Madrid Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral Guided Tour

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Explore two of the most important buildings in Madrid and Europe with the guided tour that includes tickets to the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral in a tour of approximately 3 hours.

Meet your guide at the Ópera metro stop (it is always convenient to confirm this on the voucher you will receive upon booking) and go directly to the monuments to discover the history of Spanish royalty, the incredible architecture of each place, its halls and gardens.

  • Enter the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral without queuing up.
  • Hear all the stories of kings like Carlos III told by a local guide.
  • Discover the Patio de Armas of the Royal Palace
  • Learn about the multiple architectural styles of the Almudena Cathedral

What’s included

  • Entrance and visit to the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral
  • Local guide
  • Direct access without queuing

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Step by Step

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

Access both buildings directly without waiting in long queues. A local guide will accompany you on the tour and tell you stories and anecdotes about the kings who lived in the Royal Palace such as Carlos III, Alfonso XIII and their families.

You will also discover important facts such as the reason for the name of the Almudena Cathedral, a clue is that it is due to the apparition of a virgin.

You won't stop taking pictures on the luxurious tour of the Royal Palace, the incredible rooms of King Carlos III, the ostentatious Gala Dining Room, the renowned Throne Room, the Patio de Armas of the Royal Palace and other areas of interest. It is also known as the palace with the most rooms in Western Europe.

Be amazed by the details of the architecture of the Almudena Cathedral, it is very different from other cathedrals in Madrid and Spain, with a Neoclassical style on the outside, Neo-Gothic on the inside and Neo-Romanesque 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
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    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
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    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
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    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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