Puerta de Alcalá
Barrio de Salamanca
Plaza de Colón
Plaza de Cibeles
Gran Via 14
Gran Via 32
Gran Via 54
Plaza de España
Templo de Debod
Puerta de San Vicente
Puerta de Toledo
Gran Via de San Francisco 8
Colegiata - Mayor
Atocha 116
Jardín Botánico
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Colón
Museo de Esculturas
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
Nuevos Ministerios
Santiago Bernabéu
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Museo Lázaro Galdiano
Serrano 61
Serrano 66
Museo Arqueológico
Puerta de Alcalá
Alcalá 35-37
Puerta del Sol
Plaza de las Cortes
Madrid's panoramic best: 2 routes, 30+ landmarks, established quality, attractive pricing.
Madrid's panoramic best: 2 routes, 30+ landmarks, established quality, attractive pricing.
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Historical or Blue Route (Route 1)
This route delves into the heart of "Habsburg Madrid," showcasing the city's rich past and its most iconic, centuries-old landmarks. It's a journey through the artistic and monumental circuit of the city.
Popular stops: Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía
Departure & arrival point: Felipe IV
Modern or Green Route (Route 2)
This route showcases Madrid's more contemporary and innovative side, moving beyond the historical core to explore the city's modern architecture, vibrant districts, and cultural hubs.
Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, KIO Towers, Puerta del Sol
Departure & arrival point: Plaza Neptuno
Walking Tour
This tour focuses on the historic center of Madrid, delving deeper into areas like Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, and the Royal Palace area, getting a street-level perspective that complements the panoramic views from the bus. You will be accompanied by an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor with "Tour and Friends”
Very well organized and interesting
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It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
View original review in French
Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
View original review in Dutch
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
View original review in Italian
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
View original review in Dutch
we booked the tickets online ...it was super easy to find the buses..and we took old tour first .stopped for lunch .then took new tour... it wascwell organized and the audio guide worked really well. We enjoyed everything we saw..thankyou !
I bought the tickets thinking I'd be able to get on and off at the places I wanted (HOP ON/OFF), but all I got was misleading advertising. The place to catch the bus was also not the most central or suitable for those on foot. It was worth the driver giving me some tips on how to get around Madrid by bus for free.
View original review in Portuguese
The activity itself is great. The problem is the lack of complete information about the service. IT'S NOT HOP ON HOP OFF. You can only get on and off the bus at a single stop.
View original review in Portuguese
The ride and the audio guide were very good. What was not good was that there was no indication at the time of booking that there are currently no more hop-on hop-off tours in Madrid, only panoramic tours without stops. It was therefore not possible to get on the bus near our hotel as we had intended, so we had to ask around and walk to the starting point at the Prado MUSEUM.
View original review in German
None warned me that the bus was no longer hop-on hop-off, so one could no longer get off at each stop and quin di could only get on from a predetermined starting point. This caused us considerable inconvenience
View original review in Italian
THE +: headphones worked well, feedback OK LES: starting point very difficult to find no stops, two complete routes with no stops at all
View original review in French
It's a nice route by bus. Great to be able to see everything sitting down like that. Unfortunately, there was no option to leave the bus during the tour, so hop on hop off was out of the question. We understood that this has to do with the permit not being issued by Madrid at this time. In itself not a problem, but not known in the app where we bought the tickets and then it's still disappointing
View original review in Dutch
Basically we liked the tour, but we were not informed that there was only one starting point and no hop on hop off option.
View original review in German
Comprehensive and comprehensive tour of the city
View original review in Italian
Ferdinando was a great guide and add context
Good way to see the city, panoramic view, multi language guide, do both routes.
Eva is an awesome guide for The Prado art works!
Audio had many hiccups So not very audible
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The visit, the weather and the presentation
View original review in French
It wasn't possible to get up and down in the places
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I would have liked them to take us through Atletico Madrid's stadium. Just like we went through Real's stadium 😉
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Great way to see and learn about the highlights of Madrid.
