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Madrid City Tour: Panoramic Bus tour with FREE Walking Tour

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  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, "Hop on Hop off" service of the Madrid City Tour bus is temporarily suspended. Until further notice, the service will operate in panoramic mode, without stops, using the same open-top double-decker buses.

    Only Route 1 (Historic) and Route 2 (Modern) will be available, while the extended routes will remain temporarily suspended. We deeply regret any inconvenience this situation may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. 

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    24 hours
    Route 1: 90 minutes and Route 2: 80 minutes (approximately)
    Walking tour: 2 hours

  • Start time

    Route 1: 09:35am to 6:05pm, every 15-30 minutes
    Route 2: 09:56am to 6:15pm, every 20-30 minutes

    Walking tour: 10:45am

  • Meeting Point
    Route 1: Calle Felipe IV s/n (between Prado Museum & Ritz Hotel) l Route 2: Plaza de Neptuno
    Walking tour: Plaza Mayor, in front of the statue of Philip III
  • Ending Point

    Same as start point

Key Highlights

  • This panoramic bus tour offers a distinctive experience, blending history, art, and architecture as you explore Madrid’s most famous landmarks.
  • Travel through a part of Madrid’s Art Triangle and take in stunning views that extend from the Royal Palace to the Temple of Debod.
  • Admire the modern side of Madrid with its high-end architecture on Green Route
  • Explore the heart of this city and unravel its secrets with FREE walking tour
  • Multilingual audio commentary and kids commentary (English/Spanish) available to keep you intrigued throughout the sightseeing journey

Overview

Madrid, the capital of Spain, blends modern with the cultural, artistic and the ancient - making this city a perfect destination for travelers. Hop onboard one of Madrid City Tour buses for scenic sightseeing around the city. The panoramic buses run on two routes - Historic Madrid & Modern Madrid which allows travelers to explore all the major Madrid attractions.

Route 1: Historic Madrid Route (Blue Route) offers a panoramic bus tour through historic Madrid, showcasing iconic landmarks like the Prado Museum, Puerta de Alcalá, and the Royal Palace. The tour provides stunning views of the city’s art, architecture, and rich history, with departures every 15–30 minutes.

Route 2: Modern Madrid Route (Green Route) takes you on a thrilling ride through the vibrant heart of modern Madrid. Discover cutting-edge architecture, from the striking KIO Towers to the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and experience the city’s dynamic blend of art, culture, and innovation as you pass through lively spots like Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles. 

A complementary walking tour led by local guides is also offered to make your sightseeing experience more enriching. With immersive exploration of the city's historic center, guided by an expert who reveals fascinating stories about landmarks like Plaza Mayor, Almudena Cathedral, and the Royal Palace, this tour provides an engaging look into Madrid’s rich history, with tips on what to see and do next. 

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Sightseeing bus tour with access to 2 routes 
  • Audio guide on bus provided in 14 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Arabic, Catalan, Basque and Galician)
  • Guided Walking tour in English & Spanish
  • Free WIFI onboard

Exclusions

  • Entrances to attractions, unless specified

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Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Validity: The ticket is valid for both routes for 24 hours from the moment of redemption with single use per route.

Madrid is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subjected to change. The updated map will be available on the buses.

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Shaun Wallhead - United Kingdom 22 Mar

A must for first time visitors...

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David Harralson - 18 Mar

Most beautiful place , friendly people , and audio guide was very informative.

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Pat Kennerley - United Kingdom 18 Mar

The two day ticket is great value and a good way to see the city if you are older or can't mange steps so well like me. Metro is great for speed but lots of steps and you don't...

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Humayun Khan - 14 Mar

Besides being a very nice and informative tour of the city the staff was extremely courteous

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mrs r d fielder - United Kingdom 13 Mar

Had a brilliant time using the hop off bus tour in Madrid. It was very easy to use and th buses ran every 5 mins even when there was a demo in centre of Madrid. Would definatley...

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Tara Chugh - 12 Mar

Very organized and timely. Would definitely recommend to any one :)...

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Kristina Rogers - 12 Mar

Best way to get to know a city. Great hours. Lots of stops. Would definitely use again.

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Gloria Lewton - United States 11 Mar

Great way to get an overview of beautiful Madrid! My only suggestion is to replace the techno music with something better suited for background music....

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