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The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
Personnel provided excellent service but when they will be named bus stops in English also, will be better. Additionally, I would like to recommend make some tour bus stops more visible from the distance, espesially on the Green Line.
THEY NEVER INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROADS WOULD BE CLOSED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH SCHEDULES, FREQUENCIES OR STOPS TO TAKE THE BUS. I WILL RECOMMEND FUTURE TRAVELERS NOT TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
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We love the hop-on hop-off feature to see whatever we want and get back on the bus anytime. Purchase tickets was easy online on my cell phone. I highly recommend it if you're trying to get familiar with a new city. After our visit on the bus, we went back and revisited places more in depth. I highly recommend they hop on hop off bus experience
The buses were quite punctual despite the traffic. Staff were nice, spoke very good English and were helpful. The app for the bus overview was very helpful.
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Being able to see round the whole city with a good view and a commentary. There was a bit too much info about architects for our taste, when what buildings were and how old they were and how different pats of the city evolved would have been more interesting to us
I loved it. The guide was excellent, you can tell that she has a great command of all the information that she gives us and in a very dynamic way.
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I loved the experience of being able to get off and get to know the sights better, then continue on the route. It was very easy and very worthwhile!
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Great venue and loved the palace tour. All signs were in both Spanish and English and the audio guides were worth the small additional charge. An amazing place to see and learn about. Bus tour was ok, although a number of headphone ports on some of the buses weren't working so no commentary. Got us where we needed and enjoyed seeing the city that way.
It was good to tour the city, my husband and I ended up sharing a headset. Got quite frustrated at the facts, ie monument to xx designed by xx built in xx There was nothing personal in the presentation at all
Everything was fine. Except that I was charged twice. I have claimed the refund to Julia by email, but she has not yet replied or refunded the amount of 36 €.
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Royal palace was truly amazing and beautiful. The hip on hop off was informative and provides a good overview of Madrid
+ easy and nice to explore the city on the bus - sometimes we waited more than 30min for the next bus. (At stop 15/16) - we saw more than twice 2 busses right at eachother.
The audio guide to ancient Madrid was ''poor,'' the recorded text was not complete, definitely in need of updating.More information could have been given about the monuments , history and the city.
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Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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The stadium staff were a great help to my husband as he is waiting for surgery and on a walking stick. The trophy room was spectacular.
There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
We loved this site, favorite "museum" experience of our trip. Seeing the trophies, walking among full-sized waving images of the players, and getting photos in the stadium (top seats, not on the field) was fun for the soccer fans. The movie about the history of Santiago Bernabeu himself and the building of the stadium was interesting for the history folks (it was only in Spanish, but the old photographs and video helped tell the story). It was a lot of walking but okay for us. The store at the end was HUGE and had everything a fan could possibly want. It was a pricey day but a trip highlight. Highly recommend.
On the ticket I have had info that entrance is on gate 28. This gate was closed. Entrance was on the other side. Apart of that there was no access to changing rooms or to the pitch. Museum was OK.
The stadium was awesome! I spent nearly 3 hours there learning about the football club's history and philanthropy. I recommend this tour to any sports fan!
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
Incredible what the Santiago Bernabeu stadium can do, it is not only a soccer field, but also a masterpiece of engineering! Fantastic experience
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All the history, all the greatness of the club, I could not imagine such a great amount. The stadium, the stands, the field, everything, the scenery, etc., was wonderful. It was an unforgettable visit.
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Atletic experience had more fun, the tour included many areas of the stadium, and the museum has many activities open for kids and for supporters. Real madrid was crowded, but their palmares is incomparable with all footbal clubs.
It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
It was very easy to access and the agenda made the tour easier. It is impressive to learn about the history of the team.
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I I was expecting a guide telling me things! The guys working there not only wanted you to not stop and follow the tour! Very poorly Organized
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Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
Not much, unfortunately. We were disappointed by this visit. We've had the opportunity to visit many of Europe's great stadiums, and we were expecting to visit a stadium worthy of the club...apart from the relatively high price... no tour guide, visit of the exterior limited to the stands, no access to the pitch, no access to the commentators' areas or to the players' changing rooms.... very, very unfortunate for Real fans.
