When does booking open?

90 days ahead, at 00:00 Madrid time. Madrid time is CET, or CEST in summer. Patrimonio Nacional does not say whether every product, such as guided tours, follows the same midnight release.

The official Patrimonio Nacional shop, tickets.patrimonionacional.es. Visitors from abroad can book online.

No published figure. Patrimonio Nacional says demand on some dates is very high and slots can sell out quickly.

Can I cancel or change?

No changes of date or time and no refunds once paid.

Madrid, Spain

Royal Palace of Madrid: when tickets go on sale

Royal Palace of Madrid tickets go on sale 90 days before the visit, with each new date released at 00:00 Madrid time on Patrimonio Nacional's official shop. For example, a date in mid-January 2027 opens at midnight 90 days earlier, in mid-October 2026.

When does booking open?: 90 days ahead, at 00:00 Madrid time. Madrid time is CET, or CEST in summer. Patrimonio Nacional does not say whether every product, such as guided tours, follows the same midnight release.
How far ahead is that?: Up to 90 days ahead.
Where do I book?: The official Patrimonio Nacional shop, tickets.patrimonionacional.es. Visitors from abroad can book online.
Does it sell out?: No published figure. Patrimonio Nacional says demand on some dates is very high and slots can sell out quickly.
Can I cancel or change?: No changes of date or time and no refunds once paid.

Checked 15 October 2026

How to book

Book on tickets.patrimonionacional.es. Self-guided visit 18 euros, or 9 euros reduced (ages 5 to 16, over-65s, students up to 25). Guided tour 26 euros, or 17 euros reduced. Palace plus Royal Kitchens 24 euros, or 12 euros reduced; the Royal District Essential Pass costs the same. Under-5s are free.

Entry is free from Monday to Thursday, 17:00 to 19:00 (16:00 to 18:00 from October to March), for EU citizens, EU residents and work-permit holders, and Latin American citizens with ID. Free tickets cannot be booked online: you get them at the ticket office.

If it’s sold out

Check the shop at 00:00 for the date 90 days out, or look for later slots on your day. Guided tours and the Royal District pass are sold as separate products.

If you qualify, queue at the ticket office for the free Monday to Thursday evening entry.

Booking for a group

Up to 12 tickets per order, with at least one paid ticket in each; a larger group needs several orders. Under-5s are free but count in the order.

There are no refunds or date changes, so confirm everyone's dates before paying.

Good to know

It is closed on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December, and closes at 15:00 on 24 and 31 December.
Last entry is one hour before closing.
For the free evening hours, bring an EU or Latin American ID or residence card.

Sources

Patrimonio Nacional: tickets FAQ (official): Visits can be reserved up to 90 days ahead, going on sale at 12:00 a.m.; up to 12 tickets per purchase; no changes or refunds once paid.
Patrimonio Nacional: Royal Palace of Madrid tickets (official): 18 euros general, 9 reduced; guided 26 and 17; free Monday to Thursday evenings for EU and Latin American citizens; 2026 closure days.

Checked on 15 October 2026. Booking rules change; the official site has the last word.