The Royal Chapel Audio Guide App

Yes, there is an audio guide. It is the Chapel’s own app, available free from the app store to anyone. The booked GetYourGuide ticket lists it as an “inclusion”, which is misleading — the app is free to everyone. It plays narration at key points inside. But a recorded voice is not the same as a person.

What it isThe Chapel’s own free app

CostFree (already, no app ticket needed)

How it worksPlays narration at key points inside

LanguagesSpanish and English

What it does not doAnswer your questions, adapt to your pace

Better alternativeA live guide, €38 with the Cathedral

The app is free to everyone

The Chapel publishes its own audio guide in the app store. It is free to anyone with a smartphone. You download it before you visit and it plays when you arrive inside. The €10 GetYourGuide ticket lists it as an "inclusion", which is technically true but misleading. You do not need to pay to use it; you can use it free of charge whether you bought a €7 ticket or a €10 ticket.

What the app does

It plays pre-recorded narration in Spanish or English at key points inside the Chapel. You listen on your phone or a set of earbuds. It covers the reja, the cenotaph, the crypt, the museum.

What it does not do

It cannot answer a question you have. It cannot change pace or adapt to what you want to know. If you wonder why Ferdinand is in armour and Isabella is not, the app will tell you when it gets to that point, not when you ask. A person would listen to you, pause, and explain. That is the difference.

See guided tour options, how to buy entry, and why a guide matters.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an audio guide for the Royal Chapel?

Yes, the Chapel’s own free app. Download it from the app store; it plays narration at key points inside in Spanish or English.

Does it cost extra?

No. The app is free to everyone. The €10 GetYourGuide ticket lists it as an 'inclusion' (technically true, but misleading — the app is already free).

Is the audio guide as good as a live tour?

No. A recording plays when programmed, not when you ask. A live guide adapts to your questions, pace and interests. See guided tour options for alternatives.

What languages is the audio guide in?

Spanish and English.

Can I use the audio guide without buying a ticket through GetYourGuide?

Yes. The app is free and works with any entry ticket — the €7 door ticket or the €10 GetYourGuide ticket. Download it before you visit.