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The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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It's grand and magnificent. It's easy to get to the stadium. It's a pity that I didn't get to take pictures near the stadium. It looks like they're preparing for some kind of event.
Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
The Santiago Bernabeu stadium is fantastic, delving into the history of Real Madrid and its concept is something out of the ordinary, it's much more than soccer.
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Personnel provided excellent service but when they will be named bus stops in English also, will be better. Additionally, I would like to recommend make some tour bus stops more visible from the distance, espesially on the Green Line.
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Royal Palace of Madrid
The architecture of the palace is magnificent, it's the best palace I've seen. i'm not much of a museum lover, but the prado attracted me too much. I won't hesitate to visit again if I get the chance. to be recommended
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A little difficult to find the entrance, but the overall tour was nice. We didn't have a guide so we explored the palace on our own, which was pretty okay, i think you will only need an audio guide if you wanna learn more.
The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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It helped me a lot to have the tickets, in the afternoon. We arrived several hours late but they gave us the option to enter with the tickets we had and avoid a line of more than 150 people.
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There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
The experience was nice and smooth and the attar ton was awesome with lots to see. Wonderful choice of attraction in Madrid.
Great experience, uncomplicated admission We were taken to the upper floor in the royal elevator. Great access for people with physical disabilities.
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We visited the Royal Palace on 31/10. I highly recommend taking the queue-cutting tickets, which saved us a huge queue. We took an audio guide which really helped us understand the tour. A very pleasant visit.
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We came line was long but i went all the way to the front and ask for the skip of the line and they took me in.. so didn't sweat at all but i got the first opening times 10 am so it wasnt too crowded yet totally worth it to go in
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
Easy purchase experience Love the place The only drawback is it didnt specify the actual entrance point. We went to the group tour entrance while we should be at the individual tour entrance
The visit was a bit useless because after getting tickets for three people 40 € to avoid queuing for more than 1 hour there were no guides or anyone to give you an explanation and as we are not from Madrid we could only read the signs of each room. In short we will not return
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It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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I was lucky that I bought tickets online, otherwise it was a 1 kilometer queue. Perhaps it would have been good to specify somewhere that those with online tickets can enter past the enormous queue to buy tickets, where exactly. The royal palace is gorgeous! I found the tour quite short, especially as it is compared to Versailles. But the experience is worth it. I think that here, on this site, I found the cheapest tickets.
Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
The queue-jumping worked pefectly. Inside, many rooms were very crowded, and having left one room by entering the next, it was not possible to go back-I was reprimanded for attempting it.
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The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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The problem is that there is no one to check the ticket time so people who are after you pass you by. Otherwise everything is fine.
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Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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The organization of the entrance in the palace is excelent. We didn't have to wait in the queu at all. Maybe would be better to inidicate the entrance for different kind of visitors more detailed.
Great experience to do, great price too. Only the skip the line is not clear. You have an entrance with and without a ticket. And then it is not clear where you have to stand with your ticket. Finally found the right and indeed much shorter line and could then enter within 15 minutes...skip the line of buying a ticket is a fair term.
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Prado Museum
Easy access, we didn't have a guide and we didn't wanna get an audio guide, but it was all easy to understand. We had access in all rooms. Would recommend
There was no waiting time to pick up the voucher. On the other hand, I couldn't access the audioguide which was on the Headout app.
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The museum was overcrowded and large tour groups dominated. They stood in large groups in front of paintings for extended periods with no regard to anyone else trying to view the paintings.
The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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The purchase process was very good. I just didn't realize that it was a digital audio guide. I overlooked it and then had too many difficulties with downloading and pairing the earphones on site.
