk as the palace is huge, but it really was a wonderful experience. The tour guide spoke great English. She definitely knew her Spanish and Royal history. She answered many questions. She also seemed to know all the security people inside the palace, and got a few insights from these conversations into certain rooms being open and a few pieces had been moved to point out to us. Felt like we were touring with an "insider". It really was a great tour.”

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Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour - Starting at Plaza de España
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Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour

12.Royal Palace & Prado Museum Skip the Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,347 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking guide at Madrid’s Royal Palace and Prado Museum, using included skip-the-line tickets. Guides such as Miguel, Marta, Eva, and Andrea bring the rooms, paintings, and old city streets to life, with a long walk between the two major sights.

“Our guide for the day was Marta. She was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Great presentation skills and a good use of humor and stories. Royal Place was the highlight for us. Unbelievable and you have to see it. Prada museum was good. Interesting to learn history on Mona Lisa.”

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Madrid: Guided Tour of the Royal Palace with Fast Access - Meeting at Plaza de la Villa
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Madrid: Guided Tour of the Royal Palace with Fast Access

13.Guided Tour of the Royal Palace with Fast Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,133 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide beneath the blue umbrella at the Álvaro de Bazán statue near Plaza de la Villa. In a small group of up to eight, tour Madrid’s Royal Palace for 90 minutes, hearing stories about its rooms, art, monarchs, and Spanish history. Palace admission costs extra.

“We were the only one to book the tour at this time, so we had a private tour with Deyvis and iz was great! Very informativne and very relaxed, I recommend this to all! Thanks to Deyvis for a great tour!”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas - Priority entry, with one important limit
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Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

14.Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 887 reviews · 2 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Meet your English-speaking guide near Teatro Real and walk into Madrid’s Royal Palace with a priority ticket. Over about two hours, see grand rooms, royal art, furniture, and the Sabatini Gardens. Add the Royal Collections Gallery or tapas, but confirm exactly what your chosen option includes.

“Great tour, wonderful guide! Ricardo was professional, polite and knowledgeable. We had such a fun day on our tour! Highly recommend!”

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Madrid: Royal Palace Entry with Audio Guide - State Rooms and Royal Scale
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Madrid: Royal Palace Entry with Audio Guide

15.Royal Palace Entry with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 806 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Visit Madrid’s Royal Palace with entry and a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German. Pick up your ticket at Plaza de España 9, then explore the state rooms, Stradivarius instruments, paintings, sculptures, and tapestries at your own pace.

“Ottima esperienza soprattutto per la guida (del servizio Naturanda) che ha saputo interessarci e coinvolgerci.”

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New in Madrid Palace Tours

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★ 4.0Escorial Monastery and Toledo Afternoon TourFrom $128109 reviews
★ 4.5Prado Museum & Royal Palace: Madrid Guided Tour in EnglishFrom $82118 reviews
★ 4.6Old Town, Poets District, and Royal Palace TourFrom $44128 reviews
★ 4.7Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour Small Group or PrivateFrom $69130 reviews
★ 5.0Madrid Royal Palace and Prado Museum Private Tour with TransfersFrom $356185 reviews
★ 4.5Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar from MadridFrom $47183 reviews
★ 4.9Royal Palace tour – semi private or privateFrom $60182 reviews
★ 4.6Segovia & Ávila Full Day with Alcázar & Wall TicketsFrom $78188 reviews
★ 5.0Royal Palace Madrid Small Group Tour with Skip the Line TicketFrom $60215 reviews
★ 4.3Guided Day Trip to Segovia, optional AlcázarFrom $52217 reviews
★ 4.6Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral Small-Group TourFrom $57219 reviews
★ 4.5Royal Palace Guided Tour Small Group with TicketsFrom $43234 reviews
★ 4.1Guided Visit to the Royal PalaceFrom $40228 reviews
★ 3.5Madrid Sightseeing Tour with Royal Palace Skip the Line TicketFrom $80244 reviews

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