Madrid Bus Tour: Explore Art, History, and Culture
3.6
68 Ratings

Explore Madrid with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit iconic landmarks, museums, and more. Book your City Sightseeing ticket now!

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am, last departure from Stop 1 at 8:30pm. Buses run every 25 minutes

1. C. de Felipe IV, 1
Museo del Prado

2. Repsol Charging Station
Puerta de Alcala

3. Velázquez - Villanueva
Barrio de Salamanca

4. Calle de Goya, 2
Plaza de Colon

5. Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles

6. C.Gran Vía, 16
Gran Via 14

7. Pans & Company
Gran Via 32

8. Bravo Java
Gran Via 54

9. Plaza De España
Plaza de Espana

10. Calle del Prof. Martín Almagro Basch, 22
Templo de Debod

11. Porta de Sant Vicent
Puerta de San Vicente

12. C. de la Paloma, 30
Puerta de Toledo

13. C. del Ángel, 19
Gran Via de San Francisco 8

14. Calle de la Colegiata, 18
Colegiata - Mayor

15. C. de Atocha, 114
Atocha 116

16. Museo Del Prado - Jardín Botánico
Jardin Botanico

Points of Interest

  • Prado National Museum

  • Plaza de Espana

  • Templo de Debod

  • Puerta de San Vicente

  • Puerta de Toledo

  • Gran Via

  • Real Jardin Botanico

  • Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Plaza de Cibeles

  • Puerta de Alcala

  • Barrio de Salamanca

Green Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am, last departure from Stop 1 at 8:30pm. Buses run every 40 minutes

1. P.º del Prado, 3198
Plaza Neptuno

  1. Plaza de Cibeles

  2. Plaza de Colon

  3. Museo de Esculturas

  4. Museo Ciencias Naturales

  5. Nuevos Ministerios

  6. Santiago Bernabeu

  7. CSIC

  8. Museo Lazaro Galdiano

  9. Serrano 61

  10. Serrano 66

  11. Museo Arqueologico

  12. Puerta de Alcala

  13. Alcala 25

  14. Puerta del Sol

  15. Plaza de las Cortes

Points of Interest

  • Plaza de Cibeles

  • Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales

  • Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

  • Museo Lazaro Galdiano

  • Museo Arqueologico Nacional

  • Puerta de Alcala

  • Puerta del Sol

  • Plaza de las Cortes

What's Included
  • Self-guided walking tour via QR code on map/brochure
  • Audio guide in 12 languages + headphones
  • Access to 2 bus routes and over 30 stops
  • Stops near all the major sights
  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to attractions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

Discover the captivating capital of Spain with a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. With over 30 stops and 2 routes throughout the city, there’s plenty to explore. Visit the golden triangle of art, which includes the Prado Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen National Museum, showcasing masterpieces from artists like Rubens and Rembrandt. Don’t miss the Palacio Real, Europe’s largest palace and the residence of the Spanish Royal family. Stop by the incredible Templo de Debod, a 2nd-century gift from the Egyptian government, shop and savor delicious tapas on Madrid’s famous Gran Via, or take a leisurely walk at Plaza Mayor, Spain’s largest square. The tour includes a multilingual audio guide, providing fascinating insights into Madrid’s culture and history. Secure your City Sightseeing ticket today!

  • Red Route:
  • First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am
  • Last departure from Stop 1 at 8:30pm
  • Frequency - every 25 minutes
  • Tour duration - 90 minutes
  • Green Route:
  • First departure from Stop 1 at 10am
  • Last departure from Stop 1 at 8:30pm
  • Frequency - every 40 minutes
  • Tour duration - 45 minutes
  • Free self-guided walking tour: Customers can scan the QR code printed on all maps/ brochures that will be given out
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
  • Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
  • Stops 1 and 16 on the Red Route will be closed every Sunday from 9am until 4pm due to the closure of Paseo del Prado to traffic. An alternative stop will be set up on Calle Alfonso XII
  • Friday 27th September - Stops 5, 6 7 and 8 on the Red Route and Stops 13, 14, 15 and 16 on the Green Route will be affected
  • Saturday 28th September -
  • 11am - 2:30pm approximately: Stops 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the Green Route will be affected
  • 11:15am - 2:30pm approximately: Stops 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 on the Red Route will be affected
  • 6pm - 9:30pm approximately: Stops 6, 7, 8 and 9 on the Red Route will be affected
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
3.6
(68 Ratings)
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Sherpa17100818136
Sep 1, 2024
I loved this bus tour - 25€ like £21 for 24 hours (it’s actually one day) but probs better value if you buy a two day pass. They stop at good locations across the city centre, and passes right by some of the great sites. Great value compared to a London 24 hour pass which is £40 for a cold experience. This was £21 for a really warm experience. Fantastic You can buy on the bus and they come around every like 15 mins You can pay via card, staff were respectful and spoke English
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V7009uflesliel
Aug 28, 2024
Great experience! - Paula welcomed us very well and explained how the tour bus works. This means of transport allows you to travel and discover the city with explanatory audio in several languages. Unlimited stops are perfect to deepen some squares and museum I highly recommend travelers.
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F
Aug 26, 2024
Hop on and off 24 hours ticket - It was. Good tour. What makes it special was Carlos super nice guy, very attentive with the passengers. Ese tour está recomendado Carlos ha sido muy atento con los pasajeros. Muchas gracias!
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Siverae
Aug 19, 2024
Guaranteed treatment and care - Highlight the friendliness of your staff on both the Red and Green Lines. Exquisite treatment and attention. Good service fully recommended.
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V1058idfilippof
Aug 15, 2024
Holiday Madrid "24" - Very interesting bus tour to try absolutely with the operator Paula who spoke to us in very helpful Italian
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Dream27353322981
Aug 11, 2024
Great experience - Paola from Galicia was very kind, polite and caring. Thank you for everything❤️. A good girl. Exceptional and helpful driver.
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P8739wdelenag
Aug 20, 2024
Friendly staff - Thank you so much Sofia for her friendliness, helpfulness and kindness! Gave us several directions and aids for our visit
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Mbf1967
Aug 19, 2024
Good bus tour - Waiting in the heat was not so great. But the staff on the buses were great. Partly well positioned and for everyone to have schabernack
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Grizwold13
Aug 11, 2024
See above - Choose one of the two other hop on hop off providers. This company advertises that the buses run every 20-25 minutes however we found this not to be the case and one route only ran hourly and the other was very inconsistent. Madrid city bus tours or big bus tours have far more buses running so choose one of them. They all run the same routes and have similar fees
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Ryan_w
Aug 25, 2024
Avoid - We used this company in Barcelona and was great! In Madrid, there are almost no buses. We ended up walking a majority of the trip. If wanting to do a bus tour I would use City Love Madrid!
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