Babylon Tours Madrid

Semi Private Skip The Line Madrid Royal Palace Guided Tour

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The Royal Palace in Madrid is Europe's largest royal residence, acting as the official home of the Spanish royal family. On this 2 to 2 and a half hour semi private tour, you and up to 8 guests will visit this top attraction in Spain's capital city, dripping with opulence and history. Your expert guide will make sure you skip the line, fast tracking you to the ornate and over the top interiors that await.

Itinerary

Since the royal family only uses it for official receptions, the Royal Palace and it's over 3000 rooms are open to the public. Your engaging guide will show you the famous main staircase, designed by Sabatini, which includes over 70 steps. You'll head into the Throne Room, and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and the Hall of Alabarderos, dedicated to the palace guards. You will be able to gaze at works of master artists along the way including Velazquez, Goya, and Caravaggio, learning about their involvement with the royal family. In the Royal Pharmacy, you'll be able to browse cabinets featuring medicinal plants, ceramic pots, and formulas that once acted as cures for the royal family's illnesses. Once inside the Royal Chapel, you'll discover a complete set of stringed instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. After visiting all of the rooms available to you, you'll have walked in the footsteps of royalty, experiencing Madrid at its most elegant.

Includes

Private tour guide Skip the line access Ticket valid for the day of the tour Tour of the Royal Palace

Notes

• Meeting point : Meet by the Petrvs Statue (Saint Peter) at Plaza de la Armería, across from the main entrance outside of the Palacio Real de Madrid

• Starting time : 11am

• Group size : Maximum 8 guests