Madrid Highlights Tour & Royal Palace: Skip The Line + Guided Tour

Get a crash course in Madrid's essential cultural heritage, on a city-center walking tour and delve into some remarkable royal history at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Discover emblematic places, iconic landmarks and the stories behind them as you wander the historic center of Madrid. Then, board an air-conditioned sightseeing bus see some of the most important sights such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá, the Cibeles fountain, among others. No trip to Madrid is complete without a visit to the Royal Palace. Skip the lines and dive right into the history of this stunning royal residence with your guide. Twice the size of Buckingham Palace, this Baroque masterpiece was the official residence of the Spanish Monarchy from 1766 to 1931. It remains a symbol of the establishment of Madrid as the capital of the Spanish kingdom. Walk the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room, the Banqueting Hall, and more. Once your guided visit finishes, you can stay explore the Royal Armory on your own.