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Maite
Gladys
Maria
Ana
Maria
Nelly
Anna
John
Cue the royal soundtrack. This cinematic sweep of marble and gold is your dramatic entrance into the palace. Think Bridgerton meets Almodóvar. Commissioned in the 18th century and restored with loving precision, it sets the tone for the visual opulence throughout.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown—but their chairs are nice. Dripping in pomp and pageantry, this gilded beauty once hosted royal audiences and high-stakes whispers. It is a slice of living history, where Spain's past power players made grand decisions under grander ceilings.
Where silence is golden—and so are some of the book covers. With thousands of rare volumes, including a first edition of Don Quixote, prepare to be literarily awed. Lined with towering wooden shelves and antique globes, it’s also home to maps, manuscripts, and letters that have survived centuries.
If those crystal chandeliers could spin gossip, they would. This is where 19th-century nobility waltzed, wooed, and whispered. The parquet floors still carry echoes of centuries-old soirées, and if you look closely, you’ll spot gold-leaf detailing and intricate crown moldings.
Need a breather? Step outside into curated calm. Designed in neoclassical style and studded with historic fountains and leafy alcoves, it's easy to see why aristocrats once strolled here, plotting politics or just the next dinner party.
This isn’t your average family album. Explore centuries of painted dukes and duchesses and dramatic fashion choices. With masterpieces by artists like Goya and Rubens and expressions that range from royal swagger to subtle shade, each face is part of the Alba family's historic timeline.
Small in size, big on serenity. Intricate stained glass and religious art make this an oasis of peace in a palace buzzing with stories. Built as a private place of worship, its ornate altar, wooden pews, and quiet reverence offer a deeply personal glimpse into the spiritual lives of one of Spain's most influential families.
Sip in the skyline. With sweeping views of the city, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, and more. Especially striking at sunset, this terrace offers a rare chance to see the city from a perspective only nobility once enjoyed. A breath of fresh air—literally and figuratively.
Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos brings bold and bright sculptures to the palace. From monumental high heels made of pots and pans to crocheted creatures that feel half-fantasy, half-feminist statement. This temporary exhibition offers a modern twist to Liria’s old-world charm—a mashup that somehow works perfectly.
You can choose from standard entry tickets, guided tour tickets, and guided combos with other attractions.
Guided tour tickets include entry to all main rooms and detailed historical and artistic insights from a Spanish-speaking guide.
Occasionally, the palace hosts temporary exhibitions, concerts, and cultural events. Currently running is a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos, running till July 31, 2025.
Liria Palace is generally open from mid-morning to early evening, with specific hours varying by season. It’s best to check the timings for the most current ones before planning your visit.
Early mornings on weekdays and off-peak seasons (late autumn and winter) are ideal for a quieter experience. Avoid weekends and public holidays when the palace tends to be busiest.
Yes, the palace offers accessibility features, including ramps and elevators where possible. However, some historic areas may have limited access due to preservation constraints.
Visitors are encouraged to dress respectfully, especially since parts of the palace are used for official events. Large bags may be subject to security checks, and food or drinks are typically not allowed inside exhibition areas.
Yes, the beautifully maintained gardens are part of the visitor experience, offering a peaceful retreat and picturesque views of the palace exterior.
It was interesting and nice to see a palace that I had wanted to see for a long time.a very pleasant morning.adding the importance of the works of art it houses.
The ease and logic of the process. All correct
The exhibition is spectacular, and the place where the works were exhibited is impressive, together they are a perfect combination.
Exceptional guide !!!! Very interesting artistic historical summary of the De Alba house and the explanation of the perspective of the artist Vasconcelos.
The palace is fantastic and the exposition superb. Everything was very easy , just showed the tickets at the entrance and everything went smoothly..
Great guided tour, very pleasant and knowledgeable guide, we were also able to enjoy the exhibition of Joana Vasconcelos, great.
Perfect symbiosis of art. The traveling exhibition impresses in a timeless classical palace of great cultural and social roots with great ornamental harmony of incalculable value.
It was a good experience, easy to get , the Palece is lovely and Joana exibition amazing
That everything has gone smoothly
Beautiful palace, very rich collection and fabulous exhibition by Joana Vasconcelos
How easy it was to manage the purchase of the tickets and how to manage the visit.
The presentation of the lady who gave us the tour was splendid. Very good erudition.
excellent experience I loved the palace and the exposition. I am from Puerto Rico.
Where old-world luxury meets fearless modern art in a single, unforgettable visit.
