City Sightseeing Madrid Bus Tours

Madrid's Christmas season is calling complete with frequent bus departures.

• Hey, want to see Madrid like never before? See hotspots dressed up in their Christmas best on a 50-min non-stop tour – talk about a gorgeous light show.
• These special holiday tours run as frequently as every 10-20 mins, so show up whenever you're ready and catch the festive vibes on your own schedule.
• Guess what? Santa's helper is coming along as your guide in an open-top bus and they'll entertain you with fun Christmas stories in English and Spanish.
• Wait till you see the iconic streets of Paseo del Prado and Calle de Alcalá, dazzling with Christmas lights – it's like watching a holiday movie.

Inclusions

• 50-min non-stop Christmas bus tour
• English & Spanish-speaking expert guide

Exclusions

• Hop-on hop-off service

Navibus tour (From Nov 29 to Jan 6)

• First bus: 6pm from Av. De Menendez Pelayo 11
• Last bus: 10pm from Av. De Menendez Pelayo 11
• Frequency: Every 10-20 mins
• Duration: 50 mins

• Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The buses are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Children up to 2 years of age must travel on their caregiver's lap.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Light up your night with a panoramic bus tour of Madrid, hitting up all the city's famous spots under the stars!
• Going on a single curated route, the lit-up view of the city, from an open-top double-decker bus, is one tour you are going to love!
• Get to know interesting facts and stories about Madrid from your live guide in English and Spanish to make this experience all the more exciting.
• You can spot must-see landmarks like the Door of Alcalá, Cibeles Square, Gran Vía, and so on.

Inclusions

• 2-hour night tour of Madrid
• Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions

• Hop-on hop-off service

• Departure: 8pm from Fuente Neptuno (in front of the Goya Monument)
• Frequency: Once every evening
• Duration: 90 mins

• Children under 4 travel free of charge but must be on their caregiver's lap when the service is full.
• The buses are not accessible by wheelchairs.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
• You can bring your furry friends along for the ride. Just make sure they're well-behaved and don't take up any seats. Keep them on a leash or in a carrier, and if needed, use a muzzle.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Save big on a Madrid hop-on, hop-off tour and Prado Museum entry with this combo ticket!

• Take a deep dive into the city of Madrid on a hop-on hop-off bus for 24/48 hours and flexible entry to the inimitable Prado Museum.
• Travel around at your own pace, and enjoy the availability of multiple stops and 4 different routes, a multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and a tour map.
• Access stops like the eclectic Almudena Cathedral, Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and the Royal Palace.
• Enjoy expedited entry to the Prado Museum, home to Spain's largest art collection. Upgrade for an audio guide.
• See over 20,000 pieces including masterworks like The Flight into Egypt by El Greco, Table of the Seven Deadly Sins by Bosch, and more.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to 4 routes: Historic Madrid, Historic Madrid Extended, Modern Madrid, Modern Madrid Extended
• 2-hour guided walking tours in English and Spanish
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
• Children's special channels in English and Spanish
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Prado Museum

• Flexible entry to Prado Museum
• Access to the permanent collections
• Digital audio guide in English and Spanish (optional)
• Extended validity to enter any time & date within operating hours

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Historic Madrid

• First bus: 9am from Prado Museum
• Last bus: 10pm from Prado Museum
• Frequency: every 10-15 mins
• Popular stops: Templo of Debod, Saint Vincent Gate, Gran Via

Historic Madrid Extended

• First bus: 10:05am from Prado Museum (10:10am in Winter)
• Last bus: 6:05pm from Prado Museum (2:30pm in Winter)
• Frequency: 2 departures a day
• Popular stops: Prado Museum, Alcalá Gate, Segovia Bridge

Modern Madrid

• First bus: 9am from Neptune Square
• Last bus: 10pm from Neptune Square
• Frequency: every 10-15 mins
• Popular stops: Cibeles Square, National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Archaeological Museum

Modern Madrid Extended

• First bus: 12:15am from Neptune Square (12:30pm in Winter)
• Last bus: 4:05pm from Neptune Square (4:30pm in Winter)
• Frequency: 2 departures a day
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Spanish National Research Council, Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Walking tours

• Departs at 11am from city center
• Duration: 2 hours

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Tip: Hop off at Retiro Park, a peaceful sanctuary in the city center. Walk around the garden, or rent a rowboat on the lake.
• Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, only 1 wheelchair is allowed per bus.
• Ramps are available for easy access.
• On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• Small animals in kennels or carriers are welcome onboard.

