Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets and Tours

These are the ways to visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. The entry ticket is the simple one. The small-group tour adds a live guide, one tour adds the Almudena Cathedral, and one ticket adds the Royal Kitchen.

The long main façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid seen across the Plaza de la Armería under a grey sky

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Royal Palace of Madrid: Entry Ticket

Entry to the biggest royal palace in Western Europe, at your own pace

4.5· 1,698 reviews

Entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
A downloadable booklet about the royal palaces in and around Madrid comes with it.
No guide is included, so you visit at your own pace. The Royal Kitchen is not included.

from €22

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The Royal Palace of Madrid lit up at night, with golden light on its long façade

Royal Palace of Madrid: Small-Group Guided Tour

About 1 hour 30 minutes with a live guide, entry included

4.6· 248 reviews

A small-group tour of about 1 hour 30 minutes, in English or Spanish, with a live guide and entry included.
The guide takes you up the marble staircases and through the throne room, the portrait gallery and the armoury.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start. The gardens are not included.

from €39

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The two bell towers of the Almudena Cathedral seen from above, with the city of Madrid behind

Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral: Guided Tour

Two icons of Madrid in one tour, with entry to both

4.8· 189 reviews

A guided tour of about 2 hours 30 minutes, in English or Spanish. It starts at the Ópera metro stop, goes to the Almudena Cathedral and then crosses Plaza de la Armería to the palace.
Entry to the palace and to the cathedral is included. Tips are not.
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start.

from €48

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The Royal Palace of Madrid between trees under a clear blue sky

Royal Palace of Madrid: Entry + Royal Kitchen Tour

The palace and the kitchen that fed the court

4· 96 reviews

Entry to the Royal Palace, plus a tour of the Royal Kitchen: the copper pots, the long tables and the story of who cooked for the court.
A digital royal guide (PDF) is included. The guide for the Royal Kitchen tour speaks Spanish.
The ticket gives you entry to the palace too, so you can visit it at your own pace.

from €22

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Prices and ratings updated 31 October 2026.

Royal Palace of Madrid: frequently asked questions

Is there a ticket for the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral?

Yes. A guided tour of about 2 hours 30 minutes visits both, with entry to the palace and the cathedral included.

Can I visit the Royal Kitchen?

Yes. One of the tickets includes entry to the palace and a tour of the Royal Kitchen.

Is there a guided tour in English?

Yes. The small-group tour of about 1 hour 30 minutes and the tour with the Almudena Cathedral are offered in English or Spanish.

Does the royal family live in the Royal Palace?

No. The royal family lives at the Zarzuela. The palace is used for state ceremonies and is open to visitors the rest of the time.