Royal Palace Ham Fountain

Half-Day in Madrid with Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and Tapas

Free CancellationNew Tour

Skip the line at the opulent palace, explore the scenic park, and taste local Spanish specialties

4.67

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5h

Max 30 Guests

Long lines, confusing tickets, and crowded streets can take the joy out of exploring Madrid’s top sights. Skip the hassle with our expertly guided small-group tour, where you’ll breeze past the lines at the Royal Palace, uncover the hidden gems of Retiro Park, and indulge in authentic Spanish tapas at a beloved local bar. History, culture, and flavor—all wrapped into one unforgettable Madrid experience!

Your day begins in Independence Plaza near the entrance to Retiro Park. Your friendly local guide will be waiting to greet you and they'll describe the itinerary for your small group adventure through Madrid. Discover the highlights of gorgeous Retiro Park and enjoy free time for lunch, before skipping the line for an expertly guided tour of the grand Royal Palace. Afterwards, you'll be treated to a tapas tasting experience before setting off to enjoy the rest of your evening in Madrid.

Select participants and date

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Passionate English-speaking guide

Retiro Park and Palacio de Cristal

Free time for lunch (not included)

Royal Palace and Gardens

Tapas tasting with wine

Maximum group size of 30

Hotel pick up and drop off

Guide gratuities

Meet your guide outside Opera metro station

Begin your adventure at this conveniently located metro station in Madrid, the perfect starting point for exploring the city

Madrid's central park

Your tour begins by the gates of Madrid's historic central park, built in the 17th century and covering 118 hectares of lush green space in heart of the Spanish capital.

Palacio de Cristal

This magnificent glass and metal structure was originally built in 1887 as a greenhouse. This architectural gem now serves as a venue for contemporary art exhibitions. Surrounded by a tranquil lake and lush greenery, it’s a perfect spot to admire both art and nature in harmony.

Fountains and gardens

Explore the peacful oasis in the heart of Madrid. With its elegant sculptures, calming water features, and vibrant flowerbeds, the park offers a perfect setting for relaxation and a leisurely stroll

Grand Royal Palace of Madrid

Marvel at this grand symbol of Spain's royal heritage and one of the most impressive palaces in Europe. Explore the lavish interiors, including the Throne Room and Royal Armoury, and learn about the rich history of Spain’s monarchy at this majestic site

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Retiro Park in Plaza de la Independencia.

This is a walking tour, so wear some comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water too. You'll also need sunscreen in summer months since much of the tour is outdoors.

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Was unable to find the tapas location

Anthony Pamplin Jr

Verified Review

March 15, 2024

The Retiro park was amazing! The royal palace was amazing! I wasn’t able to find the tapas location so didn’t get to try the tapas…but I will not be doing anymore food tours through this company given my experience when attending another tapas tour.

Perfect Day in Madrid

Amanda Young

Verified Review

June 30, 2023

We're so happy we booked this tour. Our guide was excellent and we would never have been able to accomplish this much on our own. This was my favorite thing we did on our 10 day trip to Spain.

Wonderful tours but not what we expected

Susan Purcell

Verified Review

April 16, 2023

This half-day tour was fun but we weren't prepared for it to be three separate events with a requirement to obtain your own transportation between events. First was Retiro Park with David, who did an excellent job showing us this spectacular park. Thos of us going to the Royal Palace, were told how to catch a taxi to the meeting point, at our expense of course. At the Royal Palace, we had another excellent tour guide, Alex. Most enjoyable tour as well. At the end of this, we were given directions to the restaurant honoring the tapas experience. We had an hour available to use this feature and it was unaccompanied. The tapas experience was a fixed plate with a number of excellent tapas. All in all, these three experiences were fun but disjointed. Not sure we would have signed up had we known.

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