What You'll See
- Royal Palace of Madrid - the largest royal palace in Europe
- Almudena Cathedral - Madrid's impressive Catholic cathedral
- Plaza de la Armería - the square connecting the palace and the cathedral
- Throne Room - one of the palace's most magnificent ceremonial halls
- Spanish Royal Heritage - stories of the monarchy and royal traditions
- Historic Madrid - two of the city's most iconic landmarks
What’s included
- Skip-the-line access to the Royal Palace of Madrid
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Cathedral of La Almudena
- Guided tour
Not included
- Transfers
Program Description
Discover two of Madrid's most iconic landmarks on a guided tour of the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral. With skip-the-line entry, you will save time and explore the fascinating history, architecture and royal heritage of two of the Spanish capital's most important monuments.
Your tour begins near Ópera Metro Station, where you will meet your guide before heading to Almudena Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid. Learn about the cathedral's remarkable history, its unique architecture and the important role it plays in the city's religious and cultural life.
From there, you will cross Plaza de la Armería to reach the magnificent Royal Palace of Madrid, the largest royal residence in Europe. Although the palace boasts more than 3,000 rooms, your guided visit will take you through its most impressive state rooms, including the Throne Room, the Hall of Mirrors, the elegant Gasparini Room and other beautifully decorated royal apartments, where official state ceremonies are still held today.
Throughout the tour, your expert guide will share fascinating stories, historical facts and legends about the Spanish royal family and the remarkable history of both landmarks, bringing centuries of Madrid's royal past to life.
This tour is the perfect way to discover two of Spain's most important historical monuments while gaining a deeper understanding of Madrid's royal and cultural heritage.
The order of sightseeing and the programme may be subject to change.
Important information
- The tour is subject to a minimum of 4 participants. If this requirement is not met, the tour may be canceled.
- Items exceeding 30 × 20 × 20 cm are not permitted inside the monuments.
- Food and beverages are not allowed inside the monuments.
- Children under 5 years of age may join the tour free of charge. Please select a free child ticket when making your booking.
- All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Vouchers
- You'll receive your voucher via email, immediately after booking.
- Your voucher contains all key information, such as pickup times and meeting points.
- Use the digital voucher on your mobile device or print it for convenience. Be sure to reach the pickup point 15 minutes ahead of time to avoid delays and ensure a smooth start to your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Get full refund if you cancel up to 48h before the excursion begin. read terms
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