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The fact that we were able to enter without any problems and the selection of pictures. A small suggestion for improvement: indicate the exhibition room with the audio guide number. Otherwise perfect
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Very clear self-guides, with the exact duration. I also liked that they had an option for children, I listened to an audio guide and I also thought it was very good.
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The beauty and quantity of the works are the strong point, although the ideal way to fully enjoy them is to spread out the visit over several days.
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Finding an entry gate among many is also a fun to know how big Prado is and how beautiful a botanic. Garden is . Yes it is too great indeed inside to see all out with only a day but a couple of days . Compared with artists' age of life against the size of campus they painted , we can easily image they could not sleep enough for completing their paints , genius enough . So you can smell their real history as if you had been living contemporary. Do not miss such a chance .
Easy access. Buying the ticket online was simple. Getting in the museum was easy - no lines and entry was well-marked with signs etc. The Prado is one of the world's great museums, and it was fantastic to be there again!
There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
The works from the permanent exhibition were my goal. I only had about two hours to work with so I prepared and aimed for the highlights. It was awesome. I hadn't studied the floor plan at all, but as I am trained in architecture the building was rather easy to navigate. I would strongly recommend that people prepare themselves and plan an itinerary through the collection. There was some confusion on my behalf about the digital audio guide included so I rented the official audio guide from the museum. It was a great little guide, which I enjoyed both in Spanish and English.
I paid again to get the audio guide and lost out because it was supposed to be included. I called the information guide but it was automation so it was not helpful. I think next time I'll book the basic and get the extras where I'm going
Both the Palace and Prado were amazing places to see. Ticketing: really great experience in Prado, entering fast and easy. Palace ticketing was a bit longer, but overall very happy with purchase.
The exhibit. It was easy for me and my wife to see the masterpieces that we liked. All people working ther new where the painters exhibits were. They were very knowledgeble and friendly.
The visit was great, the works and the organization very good. All the staff was very friendly and prepared to guide us. But in the store the person charged two bags instead of one and I only noticed it when I arrived at the hotel. I felt cheated, disappointing.
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I think I'm a layman who appreciates art very much. We've visited some excellent museums in Europe and, humbly, I found the Prado as exceptional as my pleasant and enjoyable trip to Madrid. I thank humanity for the existence / excellence of the Prado.
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My experience was excellent. The exhibition, the number of people, the order of the visit. The price is totally in line with what is offered.
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We were able to get a handheld device with a ear plugs where we were able to identify paintings with numbers. Had to purchase from the museum for 5 euros a piece Which helped a lot.
It gave me a lot of confidence to be so well controlled. In the store there was a wide and beautiful selection of souvenirs. And, of course, the visit to the museum was the highlight for me - wonderful and incomparable treasures!
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Pre-booking meant we could plan our days, no long queue to get in and very easy to have our e-tickets in the app. Especially, great as the queue for buying at the Royal Palace was huge. Prado Museum flexible tickets were very convenient for day and time to visit. Very happy.
Everything went well! Much faster entry. I don't think the audio helped much because it wasn't up to date and it was difficult to find the pictures that were highlighted. But I'd definitely buy here again
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Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
It was an expedited entry with almost no line. Our visit was very pleasant. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to take pictures in any of the rooms inside the museum so we have no photo memories of our visit.
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First of all the friendliness and professionalism of the staff from the entrance to the rooms without forgetting the cafeteria staff. Then the Palace is really a beauty.... Every room, every work of art is amazing. The Gallery must be seen. Best regards
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Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
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Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
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The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
Being able to buy three tickets at once streamlined our experience! Wouldn't have gone to the Reine-Sofia had I not bought the package and glad I did.
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
This was amazing experience, paintings and sculptures were briliant. Paper guide and map of the museum were very clear and readable. Highly recommended!
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
Having the flexibility to make an art tour with your own pace and skip the lines in any of them makes an awsome start for any journey
The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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Seeing paintings and sculptures on walls and floors rather than in books. Getting there early meant we had time to absorb some of the paintings without the crowds.
