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

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Duration:2 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
Location: Madrid, Spain

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The tour starts at the door of the Fun and Tickets office at Calle Mayor, 43 with a guided tour on the way to the Royal Palace. The tour includes the visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid with official guides and Skip the line.

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1.
Welcome to our meeting point located at Calle Mayor 43. From here you will begin your visit to the Royal Palace
2. Plaza Mayor
The name of the plaza has changed over time. It has been known as "Plaza del Arrabal", "Plaza de la Constitución", "Plaza Real", "Plaza de la República" and now "Plaza Mayor". These names reflect events, history and reign in Spanish history. "Plaza del Arrabal" was the original name of the present day "Plaza Mayor". The "Plaza del Arrabal" was once the site of the most popular marketplace until the end of 15th century. Following the Constitution of 1812, all major plazas in Spain were renamed "Plaza de la Constitución". It also held this name 1820 to 1823, 1833 to 1835, 1840 to 1843, and 1876 to 1922. When the Borbón king was restored in 1814, it became known as the "Plaza Real". In 1873, the name changed to "Plaza de la República". At the end of the Spanish Civil War the plaza received its present name of "Plaza Mayor".
3. Mercado San Miguel
More than 100 years have gone by since the Mercado de San Miguel opened its doors as a wholesale food market. Today, this historical building stands out as one of the world’s main gastronomic markets. It allows visitors to experience the essence and most significant flavors of every corner of Spain. From the finest Iberian ham and freshest fish and shellfish brought in daily from Galicia, to Mediterranean rice dishes and the most exquisite cheeses from Castile, Asturias and the Basque Country – at the Mercado de San Miguel, you’ll find all the highlights of Spanish cuisine. Spread out over more than 20 stands, the common denominator here is a commitment to high-quality tapas and pub fare.
4. Calle De Codo
This small street is one of the two most charming squares in Madrid: Conde de Miranda and Villa. And it can boast of housing a space protected by the historical and artistic environment that surrounds it: on the corner of the Plaza de la Villa is the Torre de los Lujanes (belonging to the 15th century). In that same part of the street there are also the Royal Maritense Economic Society of Friends of the Country, the old Municipal Newspaper Library and the Church of Corpus Christi, where the Convent of Las Carboneras is located, since the congregation keeps an image of Immaculate Conception found in a charcoal kiln and to which various miracles are attributed milagros.
5. Plaza de la Villa
It was one of the main medieval centers of Madrid, since three streets start from it, corresponding to the original layout of the city: Codo, Cordón and Madrid. On its outskirts are the main facades of three buildings of high historical-artistic value, built in different centuries. The oldest is the Casa y Torre de los Lujanes (15th century), in the Gothic-Mudejar style, located on the east side of the Plaza. This is now the office of the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences.
6. Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain; However, the current kings do not live in it, but in the Zarzuela Palace, so it is used for state ceremonies and solemn acts. Now is when our visit really begins. Although Juvarra's original project was never carried out, the Royal Palace of Madrid can boast of being the largest inhabited palace in Europe. And we say inhabited because, although the Spanish Royal Family does not reside in it, it is still the place where they have their official residence. As we have commented previously, the building, whose works lasted until 1764 when Carlos III lived in it for the first time, is made up of 135,000 square meters and 3,418 rooms, also highlighting its 870 windows, 240 balconies or the 44 stairs it has.

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Posted By : Timothy_O
Our guide was very informative on both portions of this tour. Maria gave us ideas about places to revisit later during the old town tour and gave us a lot of history and current information about the Royal Palace.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 16:52:17

Posted By : EuroGirl123
This tour was an excellent way to get acquainted with the surroundings of the Old town and the beauty of the palace. Our guide was very patient and eloquent and narrated history very well. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 10:37:30

Posted By : Darren_B
Maria was amazing. She taught us so much. It was a great tour and great value. I would definitely recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 06:30:22

Posted By : tmoore14
Maria was great! Very knowledgeable and very friendly. The palace is beautiful and has so many rooms it’s unbelievable!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 09:16:55

Posted By : aliesn2024
The tour was very informative and our guide was very knowledgable. We really enjoyed it! I would recommend it as you get to know a lot about the history of Spain.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 06:55:51

Posted By : Rosann_T
This tour is well worth it! Our tour guide, Juan, was excellent and provided a great deal of background information
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 16:03:40

Posted By : Natasha_R
Our guide was very knowledgable and had a good sense of humour. The palace is stunning and a must see when in Madrid.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 21:18:01

Posted By : Cynthia_S
Beatrice has a fantastic tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and answered many additional questions. She told great stories about the city,
monarchy and history of the palace that made it so much more interesting. We enjoyed the entire tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 18:37:48

Posted By : Pamela_H
Learning about Madrid history and royal families. Beatrice brought these to life through her knowledge and engaging story telling style.

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Posted On : 2024-05-15 16:12:35

Posted By : rockya319
Maria was very good. I enjoyed the tour immensely. Just skipping that long long line for the palace was worth the price of the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 07:56:05