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Fast-track palace entry, comprehensive city exploration & maximum savings, all in 1 combo.
Fast-track palace entry, comprehensive city exploration & maximum savings, all in 1 combo.
Inclusions
Panoramic Bus Tour with Madrid City Tour
Royal Palace of Madrid
Exclusions
Panoramic Bus Tour
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.
Historical or Blue Route/Route 1
First bus: 10am from Felipe IV
Last bus: 8:30pm from Felipe IV
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Duration: 80 minutes
Popular stops: Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía
Modern or Green Route/Route 2
First bus: 10am from Plaza Neptuno
Last bus: 8:30pm from Plaza Neptuno
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Duration: 65 minutes
Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, KIO Towers, Puerta del Sol
Walking Tour
This tour focuses on the historic center of Madrid, delving deeper into areas like Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, and the Royal Palace area, getting a street-level perspective that complements the panoramic views from the bus. You will be accompanied by an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor with "Tour and Friends”
Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Spain. This was a great experience and the tickets really did help in skipping the long lines to purchase tickets on side. There was still a bit of waiting involved ahead of security screening but it wasn't very long at all. It's Europe’s largest functioning royal palace, with over 3,400 rooms! While the Spanish royal family no longer lives there, it’s still used for official ceremonies. The royal banquet hall was especially impressive. We were surrounded by lavish gold detailing, frescoed ceilings, velvet walls, portraits, musical instruments and so much more. The Throne and Porcelain Rooms were my favourites. It truly felt like stepping into a different world, one of unimaginable wealth and grandeur. I was positively surprised that they now allow visitors to take photos! Highly recommended
A visit to the Royal Palace is a must if you are in Madrid. I loved seeing the spectacular changing of the guard event. The Palace rooms are grand.
I loved this palace, I had a great experience there enjoying all the rooms, walkings outside. the audioguide is very helpful with interesting information. I hope to come back there one day!
Superb, a must do, queues not too long and wasn't too busy inside
Wonderful experience, incredible palace, architecture, royal objects. Everything was very well organized.
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The interior of the Palace, shame I didn't visit the gardens
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Great experience, really worth of what you paid.
Very well organized and interesting
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It was great! The palace is wonderful, you need to see it!
Very nice experience, didn't have any issues with tickets or our line. Totally recommend
It is offered as a ticket without queues and through another access, but the reality is that with tickets you have to queue just as you would without tickets.
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Great experience, stunning palace both inside and outside. With the skip-the-line ticket, we got in right away and avoided standing in the heat.
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The tickets were bought in advance, not in a queue, so we queued like people without tickets!
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Perfect , the queue was very long under a blazing sun and therefore the choice to have made tickets with you was a winner
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Very nice Palace with a good view of the history. Loved it with my Mother, aged 82. Also a great view over Madrid from the palace square! I recommend everybody to take tour in th Royal Palace!
The Royal palace is beautiful, amazing to see but too many people, we had skip the line tickets but we still had to wait in the sun to get in and the toilets were awful and dirty, and far too many people at once.
Received the tickets within an hour of my booking, and didn't need to download an app to get them (that would have been a deal breaker). Had no problems using the tickets and the Madrid Royal Palace was absolutely amazing!
It was wonderful! You sent confirmations, notices that the event was approaching and I felt all the support. I have to confess that I was afraid after I bought with you because I then saw several complaints from users, but you showed that you provide an excellent service! Thank you so much
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Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
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Powercut in Spain on 28th April meant our train from Murcia did not leave the station. The subsequent Internet and mobile phone network prevented notification. Whilst we travelled to Madrid on 29th April by train we arrived too late to be able to take a tour of the palace. Not really Headout's fault but the train operator and rail company both automatically refunded costs.
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
View original review in Italian
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
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Due to the blackout the palace was closed. Please instruct us about the refund policy, as we had to return home and rescheduling is not an option. Thank you.