Prado Museum

• Tip: The Museum building itself is architecturally significant. Take a moment to appreciate its design and features, such as the stunning stained-glass dome.
• Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible and has baggage storage facilities.
• Please note that access to the museum is only possible up to 30 mins before closing time.
• Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
• Click here for instructions on how to access the digital audio guide.
• Admission is free from Mon to Sat: 6pm to 8pm, and Sun & holidays: 5pm to 7pm.
• Your ticket allows you to skip the ticketing lines and not the security lines.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

First-time in Madrid? Grab the ultimate sightseeing tour and priority entry to a royal palace.

• See the best of Madrid without breaking the bank! Combine a hop-on hop-off tour with a skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace.
• Hop on and off at the city's top attractions using this flexible bus pass that gives you unlimited access to 4 routes for 24 or 48 hours.
• With a multilingual commentary onboard you can uncover fun facts about Bernabeu Stadium, Castillo Square, and more.
• Bypass queues at Europe’s largest functional palace and soak in the stunning Baroque architecture of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
• Walk down the Grand Staircase, browse rare books at the Royal Library, and gaze at remarkable artwork by maestros like Bosch.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to 4 routes: Historic Madrid, Historic Madrid Extended, Modern Madrid, Modern Madrid Extended
• 2-hour guided walking tours in English and Spanish
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
• Children's special channels in English and Spanish
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

Exclusions

• Access to Royal Kitchen
• Access to Royal Collections

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Historic Madrid

• First bus: 9am from Prado Museum
• Last bus: 10pm from Prado Museum
• Frequency: every 10-15 mins
• Popular stops: Templo of Debod, Saint Vincent Gate, Gran Via

Historic Madrid Extended

• First bus: 10:05am from Prado Museum (10:10am in Winter)
• Last bus: 6:05pm from Prado Museum (2:30pm in Winter)
• Frequency: 2 departures a day
• Popular stops: Prado Museum, Alcalá Gate, Segovia Bridge

Modern Madrid

• First bus: 9am from Neptune Square
• Last bus: 10pm from Neptune Square
• Frequency: every 10-15 mins
• Popular stops: Cibeles Square, National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Archaeological Museum

Modern Madrid Extended

• First bus: 12:15am from Neptune Square (12:30pm in Winter)
• Last bus: 4:05pm from Neptune Square (4:30pm in Winter)
• Frequency: 2 departures a day
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Spanish National Research Council, Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Walking tours

• Departs at 11am from city center
• Duration: 2 hours

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Tip: If you wish to visit the Royal Palace during your hoho tour, then drop off at the Gran Vía 32 stop.
• Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, only 1 wheelchair is allowed per bus.
• Ramps are available for easy access.
• On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• Small animals in kennels or carriers are welcome onboard.

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Tip: Don't forget to visit the Royal Pharmacy, a unique part of the palace with an extensive collection of antique pharmaceutical jars and equipment.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography are strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain in silent mode.
• Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.
• Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.
• The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore the best of Madrid without breaking the bank!

• Save more, explore more with this combo: Madrid hop-on hop-off passes plus timed entry tickets to Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
• With buses running every 7-15 minutes between 37 stops, commuting is a breeze. Get down at must-see spots like Puerta de Alcalá and Temple of Debod.
• Hop on and off unlimited times with 1 or 2-day passes, complete with an onboard multilingual audio guide, discount booklets, and tour maps.
• Stop by the Bernabeu Stadium to see how renovations have transformed Real Madrid's home ground into the world's most premium stadium.
• From glistening trophies and worn studs to locker rooms and merch store, discover all things Real Madrid with these stadium entry tickets.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off

• 1/2-day unlimited HOHO pass (as per option selected)
• Audioguide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Hop-on hop-off tour map

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

• Timed entry to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
• Timed entry into the Real Madrid C.F Museum
• Access to the trophy room
• Access to the official store

Exclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off

• Entrance Fees for attractions

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

• Live guide

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Frequency: 7-15 minutes
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
• Click here for a detailed Blue Route map and its boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Frequency: 7-15 minutes
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for a detailed Green Route map and its boarding points.

