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Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets
Visitors exploring the Royal Palace of Madrid with skip-the-line tickets, admiring the Royal Collections Gallery, Spain
Tourists at Royal Palace of Madrid viewing Royal Collections Gallery with skip-the-line tickets.
Royal dining room in the Royal Palace of Madrid with ornate chandeliers and regal table setting.
Tourists exploring the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Collections Gallery, a unique combo tour in Spain
Tourists exploring the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid, a highlight of the Combo Royal Palace of Madrid + Royal Collections Gallery tour
Royal Palace of Madrid interior with ornate chandeliers and detailed ceiling artwork.
Tourists at Royal Palace of Madrid courtyard, part of combo tour with Royal Collections Gallery.
Visitors in the Royal Chapel, Royal Palace of Madrid, part of the skip-the-line Royal Collections Gallery tour.
Tourists exploring art at the Royal Collections Gallery with Skip-the-Line Tickets in London, UK
Skip-the-Line Tickets to Royal Collections Gallery showcasing the historic Coche Corona Real carriage from 1829-1833
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Combo (Save 6%): Royal Palace of Madrid + Royal Collections Gallery Skip-the-Line Tickets

  • Glide past ticket lines at 2 sites within the same complex, the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Collections Gallery, with 1 cost-effective combo.
  • At the Royal Palace, visit the Throne Room featuring extravagant furniture and sculptures, and the Hall of Columns lined with Belgian tapestry.
  • Find Tiepolo's fresco of Venus and Vulcan, and paintings of Solomon by Luca Giordano in the Guard Room.
  • Discover religious artworks within the Royal Collections Gallery, which include Caravaggio's Salome with the Head of John the Baptist.
  • Be amazed by Queen Bárbara de Braganza's 1750s sedan chair, Velázquez's White Horse, and other royal treasures.


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DiegoJul, 2025
5/5

Booking on Headout is very easy and fulfills its promise (skip-the-line access). A very important attraction for learning how the Royal Palace works and how Spanish history unfolds.

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MildredMay, 2025
5/5

There was a long line and thanks to the fact that I had bought the tickets in advance I didn't file and got in quickly. I recommend it.

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MaelJul, 2025
5/5

Little waiting, total freedom of movement, which is beneficial for people looking for autonomy.

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NancyJul, 2025
5/5

Well Organized ! Very smooth experience . Staff super friendly .

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PetraJun, 2025
5/5

Great castle, every room a highlight!

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SandrineJun, 2025
5/5

Very beautiful palace it's magnificent Nice experience Just waiting despite ticket cut off

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dylanJun, 2025
5/5

My ticket experience was very easy. My favorite attraction was the ceilings covered in paintings and the chandeliers

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TalapanJun, 2025
5/5

Very well organized, but rather clumpy!

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ThomasJun, 2025
4/5

Follow up service to ensure we could get our tickets and jumping the line.

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MarianaApr, 2025
5/5

Everything was perfect ! The Palace of Madrid is very beautiful place!

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JaynaJul, 2025
5/5

We had a great time! It was a long line to get in but moved quickly. We ended up purchasing the audio guide but allowed us to move at our own pace. We loved it!

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ZandaJul, 2025
5/5

The royal palace simply wonderful. You have the perception that you can really enter a contemporary piece of history and at the same time breathe the history of Spain. The Royal collections are in a very well organized museum with the works well displayed and explained in a simple and comprehensive way. Also very interesting are the videos available.Bravo, beautiful!!!

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MagroJul, 2025
4/5

Actually skip-the-line tickets don't save you from standing in line, because most people buy them. So we stood almost half an hour in line anyway.

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FedericaJul, 2025
3/5

Madrid's Royal Palace is definitely one of the city's most striking attractions. The visit went well overall, although it is useful to know that despite the advance purchase of the ticket, there is a line of about half an hour before entering. Once inside, the organization was efficient and the rooms are spectacular: the halls are well-kept, rich in history and well explained, and there is no need to take self-guided tours. It is worth taking the time to explore at leisure. The only negative note: the bathrooms were definitely dirty and poorly maintained, which is surprising at a site of this level. Overall, however, the visit is worthwhile and a must-see for anyone visiting Madrid.

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FathimaJul, 2025
4/5

Very easy to book. I would have given excellent service if the signs were more clear saying prebooked tickers and the lady who checked our ticket said my code showed only one ticket where as it was 5 adult tickets.

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TenaJul, 2025
5/5

Experience, both with buying tickets and visit, were great. Buying tickets was simple, and they arrived soon to my email. Visit was also easy to find the entry, we almost didn't wait, just entered the palace and started our visit. The palace is amazing, impressive and worth visiting.

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HennieJul, 2025
4/5

We had booked tickets online for Palacio Real in Madrid. The advantage of booking online was indeed, that you don't have to wait in a long line, but get in much faster. Visiting the palace is definitely recommended, it's amazingly beautiful! And wonderfully cool inside, if you are in Madrid in the summer with temperatures over thirty degrees and still want to do fun things!

