Inside the Royal Palace of Aranjuez
The interior of the Palace of Aranjuez dazzles: the Porcelain Room covered with Buen Retiro pieces, the Arab Cabinet of Nasrid inspiration and the Hall of Mirrors. You tour it during the visit, and with an official guide you understand the history of every room.
The must-see rooms
The palace interior spans more than 250 years of Spanish court history. These are the rooms you shouldn't miss:
Porcelain Room
One of the most astonishing rooms in Spain: walls and ceiling entirely covered with pieces from the Royal Buen Retiro Porcelain Factory, with garlands, figures and chinoiserie scenes modelled in relief. An 18th-century technical feat that leaves you speechless.
Arab Cabinet
A small smoking room of Nasrid inspiration, decorated with plasterwork, muqarnas and latticework that evoke the Alhambra palaces of Granada. A 19th-century Orientalist fantasy set within a Bourbon palace.
Hall of Mirrors and Ballroom
The luxury of the Bourbon court at its most lavish: mirrors, gilding, silks and chandeliers that multiplied the candlelight during the great royal receptions.
Queen's Study
A more intimate room showing the everyday side of palace life, with period furniture and decoration that help you imagine how the royal family lived in their spring residence.
Tour it with an official guide
On your own you'll see these rooms, but with a guide you understand them: the purpose of each room, the kings' anecdotes and the details that go unnoticed. The guided tour includes admission and skips the box-office queue.
See guided tour & price →On your own or with a guide?
With the general ticket you tour the interior at your own pace. If you want to understand the history of each room — and not miss the details of the Porcelain Room or the Arab Cabinet — the guided tour includes admission, skips queues and adds an expert guide. It's the recommended option to get the most out of the interior.
Frequently asked questions
Which rooms should you see inside?
The Porcelain Room, the Arab Cabinet, the Hall of Mirrors, the Ballroom and the Queen's Study, among other rooms on the route.
Can you visit on your own?
Yes, with the general ticket. On a guided tour an official guide explains each room, includes admission and skips the queue.
Can you take photos?
In many rooms it's allowed without flash or a tripod, although some rooms may have restrictions. Confirm on the day of your visit.
Last updated: June 2026. Rooms and visiting conditions may change; please confirm before your visit.