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off

• Tip: Adjacent to Plaza de Cibeles, explore Retiro Park for a serene stroll, boat rides on the lake, or roam around the beautiful gardens.
• Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Free Wi-Fi, Audio guide, Complimentary audio headsets.
• On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• Family tickets are available only for the 1 Day bus tour ticket.

Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

• Tip: Stadium stroll alert! Find iconic sections with captivating views—perfect for striking memorable photos.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers or for people with reduced mobility.
• Real Madrid reserves the right to cancel or modify the tour partially or totally due to the holding of events at the stadium, matches, renovation works, or circumstances beyond its control.
• On match days, the tour is open until 5 hours before kick-off.
• On account of the construction work at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the tour route will be temporarily disrupted. The following areas have been closed to the general public: the presidential box, the first team changing room and the visiting team changing room, the players' tunnel, the benches, and the press room.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Gain entry to the Museum of Illusions and tour around the streets of Madrid with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass with value-for-money combo tickets.
• For an hour at the Museum of Illusions, prepare to have your senses tricked with walls that shift, floors that slant, and objects that float.
• Stroll through its various rooms and engage in a variety of activities including solving riddles and capturing amazing shots.
• Cover the streets of Madrid in an air-conditioned bus, covering over 35 stops across 2 routes, with the 1-Day hop-on-hop-off bus pass.
• Equipped with free WiFi, discount booklets, tour map, and audio guide, get on and off at historic landmarks like Royal Palace and Prado Museum.

Inclusions

Museum of Illusions

• 1-hr entry to the Museum of Illusions
• Access to all rooms & facilities
• Support in English & Spanish

1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass

• 1-day unlimited HOHO pass
• Audioguide in 14 languages
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Hop-on hop-off tour map

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
• Click here for detailed route map and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for detailed route map and boarding points.

Museum of Illusions

• Tip: Look out for exhibitions hosted by the museum like virtual reality experiences and illusion art shows on the day of your visit.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• It is highly recommended to make sure your cameras are charged and have sufficient memory to best enjoy this experience.

1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass

• Tip: Make a stop at Botín, situated a walk away from Royal Palace, one of the oldest restaurants in the world famous for traditional roast suckling lamb.
• Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary audio headsets.
• Note: On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• The audio guide is available in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese.
• Family tickets are available.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover Madrid's rich history and world-class art, all within your budget.

• See the best of Madrid on a budget! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour plus entry to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza with this combo.
• Hop on and off 35 spots unlimited times for 1 or 2 days. Plug into the onboard audio guide to spice your sightseeing with locally kept secrets.
• At Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore artworks from the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century, all from the family's private collection.
• At the Prado, browse a royal collection spanning 200 years, including the world’s largest display of Goya’s intense Black Paintings.
• At Reina Sofia, dive into surrealist masterpieces by Dalí and see iconic artworks like Guernica by Picasso among others.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Tour map

Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass

• Entry to Prado Museum
• Entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
• Entry to Reina Sofia Museum

Exclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Entry to attractions

Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass

• Access to the temporary exhibitions at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
• Click here for the Blue Route stops and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Tip: Hop off at Puerta del Sol, the bustling heart of Madrid, known for its iconic clock and statue of the 'Bear and the Strawberry Tree'.
• Facilities: wheelchair accessibility, free Wi-Fi, complimentary audio headsets.
• On days when the tours are canceled due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• Family tickets are available only for the 1-day bus tour ticket.

Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass

• The Paseo del Arte pass is valid for a year from booking. You can enter each museum only once with this pass.
• Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
• The venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Prado Museum: Admission is free Mon to Sat from 6pm to 8pm, and Sun and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
• Reina Sofia Museum: Admission is free on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat between 7pm & 9pm, and on Sun from 12:30pm to 2:15pm.
• Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: Admission is free on Mondays.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.