Madrid Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Reduced entry times to the Royal Palace

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Reduced entry times to the Royal Palace

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By booking this ticket to the Royal Palace of Madrid, you'll enter one of the largest and most majestic royal palaces in the world without having to queue!

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By booking this ticket to the Royal Palace of Madrid, you'll enter one of the largest and most majestic royal palaces in the world without having to queue!
Why Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid?

The Royal Palace of Madrid is the biggest in Western Europe, twice the size of Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Versailles.

Philip V, the first Spanish king of the Bourbon dynasty, ordered the construction of the Royal Palace from the remains of the old Alcazar. The first monarch who lived there was Charles III, and it is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, although it is currently used only for ceremonies and official events.

With this ticket, you can discover the treasures that await in its grandiose interior. The Plaza de Armas, the Main Staircase, the Throne Room, the Gasparini Room, the Royal Chapel, the Pharmacy and its rooms filled with beautiful decorative arts and furniture, will dazzle you at every step. Don't miss out!

Ticket Options

When booking, you can choose between the following options:

Royal Palace Ticket: you can tour the main rooms of the palace as described above. Please note that you must take the tour at the time selected, entry at any other time will not be granted.

Royal Palace Ticket + Gallery: with this option, in addition to the palace, you'll see an exhibition consisting of 650 pieces, from ruins of the Arab wall of Madrid to palace furniture. Please note that the entry time on your ticket applies specifically to visits to the Royal Palace. The Royal Collections Gallery ticket is valid at any time for seven days following your visit but cannot be used during the free entry hours, Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Royal Palace Ticket + Kitchen: you'll see the rooms of the palace and the palace kitchen, which stands out for its size, its antiquity and the value of the pieces it holds. Few European palaces have managed to preserve such a space! Its current appearance is the result of a series of renovations carried out between 1760 and 1931. Please note that for this option, the Royal Palace is unguided while the visit to the Royal Kitchen is guided. Therefore, the time you select will be for your visit to the Royal Kitchen. You can visit the rest of the Royal Palace either before or after the visit to the Kitchen.

Fare Info

The following fares are available:

Basic fare: this fare is for adults.

Reduced fare: children aged 5 to 16, seniors over 65 and students up to 25 can make use of this fare.

Free admission: there is free admission for the unemployed, people with disabilities, members of large families and children under 5. Except in the option with a visit to the Kitchen.

Please note that these rates are higher than the box office prices, as they include a handling fee of between € 1 (US$ 1.12) and € 6 (US$ 6.77) per person, which will guarantee you a spot and avoid the need to wait in line. However, even if you don't have to wait in line at the ticket office, you will still have to go through the security check.

Madrid Royal Palace Opening Hours

Please note the following opening hours:

October to March: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm

April to September: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm

The closing of ticket offices and final admission will be 1 hour before closing.

Partial Closures

Due to receptions, meetings, and other institutional events, the Royal Palace may close without prior notice on certain days or at certain times. For the most up-to-date schedule, please visit the official website of Patrimonio Nacional de España.
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Included

Skip–the–line admission to the Royal Palace of Madrid

Admission to the Royal Collections Gallery (depending on selection)

Admission & guided tour of the Royal Palace Kitchen (depending on selection)

Management fees (between € 1 (US$ 1.12) and € 6 (US$ 6.77))

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

No printing of documentation required.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we only offer tickets at official prices, with transparency and exclusive advantages for our users. More information

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Kzemos Technologies -Fever Corporate name: FEVER LABS, INC. Registered Office: 76 Greene St, 4th Floor, New York, The United States Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 990368536 Contact information: Send an email to the provider o call This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Cancellations

Not refundable. This activity doesn't permit modifications.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Royal Palace of Madrid

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Reviews

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5 out of 173 reviews

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 10

May / 11 / 2025

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Abrianello Giancarla

Modena, Italy

fare assolutamente il giro delle cucine oltre ad essere belle ti fanno capire quanto, anche in tempi non moderni; fossero super organizzati.. Ottima la nostra guida Francisco che ci ricorderà per un sacco ti tempo. Figurati in 7 donne Emiliane lo abbiamo tartassato di domande e, anche se in spagnolo, è stato bravissimo e ha cercato anche di parlare in Italiano. Super Translate this opinion into English.

absolutely do the tour of the kitchens besides being beautiful they make you understand how, even in non-modern times; they were super organized.. Excellent our guide Francisco who will remember us for a long time. Imagine in 7 Emilian women we bombarded him with questions and, even if in Spanish, he was very good and also tried to speak in Italian. Super Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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May / 11 / 2025

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Anonimo

Italy

Ottima esperienza con Civitas, che rende molto comoda la visita al Palazzo Reale. Ho prenotato l'ingresso al Palazzo + cucine. 15 minuti prima della visita alle cucine (tour guidato in lingua spagnola) mi sono recata alla biglietteria (tramite una fila ad hoc per i possessori di biglietti acquistati online) e dopo qualche minuto sono entrata. Subito dopo il tour (di 45 min circa) ho avuto la possibilità di visitare gli interni del Palazzo. Translate this opinion into English.

Great experience with Civitas, which makes visiting the Royal Palace very convenient. I booked the entrance to the Palace + kitchens. 15 minutes before the visit to the kitchens (guided tour in Spanish) I went to the ticket office (via a special line for holders of tickets purchased online) and after a few minutes I entered. Immediately after the tour (about 45 minutes) I had the opportunity to visit the interior of the Palace. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

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May / 08 / 2025

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Anonyme

France

Visite bien organisée, nous avions bien lu les instructions, nous sommes donc arrivés une heure avant pour commencer la visite del palacio, à l’heure du rendez vous nous avons rejoins le guide pour visiter les anciennes cuisines, la visite est en espagnol mais il parle très bien le français. A la fin nous avons fait la partie qui nous restait à visiter. Prévoyez de l’avance car même avec le coupe file l’attente est longue. Translate this opinion into English.

Well organized tour, we had read the instructions carefully, so we arrived an hour early to start the tour of the palace, at the meeting time we joined the guide to visit the old kitchens, the tour is in Spanish but he speaks French very well. At the end we did the part that remained for us to visit. Plan ahead because even with the skip the line the wait is long. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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May / 06 / 2025

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Mirko

Vicenza, Italy

I biglietti saltafila ci hanno permesso di accedere in pochissimo tempo. Purtroppo peró non siamo riusciti a visitare le cucine, perchè non abbiamo trovato il punto di incontro per iniziare la visita guidata e nessuno, tra il personale interpellato, parlava in inglese e ha saputo darci delle indicazioni: peccato! Translate this opinion into English.

The skip-the-line tickets allowed us to enter in a very short time. Unfortunately, however, we were not able to visit the kitchens, because we did not find the meeting point to start the guided tour and none of the staff we spoke spoke English and were able to give us directions: too bad! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 26 / 2025

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Roberto Sabatino

Italy

Tour del Palazzo Reale molto bello. Peccato che i giardini Sabatini erano chiusi per ristrutturazione. Il biglietto salta la fila comporta comunque fare la fila di 15-20 minuti. Eravamo convinti che nel prezzo del biglietto fosse compresa l'audio guida in italiano, ma in realtà abbiamo dovuto acquistarla all'ingresso. Translate this opinion into English.

Very nice tour of the Royal Palace. Too bad the Sabatini gardens were closed for renovation. The skip the line ticket still means waiting in line for 15-20 minutes. We were convinced that the ticket price included the audio guide in Italian, but in reality we had to buy it at the entrance. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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