Hop-on Hop-off Madrid Bus Tours

Take a non-stop Madrid bus tour & add museum entries & walks for the full experience!

• With tickets valid for 24 or 48 hours, this non-stop sightseeing bus tour whisks you around Madrid in just over an hour for the perfect city overview.
• Hop aboard a roofless double-decker departing every 20-40 minutes and choose between two scenic pathways to witness Madrid's splendor from above.
• Level up your city exploration with optional perks from guided walking excursions, Ikono Museum access to delectable Madrid eats, and money-saving deals.
• Immerse yourself in Madrid's fascinating past as multilingual commentary in eleven different languages reveals the stories behind every remarkable sight.
• Admire the majestic Royal Palace, meander past the leafy Retiro Park, and glimpse the artistic trio of Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums.

Inclusions

• 24/48-hour unlimited panoramic bus tour
• 60 to 75-minute non-stop ride
• Access to Red & Green routes
• Access to Ikono Museum (based on option selected)
• 1 or 2 walking tours (based on option selected)
• Self-guided audio tour (based on option selected)
• 2 free Tapas & drinks (based on option selected)
• Discounts on attractions & restaurants (Click here for the details)
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Polish & Arabic (on the bus)

Exclusions

• Hop-on hop-off service

Red Route

• First bus: 10am from Calle Felipe IV and from Alfonso XII on Sundays
• Last bus: 6:30pm from Calle Felipe IV and from Alfonso XII on Sundays
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Green Route

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6:30pm from Plaza de Neptuno
• Frequency: Every 40 minutes
• Duration: 1 hour

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like the walking tours, museum entries, and discounts will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
• This is a single-loop tour and not a hop-on hop-off tour. However, you can take as many single-loop tours as you want throughout 24/48-hour periods.
• Are you far from the starting point? A red convertible shuttle bus is available to transfer you to the starting point. It departs daily at 10am from the Templo de Debod tourist bus stop (in front of Calle Ferraz, 2).

• 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.

Get ready for an exciting day with this panoramic tour and expedited royal palace combo tickets.

• Save big on this combo ticket offering a panoramic bus tour across Madrid and skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
• Set off on an uninterrupted 80 to 90-minute panoramic bus tour from an open-top deck, covering 30+ sights across two unique routes.
• Learn about the city’s history from a 14-language audio guide as you pass by top sights like the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and more.
• Enjoy priority access to the Royal Palace of Madrid and explore its 3,000 rooms with a bilingual audio guide.
• Admire artwork by masters like Goya and Titian, explore the Royal Armory, and browse collections in the Royal Library.

Inclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• 80 to 90-minute panoramic tour of Madrid
• Access to Historic Madrid & Modern Madrid routes
• 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
• Free Wi-Fi onboard
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid
• Monolingual or bilingual guide in English and Spanish (depending on availability)
• Radio guide system

Exclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• Hop-on hop-off service

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.

Historic Madrid (Blue Route)

First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado

Last bus: 8:30pm from Museo del Prado

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Duration: 90 minutes

Modern Madrid (Green Route)

First bus: 10am from Plaza Neptuno

Last bus: 8:30pm from Plaza Neptuno

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Duration: 80 minutes

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.
• On the days when tours are canceled due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography are strictly not allowed inside the venue.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
• Carry a government-issued ID or passport to verify your children’s age.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Perfect for first timers: one pass, top sights, and serious savings—what’s not to love?

• Everything you get at Liria Palace: Tour 14 private rooms in Madrid’s most exclusive palace, packed with Goyas, love letters, and even Columbus’s map. Just when you think it’s all tradition, Joana Vasconcelos' exhibition crashes the party with bold art placed among priceless relics.
• Everything you get on the Madrid bus tour: See the city on a bus tour that loops past 30+ top sights like the Prado Museum and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. With open-top views, audio guide in 14 languages, walking tours, and bike rides—it’s your all-access pass to the city streets.
• Why choose this combo: Royal rooms inside, city views outside—this combo nails both. It's history, art, and Madrid’s must-sees in one smooth ticket.

Inclusions

Liria Palace

• Entry to Liria Palace
• Access to a temporary exhibition: Flamboyant by Joana Vasconcelos
• Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
• Small group tour of 10 guests

Madrid bus tour

• 60 to 90-minute panoramic tour
• 24-hour ticket validity
• Access to two routes
• 2-hour guided walking tour
• Complimentary drink at La Quimera
• Free 30-minute bike or pedal kart ride at Retiro Park with "Retiro Magic"
• Live guide in English or Spanish (on the walking tour)
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
• Free headphones

Exclusions

Liria Palace

• Tour guide

Madrid bus tour

• Hop-on hop-off service

Madrid bus tour:

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.

Historic Madrid (Blue Route)

• First bus: 9:30am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 8pm from Museo del Prado
• Frequency: Every 15 minutes
• Duration: 90 minutes

Modern Madrid (Green Route)

• First bus: 9:30am from Plaza Neptuno
• Last bus: 8:30pm from Plaza Neptuno
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes
• Duration: 60 minutes

Liria Palace

• Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, weapons, large travel bags, backpacks, suitcases, and umbrellas are not allowed on this experience.
• Note that you cannot touch restricted artworks and furniture, sit on chairs, on the palace floors, or obstruct the passage. Also, running around the rooms, smoking in patios, gardens, or indoor rooms is strictly not allowed.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• The ground and first floors are accessible. However, the gardens are not adapted for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• Children under 14 years must always be accompanied by an adult.
• You can visit the on-site store only if you have Liria Palace tickets.
• Joana Vasconcelos’ temporary exhibition is open till July 31, 2025.
• The tour follows a free circular route, allowing visitors to admire both Vasconcelos' works and the palace's art collection, along with its gardens.
• The digital audio guide can be downloaded at the start of the tour using a simple QR code. It features insights from Joana Vasconcelos herself.
• Available facilities: cloak room/storage space.

Madrid bus tour

• Only one trip per route is allowed.
• The buses are open-top, air-conditioned double-decker buses with sliding roofs.
• The ticket is valid for both routes for 24 hours after redemption, any day of the week.
• The complimentary drink and free bike ride can be availed after ticket validation on the bus.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, will be shared post-booking.
• Please note that the itinerary may be altered due to events or celebrations in the city.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.