Royal Palace of Madrid Entradas y Tours

• Grab your artillery and prepare to defend the Spanish kingdom in the Royal Armory room. Although you can’t touch the arms, you can contemplate one of the largest military weapons and armor collections in the world.

• Visit the Royal Pharmacy where the Royals once picked up their medicine. The beautifully-crafted cabinets used to hold medicinal herbs, vials, pill containers, and numerous ceramic bottles from La Granja Palace factory. 

• Can you imagine being present in a royal banquet? Visit the Royal Kitchen and see the dishes, copper molds, service trays, and all the equipment used for them.

• Stroll through the Sabatini Gardens, formerly designed for the royal stables. The gardens also hold free music and dance events such as "Los Veranos de la Villa."

• Admire the 44 Spanish monarch statues all through the Plaza de Oriente. The historic square is located on the east side of the Palacio Real. 

• Witness the changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. This event honors the changes that used to happen every day during the reigns of Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII.

From the Baroque architecture to the frescoes in the ceiling, The Royal Palace of Madrid Spain is the perfect instagrammable spot. There are many awe-inspiring rooms with detailed decorations to photograph. Even from the outside, the Palacio Real is the most impressive sight in Madrid. 

• Strike a pose walking down the Grand Staircase at Palacio Real wearing your most elegant clothes. 
• Capture the North façade of the Royal Palace between the greenery of the Sabatini Gardens.
• Record a video during the formal ceremony of the Changing of the Guard. 

Do you want to be featured? Choose your best snap from the most instagrammable spots listed above, post it on your IG, and tag #dotravelgram.

• Skip The Line Tickets - The palace is one of the most popular attractions to visit in Madrid, and thus long queues await ahead. Buy your Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets, and not only will you save time in the queue, but you’ll also ensure you can enter at your chosen time. 

• Spend a little extra and add the Royal Kitchen admission ticket to your general entry tickets for the Royal Palace of Madrid. 

• In the Madrid Royal Palace, you have a lot to see and learn, therefore adding an audio guide to your Royal Palace Madrid entrance fee is ideal. The audio guide is available in various languages, and there’s no time limit for how long you can enjoy the palace.

• For the best value guaranteed, book your Palacio Real Madrid tickets online.

• Take the Hop On Hop Off Madrid Tour all the way to the Royal Palace. The Madrid bus tour has stops right at the main sights, so there's no way you can get lost. Your free audio guide incorporates exciting commentary throughout the journey.

• Save Money! If you know you want to visit more than one attraction, buy a “combo ticket.” The best combo tickets to purchase in Madrid are the combination Palacio Real Madrid Tour with Prado Museum Tour. 

• Are you looking for an exclusive experience? Reserve your Royal Palace private guided visit. Enjoy the stunning palace at your own pace, led by an expert guide. Best of all, ask as many questions as you like along the way! Although a private tour is more expensive than an ordinary guided tour, the extra amount spent is made up for in enjoyment of the experience. With a private tour, you can enjoy a hassle-free visit.

• Changing of the Guard - Every Wednesday and Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm is the Royal Guard ceremony in front of Puerta del Principe (Bailén Street). You don’t require Royal Palace of Madrid tickets to watch the show.

• There are strict Royal Palace of Madrid hours of operation, and if you’re stuck in the queue too long, you may hit closing time. Meaning that you’ll have wasted time and energy, and missed out on seeing all there is to visit. Avoid any disappointment by booking your Palacio Madrid tickets in advance. 

• The best time to visit Royal Palace Madrid is when it first opens at 10 am. Come early to avoid long queues. Once inside, take your time to explore the Palace peacefully. 

• Getting there - If you’re coming from Plaza Mayor, you can walk straight on Calle Mayor and be in the Palace of Madrid in about 15 minutes. Another option is to take the metro; the Opera Station is only a 5 minutes walk to the entrance of the palace.

• There is no Madrid Royal Palace dress code, so don’t worry if you show a little bit of skin during those hot summer days. With this said, keep in mind, whenever inside a visitor’s attractions, you should respect those around you.