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Practical information for visiting Aranjuez

Everything practical for visiting Aranjuez: tickets and free days, garden rules (dogs, bikes, picnics), accessibility, parking and the tourist office.

West façade of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez with its courtyard under a blue sky.
Photo: Rodelar, CC BY-SA 4.0

What you need to know before you go, in one place. Checked against official sources; even so, hours and prices change, so confirm them before your trip.

Tickets

What Price Notes
Royal Palace €9 (reduced €4) Includes the Royal Barge Museum. Guided tour €17.
Casa del Labrador €10 Friday to Sunday only, guided tour. Booking recommended.
Gardens (Parterre, Island, Prince’s) Free Every day from 8:30 until dusk.
Palace audio guide €5 (app, €3) Entry not included.

When the palace is free

  • Wednesdays and Sundays from 15:00 for EU and Ibero-American citizens and EU residents with a work permit. Ticket office only, with ID.
  • 18 May (International Museum Day) and 12 October, for everyone.
  • Always: children under 5, people with a disability of 33% or more (plus a companion if stated on the card), accredited large families, registered jobseekers, official guides and teachers, among others.

Closing days

The palace is closed every Monday. In 2026 it also closes on 1 and 6 January, 1 and 30 May, 4 September and 24, 25 and 31 December. The Casa del Labrador closes on similar dates (29 May instead of the 30th).

Garden rules

  • Dogs: yes, on a lead, in the Prince’s and Island gardens.
  • Bikes: no cycling inside the gardens.
  • Eating or lying on the lawns: not allowed. Use the benches.
  • Drones, filming and events: need permission from Patrimonio Nacional.
  • Strong wind or rain: the gardens may close for safety.

Accessibility

The Royal Palace and the Royal Barge Museum are accessible with a manual wheelchair. The Casa del Labrador is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. The gardens have wide, flat earth paths.

Tourist office

The Royal Site’s tourist information office is on Plaza de Santiago Rusiñol, at the corner of Calle Infantas. Check its opening hours before you go. Official municipal tourism information is at visita.aranjuez.es.

Parking

There’s a paid public car park on Calle Valeras, about 200 metres from the palace. More in getting there.

Emergencies

The emergency number in Spain is 112.

Questions people ask

Can I bring my dog to the gardens of Aranjuez?
Yes, to the Prince's Garden and the Island Garden, always on a lead and cleaning up after it.
Can I have a picnic in the gardens of Aranjuez?
Eating or lying on the lawns of the historic gardens isn't allowed. There are benches along the paths.
Can I cycle in the gardens?
No, cycling isn't allowed inside the gardens.
Can I fly a drone in Aranjuez?
Not without permission. Any filming, activity or drone flight in the palace or gardens requires authorisation from Patrimonio Nacional.
Is the Royal Palace of Aranjuez accessible?
Yes, the Royal Palace and the Royal Barge Museum are accessible with a manual wheelchair. The Casa del Labrador is not.

Sources and official links

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