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Official hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 from October to March, 10:00 to 19:00 from April to September; closed on Monday. The ticket desk and entry close an hour earlier. Closed in 2026: 1 and 6 January, 1 and 30 May, 4 September, 24, 25 and 31 December.

Official ticket or Tiqets?

The difference is convenience: the Tiqets ticket lets you book without using the operator's portal. The price gap, if any, is small; compare for your date and read the cancellation terms. Since the gardens are free, you can also come just for them. Full page: Royal Palace of Aranjuez.

Train, gardens and the strawberry train

The C-3 commuter train leaves from Atocha and takes about 45 minutes; from the station to the palace, allow 15 minutes on foot. The palace visit takes about an hour; the rest of the day goes to the gardens. In spring and autumn, the Tren de la Fresa (historic train) runs on some weekends: it needs booking and its dates change, so check them before planning. To compare with the other big royal outing, read El Escorial or Aranjuez and day trips from Madrid.

When a guided tour is worth it

The palace is smaller than the one in Madrid and a self-guided visit is enough for many people. A guided tour makes sense if you like the details of the porcelain cabinet and the apartments. In that case, the official EUR 17 tour or a Tiqets ticket with a guide: read what each includes.

FAQ

How much is the Aranjuez palace? EUR 9 standard, EUR 4 reduced (30 October 2026).

Are the gardens free? Yes.

Which day is it closed? Monday.

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