Royal Palace of Madrid Small Group Skip the Line Ticket

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

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Only 16 passengers maximum for this semi-private visit to the Royal Palace. We will start our visit from Calle Mayor 43, to get to know the Plaza Mayor, Calle del Codo, Plaza de la Villa and finally reach the Royal Palace through Calle Bailén.

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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The comparisons are odious but, despite what many believe, the Palace of Versailles, near Paris, has 67,000 square meters, so that of Madrid surpasses it.

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Posted By : Charles_R
Sergio was very knowledgeable about the present day and history, and he kept a good pace going to the Palace and once there. He was pleased to answer any questions we had. The Palace itself is amazing.
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 04:03:38

Posted By : Betsy_H
The palace was fabulous but ay ti much time standingthe guide was not. It was supposed to be a small group but it was huge. They called and changed the time and I think our tour suffered because of it. The guide was very hard to understand and the kids in strollers were unhappy. We spent way to much time standing and waiting.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 04:45:26

Posted By : rinckjr
Íris excelente. Muito objetivo e acurado na visita à igreja e ao palácio. Excelente experiência para quem visita Madri
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 09:30:41

Posted By : Nicolas L
Iris ha sido una guía increíble. Pido responder todas las dudas y consultas y eso que no fueron pocas.

Me llevo una gran experiencia.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 09:03:35

Posted By : Anacleto vitor N
Gostei muito do museu, a guia Iris é muito competente, explica bem os detalhes, somos brasileiros e entendemos bem o espanhol da guia que fala pausadamente
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 06:44:06

Posted By : eduardpd17
Hicimos el tour del palacio real con con la guía Iris, se nota que le gusta lo que hace.
La expericia estuvo genial, muy recomendable
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 06:53:53

Posted By : Deborah_M
We had a great time exploring the plaza and royal palace with Marta. Marta was very knowledgeable and gave plenty of time to ask questions. We loved the small group because it was us and another family. The palace was enjoyed by both the adults and young teens. Meeting point was very convenient.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 13:16:34

Posted By : c2ander
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour greatly! Made for a memorable day!
Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 15:27:57

Posted By : alejandror295
Excellent tour. Iris is knowledgeable, charming and a wonderful guide. She gave a lot of insight into the palace and Madrid.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 09:32:38

Posted By : 953giulianap
Iris guida molto preparata e simpatica! Bello visitare con gruppo piccolo così da poter interagire con la guida! Il palazzo è top!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 09:31:53