Hop-on Hop-off Madrid Bus Tours

See the best of Madrid's landmarks and wildlife with this pocket-friendly combo!

• Love nature and city views? Look no further, get Madrid Zoo Aquarium access plus a scenic panoramic bus tour in one easy booking.
• Your 90-minute uninterrupted bus tour starts at Neptuno Fountain, just 7.6 km from the zoo. Hop in a cab or take a quick bus ride, the choice is yours!
• One epic day or two relaxed ones? Visit Madrid Zoo Aquarium in the morning, then see the city shine on a night tour—or split the fun across two days!

Inclusions

Madrid Zoo Aquarium

• Entry to Madrid Zoo Aquarium

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• 90-minute uninterrupted panoramic bus tour of Madrid
• Access to Blue Route
• English and Spanish-speaking live guide
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

• Live guide
• Food & beverages
• Hop-on hop-off tour

Madrid Zoo Aquarium

• The Zoo can be accessed by guests with disabilities and reduced mobility.
• Strollers are available for hire.
• Children under 3 can go free.

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• Tip: Arrive early at the starting point to grab the best upper-deck seats of the panoramic city bus tour. Opt for an aisle seat for easy movement and perfect photo ops from both sides.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.

• 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. Hop off conveniently at stop 4 on the Historic Route and take a short walk to the palace.
• Everything you get on Madrid Hop-on Hop-off: See the city on a bus tour that loops past 34+ top sights like the Prado Museum and Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. With open-top views, audio guide in 14 languages, hop-on hop-off as many times as you like for 24 hours.
• 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 (near stop 4, Historic route)
• Digital audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish
• Small group tour of 10 guests

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour by Madrid City Tour
• Access to Historic (Blue), Modern (Green), and Actual (Orange) routes
• 2-hour English or Spanish guided walking tour of the historic city centre
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Japanese, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Russian & Dutch
• Children’s audio guide in English and Spanish
• Free Wi-Fi and headphones onboard
• Free drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco
• Discounts on attraction tickets and experiences
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Exclusions

Liria Palace

• Tour guide

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Entry tickets to attractions

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Historic Madrid (Blue Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:30pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 30 to 40 minutes
• Popular stops: Temple of Debod, Palacio Real, Paseo del Prado

Modern Madrid (Green Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:10pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Natural History Museum, Nuevos Ministerios

Actual Madrid (Orange Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:20pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Goya Street, Arabic House, Bullring Las Ventas

Walking tour (self-paid)

• Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor
• Frequency: Once every day
• Duration: 2 hours

What's not allowed

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, or obstruct the passage on the palace floors. 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.

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Smoking, large suitcases, or packages are not allowed on the buses.

Accessibility

Liria Palace

• 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.

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.

Additional information

Liria Palace

• 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.
• 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 Hop-on Hop-off

• Small pets and animals in kennels or carriers are permitted onboard.
• Kindly note that the guided walking tour includes a small fee and mandatory registration. More details will be available on the bus.
• The complimentary drink 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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Spin the city, then live out your royal fantasy, all for less than two taxis!

• Everything you get with Madrid Hop-on Hop-off: With a 24-hour ticket, take unlimited hop-on hop-off tours on the Historical, Modern & Actual Madrid routes. Enjoy a guided walking tour, a 14-language audio guide, a complimentary drink at La Quimera, plus free Wi-Fi/headphones & bus tracking.
• Everything you get at the Royal Palace of Madrid: Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid, with your tour enhanced by a monolingual or bilingual guide (English/Spanish) and a radio guide system.
• Why choose this combo: This combo crafts a stress-free journey, allowing you to bypass long queues at the Palace and grasp the city's key landmarks for a grand exploration of the Spanish capital.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour by Madrid City Tour
• Access to Historical (Blue), Modern (Green), and Actual (Orange) routes
• 2-hour English or Spanish guided walking tour of the historic city centre
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Japanese, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Russian & Dutch
• Children’s audio guide in English and Spanish
• Free Wi-Fi and headphones onboard
• Free drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco
• Discounts on attraction tickets and experiences
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid (near stops 4 and 8, Historic Madrid route)
• Monolingual or bilingual guide in English and Spanish (depending on availability)
• Radio guide system

Exclusions

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Entry tickets to attractions

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Historic Madrid (Blue Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:30pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 30 to 40 minutes
• Popular stops: Temple of Debod, Palacio Real, Paseo del Prado

Modern Madrid (Green Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:10pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Natural History Museum, Nuevos Ministerios

Actual Madrid (Orange Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:20pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Goya Street, Arabic House, Bullring Las Ventas

Walking tour (self-paid)

• Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor
• Frequency: Once every day
• Duration: 2 hours

What's not allowed

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Smoking, large suitcases, or packages are not allowed on the buses.

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Keep your camera tucked away as photography and videography are strictly not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.

Royal Palace of Madrid

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional information

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Small pets and animals in kennels or carriers are permitted onboard.
• Kindly note that the guided walking tour includes a small fee and mandatory registration. More details will be available on the bus.
• The complimentary drink 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.

Royal Palace of Madrid

• Carry a government-issued ID or passport to verify your children’s age.
• Security protocols and large crowds can lead to delays in skip-the-line access.
• Note: Free Royal Palace of Madrid entry Mon–Thu for EU & Ibero-American citizens with valid ID: Oct–Mar: 4pm–6pm | Apr–Sep: 6pm–8pm.
• Free entry is available for children under 5, ICOM/ICOMOS members, official tour guides, teachers, unemployed individuals (with proof), and people with disabilities (33%+), along with one essential companion if stated on their certificate.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.