Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Tours and Tickets

Feel like Madrid royalty thanks to this flexible-length, easily-customized, private walking tour of the city. Join your private guide as you step back in time through the centuries of history in the Spanish capital, exploring its royal palaces, scenic parks, elegant public squares and modern neighborhoods. Among the sites you might visit are Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, the Plaza Mayor, Retiro Park or the neighborhoods of La Latina and Chueca. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are also included, letting you focus on sightseeing instead of navigating.

View the Royal Palace, Opera Square, Templo de Debod, Almudena Cathedral and more on a 90-minute Segway tour of Madrid at night. Let a local guide point out major landmarks and explain their significance while you cruise effortlessly through the city. Your 2-wheeled self-balancing device is easy to maneuver and comes equipped with headlights. Helmet and practice included.

Beat the crowds with this 2-hour tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid before public opening hours. Breeze in and follow your expert guide through parts of the 'Palacio de Oriente' that most visitors don't get to see. Marvel at the fearsome collection of weapons in the Royal Armory, take in the jaw-dropping Throne Room and get a peek into ancient medicinal practices in the Royal Pharmacy. Amble through the meticulously groomed English-style gardens, the Campo del Moro. Along the way, learn about the history of the Spanish royal family through your guide's engaging narrative.

Discover the best of Spain and Portugal on a 1-week adventure. Visit the cities of Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Granada, Malaga, Seville, Lisbon, and Toledo during the week. Discover famous monuments such as the Royal Palace, Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, Alhambra, Plaza de Espana, the Alcazar of Seville, the Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower, and much more as you learn about the history and culture of each place.

See more of Madrid, for less, with the iVenture Card Madrid a money-saving attraction pass that offers access to up to 23 of the Spanish capital’s most popular sites. Pick between 3-, 5-, 7- and unlimited-attraction cards, granting access to Madrid activities and attractions like a guided tour of the Prado Museum, a Real Madrid tour, a Madrid city sightseeing tour and much more. Best of all, you call the shots on what to see and do. The choice is up to you.

Experience riding a Segway personal transporter while discovering one of Madrid's most beautiful green spaces on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Casa de Campo park. Hop on a 2-wheel Segway and glide with ease around this lovely city park, one of Europe's largest. Coast along pine-wooded trails, ride by the lake, and see historical attractions such as bridges, Civil War trenches, gardens, and Madrid's Royal Palace along the way.

See another side of Madrid on this enchanting, 2-hour night tour by bike. Pedal through historic streets and squares after the sun goes down and the city takes on an atmospheric glow. See illuminated landmarks like the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor and Retiro Park, and cruise down lesser-known side streets for a local perspective on Madrid after dark.

See Madrid from another perspective on this half-day, guided, cycling tour along the Manzanares River. Enjoy being outdoors with the wind on your face as you pedal past King's Bridge, the iconic Royal Palace, and massive Casa de Campo park. Learn about local life from your guide and visit landmarks, art, bridges, graffiti, historic sites, and even Goya's burial site.

Learn about Spanish culture through its world-famous food on a 4-hour walking tour of Madrid's historic city center. Taste 12 dishes and four beverages, enough for a breakfast and hearty lunch, and meet the vendors behind each family-run eatery as you go.

Be enchanted by the magic of Madrid on a 1-hour Segway tour of the city by night. Follow a knowledgeable guide as you explore illuminated landmarks and nascent neighborhoods under the balmy cover of darkness; steer you self-balancing Segway to alluring attractions like Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace of Madrid and gain a unique perspective of the luminescent landmarks. Feel the vibrancy of Madrid's nightlife as you explore in a small group limited to only eight people.

Roll quietly through the streets, squares, and parks of Madrid on this electric, passenger-tricycle tour. Onboard this pedicab your guide will pedal you past sites on along routes through either Retiro Park, the city center, or historic architecture. Learn about the buildings and monuments from your guide and watch the world go by as you sit back and relax.

Experience two of Spain's most impressive monuments, El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen, plus a 90-minute Madrid Segway tour, during this 5-hour day trip. Wander through the halls of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before paying your respects to the dead from the Spanish Civil War at the Valley of the Fallen. Finish the excursion by rolling past top Madrid sights by Segway.

Don't miss an inch of Madrid's largest park on this energy-saving, guided, Segway tour in Retiro Park. After a training session and safety briefing from your guide it's time to discover the 117-acres of park space, lakes, statues, and more in this massive urban green space. See it all without breaking a sweat including the Plaza Mayor, the Palace of Velázquez, and monument to King Alfonso XII overlooking a lake.

Sample the historic highlights of Madrid during this 2-hour guided walking tour. Meander past Madrid's iconic Plaza Mayor and stroll the winding alleys of Plaza de la Villa. Learn about Madrid's royal Habsburg dynasty and discover the city's medieval heritage during stops at attractions like the House and Tower of Lujanes. A guide, plus hotel pickup, help ensure you spend your day sightseeing instead of navigating.

See two of Madrid province's cultural treasures on this guided half-day tour. Marvel at the 16th-century El Escorial Monastery, built under the reign of King Felipe II, and learn about its rich history as a royal palace, pantheon and basilica. You'll also journey to the Guadarrama Sierra ranges to visit The Valley of the Fallen, a monumental tribute to soldiers who perished in the Spanish Civil War. Upgrade to include an optional tour of Madrid's city center or the medieval walled city of Toledo.

Feel like Spanish royalty thanks to this private, customizable, 4-hour tour of Madrid aboard a chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle. Travel through Madrid in style, picking and choosing the sights that best match your unique interests. Among the attractions you might select are the medieval neighborhood of Barrio of la Morería, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (home of Real Madrid) or the city bullfighting ring at Las Ventas. Your private guide and vehicle, plus skip-the-line entrance to one monument and round-trip hotel transport, are covered.

See the sights of Spain's vibrant capital on a 3-hour walking tour of Madrid. Avoid the crowds with skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace and listen as your guide offers fascinating insight into the history of the city. See almost every major site in Madrid's beautiful city center and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, with numbers limited to 12 people.

Take a walk through history during this flexible-length guided walking tour of Madrid. Pass by iconic Madrid landmarks like the Plaza Mayor, Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente and much more. You'll also explore some of the Spanish capital's oldest buildings like Casa de la Villa (City Hall) and Casa de Cisneros, both dating back to the medieval era. Finish your trip with one of several optional activities like a Prado Museum visit, Royal Palace tour, traditional Flamenco show and tapas dinner. A guide and hotel pickup (for morning guests) are also included.

Discover the regal splendor of Spain's vibrant capital city on a full-day tour of Madrid, led by an expert guide. Embark on an explorative journey to Madrid's cultural and historical highlights, visiting landmarks like El Escorial and the Royal Palace of Madrid. Absorb the bustling ambience of Plaza Mayor; relish Spain's artistic heritage in Museo del Prado; and gain valuable insight into the city's intriguing history from your expert guide.

There's nothing more difficult that planning transfers and activities in a country where you don't speak the language. Let a guide take care of arranging everything on a private 4-night tour of Madrid and Barcelona, the ideal choice for travelers visiting Spain for the first-time. You'll benefit from the insider knowledge of a private guide as you tick off top Spain attractions including La Sagrada Famila and Palacio Real (Royal Palace). All accommodation and transfers are included.