Unfortunately, the ticketing system is not functional and we had to wait in two lines to get in. First at the ticket office and then at the 'entrance. The tour, on the other hand, is well organized and you can easily find the things you are interested in
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Audio guide set up very poorly. We walked through the same halls several times to find the works described. The rooms are poorly marked and you waste a lot of time finding matches. Also, some works were out in other exhibitions but were listed anyway.
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Having skip-the-line tickets for three museums was a great help. Let customers know at The Prado they will have to "exchange" their digital tickets for printed ones to differentiate between the museums. They will have to stand in line to do so. No big deal but a bit confusing as there is no signage for this. The museum is extraordinary as is the Thyssen too!
This was a return visit to the Prado after 12 years. As expected the work on display was truly wonderful. The last time I was there Goya's black paintings were down stairs in ( I think)a basement area. This time they were in a room on the ground floor adjacent to other work by Goya and Velazquez and I felt they lost something of their impact. My main gripe with my visit this time was the crowds. It was impossible to get anywhere close to a lot of the better known and more popular works. Big attractions like Las Meninas and Goya's 3rd of May were impossible to view as the crowds were so large -- a lot of pushing and shoving involved. I know there is very little that can be done about this, but I thought I should mention it anyway. Also the queing in the restruants and cafes was so long and frustrating that we gave up in the end. Apart from these few grumbles the Prado visiting experience is still among the best in Europe. And what a collection!
Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
Purchasing tickets was a breeze. I would take the three museum option when booking your tickets. The Prado was great but you couldn't take photos. Other two were an incredible surprise. Must see!
Personnel provided excellent service but when they will be named bus stops in English also, will be better. Additionally, I would like to recommend make some tour bus stops more visible from the distance, espesially on the Green Line.
I spent the whole day going from one museum to the next. Each was unique and featured thoughtfully curated exhibitions. It was very easy to use the pre-paid ticket although I wasn't initially aware that you have to take the QR code to the ticket window to exchange for an actual ticket. The close proximity of the museums to each other was a huge incentive to keep moving. It was fabulous.
THEY NEVER INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROADS WOULD BE CLOSED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH SCHEDULES, FREQUENCIES OR STOPS TO TAKE THE BUS. I WILL RECOMMEND FUTURE TRAVELERS NOT TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
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We love the hop-on hop-off feature to see whatever we want and get back on the bus anytime. Purchase tickets was easy online on my cell phone. I highly recommend it if you're trying to get familiar with a new city. After our visit on the bus, we went back and revisited places more in depth. I highly recommend they hop on hop off bus experience
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1 or 2-Day Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
The pefromance was mesmorising, stunning and singing combined with dancing with such passion and devotion are the moments worth of living to encounter in lifetime.
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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The whole team, great. The guitarist, extraordinary. The bailaora, very good. And the bailaor and the cantaores. The show has been great.
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Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
Personnel provided excellent service but when they will be named bus stops in English also, will be better. Additionally, I would like to recommend make some tour bus stops more visible from the distance, espesially on the Green Line.
THEY NEVER INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROADS WOULD BE CLOSED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH SCHEDULES, FREQUENCIES OR STOPS TO TAKE THE BUS. I WILL RECOMMEND FUTURE TRAVELERS NOT TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
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We love the hop-on hop-off feature to see whatever we want and get back on the bus anytime. Purchase tickets was easy online on my cell phone. I highly recommend it if you're trying to get familiar with a new city. After our visit on the bus, we went back and revisited places more in depth. I highly recommend they hop on hop off bus experience
The buses were quite punctual despite the traffic. Staff were nice, spoke very good English and were helpful. The app for the bus overview was very helpful.
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Being able to see round the whole city with a good view and a commentary. There was a bit too much info about architects for our taste, when what buildings were and how old they were and how different pats of the city evolved would have been more interesting to us
I loved it. The guide was excellent, you can tell that she has a great command of all the information that she gives us and in a very dynamic way.
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I loved the experience of being able to get off and get to know the sights better, then continue on the route. It was very easy and very worthwhile!