I cannot work out why 4 senior tickets at E7 comes to E63 even with booking fee. Once in the first door there is another ticket check across the courtyard. My ticket would not load again and we were almost turned away. Will probably not use this system again. Sorry
The rooms that can be visited are not many but some are really amazing and definitely worth the visit. Only negative note is that they should limit the number of visitors because the rooms were really too crowded. Experience with headout unimpeachable.
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Explore the home base of Real Madrid and tour key highlights across Madrid—the ultimate combo.
Explore the home base of Real Madrid and tour key highlights across Madrid—the ultimate combo.
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Blue Route: Historical Madrid
Green Route: Modern Madrid
great! We even managed to get in 15 minutes before the start time. Too bad some rooms weren't available because of construction work.
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A dream come true 😍🙏🏽, speechless
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The tour of the stadium was super fun. And the museum full of cups was also very impressive.
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Clear information and the app is very easy to use.
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Loved everything 😍. Just amazing
The highlight of my visit was the auditoria
Great experience. Highly recommended
The organization was perfect, and the hostesses and hosts very helpful.
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All the European Cup memorabilia
Very well organized and interesting
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The activity was good. And it was easy to buy tickets.
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It was a nice visit, everything was very tidy
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Tickets were good and no hassle at all to enter.
I enjoyed it very much. The museum inside the stadium was very impressive and exciting. The atmosphere of the stadium was very nice. We left happy...
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Everything went easy with the check-in at the stadium very nice tour.
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I thought an audio guide was included but told it was not within my ticket and I thought my ticket included a visit to the away changing room but again it did not.
It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
Las entradas en la APP funcionaron perfectamente. La visita al Museo y al Estadio son geniales, ya que realmente se vive con Máxima pasión la historia del club desde sus inicios hasta hoy. Si recomendaría que la tienda tuviera más variedad de merchandising, ya que está muy dirigida a vestuario, mientras que la del Barcelona tiene todo tipo de productos, deportivos y no deportivos, que se pueden llevar de recuerdo.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Those mascots outside the stadium were very pushy and aggressive. The mascots demanded money, at first 100 euros and finally I had to give them something. The mascots were very threatening and without me noticing they also took 10 euros from my 13 year old child. The child said that he was afraid of the mascots and that they had tried to get more money. You should do something about it, because they are in the vicinity of the stadium and we tourists thought that the mascots were welcoming us to the stadium and that they were involved in the event itself.😡
It has been more than you would expect from a museum of trophies and practice tools. Wonderful emotional and heartfelt experience.
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The stadium is very well maintained. Museum is too good with all the trophies, teashirts, shoes and football displayed nicely. Treatment to handicapped passengers was very nice. Renovation is done very superb and eye catching.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
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Both of the tours were fantastic headout were fantastic from start to finish the tickets arrived in good time would definitely recommend headout.
My name is Nieves Fernández Gómez. On Tuesday 6th I got the tickets by mistake for the same day when I intended to get them for Tuesday 13th. In Headout's web page there was a phone number that turned out to be the Santiago Bernabeu's. A very kind girl told me that I should solve it with Headout but anyway she gave me an email to which I was unable to send anything. A very kind girl told me that I should solve it with Headout but anyway she gave me an email to which it was impossible for me to send anything. The same thing happened to me with the email that appears on the Headout page. So I paid for the tickets for Tuesday 6th and got new ones for Tuesday 13th.
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Cover 35 landmarks on your panoramic bus tour & get entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums.
Cover 35 landmarks on your panoramic bus tour & get entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums.
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Blue Route: Historical Madrid
Green Route: Modern Madrid
Blue Route: Historical Madrid
Green Route: Modern Madrid
Everything was wonderful. We were even treated to a military parade while waiting in line. Thank you for assisting us with rescheduling our ticket dare after a death in the family causing a change in our family plans. We are very grateful to the staff!
