Madrid: skip-the-line guided visit to the Royal Palace and royal gardens

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Madrid: skip-the-line guided visit to the Royal Palace and royal gardens

Name: Madrid: skip-the-line guided visit to the Royal Palace and royal gardens
Address: Spain

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The tour that will give you an in-depth look at the best preserved Royal Palace in Europe, with its spectacular halls, unique collections and royal gardens with an expert local guide!

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Highlights

Visit Explore the history of Madrid's Royal Palace and the Spanish monarchy.
Visit the Throne Room, the Gala Dining Room and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Discover the royal gardens with a guided visit included.

Description

Begin your tour by discovering the majesty of the Royal Palace and its unique setting in the Plaza de Oriente, in front of its imposing main entrance. This is the perfect place to get a historical introduction to this emblematic Madrid monument, as well as to the other historical elements that surround it, such as the famous equestrian statue of Philip IV, which greets us in the square. This sculpture is one of the most representative of the Spanish Baroque and marks the beginning of our immersion into the real history of Spain. With skip-the-line entrance, you will enjoy a comfortable and no-waiting access to the interior of the Royal Palace, where an expert tour guide will accompany you throughout the tour. He will introduce you to the secrets and curiosities of the Palace, a large building that, with more than 100,000 m², is the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe. The tour guide will spare no detail, revealing the fascinating history of its more than 3,000 rooms, which have witnessed key moments in the evolution of Spain. The Baroque-style Royal Palace has been the scene of countless historical events over the centuries. We will go up the majestic main stairs, which are a spectacle in themselves, adorned with two large lions sculpted in stone that welcome visitors. Next, the most impressive halls will open before us, such as the Hall of Columns, which in times past was used as a dance hall. This hall stands out for its elegant chandeliers, introduced by Isabel II, which are still an element worthy of admiration for their size and beauty. Throughout the tour, we will go back in time to the Gasparini Hall, where the King received his private audiences. In this space, crucial decisions were made for the future of the country. In addition, we will visit other rooms of great interest, such as the Gala Dining Room, which was used for large banquets and celebrations, and the Royal Chapel, which has been the scene of religious ceremonies of great importance. We will also discover the Royal Navy, a space linked to the naval history of Spain. The expert tour guide will provide details about the origin and significance of each of these rooms, helping us to better understand their importance within the historical context of the Spanish monarchy. After exploring the interior of the Palace, we will head to the Sabatini Gardens. Walking along its paths, we can imagine what Madrid would have been like in the time of the Habsburgs, a city full of splendor and culture. On the west side of the Palace, we will culminate the visit walking through the Campo del Moro garden, a green space created by Philip II. This garden has been declared of historical-artistic interest due to its heritage value and its contribution to the history of the Palace.

Includes

Entrance included to the Royal Palace without queues and royal gardens. Guided visit inside the Royal Palace and the Sabatini Gardens and Campo del Moro Gardens Accredited expert tour guide Recommendations of the city