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Madrid Sightseeing Bus Tour
- Duration1 hour – 1 hour 30 min
- GroupShared · max 30
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesArabic, German, Korean
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
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.
What to expect
Plaza de Cibeles
Calle Alcala, Paseo de Recoletos, Madrid, 28014, Spain
See the monumental Cibeles Fountain and the ornate city hall before continuing toward Gran Vía, Retiro Park, or the Art Walk.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Calle de Bailen s/n, Madrid, 28071, Spain
Hop off near the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral to explore Madrid's royal quarter at your own pace. Admission is not included.
Museo Nacional del Prado
Paseo del Prado s/n, Madrid, 28014, Spain
Hop off along the Art Walk for convenient access to the Prado and nearby Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums. Museum admission is not included.
Gran Via
Street Gran Via, Madrid, 28013, Spain
Ride along Madrid's best-known avenue, lined with landmark architecture, theatres, shops, cinemas, and lively plazas.
Plaza Mayor
Pl. Mayor, Madrid, 28012, Spain
Explore the arcaded Plaza Mayor and nearby lanes of old Madrid, with Puerta del Sol and the San Miguel Market within walking distance.
Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Avenida Concha Espina 1, Madrid, 28036, Spain
See the striking stadium on the modern-city route and hop off to explore the surrounding Castellana district. Stadium admission is not included.
Las Ventas Bullring
C. Alcala, 237, Madrid, 28028, Spain
View the Neo-Mudéjar exterior of Madrid's famous bullring and explore the surrounding eastern districts if you choose to hop off.
Puerta de Alcala
Plaza Independencia 1, Madrid, 28001, Spain
Pass Madrid's grand neoclassical gateway beside Retiro Park and the elegant streets of the Salamanca district.
Malasana
Calle Manuela Malasana 20, Madrid, 28004, Spain
Discover an energetic neighbourhood known for independent shops, cafés, street art, and the historic Plaza del Dos de Mayo.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
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 / drop-off
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.
Redemption
Show the QR code on your mobile ticket, or a printed copy, to the onboard staff when you first board. You may board at Plaza de Neptuno or at any designated stop shown on the current route map. Keep your ticket available for reboarding during its 24- or 48-hour validity period.
What's included
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
Not included
- Admission to museums, monuments, stadiums, and other attractions unless expressly stated
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 30 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–12), Adult (13–64), Senior (65–99)
Languages
- Audio
- Arabic, German, Korean, Portuguese, CMN, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Guide
- English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per traveler
- Local time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Product code
- 5689286P14
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
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