Journey through the history of the Royal Palace of Madrid on a skip-the-line guided tour.

Madrid’s Royal Palace must be seen to be believed. This Royal Palace Tour will give you a detailed, all-access visit with an expert professional guide, to make sure you miss nothing of this spectacular building.

Visit the Throne Room, the Hall of Mirrors, the Banquet Hall and the private Royal Apartments, seeing a stunning array of tapestries, ceramics, old watches, swords and army and famous artworks by grand masters such as Goya and Velázquez.

Learn how the Spanish Royal Family have lived throughout history and how they live today – seeing in the different of the building how Spain’s turbulent history and rise and fall of empire have had a profound effect on the lives of its Royal Family.

You will even have the chance to explore the Palace’s 19th century English Gardens, which include two extraordinary neo-classical fountains and some incredible flower arrangements.

If you have selected the tapas tasting option, you can go on your own to Casa Ciriaco Restaurant at Calle Mayor 84, where you will be given an appetizer of typical Spanish tapas.