Nacional de España
Royal Palace of Madrid
Tickets & Guided Tours, 2026
Walk through Europe's largest working royal palace — gilded State Rooms, the Royal Armoury, the Royal Pharmacy — skip the ticket-office line, and lock in your entry time before you even land in Madrid.
Pick the Royal Palace of Madrid Ticket That Fits Your Trip
General admission if you just want to see it. A Royal Palace guided tour if you want to understand what you're looking at. A combo ticket if the Prado Museum is on your list too.
⭐ Most PopularRoyal Palace of Madrid General Admission — Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
- ✓Timed entry straight into the State Rooms
- ✓No ticket-office queue — walk right past it
- ✓Throne Room, Royal Armoury & Royal Pharmacy included
- ✓Self-guided, so you can go at your own pace
🏆 Top-Rated Tour - 2026Royal Palace of Madrid Guided Tour — Skip the Line With an Expert Guide
- ✓Skip-the-line entry built into the price
- ✓90 minutes with a licensed local guide
- ✓Small groups, not a crowd shuffling past you
- ✓Learn the history behind the State Rooms, not just where to take photos
Royal Palace + Prado Museum Combo Ticket
- ✓Covers Royal Palace entry and the Prado Museum
- ✓See Spain's royal art collection and its royal residence in one day
- ✓One booking, guided access to both — no separate queues
- ✓The simplest way to pair Madrid's two must-see landmarks
Bundle the Royal Palace With Madrid's Other Landmarks
Royal Palace & Prado Museum, Skip-the-Line
One reservation, both sights — the royal residence and Spain's national art collection, without juggling two separate bookings and two separate queues.
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Royal Palace Guided Tour + Historic Madrid Walk
Follow your Royal Palace tour with a guided walk through Plaza Mayor and the historic center — a full, well-paced day in Madrid instead of two half-planned ones.
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Royal Palace Megacombo: 3 Museums, Bus & Flamenco
See the Royal Palace, the Prado and Reina Sofía museums, ride a hop-on-hop-off bus, and catch a flamenco show — all on one ticket, skip-the-line at every stop.
BUY NOWRoyal Palace of Madrid Ticket Price 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
General Admission
A standard self-guided ticket to the State Rooms runs €18 for adults. A reduced price of €9 applies to visitors aged 5–16, students up to 25 with ID, and seniors 65+. Under-5s get in free. The Palace only allows a limited number of visitors per timed slot, so you'll need to book a specific entry time — showing up without one is a gamble in high season.
Royal Palace Guided Tour Price
Expect to pay roughly €35–€45 per person for a Royal Palace of Madrid guided tour. That covers skip-the-line entry plus around 60–90 minutes with a licensed guide walking you through the Throne Room, the Royal Armoury, and the history behind the Bourbon dynasty's official residence — not just where to take photos.
Free Entry & Reduced-Price Windows
Here's what a lot of visitors miss: EU citizens and residents of Ibero-America get free entry Monday–Thursday, 5pm–7pm (evening hours only, and it doesn't cover every room). Visitors with a disability of 33% or more also enter free with a companion. These free slots are first-come, first-served on-site — booking a paid skip-the-line ticket is still the safer bet if your schedule is tight.
Royal Palace + Prado Museum Combo
Doing both of Madrid's biggest landmarks on the same trip? A combined Royal Palace and Prado Museum ticket typically starts around €59–€75 and is usually simpler — and often cheaper — than booking each one separately.
Why Not Just Buy a Ticket at the Gate?
Skip the Line, for Real
Same-day tickets bought at the ticket office mean queuing — sometimes 45 minutes or more, especially in peak season. Book ahead and you walk straight to the entrance instead.
You Won't Get Turned Away
The Royal Palace caps entries by the hour, and popular slots close once they're full — particularly when the Palace closes early or partially for state ceremonies. Booking online means your spot is locked in before you arrive.
Compare Before You Pay
Compare Royal Palace guided tours and combo tickets side by side, so you know exactly what the extra euros get you before you commit.
What's New for Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets in 2026
Confirmation Lands Instantly
Your voucher and QR code hit your inbox the moment you book — no waiting around.
Timed Entry, No Line
Your slot is reserved ahead of time, so you bypass the ticket-office queue entirely.
Last-Minute Slots Do Open Up
Sold out for your date? It's worth checking again closer to your visit — cancellations free up spots.
Free Cancellation on Most Tours
Plans change. Most guided tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours out for a full refund.
*Cancellation terms vary slightly by booking partner — checkout will show the exact policy before you pay.
When's the Best Time to Visit the Royal Palace?
Because entry is capped by the hour, your time slot matters more than the season does. Book the first slot of the day if you can — mornings are noticeably quieter and you'll beat the tour-bus crowds. Avoid 11am–2pm between April and September, when the Palace is busiest. Also worth checking before you book: the Palace occasionally closes early, or closes entirely, for state ceremonies and official events — your booking partner will flag this if it affects your date.
Royal Palace of Madrid Opening Hours 2026
| Summer (Apr–Sep), Mon–Sat | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Winter (Oct–Mar), Mon–Sat | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Sundays and public holidays close earlier, at 4:00 pm year-round. Hours shift occasionally for state events, so treat your ticket's confirmed entry time as the final word.
Where Is the Royal Palace of Madrid?
Address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain (entrance via Plaza de la Armería)
GPS coordinates: 40.4180° N, 3.7144° W
Nearest metro: Ópera (Lines 2, 5, R), ~5 min walk
Worth Seeing While You're in the Area
Almudena Cathedral
Right next door to the Palace, free to enter, and worth the five minutes it takes to walk over — especially for the view of the dome from Plaza de la Armería.
Plaza Mayor
A grand 17th-century arcaded square about a 10-minute walk away, ringed with cafés — a natural next stop after the Palace, especially if you're continuing into the historic center.
Royal Palace Tips & Guides
Royal Palace of Madrid vs. Prado Museum: Do You Need Both?
Two of Madrid's biggest landmarks, a ten-minute walk apart. Here's what each one actually covers, and whether a combo ticket makes sense for your trip.
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The Best Time to Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid (So You're Not Fighting Crowds)
Because entry is capped by the hour, timing matters more than the season does. Here's when to book if you want fewer people in your photos.
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Royal Palace of Madrid Ticket Price 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
General admission, a Royal Palace guided tour, or the Prado Museum combo — here's what each one costs in 2026, and which one is actually worth your money.
Read More »Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets & Tour FAQs
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