OLD TOWN & ROYAL PALACE

Walk through the historic heart of Madrid, from the bustle of Puerta del Sol and the arcades of Plaza Mayor to the old streets around Plaza de la Villa and the elegant Plaza de Oriente.

Then step inside the Royal Palace, one of the city’s great historic monuments, to see the Grand Staircase, the Throne Room, the Gasparini Room, the Royal Chapel and the Royal Armoury, depending on the rooms open on the day.

Starting time: 9:30 a.m. (approx. 3 hours)

Price: €60 per person + booking fee

Minimum 15 participants · Accessibility B

Highlights

  • Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Plaza de la Villa

  • Mercado de San Miguel and Plaza de Oriente

  • Inside the Royal Palace: Grand Staircase, Throne Room, Royal Chapel and Royal Armoury

Schedule

09:30 — Meet your guide in the hotel lobby

09:45 — Guided walk through the old town

11:00 — Royal Palace visit

12:30 — End of activity near the hotel

Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic, weather and visit time slots.

What’s included: Royal Palace entrance ticket · official English-speaking guide · headsets

Accessibility (B): Some old-town streets are cobbled or uneven, but the guide can choose smoother routes. The Royal Palace has lifts and accessible routes to most public areas, although some rooms may have restrictions.

Good to know: rooms open to visitors may change due to official events.