# Guided visit to the workshops of the Royal Tapestry Factory

What to do en Madrid · Madrid

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/community-of-madrid/madrid/things-to-do/tapestry-factory-tour · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Desde: 6 € person
- Duración: 45 min
- Temporada: Monday to Friday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00; Tuesday and Thursday also at 9:00; Monday to Thursday at 16:00 with a minimum of 8
- Para quién: Lovers of crafts and textile art; groups of 5 to 15 people

Guided visit · 45 min · Monday to Friday mornings · Working looms · €6, reduced €5

At the Real Fábrica de Tapices the looms are not museum pieces: they are still at work. The 45-minute guided visit takes you through the historic workshops where tapestries are woven and carpets made by hand, with the staff working in view, and through the galleries where antique tapestries hang. You leave understanding the slow work behind every piece.
No online sales: you request a place by email
There is no ticket office on the website. You write to the factory's email with the name, ID number and telephone of each person, choose a session and pay by bank transfer. In the morning there are sessions Monday to Friday at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays also at 9:00; in the afternoon, Monday to Thursday at 16:00, only if eight people get together. Groups are of five to fifteen. The ticket costs €6, €5 reduced, and the Monday 10:00 session is free. It is given in Spanish and English, except in July and August. Groups of six can request an exclusive visit that enters restricted areas.
Next to El Retiro, at Menéndez Pelayo
The factory is at Calle de Fuenterrabía, 2, in the Pacífico neighbourhood, between Atocha station and the southern end of El Retiro. The nearest metro is Menéndez Pelayo, on line 1, a couple of minutes' walk. Come in closed, sturdy footwear: you pass through work areas and flip-flops, unstable sandals and very high heels are not allowed.

Lo organiza: Real Fábrica de Tapices, desde 6 € person (https://realfabricadetapices.com/visitas-y-exposiciones-temporales/)

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 40.4058, -3.6824

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## Consejos

### Put your phone away
Inside you cannot photograph or record: breaking the rule can end the visit.

### Book days ahead
Payment by transfer needs some time; do not leave it for the day before.

### Combine with El Retiro
When you leave, El Retiro is a few minutes' walk away.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does it cost to visit the Royal Tapestry Factory?
€6, or €5 at the reduced rate; on Monday at 10:00 the visit is free.

### Can you see the weavers at work?
Yes, the visit goes through the workshops where staff weave tapestries and carpets.

### Can I go without booking?
No. You must request a place by email and pay by transfer beforehand.

Destino: [Madrid](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/community-of-madrid/madrid.md)