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Palace guided tour
Tour the main halls with a guide: the monumental staircase, the Throne Room and the Porcelain Room. Admission included, skip the line.
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Discover the Bourbons' favourite Baroque palace and its gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape. Book skip-the-line with an expert guide.
Choose the best way to visit the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Same price as the box office, with the convenience of booking online.
Tour the main halls with a guide: the monumental staircase, the Throne Room and the Porcelain Room. Admission included, skip the line.
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Stroll through the historic centre, gardens and bullring with a local guide who brings the Royal Site's history to life.
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The Royal Palace of Aranjuez holds over 250 years of Spanish royal history. With a guide you get far more from every room and understand the story behind each detail.
Here are the highlights you shouldn't miss during your visit.
A visual tour of the most impressive halls and the gardens of the Royal Site.
The Royal Palace of Aranjuez began as the spring residence of the kings of Spain. Philip II commissioned the first designs in the 16th century from Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera, but the palace we see today is mostly an 18th-century work, expanded by Ferdinand VI and Charles III. Its Baroque architecture and gardens on the banks of the Tagus made Aranjuez one of the court's most beloved Royal Sites.
In 2001, UNESCO declared the Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez a World Heritage Site, recognising the harmony between water, designed gardens and human endeavour. Today you can walk through the same decorated halls —such as the Porcelain Room or the Ballroom— and stroll the gardens that inspired Joaquín Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez.
| Summer (Apr–Sep) | Tue–Sun, 10:00–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Winter (Oct–Mar) | Tue–Sun, 10:00–18:00 |
| Closed | Mondays and some holidays |
| General admission | ~€9 (reduced ~€4) |
| Guided tour (recommended) | From ~€25, admission included |
| Free access | Time slots for EU citizens (check) |
Last reviewed: June 2026. Hours and prices may change; please confirm before your visit.
Book the first slot of the morning to avoid groups and summer heat, and combine the palace with a walk through the Prince's Garden. On weekends, buy in advance: it's one of the most visited Royal Sites.
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General admission is around €9, reduced about €4. There are free-access slots for EU citizens. The guided tour (from €25) includes admission and skips the queue.
Open Tue–Sun: winter (Oct–Mar) 10:00–18:00, summer (Apr–Sep) 10:00–19:00. Closed Mondays and some holidays.
By Cercanías C-3 train from Atocha (~45 min) or by car on the A-4. The historic Strawberry Train also runs in season.
On weekends and holidays it's highly recommended. Booking online secures your spot, skips queues and allows free cancellation.
The palace has adapted routes and assistance for visitors with reduced mobility. Mention it when booking to confirm conditions.
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