Professionalism and friendliness of the museum staff. Beautiful experience because it allows you to see masterpieces
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Two extraordinary museums The diversity and homogeneity of the Thyssen still captivate me
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Awesome and worth every penny.
Everything was great! Good organization, logical, well-ordered rooms. Wonderful paintings.
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Very well organized and interesting
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I walked alone. I chose a tempo I could follow. I will definitely come back again.
It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
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The richness of the collections - the way the Reina Sofia tells some of the modern history of Spain through art, the construction of Guernica through Dora Mar's photographs, the outstanding and uncrowded Thyssen-Bornemisza
Very pleasant, well organized. I found the museums easy to walk around and admire the works. I will take a wonderful experience with me
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Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
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Getting in and having special access was fundamental to enjoying the tour and avoiding the long queues at the door. Avoiding the long queues was the highlight of choosing to buy the tickets through the APP, the ease of purchase, the quick turnaround and the communications too. Just one observation: the tour is long and it's practically impossible to do it all in one day. Another important point of this ticket is the possibility of visiting any day within a year and on any day of the week and at any time. However, this is good for those who can be in Madrid for more days and organize their schedule. That's fantastic!
View original review in Portuguese
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
View original review in Italian
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
View original review in Dutch
we booked the tickets online ...it was super easy to find the buses..and we took old tour first .stopped for lunch .then took new tour... it wascwell organized and the audio guide worked really well. We enjoyed everything we saw..thankyou !
We started at Tysenn. Everything went very smoothly, the accreditation and the entrance. Not so in the Pardo (the second visit) where there was the main queue and a second shorter queue (20' wait) to accredit the QR code. With the Reina Sofia we finally had a second shorter queue, but as there were less visitors there were a couple of minutes of waiting.
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I bought the tickets thinking I'd be able to get on and off at the places I wanted (HOP ON/OFF), but all I got was misleading advertising. The place to catch the bus was also not the most central or suitable for those on foot. It was worth the driver giving me some tips on how to get around Madrid by bus for free.
View original review in Portuguese
Of course the art is what made it memorable. We were glad to be able to take a break in the cafe. The maps were confusing and we missed galleries we wanted to see. The restrooms were hard to find.
The activity itself is great. The problem is the lack of complete information about the service. IT'S NOT HOP ON HOP OFF. You can only get on and off the bus at a single stop.
View original review in Portuguese
The ride and the audio guide were very good. What was not good was that there was no indication at the time of booking that there are currently no more hop-on hop-off tours in Madrid, only panoramic tours without stops. It was therefore not possible to get on the bus near our hotel as we had intended, so we had to ask around and walk to the starting point at the Prado MUSEUM.
View original review in German
None warned me that the bus was no longer hop-on hop-off, so one could no longer get off at each stop and quin di could only get on from a predetermined starting point. This caused us considerable inconvenience
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1) I was confused when I got to the venue as to why I didn't already have a ticket. At one of the venues, the ticket office person initially rejected it as a valid voucher. I had to explain to her that it was. 2) the tour groups at the Prado make the experience impossible to enjoy for independent travelers. You should try to reserve certain hours of the day when tour groups aren't allowed to operate. They monopolize all the masterpieces.
THE +: headphones worked well, feedback OK LES: starting point very difficult to find no stops, two complete routes with no stops at all
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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
It was a nice time, entertaining to go with family or a group of friends. The staff is very dedicated, they offer to take pictures of you.
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Very well organized and interesting
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It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
View original review in French
Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
View original review in Dutch
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
View original review in Italian
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
View original review in Dutch
we booked the tickets online ...it was super easy to find the buses..and we took old tour first .stopped for lunch .then took new tour... it wascwell organized and the audio guide worked really well. We enjoyed everything we saw..thankyou !
I bought the tickets thinking I'd be able to get on and off at the places I wanted (HOP ON/OFF), but all I got was misleading advertising. The place to catch the bus was also not the most central or suitable for those on foot. It was worth the driver giving me some tips on how to get around Madrid by bus for free.
