Royal Palace of Madrid tickets and tours
Madrid Royal Palace skip-the-line tickets and tour with an expert guide
Discover the Royal Palace of Madrid, admire the artworks by Goya and Velázquez and visit the gardens booking this 2-hour guided tour.
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Small-group tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and Royal Armoury
Explore the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the historic Royal Armoury with skip-the-line tickets and a small-group tour. Book now!
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Royal Palace of Madrid Entrance Ticket and In-App Audio Tour
Discover the regal atmosphere of Spanish Court life with an in-app audio tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid. Uncover its history and explore the royal gardens.
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Royal Collections Gallery and Royal Palace Guided Tour in Spanish
Enjoy a guided tour in Spanish of the Royal Collections Gallery combined with the Royal Palace and learn more about the country's history with an expert guide.
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Royal Collections Gallery Tickets and Guided Tour in Spanish
Enjoy a Spanish guided tour of the Royal Collections Gallery, Spain's most important museum project, to learn more about its past thanks to an expert guide.
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Nat Geo Day Tour: Madrid's History: The Royal Palace and Lunch at the World's Oldest Restaurant
Uncover Madrid's rich history with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and Madrid de los Austrias, the city's historic hub. End at Casa Botin, the world's oldest restaurant, for a tour and meal.
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Royal Collections Gallery Tickets and Guided Tour in English
Enjoy a Spanish guided tour of the Royal Collections Gallery, Spain's most important museum project, to learn more about its past thanks to an expert guide.
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Royal Palace of Madrid in-app audio tour
Get this in-app audio tour to immerse yourself in the enchanting royal atmosphere of Spanish Court life and indulge in the exquisite decor.
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Royal Collections Gallery and Royal Palace Guided Tour in English
Enjoy a guided tour in English of the Royal Collections Gallery combined with the Royal Palace and learn more about the country's history with an expert guide.
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Express Madrid self-balancing scooter tour
Discover Madrid in just 1 hour on a self-balancing scooter. Learn interesting facts and fascinating stories about the monuments from an experienced guide.
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Guided tour of Madrid's mysteries
Discover the mysteries of Madrid during this guided tour.
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Guided tour with access to the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral
Discover the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Almudena Cathedral during this guided tour!
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Art & Brunch at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza tickets
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Book this 2-hour graffiti and street art walking tour in the Lavapiés district, Madrid! Visit Madrid in a different way - off the beaten path!
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Private half-day highlights tour of Madrid with Prado Tickets
Book a private half-day highlights tour of Madrid with Prado museum tickets included. Stroll along the boulevards to see iconic locations including the Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real and the Catedral de la Almudena.
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Royal Palace of Madrid guided tour and Tablao Torres Bermejas flamenco show with tapas
Skip the long lines and visit the Royal Palace of Madrid with an expert guide. Enjoy a live flamenco performance at Tablao Torres Bermejas and taste a menu of Spanish tapas and a drink included.
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World audio guide with TravelMate app
Make the most of your time in 33 cities around the world with this TravelMate app on your smartphone. Listen to detailed audio commentaries in your language.
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Madrid tapas walking tour with flamenco show
Enjoy the true art of tapeo on this 4-hour experience in which you will discover Spanish gastronomy from bar to bar in the Barrio de las Letras, La Latina and Los Austrias districts. End your tour with an intimate flamenco show.
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Prado Museum self-guided audio tour
Visit the Prado Museum at your own pace with this Vox City app. Let your smartphone guide you through the world's largest collection of Spanish art.
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The inside story
The Royal Palace of Madrid has a long history as the home of the Spanish Royal Family. Carlos III was the first to establish his residence there and even today it is still the official residence of the Spanish Royal family. Although the family reside in the Zarzuela Palace (Palacio de la Zarzuela), the palace is still used for receptions, ceremonies and official events.
Built on the remains of a fortress destroyed in a fire on Christmas Eve 1734, the construction of the Royal Palace began in 1738 and ended in 1764. When Felipe V, first of the Bourbon kings, originally conceived the royal palace he dreamed of a place that would surpass anything of its kind in Europe. While it fell somewhat short of the mark (he died before the plan was fully realised), the resulting palace is still a Baroque beauty of epic proportions. It was Carlos III (known as the Mayor of Madrid) who became the first monarch to occupy the building.
