Madrid: City Walking Tour & Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

Madrid: City Walking Tour & Royal Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

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Get to know Madrid on a walking tour with a guide, followed by a skip-the-line guided tour of the Royal Palace. See highlights like Plaza Mayor and San Miguel market, as well as the impressive palace.

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Highlights

Journey back in time on a tour of Madrid's beautiful Old Town neighborhoods
Enjoy convenient skip-the-line entry to the impressive 18th-century Royal Palace
See exclusive works by the most notable palace painters throughout the centuries
Visit famous squares like the Plaza Mayor and learn about its historic monuments
Benefit from the knowledge of a local guide to show you Madrid's highlights

Description

Explore the highlights of Madrid's Old Town on a city tour with a guide, including skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace with a tour. Stop by beautiful squares like Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de Oriente as you learn about their history. Finish with a guided tour of the impressive Royal Palace. Start the tour at Calle Mayor, a bustling central street in the Old Town. Cross the Plaza Mayor and see its statue of Felipe III. Next, head to the San Miguel market and browse its stalls of authentic Spanish cuisine. Continue to the Plaza de la Villa, one of the most well-preserved historic squares in the city. Learn about its history as the former site of the Madrid Town Hall. Make your way to the Plaza de Oriente, which leads to the Royal Palace. From there, enjoy skip-the-line entry to the palace and take a guided tour of the largest royal residence in Europe. See its courtyards, art collections, and 18th-century architecture up close.

Includes

Tour guide Royal Palace skip-the-line ticket Royal Palace tour Headsets

Important Information

Although the entrance to the Royal Palace is always reserved for tour participants, access may sometimes be blocked due to capacity and security controls. This is beyond the activity provider's control and may cause a short delay.