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Great venue and loved the palace tour. All signs were in both Spanish and English and the audio guides were worth the small additional charge. An amazing place to see and learn about. Bus tour was ok, although a number of headphone ports on some of the buses weren't working so no commentary. Got us where we needed and enjoyed seeing the city that way.
It was good to tour the city, my husband and I ended up sharing a headset. Got quite frustrated at the facts, ie monument to xx designed by xx built in xx There was nothing personal in the presentation at all
Everything was fine. Except that I was charged twice. I have claimed the refund to Julia by email, but she has not yet replied or refunded the amount of 36 €.
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Royal palace was truly amazing and beautiful. The hip on hop off was informative and provides a good overview of Madrid
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Museum of Illusions
1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass
Blue Route: Historical Madrid
Green Route: Modern Madrid
Museum of Illusions
1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass
There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
View original review in Spanish
Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
View original review in Spanish
Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
THEY NEVER INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROADS WOULD BE CLOSED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH SCHEDULES, FREQUENCIES OR STOPS TO TAKE THE BUS. I WILL RECOMMEND FUTURE TRAVELERS NOT TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
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We love the hop-on hop-off feature to see whatever we want and get back on the bus anytime. Purchase tickets was easy online on my cell phone. I highly recommend it if you're trying to get familiar with a new city. After our visit on the bus, we went back and revisited places more in depth. I highly recommend they hop on hop off bus experience
Being able to see round the whole city with a good view and a commentary. There was a bit too much info about architects for our taste, when what buildings were and how old they were and how different pats of the city evolved would have been more interesting to us
I loved it. The guide was excellent, you can tell that she has a great command of all the information that she gives us and in a very dynamic way.
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I loved the experience of being able to get off and get to know the sights better, then continue on the route. It was very easy and very worthwhile!
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It was good to tour the city, my husband and I ended up sharing a headset. Got quite frustrated at the facts, ie monument to xx designed by xx built in xx There was nothing personal in the presentation at all
Everything was fine. Except that I was charged twice. I have claimed the refund to Julia by email, but she has not yet replied or refunded the amount of 36 €.
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Royal palace was truly amazing and beautiful. The hip on hop off was informative and provides a good overview of Madrid
+ easy and nice to explore the city on the bus - sometimes we waited more than 30min for the next bus. (At stop 15/16) - we saw more than twice 2 busses right at eachother.
The audio guide to ancient Madrid was ''poor,'' the recorded text was not complete, definitely in need of updating.More information could have been given about the monuments , history and the city.
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Seats were comfortable. However, the audio didn't work so well, and there were big gaps between information which was disappointing
El equipo del call center tardan siglos en contestar; deberían de mejorar su sistema y respuestas. Nota: un cero. El equiyde guía y conductor: Catarina y Oscar: un Diez! Impecable, amables, atentos, excelentes profesionales.
Interesting information and choices on two different routes. I have completed both and am satisfied.
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Bus problem, we had to change on the way, most of the seats with the audio-guide connection were defective.
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Very convenient system to see various points of interest in Madrid without wasting too much time getting there. Very frequent and comfortable buses
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The Blue Route takes you through the heart of Madrid, showcasing the city’s iconic landmarks and cultural highlights. Along the way, you’ll see vibrant plazas like Plaza de Cibeles and Plaza de España, the grand Gran Vía, and historic gems like the Royal Palace and Temple of Debod.
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The Green Route is all about Madrid’s sophisticated side, blending cultural treasures with modern marvels as you move past iconic stops like Plaza de Neptuno and Plaza de Cibeles, as well as architectural gems like the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales and Museo Lázaro Galdiano.
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The Historic Madrid Extended route offers a deeper dive into the city’s historic treasures and cultural gems, such as the Royal Palace, Museo del Prado, and Temple of Debod. This journey blends architectural marvels like Puerta de Alcalá and Plaza de Cibeles with grand thoroughfares like Gran Vía.
