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A large, ornate building with a central clock tower and multiple flags. 3
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By Julia Travel - Gray Line Spain

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Overview

    • Must-see landmarks, history & heritage of Madrid in 1 tour
    • Opportunity to admire the grandeur of the Royal Palace
    • Enjoy the views from Armoury Square
    • Chance to uncover the city's medieval origins & modern pulse
    • Iconic sights such as Cibeles fountain & Puerta de Alcala

Activity location

  • Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Calle de Bailén, s/n
    • 28071, Madrid, ESP

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Julia Travel Office
    • 15 Calle de San Nicolás
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain & Canary Islands

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Madrid and the Royal Palace
  • Inclusions
    Skip the line access.
  • Inclusions
    Air conditioned motor coach
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual Official guide
  • Inclusions
    Individual radioguided system for Royal Palace guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Royal Palace.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch, drinks or other services not specified above
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
    • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour.
    • Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, we recommend comfortable shoes
    • Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the City (demonstrations, sport events, cultural events, official acts and public works).
    • We will make convenient stops to rest and take pictures at Plaza Mayor, Debod’s Temple and Las Ventas Bullring, if the weather permits and always accompanied by our guide.
    • Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access
    • This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or who have difficulty walking, as the tour involves walking and visiting places that may have stairs, uneven surfaces or other accessibility issues

What you can expect

  • Check in at our office and join us on the first part of the tour, a one-hour walking tour through the streets of the historic city centre of Madrid. Discover emblematic places you cannot miss! Stroll around Plaza de la Villa, the famous Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Oriente. Then board one of our air-conditioned buses for a ride through the city. Remember to bring your camera or Smartphone!

    Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo, with its construction dating back to the Napoleonic era. See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Mayor Street, Puerta del Sol square, and the Las Cortes quarter on your way to the Paseo del Prado. Admire the architecture of Old Madrid arriving into the Las Letras Quarter.

    Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu stadium through Paseo de la Castellana street and Colon square.

    But no trip to Madrid would be completed without a visit to the Royal Palace. Thus, a local guide will pick you up from our office for a guided visit to the same.

    Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this beautiful palace, which size doubles the one of Buckingham Palace! Build in an Italian baroque style, it was the former residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. Nowadays, it still is a great example of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the kingdom.

    Today, it holds the most important receptions of the Spanish Crown. Know the audiences, dinner parties, and signatures of agreements celebrated through the years. Walk around the Armoury Square. Marvel at the beautiful tapestries and elegant furniture. Follow your guide through the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room, and the Banqueting Hall, among others.

    Once your guided visit finishes, you can stay inside the Palace and go to the Royal Armoury on your own. Make sure not to miss the views from the viewpoint of the Armoury square!

Location

Activity location

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    Royal Palace of Madrid
    • Calle de Bailén, s/n
    • 28071, Madrid, ESP

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Julia Travel Office
    • 15 Calle de San Nicolás
    • 28013, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain & Canary Islands