Practical Information
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum1.5 hours
Recommended2 hours
Maximum3 hours
Entrance Fee
Adult
16 EUR~16.0 $
Full 14 EUR. Reduced 7 EUR (5-16, students, 65+). Under 5 free. Mon-Thu 17-19 free for EU citizens. Audio guide 4 EUR
Crowd Level
High — many peopleHow to Get There
Metro: Opera (Lines 2, 5) - 2 min walk. Plaza de Espana (Lines 3, 10) - 5 min. Located at Plaza de Oriente.
Facilities & Services
audioguide
gift shop
restrooms
cafe
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 6, 2026Monday10:00 — 18:00
Tuesday10:00 — 18:00
Wednesday10:00 — 18:00
Thursday10:00 — 18:00
Friday10:00 — 18:00
Saturday10:00 — 18:00
Sunday10:00 — 16:00
Note
Ticket office closes 1 hour before closing. Tickets €13 standard, €7 reduced. FREE for EU & Latin American citizens: Mon-Thu last 2 hours (summer 17-19, winter 16-18) - at box office with ID only! Closed: Jan 1, Jan 6, May 1, Dec 25. Dec 24 & 31 - closes at 15:00. Royal Armoury closed all 2025. Peak hours 11:00-14:00
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Fully accessible
faq.title
faq.subtitle Royal Palace of Madrid
No, the Royal Family lives in Zarzuela Palace outside Madrid. The Royal Palace is used only for state ceremonies and official events.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Royal Palace of Madrid
EU citizens FREE last 2 hours (5-7pm Apr-Sep, 4-6pm Oct-Mar). Buy tickets online to skip queue. Changing of Guard: Wed & Sat 11am (Jul-Aug off). Royal Armory included. Allow 2 hours.
Metro: Opera (Lines 2, 5) - 2 min walk. Plaza de Espana (Lines 3, 10) - 5 min. Located at Plaza de Oriente.
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