Madrid Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral Guided Tour

4.8
(364 Reviews)

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Guide: English, Spanish

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Experience Highlights

Explore two of the most important buildings in Madrid and Europe with this guided tour, which includes admission to the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral on a tour lasting approximately 3 hours.

Meet your guide at the Ópera metro station (it’s always a good idea to check this on the voucher you’ll receive when you book) and gain direct access to the monuments to discover the history of the Spanish royal family, the incredible architecture of each site, and their halls and gardens.

  • Enter the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral without queuing
  • Hear all the stories of kings such as Charles III, told by a local guide
  • Discover the Royal Palace’s Parade Ground
  • Discover the many architectural styles of the Almudena Cathedral

What’s included

  • Admission to and a tour of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral
  • Local guide
  • Skip-the-queue access

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Step by Step

Enjoy a guided tour lasting approximately 3 hours , visiting the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Discover one of the largest palaces in Europe and the religious building with the most unique architecture.

Gain direct access to both buildings without having to queue for ages. A local guide will accompany you on the tour and share stories and anecdotes about the kings who lived in the Royal Palace, such as Charles III, Alfonso XIII and their families.

You’ll also learn interesting facts, such as the origin of the Almudena Cathedral’s name – a clue is that it’s linked to the apparition of the Virgin Mary.

You’ll be taking photos non-stop during this lavish tour of the Royal Palace, including King Charles III’s incredible chambers, the opulent Banquet Hall, the renowned Throne Room, the Royal Palace’s Parade Ground and other areas of interest. What’s more, it’s known as the palace with the most rooms in Western Europe.

Marvel at the architectural details of the Almudena Cathedral; it’s very different from other cathedrals in Madrid and Spain, with a Neoclassical style on the outside, a Neo-Gothic style on the inside and a Neo-Romanesque style in the crypt.

Reviews

4.8
· 364 Reviews
  • A
    A.
    5
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    Highly recommended. The whole tour is interesting and totally worthwhile.
  • H
    H.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    It was a real pleasure to go on the tour with the guide we had yesterday. We were fascinated with the information and the detail of each place.
  • M
    M.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    What I liked most is that the whole ride felt very calm. We were not under pressure but also not going super slow. Highly recommended.
  • F
    F.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    This is the 2nd time I have been to the palace, the first time I went with an audio guide and this time accompanied. There is no comparison with what I learnt this time. Definitely worth the money.

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