What to do · Olite
Royal Palace of Olite
Information
- From
- €4 per adult (reduced €2.50)
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Everyone
Charles III the Noble built this palace in the early 15th century on a 13th-century fortress, in the style of French castles, and made it one of the most refined courts of its time. It has been a National Monument since 1925. What you visit is the New Palace, restored since 1937; the Old Palace, attached to it, is now the Parador.
Towers, courtyards and a centuries-old mulberry
The self-guided visit takes in the royal chambers, the orange-tree courtyard with its galleries, the ice well and the moats. You climb three towers: the Homage Tower, the Three Crowns Tower and the Four Winds Tower, from which you see the village's rooftops and the surrounding vineyards. The hanging gardens, such as the Aviary and the Mulberry, hold a centuries-old mulberry tree declared a Natural Monument. The rooms are almost empty of furniture, so without explanation you understand little: the audio guide or the guided visit change the visit a great deal.
The ways to see it and what they cost
In autumn 2026 it is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00, and from 1 December, from 9:30 to 17:30. The recommended last entry is one hour before closing.
- Self-guided entry: €4.40, reduced €2.50.
- Audio guide: €4, in Spanish, Basque, English, French and German.
- Guided visit: €7.50, reduced €5.50; every day, at several times published in the programme.
- ErriVRri: the ticket with a 360-degree virtual reality experience of the palace, €10.40, reduced €8.50.
- Guided visit to the town of Olite and the palace: €14.40, reduced €7.
On specific dates there is also a family visit, a family visit-workshop, a dramatised visit for adults, a dramatised one for children and the visit with the Gossiping Maiden, all at €8.90 and €6 reduced, and a wine-themed visit on request. Tickets are bought on the palace website; groups book at [email protected], and for other queries there is 691 021 667. It is run by the company Magmacultura.
Before and after the palace
The tourist office is in the same Plaza de los Teobaldos: ask there for the Marco Topo game map if you are with children. Next door begins the walk through the medieval streets and Santa María la Real, and for lunch the Asador Erri Berri is two minutes away. The plan Sunday in Olite with the Royal Palace and Ujué brings the three together.
Tips
- Choose the guided visit or the audio guide Visit Navarra recommends the guided one: the empty rooms say little on their own.
- Go when it opens First thing you climb the towers with fewer people.
- In December, an hour less in the afternoon From 1 December it closes at 17:30, and it is best to go in before 16:30.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to see the Royal Palace of Olite?
Between an hour and an hour and a half, with the towers.
How much does entry cost?
€4.40 general and €2.50 reduced. With a guided visit, €7.50 and €5.50.
Are there visits for children?
Yes: a family visit, a visit-workshop and a dramatised children's visit on set dates, at €8.90 (€6 reduced).
Do you need to buy the ticket beforehand?
They are sold on the palace website. For guided visits and those on set dates, it is better to book: places and times change.
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