Royal Palace Madrid Tickets 2026
Access to Royal Armoury & Hall of Mirrors | Skip-the-line | Smartphone tickets accepted
About Royal Palace Madrid Tickets
Explore the official residence of the Spanish monarchy with your Royal Palace Madrid tickets! The palace is famous for its lavish interior and fine materials used in its architecture. Wander through the throne room, the banquet hall and the enchanting Hall of Mirrors. You’ll also see beautiful artwork by masters like Francisco Goya and Diego Velázquez.
See where the Spanish monarchy lived. Discover the salon rooms, the monarchs’ private apartments, the throne room, and more.
View exhibits of armour, military weapons, and diplomatic works of art. You’ll find the personal weapons of the King of Spain, Philip II’s armour and ceremonial equipment, and more.
Step into a mesmerizing room where mirrors reflect the art of Tomás de Castro. Try to find the hidden meaning in the works of art.
Find paintings by master artists like Goya, Caravaggio, Bosch, and more. Make sure to see Goya’s “The Boar Hunt” and Bosch’s “Christ Carrying the Cross”.
Enter the Royal Palace with express security check. Skip the queue and save time, avoiding long lines of visitors waiting.
There are no fixed entrance or exit times with our Royal Palace Madrid tickets. Explore the palace at your own pace, and spend the entire day if you like.
This place is huge! And so much to visit. We wandered around for ages. There’s the Royal Armoury, which my sons loved. There's the beautiful Hall of Mirrors (that one was more for me), banquet halls…you name it. The entire place felt very opulent and kingly. It reminded me of Versailles a little bit actually. I’m also very glad that the ticket lasts the entire day. We got audio guides and ended up staying longer than intended. The stories on those audio guides were super interesting!
We really did enter the Royal Palace right away thanks to these skip-the-line tickets. Everything was smooth and we cleared security in a heartbeat. Very grateful, since it was an unusually hot May day and the line was long. The palace was great. Very interesting exhibits, just gorgeous artwork, the architecture super lavish. Afterwards we visited the Gallery of Royal Collections next door. Between the two, I’d pick the Royal Palace.
DESCRIPTION
Royal Palace Madrid Tickets
- Entry to the Royal Palace
- Skip-the-line ticket
- Timed-entry ticket
- Stay as long as you like
- Booking fee
- Access to the Royal Armoury and the Hall of Mirrors
WANDER THROUGH THE ROOMS WHERE ROYALTY ONCE LIVED
The Royal Palace of Madrid was the residence of the Spanish monarchy for two centuries. It’s also the largest royal palace in Europe! The building is full of beautiful architecture and fine decorations. You’ll love exploring it. Visit the throne room, where you’ll see the impressive seat flanked by four Medici lions. It’s also worth seeing the banqueting halls. There you'll find three gorgeous frescoes painted on the ceiling. Finally, King Charles III's Apartments are a must. These lavish rooms contain four family portrait paintings by Goya.
WALK AROUND THE ROYAL ARMOURY AND THE HALL OF MIRRORS
With these Royal Palace Madrid tickets, you can also access the Royal Armoury and Hall of Mirrors. The former is considered one of the best armouries in the world, hosting pieces as old as the 13th century. Among the most notable pieces, however, are the full tools and armour of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and Philip II. The Hall of Mirrors was originally a dressing room for Maria Luisa of Parma. However, Tomás de Castro outfitted it with symbolic artwork that is reflected in the mirrors. The overall effect is hypnotising and very immersive.
ENJOY ARTISTIC MASTERPIECES
As the official royal residence, the palace is full of gorgeous artwork. You’ll find works by masters like Francisco Goya, Diego Velázquez, Hieronymus Bosch, and more. For example, make sure to see Goya’s The Boar Hunt. It’s the artist’s earliest surviving tapestry cartoon. Bosch’s Christ Carrying the Cross is another must-see. It shows a famous scene from the Catholic tradition. Besides paintings, the frescoes are also beautiful, such as Tiepolo’s Venus and Vulcan fresco in the King’s apartments.
Royal Palace Working Hours
October to March: from Monday to Saturday, the Royal Palace is open 10AM - 6PM.
April to September: from Monday to Saturday, the Royal Palace is open 10AM - 7PM.
On Sundays, the Royal Palace is open 10AM - 4PM.
The Royal Palace is closed on January 1 and 6, May 1, October 12, and December 25.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- If visiting the Royal Armoury, please allocate at least 30 minutes to see everything.
- If visiting the Royal Apartments, please allocate at least 45 minutes to see everything.
- The latest you can enter the museum is 1 hour before closing.
- All visitors are required to carry a photo ID, either a passport or a national identity card.
- The Royal Palace Madrid is wheelchair-accessible.
- The Royal Palace Madrid Tickets are selling out fast, so make sure you book yours on time!
Meeting Point
To enter the Royal Palace, go to the Puerta de la Almudena esplanade. This is the main entrance into the building. It’s located on the corner of Calle de Bailén.
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- Ticket valid 1 day
- Access to all palace exhibitions
- Express security check
- Easy booking process
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