Small Group Early Entrance Royal Palace with Madrid City Tour & Rooftop View

 

This is a relaxed highlights tour of central Madrid that takes you to its finest sights in half a day. You’ll enjoy early entrance to the Royal Palace, exploring Madrid’s answer to Versailles a full hour before the general entrance crowds. Next, you’ll take a city stroll through two historic neighborhoods, stopping at landmark attractions like the Plaza Mayor and learning about the long history of the city, from its roots as an Islamic outpost to its heyday as the heart of a world-conquering empire. A highlight is the visit to one of Madrid’s oldest markets to taste wine, cheese, and iberian ham before ending the day atop one of the city’s best and most exclusive panoramic viewpoints.