Palace private guided tour
Tour the main halls with an expert English guide, private for your group. Palace admission not included.
See & book
Everything you need to plan your visit to the Bourbons' favourite Baroque palace and its gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape: hours, prices, how to get there from Madrid and what to see. When you're ready, you can also book your skip-the-line ticket.
This site is kept running thanks to Civitatis: we're affiliate partners and, if you book from here, we may earn a small commission —always at the same price for you. That's how we keep the information up to date and keep helping you plan your visit. Thank you!
Bookings handled with CivitatisChoose the best way to visit the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Skip the line, instant confirmation, with the convenience of booking online.
Tour the main halls with an expert English guide, private for your group. Palace admission not included.
See & book
Stroll through the historic centre, gardens and bullring with a local guide who brings the Royal Site's history to life.
Check availability
Coming from Madrid? Discover full-day trips and all the activities available in Aranjuez.
See day tripsReal-time availability and prices. Booking is handled securely on Civitatis.
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 €12 + admission apart (€9 box office / €12.50 via Civitatis) |
| Free access | Wednesdays and Sundays from 15:00 (EU & Latin America) · see conditions |
Last reviewed: September 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.
Everything you need to plan your visit to the Royal Site of Aranjuez.
General admission is around €9, reduced about €4. There are free-access slots for EU citizens. The palace guided tour costs from €12; admission is paid separately (€9 at the ticket office, or €12.50 via Civitatis including the Royal Barges Museum).
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 and skips queues (the guided tours also allow free cancellation up to 48 h).
The palace has adapted routes and assistance for visitors with reduced mobility. Mention it when booking to confirm conditions.
This guide is written by the Ticket Visit team: we book the visits, check opening times and prices against the official sources and test on the ground what works best. Here are our tips to enjoy the palace and gardens stress-free.
Travellers who book, visit and double-check every detail against official sources. Last reviewed: September 2026. Been to Aranjuez? Tell us about your visit →
We work exclusively with Civitatis, the leading activities platform in Spain. Your bookings and the reviews are verified on their platform.
Bookings and reviews verified on Civitatis
Booked with us? Leave your review →