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RebeccaJul, 2025
5/5

Skipping the long line was great. The palace is amazing. Only thing is I'm pretty sure our tickets included an audio guide but at the palace we were told no. We still had a great time wandering through on our own so all in all it was a great experience.

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TobiasJun, 2025
5/5

The palace was amazing, inparticular the chapel, it was nice that people were given the freedom to explore the palace at their own pace

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DanieleJun, 2025
3/5

Audioguide paid separately on site, it was not included, of the rest. Above all, I paid full price for the child as well because I saw no choice in the shopping map. 21 euros I would have saved myself ...

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LilyJun, 2025
5/5

The show was excellent! We enjoyed the music, the seat location, the crowd atmosphere, and the theater location, being convenient to our hotel. Love the encore and the additional music songs by the cast!

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JulieJun, 2025
3/5

The palace is beautiful! Definitely worth checking out. We had trouble downloading the PDF of the ticket from the app and there's no WiFi at the palace. I went next door and tried their WiFi but it still didn't work. They needed the PDF to scan. After about a half hour, they let us in but we couldn't get the audio. I tried again later with WiFi to download the tickets on the app and it still didn't work.

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NoraJun, 2025
5/5

The skip-the-line ticket was very helpful. We waited only a few minutes. The only downside was that we booked for Saturday and after paying an email came saying there were no more seats. We had to make Sunday quickly because we had a flight at 4 pm. By the way, the Sunday ticket was cheaper but we did not receive a refund for the difference.

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RosalindJun, 2025
5/5

Pretty straightforward process ordering the tickets online. Skipping the line was the best; so may people were waiting in the sweltering heat and we just walked into the museum. Highly recommended.

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KaiJun, 2025
4/5

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  • Glide past ticket lines at 2 sites within the same complex, the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Royal Collections Gallery, with 1 cost-effective combo.
  • At the Royal Palace, visit the Throne Room featuring extravagant furniture and sculptures, and the Hall of Columns lined with Belgian tapestry.
  • Find Tiepolo's fresco of Venus and Vulcan, and paintings of Solomon by Luca Giordano in the Guard Room.
  • Discover religious artworks within the Royal Collections Gallery, which include Caravaggio's Salome with the Head of John the Baptist.
  • Be amazed by Queen Bárbara de Braganza's 1750s sedan chair, Velázquez's White Horse, and other royal treasures.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Collections Gallery

  • Tip: Discover nearby cafes such as Café de Oriente, where you can savor a meal while enjoying breathtaking views of the Royal Palace.
  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.
  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venues. Pack wisely!
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
  • Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
  • The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Andrea Tondini
IT

Andrea

Italy
Jul 2025
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I visited the Royal Palace on July 7 at 11:30 am. Those who had not purchased tickets online had to stand in a long line under a scorching summer sun with temperatures above 30°C. I, on the other hand, entered directly by skipping the line!!!
ALOTTA STEFANIA AGNESE

Alotta

May 2025
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I liked the fact that I didn't have to go through the whole queue, which was very long, but get in immediately. I liked the possibility of having an audio guide that I could manage with my phone.
Naomi Hopper
GB

Naomi

United Kingdom
Jul 2025
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I managed to sort the App and to access my tickets without any problem. The Royal Palace Madrid is interesting- but overwhelming in it's opulence! We arrived early and gave ourselves time to look briefly around the Palace (50 mins ish, after 10 mins in queue and 5 getting bag screen and picking up an audio guide) before the kitchen tour, which I enjoyed. Was also some cool shade on a hot day! The Palace was getting very busy by the time we left and queues were long- we were pleased we'd been advised about that by other Headout users.
Juana Mary González Álvarez
ES

Juana

Spain
May 2025
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Good afternoon, well we loved the experience and the guide for us 5 stars, we understood everything so well her way of explaining everything. You can see that she is an expert on the subject, congratulations to her for explaining so well☺️
Christina Haase

Christina

Apr 2025
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The tour with Lydia was informative and entertaining at the same time and she was always open to questions. For me, the palace was a great experience - the Stradivaris were the icing on the cake.
Elizabeth Ann Gorny
US

Elizabeth

United States
May 2025
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Everything was wonderful. We were even treated to a military parade while waiting in line. Thank you for assisting us with rescheduling our ticket dare after a death in the family causing a change in our family plans. We are very grateful to the staff!
Roberto Notari

Roberto

May 2025
David was a perfect guide. Very knowledgeable. He was able to season historical and artistic tidbits with amusing anecdotes. He was also very careful not to lose anyone in the group. Bravo !!!!
Tracy W. Price
US

Tracy

United States
Nov 2024
I've done a lot of similar guided tours. This was easily the best. Patricia was fantastic. Amazingly knowledgeable and articulate.

