Madrid Royal Palace Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
With this guided tour of the Royal Palace, you will immerse yourself in the history and majesty of this magnificent building accompanied by an expert local guide. For approximately 2 hours, you will walk through the most impressive rooms of the palace while you learn with the expert guide's explanations in Spanish.
The tour begins in the Plaza de Oriente, under the equestrian sculpture of Philip IV, from where your guide will lead you to the Royal Palace, one of the greatest architectural jewels of Western Europe. Here, you will discover King Charles III's favourite rooms and admire unique details in every corner.
You will visit emblematic rooms such as the Gasparini Chamber and the Porcelain Room, and you will feel like a true courtier in the luxurious Gala Dining Room and the famous Throne Room. The visit will conclude in the majestic Courtyard of Arms, where you can continue exploring on your own in places such as the Royal Armoury and the temporary exhibitions.
- Admire the impressive Main Staircase, designed by Sabatini with more than 70 steps that welcome you to the palace.
- Visit the splendid Throne Room, with its ceiling painted by Tiepolo and breathtaking decoration.
- Discover the Gasparini Hall, a decorative jewel with profuse vegetal elements and exquisite details.
- Explore the Royal Pharmacy, which preserves ceramic vessels, antique flasks and the prescriptions dispensed to the Royal Family.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Expert local guide (Spanish)
- Entrance to the Royal Palace
- Entrance to the gardens
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Step by Step
Discover in depth one of the most emblematic places in Madrid with this guided tour of the Royal Palace. For approximately two hours, an expert local guide will tell you in Spanish the fascinating history of this majestic building while you tour its most impressive rooms.
The tour begins in the Plaza de Oriente, under the equestrian sculpture of Philip IV. From there, you will head towards the entrance of the Royal Palace, one of the largest palaces in Western Europe, twice the size of Buckingham and Versailles.
Throughout the visit, you will have the opportunity to explore:
- The Main Staircase: designed by Sabatini, it has more than 70 steps and is an architectural masterpiece.
- The Throne Room: with a ceiling painted by Tiepolo, it is the ceremonial heart of the palace.
- The Gasparini Room: recently restored, it is remarkable for its exuberant decoration of plant elements.
- The Royal Pharmacy: it preserves cabinets with medicinal plants, ceramic vessels and the prescriptions that were dispensed to the Royal Family.
Be amazed by the 19th century design and feel like a true courtier in the luxurious Gala Dining Room and the famous Throne Room. The visit concludes in the Patio de Armas, where you can explore the Royal Armoury or the palace's temporary exhibition on your own.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and splendour of Madrid's Royal Palace. Book your place and live an unforgettable experience!