Madrid Sightseeing Bus Tour

Madrid, Spain
Duration1h - 1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Explore Madrid at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour sightseeing-bus ticket. Three routes and 34 designated stops connect the historic centre, the Art Walk, major museums, elegant boulevards, modern districts, and landmarks including the Royal Palace and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Hop off whenever something interests you, then rejoin a later bus.

Historic Madrid takes about 90 minutes and runs from 9:30am to 7:42pm, every 30–40 minutes. Modern Madrid takes about 60 minutes and runs from 9:30am to 7:36pm, every 35 minutes. Current Madrid runs from 9:30am to 6:52pm, every 35 minutes. Times are approximate and may change with traffic or city restrictions.

Enjoy recorded commentary in 10 languages, children's channels in English and Spanish, headphones, onboard Wi-Fi, and mobile-app bus tracking.

Options

24-Hour Ticket

Duration: 1 day

48-Hour Ticket

Duration: 2 days

What's included

  • Children audio commentary channels in English and Spanish
  • Recorded onboard audio commentary in 10 languages with headphones
  • Free onboard Wi-Fi and access to real-time bus tracking through the mobile app
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for the selected 24- or 48-hour validity period
  • Access to three sightseeing routes serving 34 designated stops
  • Admission to museums, monuments, stadiums, and other attractions unless expressly stated
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Plaza de Cibeles
    Pass by
    See the monumental Cibeles Fountain and the ornate city hall before continuing toward Gran Vía, Retiro Park, or the Art Walk.
  2. Royal Palace of Madrid
    Pass by
    Hop off near the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral to explore Madrid's royal quarter at your own pace. Admission is not included.
  3. Museo Nacional del Prado
    Pass by
    Hop off along the Art Walk for convenient access to the Prado and nearby Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums. Museum admission is not included.
  4. Gran Via
    Pass by
    Ride along Madrid's best-known avenue, lined with landmark architecture, theatres, shops, cinemas, and lively plazas.
  5. Plaza Mayor
    Pass by
    Explore the arcaded Plaza Mayor and nearby lanes of old Madrid, with Puerta del Sol and the San Miguel Market within walking distance.
  6. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
    Pass by
    See the striking stadium on the modern-city route and hop off to explore the surrounding Castellana district. Stadium admission is not included.
  7. Las Ventas Bullring
    Pass by
    View the Neo-Mudéjar exterior of Madrid's famous bullring and explore the surrounding eastern districts if you choose to hop off.
  8. Puerta de Alcala
    Pass by
    Pass Madrid's grand neoclassical gateway beside Retiro Park and the elegant streets of the Salamanca district.
  9. Malasana
    Pass by
    Discover an energetic neighbourhood known for independent shops, cafés, street art, and the historic Plaza del Dos de Mayo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start at the official sightseeing-bus stop at Plaza de Neptuno (Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo). Show your digital voucher to the onboard staff. You may also join at any designated stop shown on the current route map; look for the official sightseeing-bus stop signage.

End point

Start at the official sightseeing-bus stop at Plaza de Neptuno (Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo). Show your digital voucher to the onboard staff. You may also join at any designated stop shown on the current route map; look for the official sightseeing-bus stop signage.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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