Liria Palace Guided Tour

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance of Liria Palace, conveniently located across from the Ventura Rodríguez subway station. Upon showing your ticket, you’ll be greeted by an official palace guide who will introduce your 90-minute Spanish-language tour. Ensure you arrive on time, as guided tours begin promptly and late entry may not be guaranteed.

What to expect

Explore the private residence of the House of Alba

Liria Palace is one of Madrid’s most famous aristocratic homes, constructed between 1767 and 1785. Owned by the noble House of Alba, the palace presents a captivating blend of neoclassical architecture, historical collections, and noble legacy.

Features:

• Guided tour: Accompanied by your official Spanish-speaking guide, visit the Grand Entrance Hall, sumptuous salons, and private quarters—each filled with period furniture and architectural details that breathe life into Spain’s noble past.

• Art & archives: Marvel at a world-class collection of art, featuring original works by masters such as Goya, Velázquez, Murillo, and more. Also, explore rare documents, royal correspondence, and historic artifacts across the collection.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Keep your entry tickets ready (digital or physical copies) and must be kept until the end of your visit for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, weapons, large travel bags, backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas are not allowed on this experience.

• Note that you cannot touch restricted artworks and furniture, sit on chairs, on the palace floors, or obstruct the passage. Also, running around the rooms, smoking in patios, gardens, or indoor rooms is strictly not allowed.

• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

• The ground and first floors are accessible. However, the gardens are not adapted for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.

• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• Children under 14 years must always be accompanied by an adult.

• You can visit the on-site store only if you have Liria Palace tickets.

• The tour follows a free circular route, allowing visitors to admire both Vasconcelos' works and the palace's art collection, along with its gardens.

• The digital audio guide can be downloaded at the start of the tour using a simple QR code. It features insights from Joana Vasconcelos herself.

• Facilities: cloak room/storage space.