Where to Go: 4 Palace Walking Tours in Madrid

1.Madrid Old Town & Royal Palace Walking Tour Skip the Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,829 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Meet at Calle Mayor 43 for a short walk through Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Calle del Codo, and Plaza de la Villa, then enter the Royal Palace with a guide. English departures, several start times, radio headsets, and a maximum group size of 30 make this a practical first look at Madrid.

“Loved Ander’s perspective on history! Very enthusiastic! Efficient and informative. Highly recommend”

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2.Private Walking Tour to Royal Palace and Old Town of Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours with a licensed guide exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace, cathedral, Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel, and Puerta del Sol. The private tour accepts groups of up to eight, offers morning or afternoon departures, and can include pickup from a central Madrid address. Jacqueline is one guide named in the tour feedback.

“We had a fantastic time with Jacqueline! She was so personable and knowledgeable about the city and palace. We couldn't have had a better guide and we hope to return for another of her tours!”

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3.Madrid’s Royal Palace & Prado Museum Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide, walking from Puerta del Sol and Calle Mayor to the Prado Museum and Royal Palace. Skip-the-line admission is included at both major sights. Guides such as David, Jesus, Luis, and Anna have led this tour, which suits visitors who want history, art, and a flexible experience for their own group.

“David was promptly at our hotel at 9am even though we booked this the day before in the late afternoon. He was very knowledgeable of the city, of history and dates, and answered every question we had with insight. We enjoyed the morning and afternoon with him and glad we did this private tour with him! Lots of walking so put your walking shoes on.”

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4.Royal Palace + Old City Madrid Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $286

Begin at Plaza de la Armería and walk through Madrid’s medieval core, from the Arab Walls and La Latina to Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol. After a lunch break, enter the Royal Palace with your private English-speaking guide. See the Throne Room, Tiepolo’s ceiling, royal symbols, and Stradivari instruments. Guide David may be available.

“Tour guide David was the best. He had so much knowledge and he made certain that we saw everything with a great explanation.”

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