Madrid Royal Palace and Old City Combo Tour

History and architecture will collide in Madrid on this combo tour of the Old City & Royal Palace (Palacio). This 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided combo tour, you will explore Europe’s largest royal residence as well as the streets and attractions around it. It’s the ideal way to make the most of your time in the Spanish capital.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena - We make our way to the Almudena Cathedral, a Catholic Church consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993. You will also see the Museo de la Catedral de la Almudena, a museum that is part of the church.

  • Plaza de la Villa - Along the Calle Mayor we will see the Plaza de la Villa we will see the Plaza de la Villa, one of Madrid’s best-preserved monuments. Located in the historical zone next to the Puerta del Sol Gate it is one of the main medieval centres of Madrid.

  • Arab Wall - Next we will visit the Muslim Walls of Madrid, also known as the Arab Walls, located on the road Cuesta de la Vega. The walls are probably the oldest construction surviving in the city, and their construction is linked to the origin of Madrid.

  • Calle Mayor - After this we will walk along the Calle Mayor, a centric street in Madrid starting in the Puerta de Sol and ending at the Cuesta de la Vega. Created in the Middle ages, this road became the main thoroughfare of the city in the Early Modern Period.

  • Tablao Flamenco Arco de Cuchilleros - Afterwards you will see the Arco de Cuchilleros, a well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the 16th century Plaza Mayor, arguably the most famous plaza in Marid.
    Well-known historical archway with stairs leading to the prominent, 16th-century Plaza Mayor.

  • La Latina - You will then walk through La Latina, a historic neighbourhood in the centre of downtown Madrid. The area occupies much of the oldest section of Madrid and is filled with small narrow streets for you to explore.

  • Plaza de la Paja - A major marketplace during the 13th and 14th century, Plaza de la Paja is known for its crowed streets pulsing with life. However, one can find small moments of serenity in the most surprising places. The square is an idea place to have a drink or bite to eat while admiring beautiful architecture that spans several centuries.

  • Plaza de los Carros Madrid - Plaza de los Carros is a nice little square with a lovely fountain. Here you can enjoy a nice drink and and take in the buzzing atmosphere.

  • Plaza De Puerta Cerrada - Following on you will then see the Plaza de Puerta Cerrada, located in the La Latina neighbourhood of the historic center of the Spanish city of Marid. Built on a medieval Islamic fort, the La Latina neighbourhood is city’s oldest and one of its liveliest.

  • Puerta del Sol - Getting to the end of our tour, we will visit Puerta del Sol, a bustling square in the center of Madrid and one of the city’s most famous sites. It is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads and also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year.

  • Mercado San Miguel - Afterwards you will visit the Mercado San Miguel, located in the heart of the city centre, next to the historic Plaza Mayor. This historic market is not only considered beautiful but is full of food from all around the country.

  • Plaza Mayor - We will then head to Plaza Mayor, a grand arcaded square in the centre of Madrid. First build during the Habsburg period of Philipp III’s reign, it was once the centre of old Madrid, and is very popular with locals and tourists alike today.

  • Real Casa de Postas - Following, you will see the Real Casa de Postas, an administrative building, neoclassical in style which was the home to the telegraph service offices of the National Police force until it was bought by Madrid’s Regional Government in 1985.

  • Royal Palace of Madrid - After a break for lunch,
    Since the royal family only uses it for official receptions, the Royal Palace and its over 3000 rooms are open to the public. Your engaging guide will show you the famous main staircase, designed by Sabatini, which includes over 70 steps. You’ll head into the Throne Room, and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and the Hall of Alabarderos, dedicated to the palace guards. You will be able to enjoy along the way artists such as Goya, Mengs or Giaquinto, and even take a close look at the symbols of the Spanish monarchy: the crown and the scepter.You will also discover a complete set of stringed instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. After visiting all of the rooms available to you, you’ll have walked in the footsteps of royalty, experiencing Madrid at its most elegant.

What's Included
  • Royal Palace of Madrid Admission Ticket
  • Small group tour up to 8 people
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick up
  • Gratuites
Additional Information
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
  • Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • 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.
Location
Plaza de la Armería
Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Markorec
Jul 20, 2024
Great Palace and waling tour - We booked combo walking tour and Palace tour. Had Alphonso as our guide. Morning walking tour we were the only ones so we had a private tour. Afternoon had a few people join us for Palace tour. Alphonso was a wealth of knowledge, very personable and a great tour guide. Highly recommended.
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G1397myaliciad
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing Spanish Royal Palace Tour - My husband and I are in Madrid, Spain for four days and decided to take a semi-private tour of the Royal Palace. We wound up being the only guests. Ana M. was our tour guide. She was incredible - very knowledgeable about the artifacts and history of Spain. She also went out of her way to make sure the tour was fun and interesting. The Royal Palace is beautiful - really amazing to see. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the visit. I’ve taken many tours over the years; this definitely ranks among the best.
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774tym
Jun 15, 2024
Madrid palace real - The palace is incredible and David was a wonderful tour guide. The architecture, artwork, and history of the entire site and current palace are very interesting and well explained by our guide.
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Michaelacl9282me
May 24, 2024
Very interesting and informative. - Wonderful tour with Ana, who was a font of information. She obviously loves her city, its history and its art. We used all of the 5 1/2 hours and didn’t waste a minute.
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T6471sbginaa
Apr 16, 2024
Skip The Line Palacio Real Madrid Tour - Loved this tour! Beatriz was very knowledgeable and made this tour fun! We felt like we were able to step back in time with all of her “special “ bits information about the Palace and its history!
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Taveanator
Apr 1, 2024
Perfect tour of the palace & old city if you are short on time but have plenty of energy! - This is a fantastic tour if you have the energy and limited time to see the city. We had a great time with Beatriz on our tour. As big as the Royal Palace was she managed to navigate us through the larger tours and explain our great points of interests that there is no way we would have known had we done a self guided tour. I do wish that the palace limited the size of the other tours as sometimes it felt like a train was running through the palace, but Beatriz knew how to deal with the crowds ery well. The tour of the old city was frankly just as good, if not better, than the royal palace as her passion for the city really showed. Pointing out how well the old and ‘new’ parts of the city meshed together. We managed to hit all of the touristy areas as well as some great local spots. We throughly enjoyed both tours and highly recommend Beatriz as your guide. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes!
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970peted
Dec 2, 2023
Fun and informative - Isabel our guide was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and interesting in sharing the history. Great at adjusting the tour to our group. Highly recommend.
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Trip51712543522
Nov 23, 2023
Great Tour and guide - The tour guide, Beatriz, was wonderful. She explained the history and culture in engaging and entertaining ways. Her English was excellent and gave us some great travel tips. Highly recommend
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Brenda_r
May 4, 2023
Wonderful Tour! - My husband and I very much enjoyed this private tour with Marta. She is very knowledgeable, answers all your questions and does not rush things. Having Marta guide you explaining the details about the Palace and the Old City, as well as their history makes you feel like you're going back in time creating an unforgettable experience. This is a max. 8 person tour but my husband and I ended up being the only two due to a late cancelation from another customer. Having a small group, in this case just us two, is worth every penny and makes the experience much more memorable.
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Y243onjohnd
May 15, 2019
Sunny Madrid - Jaime was an informative and knowledgeable guide. He explained many aspects of the palace and the history of the Spanish Royal Family. During the city tour he was equally knowledgeable of the history of the city. An enjoyable day out exploring.
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