Top things to do in Madrid

The Royal Palace of Madrid, boasting 3,000 rooms, serves as the official residence for the Spanish royal family, reserved primarily for state ceremonies. Explore key attractions such as the Royal Library, Grand Staircase, Crown Room, and Royal Armory, all adorned with magnificent art pieces. Given its popularity with over 1.5 million annual visitors,

We recommend buying skip-the-line tickets to avoid long queues. Here’s all the information you need about the Royal Palace of Madrid skip-the-line tickets.

How to skip the line at the Royal Palace of Madrid?

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets

Book skip-the-line tickets

Royal Palace of Madrid skip-the-line tickets give you priority access, which means you don’t have to stand in long queues and wait for your turn to buy your tickets. Skip past those long lines and walk straight into the palace without wasting your precious time and energy. Instead, spend it on exploring the palace and nearby attractions.

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets

Opt for guided tours

Most guided tours, by default, have the skip the line feature included in them. This means that you benefit from guided tours in two ways – first, you don’t have to wait in line to enter the palace because you get priority access, and second, you get an expert tour guide to show you around the palace and tell you about its history and the artworks on display.

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets

Visit during the early hours

If you want to avoid crowds, we recommend you visit the palace during the morning hours. The palace opens at 10am. Reach 15-20 minutes before for a hassle-free entry. Visiting in the afternoon during lunch hours is also a good option. If you want to visit later in the day, reach the palace about an hour or so before closing time to avoid long queues. It’s best to avoid visiting on weekends.

Royal Palace of Madrid opening hours

Which entrance is the best for skip the line ticket holders?

There are five gates through which you can enter the Royal Palace of Madrid. However, the main entrance opposite the La Almudena Cathedral is the best option for skip the line ticket holders. There are two separate lines – one for those who want to buy regular tickets and the other for skip the line ticket holders. If you’re taking the metro, take lines 2 or 5 and get off at the Opera Station. You can also take a taxi that will take you straight to the palace. If you’re traveling by train, get off at the Principe Pio Station.

Royal Palace of Madrid entrances

Skip the line tickets vs Guided tours - Which to choose?

Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets

Skip the Line Tickets

  • Skip the line tickets guarantee priority access to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
  • You don’t have to wait in long queues because skip the line tickets allow you to walk past the crowd and straight into the palace.
  • Skip the line tickets are worth the extra money because you end up saving a lot of time and energy to not just explore the palace but also nearby attractions.
Royal Palace of Madrid Skip the Line Tickets

Guided Tours

  • Guided tours are also a good option because they include an expert tour guide who will give you a tour of the palace.
  • When you visit a place of artistic and historical importance, it is always advisable to explore it with someone who has in-depth knowledge of the same.
  • Guided tours are a chance to learn about the rich history of the palace and explore the artworks on display.
Royal Palace of Madrid guided tours

Verdict: The best option would be to book tickets that include both skip-the-line access and a guided tour. You won’t have to wait in line for your turn to enter the palace. Plus, you get to explore one of the most beautiful attractions of Europe with the help of an expert tour guide.

Visitor tips

  • Book your Royal Palace of Madrid skip-the-line tickets online and in advance.
  • Read up about the Royal Palace of Madrid before your visit if you’re not taking a guided tour.
  • The palace has a storage facility at the entrance in case you’re carrying large bags or luggage.
  • Even with Royal Palace of Madrid skip-the-line tickets, arriving early in the morning or later in the day can enhance your experience by reducing the number of visitors and providing a more relaxed atmosphere.
  • Consider opting for guided tours that come with skip-the-line access. This not only ensures efficient entry but also provides valuable insights from knowledgeable guides, enhancing your overall understanding of the palace.
  • Some Royal Palace of Madrid skip-the-line tickets may have specific entry times or time slots. Be aware of these details and plan your visit accordingly to avoid any inconveniences.
  • Before your visit, download maps or guides of the Royal Palace to help you navigate through the various rooms, exhibitions, and outdoor spaces efficiently.

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Frequently asked questions about Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets

Can I skip the line at the Royal Palace of Madrid?

Yes. You can skip the line by booking Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets online and in advance.

Are Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets available?

Yes. You can book Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets to visit the attraction.

Where can I book Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets?

You can book your Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets online.

Why should I book Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets?

Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets allow you to go past huge crowds and head straight into the palace.

Are the Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets worth it?

Yes. The Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets are definitely worth it because they save a lot of your time and energy and allow you to spend more time exploring the palace.

Do the Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets include a guided tour?

The Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets do not include a guided tour. However, you can book a guided tour with a skip the line feature.

Can I skip the line if I book my ticket online?

While booking tickets online will save you time, you will need to buy Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets or book a guided tour to avoid waiting in long queues.

What is the waiting time to get into the Royal Palace of Madrid?

On a busy day, it takes about an hour or two to enter the palace.

Are audio guides included with my Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets?

No. Audio guides are not included in the Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line tickets. You can, however, buy or rent them.

Which entrance is the best for Royal Palace of Madrid skip the line ticket holders?

The main entrance of the palace located right opposite the La Almudena Cathedral is the best option for skip the line ticket holders.

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