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The Modern Madrid Extended route showcases the vibrant and cosmopolitan side of Spain's capital. From the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to the avant-garde Puerta de Europa Towers, this journey celebrates modern architecture and bustling commercial hubs.
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If you only have a day in Madrid, start with a panoramic tour of the city on the Modern Madrid route.
This open-top bus ride takes you past iconic landmarks like Plaza de Cibeles, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and Puerta de Alcalá. You’ll get to enjoy stunning views of the city’s modern and historic architecture while listening to engaging commentary from an English-speaking guide.
Once you’ve soaked in the city’s essence from the bus, focus on a few key stops. Explore the Museo Nacional del Prado, home to masterpieces by Spanish artists like Velázquez and Goya. Then, take a short walk to the serene Retiro Park, where you can admire the Palacio de Cristal or simply relax by the lake.
Wrap up your day with a visit to Gran Via, Madrid’s bustling shopping and entertainment hub. Stroll through its vibrant streets, take in the grand architecture, and stop for a tapas dinner at one of its many atmospheric restaurants.
With two days in Madrid, you’ll have enough time to fully explore both modern and historic Madrid while diving deeper into the city’s diverse attractions. With this thoughtfully paced itinerary, you will experience Madrid’s rich history, vibrant culture, and modern flair:
Begin your day by exploring Historic Madrid. Stop by Plaza Mayor, a vibrant square steeped in history, and take a short walk to Mercado de San Miguel, where you can sample traditional Spanish delicacies.
Then, visit the Royal Palace of Madrid, marveling at its opulent rooms and beautiful gardens. From there, head to Templo de Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple offering stunning sunset views over the city.
Spend your second day uncovering Modern Madrid. Start at the sleek Puerta de Europa Towers at Plaza de Castilla before heading to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, a must-visit for football fans.
Next, explore the elegant Barrio de Salamanca, known for its high-end boutiques and museums, such as the Museo Lázaro Galdiano.
Conclude your day at Plaza de Cibeles, a postcard-perfect spot to capture Madrid’s dazzling city lights as the day winds down.
Absolutely! The panoramic routes are designed to highlight the city’s top attractions while giving you flexibility. You can hop off to explore specific locations or just sit back and enjoy the narrated tour. It’s especially great to get acquainted with Madrid if it’s your first visit.
In Historic Madrid, don’t miss the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Templo de Debod. For Modern Madrid, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Puerta de Alcalá, and Plaza de Cibeles are standout stops. These locations represent Madrid’s history, culture, and contemporary vibe perfectly.
The Historic route takes you through Madrid’s cultural and historical landmarks like the Royal Palace, Templo de Debod, and Plaza Mayor, reflecting the city’s past. The Modern route focuses on Madrid’s contemporary side with stops like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Barrio de Salamanca, and Plaza de Colón, showcasing its modern architecture and vibrant city life.
It depends on your interests. For major attractions like Museo del Prado or Retiro Park, plan at least 1-2 hours. Smaller stops like Puerta de Alcalá or Plaza de Cibeles might need just 15-30 minutes for photos and a quick look.
Yes! The stadium offers more than just football—it’s an iconic Madrid landmark with a fantastic museum showcasing Real Madrid’s legacy and a panoramic view of the city.
It’s possible but can feel rushed. If you only have one day, focus on one route depending on your preference—history or modernity—or pick key highlights from each route.
Yes, many stops have nearby cafes, restaurants, or markets. Mercado de San Miguel is perfect for local snacks, while Gran Via offers a mix of international and local cuisine. You can also find charming cafes around Retiro Park and Plaza de Cibeles.
The open-top buses are designed to accommodate travelers with mobility concerns. Major attractions like Museo del Prado and Retiro Park are also wheelchair-friendly, so you need not worry about anything.
Explore vibrant spots like Mercado de San Miguel for food, stop at Plaza Mayor to soak in the atmosphere, and visit cultural hubs like Museo del Prado or Barrio de Salamanca to experience Madrid’s artistic and modern lifestyle.