Inclusions
Entry to Liria Palace
90-minute guided tour of Liria Palace in Spanish (as per ticket selected)
Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
Small group tour of 10 to 15 guests (as per ticket selected)
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Mónica
Maria
Maria
Exceptional guide !!!! Very interesting artistic historical summary of the De Alba house and the explanation of the perspective of the artist Vasconcelos.
Great guided tour, very pleasant and knowledgeable guide, we were also able to enjoy the exhibition of Joana Vasconcelos, great.
That everything has gone smoothly
The presentation of the lady who gave us the tour was splendid. Very good erudition.
The tickets for over 65 years old for guided tours offered by the Headout application at 0 price, do not exist in reality. Instead of those, two tickets were reserved for children under 6 years old. We had to fix it at the ticket office, and finally we were able to make a NON GUIDED visit for 4. It is incredible the malfunction of the Headout application.
El Palacio, incluso después de los problemas surgidos con las entradas
All very well organized and very pleasant visit, both by the staff and by the dependencies of the Palace that are visited. It is worth it.
I liked everything: the very deep explanations, the spectacular place, the historical value of the experience. Everything was excellent.
The peace of mind of having the tickets and the smooth functioning of the site.
Hear history and hidden stories that history books left out with a passionate Spanish guide.
Inclusions
90-minute guided tour of Liria Palace
Spanish-speaking guide
Entry to Liria Palace
Small group tour of 15 guests
Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
Maria
Miguel
Ana
It was interesting and nice to see a palace that I had wanted to see for a long time.a very pleasant morning.adding the importance of the works of art it houses.
I liked it very much TIO, God bless !!!!!
Very interesting tour - the guide was professional and told the history of the mosque in an exciting and authentic way!
The ease and logic of the process. All correct
The exhibition is spectacular, and the place where the works were exhibited is impressive, together they are a perfect combination.
We loved it, it is an excellent way to have an overview of the city, visit its most emblematic points and enjoy the views in comfort. Highly recommended for first time visitors.
The palace is fantastic and the exposition superb. Everything was very easy , just showed the tickets at the entrance and everything went smoothly..
The audio tour was not great. Some historical buildings were not even mentioned!! Hard to follow which buildings were being talked about. Definitely not worth 26 euros - more like 10
It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
Perfect symbiosis of art. The traveling exhibition impresses in a timeless classical palace of great cultural and social roots with great ornamental harmony of incalculable value.
Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
we booked the tickets online ...it was super easy to find the buses..and we took old tour first .stopped for lunch .then took new tour... it wascwell organized and the audio guide worked really well. We enjoyed everything we saw..thankyou !
It was a good experience, easy to get , the Palece is lovely and Joana exibition amazing
Excellent. Quick and easy. I recommend it
Awesome experience! Great service too!
The fact that you could as many tours as you want in one day
Too bad you can't get out. Other than that, mostly saw a lot of trees.
Too long a tour, without the possibility of getting off at certain points to visit the sites
Especially on hot days, the best way to see a city is a similar ride.
The beauty of the city and the quality of the service
Beautiful palace, very rich collection and fabulous exhibition by Joana Vasconcelos
Perfect for first timers: one pass, top sights, and serious savings—what’s not to love?
Inclusions Liria Palace
Entry to Liria Palace
Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
Small group tour of 10 guests
Madrid bus tour
60 to 90-minute panoramic tour
24-hour ticket validity
Access to two routes
2-hour guided walking tour
Complimentary drink at La Quimera
Free 30-minute bike or pedal kart ride at Retiro Park with "Retiro Magic"
Live guide in English or Spanish (on the walking tour)
Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
Free headphones
Exclusions Liria Palace
Madrid bus tour
Madrid bus tour:
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.
Historic Madrid (Blue Route)
Modern Madrid (Green Route)
Liria Palace
Madrid bus tour
Daniella
Jean-françois
Fatih
Booking on Headout is very easy and fulfills its promise (skip-the-line access). A very important attraction for learning how the Royal Palace works and how Spanish history unfolds.
It was interesting and nice to see a palace that I had wanted to see for a long time.a very pleasant morning.adding the importance of the works of art it houses.
There was a long line and thanks to the fact that I had bought the tickets in advance I didn't file and got in quickly. I recommend it.
Little waiting, total freedom of movement, which is beneficial for people looking for autonomy.
Well Organized ! Very smooth experience . Staff super friendly .
Great castle, every room a highlight!
