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  • Search name: Madrid, Spain
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  • With this tour, you can visit the official headquarters of the Spanish monarchy. Although today it is not the place of residence of kings, since they live in the `Palacio de la Zarzuela´, it is still used for receptions, ceremonies and official events. These secrets and many more are what our guide will teach you in this great building with more than 7 centuries of history and greatness.
  • The Royal Palace is also known as the `Palacio de Oriente´, due to its proximity to the `Plaza de Oriente´, which is located on the east (Oriental) side of the palace. Once you meet your guide and avoid the long lines in the golden corridors of the palace, you will see the grandiose official rooms, each room with its own elegant personality, and corners that will surprise you. Here you can learn another side of the building’s history, taking a look at the weapons, shields and armor in the Royal Armory. This is one of the most important ones in the world, which includes royal artifacts of great importance, including shields, swords, and entire parts of royal armor.
  • End the tour by appreciating the beautiful gardens of `Campo del Moro´, designed with romantic charm on the grounds to the west of the palace. Learn with your guide the history of the most important building for one of the most iconic monarchies in the world.
  • Important:
  • We kindly remind you that the Royal Palace has the right to close due to an official event. Also, the tour may be run bilingually, simultaneously in English and Spanish, due to low demand if the minimum number of participants is not reached for the monolingual tour.
  • Discover two of Spain’s best-preserved medieval cities on this day trip to Avila and Salamanca from Madrid. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, drive to the exquisite, walled UNESCO World Heritage site city of Avila. Discover top Avila attractions including the fortress-like Avila Cathedral and Basilica of St Vincent, and visit UNESCO-listed Salamanca, a sandstone-built city famous for its 12th-century university. Admire the gorgeous, sandstone Plaza Mayor, the richly carved university entrance façade and other sights, and enjoy free time to have lunch, shop and explore independently.
Highlights
  • Admire the beautiful gardens and flora of `Campo del Moro´
  • Learn all the secrets of the Royal Palace, also known as the `Palacio de Oriente´
  • Visit rooms inside such as the Royal Armory
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Included
  • Professional guide
  • Tickets to the Royal Palace of Madrid
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Salamanca (only in the regular option)
  • Guided Walking Tour in Salamanca
  • Guided Walking Tour in Ávila
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation from the meeting point to Avila and Salamanca and back to Madrid
Excluded
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (included in the private option)