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.