Very beautiful palace it's magnificent Nice experience Just waiting despite ticket cut off
My ticket experience was very easy. My favorite attraction was the ceilings covered in paintings and the chandeliers
Very well organized, but rather clumpy!
Follow up service to ensure we could get our tickets and jumping the line.
Everything was perfect ! The Palace of Madrid is very beautiful place!
No line, very beautiful and impressive. My children noted that they don't need all that, and if they sold just a few things, that could help a lot of poor/ starving people
Having purchased tickets in advance allowed us to avoid a long line. In addition, the palace drops you into the atmosphere of Spanish royalty. Not to be missed!
The exhibition is spectacular, and the place where the works were exhibited is impressive, together they are a perfect combination.
It was much quicker than waiting in the normal queue! There was only one lady we tried to ask for information and she wasn't friendly
Actually skip-the-line tickets don't save you from standing in line, because most people buy them. So we stood almost half an hour in line anyway.
Madrid's Royal Palace is definitely one of the city's most striking attractions. The visit went well overall, although it is useful to know that despite the advance purchase of the ticket, there is a line of about half an hour before entering. Once inside, the organization was efficient and the rooms are spectacular: the halls are well-kept, rich in history and well explained, and there is no need to take self-guided tours. It is worth taking the time to explore at leisure. The only negative note: the bathrooms were definitely dirty and poorly maintained, which is surprising at a site of this level. Overall, however, the visit is worthwhile and a must-see for anyone visiting Madrid.
Very easy to book. I would have given excellent service if the signs were more clear saying prebooked tickers and the lady who checked our ticket said my code showed only one ticket where as it was 5 adult tickets.
Experience, both with buying tickets and visit, were great. Buying tickets was simple, and they arrived soon to my email. Visit was also easy to find the entry, we almost didn't wait, just entered the palace and started our visit. The palace is amazing, impressive and worth visiting.
We had booked tickets online for Palacio Real in Madrid. The advantage of booking online was indeed, that you don't have to wait in a long line, but get in much faster. Visiting the palace is definitely recommended, it's amazingly beautiful! And wonderfully cool inside, if you are in Madrid in the summer with temperatures over thirty degrees and still want to do fun things!
The palace is fantastic and the exposition superb. Everything was very easy , just showed the tickets at the entrance and everything went smoothly..
Skipping the long line was great. The palace is amazing. Only thing is I'm pretty sure our tickets included an audio guide but at the palace we were told no. We still had a great time wandering through on our own so all in all it was a great experience.
The palace was amazing, inparticular the chapel, it was nice that people were given the freedom to explore the palace at their own pace
Audioguide paid separately on site, it was not included, of the rest. Above all, I paid full price for the child as well because I saw no choice in the shopping map. 21 euros I would have saved myself ...
The show was excellent! We enjoyed the music, the seat location, the crowd atmosphere, and the theater location, being convenient to our hotel. Love the encore and the additional music songs by the cast!
Two icons, one short walk—palaces that defined Spanish prestige for centuries—just 15 minutes apart.
Inclusions Liria Palace
Entry to Liria Palace
Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
Small group tour of 10 guests
Royal Palace of Madrid
Exclusions Liria Palace
Royal Palace of Madrid
Access to the Royal Kitchen
Access to the Royal Collection Gallery
Tour guide or audio guide
Liria Palace
Royal Palace Madrid
Nora
Hennie
Tena
It was interesting and nice to see a palace that I had wanted to see for a long time.a very pleasant morning.adding the importance of the works of art it houses.
The exhibition is spectacular, and the place where the works were exhibited is impressive, together they are a perfect combination.
We had a great time! It was a long line to get in but moved quickly. We ended up purchasing the audio guide but allowed us to move at our own pace. We loved it!
The royal palace simply wonderful. You have the perception that you can really enter a contemporary piece of history and at the same time breathe the history of Spain. The Royal collections are in a very well organized museum with the works well displayed and explained in a simple and comprehensive way. Also very interesting are the videos available.Bravo, beautiful!!!
The palace is fantastic and the exposition superb. Everything was very easy , just showed the tickets at the entrance and everything went smoothly..
It was a good experience, easy to get , the Palece is lovely and Joana exibition amazing
From noble halls to royal collections, this pocket-friendly ticket’s got drama, art, and gold frames.
Inclusions Liria Palace
Entry to Liria Palace
Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
Small group tour of 10 guests
Royal Collections Gallery
Exclusions Liria Palace and Royal Collections Gallery
Liria Palace
Royal Collections Gallery
Zanda
Mónica
Jayna
