Royal Palace of Madrid + Royal Collections Gallery Tickets

Explore the Royal Palace of Madrid and Royal Collections Gallery with skip-the-line access and an expert English-speaking guide.

Getting started

Meet your guide near the main entrance of the Royal Collections Gallery, adjacent to the Royal Palace. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the highlights of your visit before leading you into the galleries.

What to expect

Royal Palace of Madrid & Royal Collections Gallery

This combined experience offers insight into Spain’s royal heritage, featuring the country’s largest collection of royal art and artifacts. The Royal Collections Gallery, located beside the palace, houses over 650 works spanning paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and decorative arts.

Features

• Masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Caravaggio, Titian, Bosch, Luisa Roldán, and El Greco are displayed, reflecting centuries of artistic achievement in Spain.

• Interactive exhibits reveal the construction of iconic monuments such as the Monastery of El Escorial and the Palace of La Granja, bringing royal architecture to life.

• A dedicated cube features immersive 360º projections, highlighting the architectural and natural wonders of the Royal Sites.

• The gallery’s unique layout starts on the top floor, with gently sloping ramps and informative videos guiding you through the collection as you descend.

• Temporary exhibition rooms showcase rotating displays, offering something new with each visit.

• After your tour, relax at the museum café or browse the shop for curated souvenirs.

• Skip-the-line entry ensures you spend more time exploring and less time waiting.

Museum hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am–8pm; Sundays and holidays, 10am–7pm. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing.

• Note: Free Royal Palace of Madrid entry Mon–Thu for EU & Ibero-American citizens with valid ID: Oct–Mar: 4pm–6pm | Apr–Sep: 6pm–8pm.

• Note: Your selected time slot is for the Royal Palace visit. The Royal Collections Gallery ticket remains valid for 7 days after this visit but can’t be used during the free entry hours (Monday–Thursday, 6pm–8pm).

• Free entry is available for children under 5, ICOM/ICOMOS members, official tour guides, teachers, unemployed individuals (with proof), and people with disabilities (33%+), along with one essential companion if stated on their certificate.

Royal Palace of Madrid + Royal Collections Gallery Tickets

Delve into the opulent realms of Spanish royalty as you navigate through the grand corridors of the Royal Palace of Madrid, a majestic fortress where history and artistry converge in breathtaking displays of regal splendor. As part of this comprehensive tour, visitors are granted access to an unparalleled collection housed within both the Royal Palace and the nearby Royal Collections Gallery, showcasing over 650 masterpieces that span centuries of artistic innovation and cultural significance. With each step, you'll uncover treasures such as Velázquez's "Las Meninas," Goya’s haunting portraits, Caravaggio's dramatic canvases, and Titian's vibrant depictions of nobility, all set amidst the sumptuous tapestries and intricate sculptures that adorn the palace walls. The interactive exhibits and immersive 360º projections bring Spain’s royal history to life, offering a dynamic experience where past meets present in vivid detail. This curated journey through Madrid's most revered institutions is crafted for explorers of art history, devotees of Spanish culture, and seekers of architectural marvels, weaving together the threads of monarchy and museology that have shaped Spain into the vibrant nation it is today.

Discover Royal Palace of Madrid’s Majestic Grandeur

Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid during the tour's highlight segment where you can immerse yourself in an architectural wonder that stands as one of Europe's largest palaces. As part of this comprehensive itinerary, guests are invited to traverse through its 135 rooms adorned with priceless works of art and opulent furnishings. The palace, a testament to Spanish royal history since the early 18th century, captivates visitors with its Baroque elegance and intricate design details such as gilded ceilings, marble floors, and lavishly painted murals that narrate tales of regal splendor and national pride. Explore the Hall of Realms, where grand ceremonies were once held; wander through the Royal Armory showcasing a vast collection of historical weaponry; marvel at the Throne Room with its opulent throne under a canopy supported by pillars crafted in the shape of lions. The palace not only serves as a repository for royal artifacts but also stands as a living museum that invites you to step into a world of grandeur and tradition.

Marvel at Royal Collections Gallery's Artistic Treasures

Experience the Royal Collections Gallery as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring an array of artistic masterpieces from Spain’s royal collection. This gallery, housed in the Sabatini Building within the palace complex, offers a unique perspective into the diverse and extensive art holdings of Spanish monarchs over centuries. As you navigate through its spacious halls, discover works by renowned artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Caravaggio, Titian, Bosch, Luisa Roldán, and El Greco, each piece telling a story of royal patronage and artistic evolution. The gallery’s interactive exhibits and immersive 360º projections bring Spain's royal history to life in an engaging manner, allowing visitors to delve deeper into the historical context and significance of these priceless artworks.

Tour Highlights

• Discover over 650 works of art from both venues spectacularly
• Marvel at masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Caravaggio impressive
• Explore interactive exhibits bringing royal history to life dynamic
• Visit the Royal Armory with its vast collection of historical weaponry unique
• Admire gilded ceilings and marble floors in the Throne Room opulent
• Access guided tours in English or Spanish for expert insights comprehensive
• Enjoy 360º projections immersing visitors into royal life immersive

Wander through Madrid's regal treasures for explorers of art history, wander through Madrid's regal treasures of Spanish culture, and seekers of architectural marvels. This journey weaves together the grandeur of monarchy with the depth of museology that has shaped Spain’s cultural identity, crafting memories that are like stepping stones into a bygone era, each one polished to a reflective shine.