Tickets for the Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales in Madrid
🎫 Guided tour (in Spanish)
Available rates:
- Basic Rate
- Free Rate (see conditions here)
Highlights
🏰 Explore a part of the group of buildings belonging to the Austrias, one of the most famous royal families in the history of Spain
👑 Observe centuries of Spanish history through the historic central Madrid area
🖼️ Discover works of art and treasures unique in the world
General Info
🕒 Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday. Morning: 10:00 - 14:00 Afternoon: 16:00 - 18:30
- Sundays and public holidays. 10:00 - 15:00
- Closure of ticket offices and access to the Monastery one hour before
- Weekly closing: Monday
📍 Location: Plaza de Oriente, Madrid
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible and wheelchairs are available
Closing Days 2026
- January 1: closed all day
- January 6: closed all day
- April 2: closed all day
- April 3: closed all day
- April 4: closed all day
- May 1: closed all day
- December 24: closed all day
- December 25: closed all day
- December 31: closed all day
- In addition to the scheduled closures, there may be additional closures also due to the celebration of official events.
Notice: Entry to the Monastery will be from Plaza de las Descalzas, 3 .
Description
Walk through the interior of this monastery in the center of Madrid that represents a space of worship and tranquility, where you can observe a clear contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city. The Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales was founded by Juana of Austria and is a royal palace converted into a monastery for Poor Clares nuns. Now you can walk through the interior of this place and discover the rich history contained within its walls. Get your tickets now for the Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales in Madrid!
- Guía muy bueno y conciso. Monasterio muy bonito. Entrada a precio razonable.
- Todo perfecto
- Muy bien organizada la visita. El guía concreto pero muy preciso en la información facilitada.
- Muy bonita la visita y muy agradable el guía.
- Los guías exquisitos. El monasterio….patrimonio nacional
- Muy agradable y didáctica la guía que nos atendió.
- Visita súper interesante y amena
- Todo bien
- Perfecto, un montón de datos históricos interesantísimos. Un diez.
- Precioso y diferente. Muy bien explicado. Gracias
- Sorprendente y cautivante
- Me sorprendió lo bien conservado que está. Precioso!
- Una maravilla. La fachada del monasterio desvela poco sobre su contenido.
- Impresionante patrimonio!
- Nos ha encantado muchísimo, lo aconsejare a los amigos que vayan a Madrid.
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales in Madrid is a historical and artistic treasure. Founded in 1559, it houses nuns and functions as a museum. Its plateresque architecture, artwork and history mak...
