Madrid Trip Overview
History and architecture collide at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Europe’s largest royal residence. On this 2.5 hour private guided palace tour, you will visit the official home of the kings of Spain and one of the top attractions in Spain’s capital city. Your expert guide will make sure you skip the line, fast-tracking you to the spectacular interiors that await.
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* Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
* Starts: Madrid, Spain
* Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
History and architecture collide at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Europe’s largest royal residence. On this 2.5 hour private guided palace tour, you will visit the official home of the kings of Spain and one of the top attractions in Spain’s capital city. Your expert guide will make sure you skip the line, fast-tracking you to the spectacular interiors that await.
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Stop At: Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Bailen s/n, 28071 Madrid Spain
Featuring some 3,000 rooms that have been perfectly preserved, the palace is open to the public, since the royal family only uses it for official receptions. Marvel at the main staircase, designed by Sabatini and comprising over 70 steps. Visit the Throne Room and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo, and the Hall of Alabarderos, the palace guards. Your guide will also point out works of master artists along the way including Velázquez, Goya, and Caravaggio. In the Royal Pharmacy, you’ll explore cabinets with medicinal plants, ceramic pots, and formulas dispensed to the royal family. Visit the Royal Chapel and see its collection of stringed instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. By the end, you’ll understand why the Royal Palace is the crowned jewel of Madrid’s many attractions.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
