Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Tour with Optional Tapas
Overview
Enjoy a local’s guided tour of the stunning El Retiro Park.
Then you will meet with the guide in Isabel II Square to get inside access to all parts of Madrid’s Royal Palace and Gardens, including the throne room; marvel at the artwork of Goya and Velazquez.
Following or before the Royal Palace Tour, you will have the opportunity to taste several tapas in one of the most important in Madrid (if you select this option).
At the Mercado Jamón Ibérico restaurant, you will enjoy a tasting of Iberian products such as ham, Manchego cheese, salchichón sausage, chorizo sausage, and olive oil, accompanied by a drink.
What's Included
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park
- Explore the Royal Palace, home to the monarchs of Spain
- Professional Tour Guide
- Discover El Retiro, Madrid’s world famous central park alongside a guide who will take you to the most celebrated monuments and hidden gems
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Tapas tasting in one of the most important bar in Madrid
Meeting Location
Retiro
28009 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
28009 Madrid
Spain
What To Expect
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Puerta De La Independencia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parque del Retiro
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Isabel II
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Palace of Madrid
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please, be at the starting point 15’ minutes before start of the tour.
- Please check which option did you select as the inclusions are different depending on the option
- For the tapas tasting you need to go to Calle Mayor 84, the bar "CASA CIRIACO", until 3:30pm. You have to go on your own, the guide doesn't go with you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park.
- Explore the Royal Palace, home to the monarchs of Spain.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Discover El Retiro, Madrid’s world famous central park alongside a guide who will take you to the most celebrated monuments and hidden gems.
- Gratuities.
- Food or beverages.
- Hotel pick up or transfer.
- Tapas tasting in one of the most important bar in Madrid.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Tour with Optional Tapas is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Tour with Optional Tapas will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Walking tour of El Retiro Park
- Explore the Royal Palace, home to the monarchs of Spain
- Professional Tour Guide
- Discover El Retiro, Madrid’s world famous central park alongside a guide who will take you to the most celebrated monuments and hidden gems
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages
- Hotel pick up or transfer
- Tapas tasting in one of the most important bar in Madrid
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please, be at the starting point 15’ minutes before start of the tour.
- Please check which option did you select as the inclusions are different depending on the option
- For the tapas tasting you need to go to Calle Mayor 84, the bar "CASA CIRIACO", until 3:30pm. You have to go on your own, the guide doesn't go with you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