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The idea of the museum is original, and fun, but it is true that there were a lot of people and it made it difficult to stop to see it calmly and take pictures.
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The activity itself is great. The problem is the lack of complete information about the service. IT'S NOT HOP ON HOP OFF. You can only get on and off the bus at a single stop.
View original review in Portuguese
The ride and the audio guide were very good. What was not good was that there was no indication at the time of booking that there are currently no more hop-on hop-off tours in Madrid, only panoramic tours without stops. It was therefore not possible to get on the bus near our hotel as we had intended, so we had to ask around and walk to the starting point at the Prado MUSEUM.
View original review in German
None warned me that the bus was no longer hop-on hop-off, so one could no longer get off at each stop and quin di could only get on from a predetermined starting point. This caused us considerable inconvenience
View original review in Italian
THE +: headphones worked well, feedback OK LES: starting point very difficult to find no stops, two complete routes with no stops at all
View original review in French
It's a nice route by bus. Great to be able to see everything sitting down like that. Unfortunately, there was no option to leave the bus during the tour, so hop on hop off was out of the question. We understood that this has to do with the permit not being issued by Madrid at this time. In itself not a problem, but not known in the app where we bought the tickets and then it's still disappointing
View original review in Dutch
Basically we liked the tour, but we were not informed that there was only one starting point and no hop on hop off option.
View original review in German
Comprehensive and comprehensive tour of the city
View original review in Italian
Everything was a great experience
View original review in Spanish
Ferdinando was a great guide and add context
Good way to see the city, panoramic view, multi language guide, do both routes.
Eva is an awesome guide for The Prado art works!
Audio had many hiccups So not very audible
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The visit, the weather and the presentation
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It wasn't possible to get up and down in the places
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Daytime city tours, captivating Flamenco nights: Madrid's ultimate experience.
Daytime city tours, captivating Flamenco nights: Madrid's ultimate experience.
Inclusions
Panoramic Bus Tour with Madrid City Tour
Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela
Exclusions
Panoramic Bus Tour
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.
Historical or Blue Route (Route 1)
First bus: 10am from Felipe IV
Last bus: 8:30pm from Felipe IV
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Duration: 80 minutes
Popular stops: Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía
Modern or Green Route (Route 2)
First bus: 10am from Plaza Neptuno
Last bus: 8:30pm from Plaza Neptuno
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Duration: 65 minutes
Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, KIO Towers, Puerta del Sol
Walking Tour
This tour focuses on the historic center of Madrid, delving deeper into areas like Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, and the Royal Palace area, getting a street-level perspective that complements the panoramic views from the bus. You will be accompanied by an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor with "Tour and Friends”
Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela
Very well organized and interesting
View original review in French
It was nice. Good route and nice audios while going around. The only thing I didn't like was that it is named "Hop on Hop off tour" but its a bus without stops, so especially with kids it would have been better to have that option of going down whenever you'd like.
ould have been a great tour but there were no stops - unfortunately also no real visible info prior bying the tickets. That's a huge dissatisfaction for some of the spots we would have liked to visit a bit longer and continue the tour later which was not possible - but the tickets were already bougt.
Plus points: - always good to have a general view of a city - the 2 routes - historical & modern - are interesting Minuses: - too bad there weren't any intermediate stops so you could get off/climb to visit the sights - not all audio outlets worked properly - staff a bit nitpicky: with QR-Code + validity date, excessive to ask for printed tickets again
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The show was advertised as 1hr and actually only lasted 45mins. The flamenco dancing, though excellent, was a minor part of the 45mins.
Good explanations of all the sights. Just too bad there is no hop in hop off while it is advertised as such
View original review in Dutch
I had never been to Madrid, so I booked the bus tour on-Line. No problem getting on the bus , Everything pleasant and I got to see Madrid with the two bus tours.
View original review in Italian
It was nice to be able to see Madrid above street level because then you really see how beautiful the buildings are. The tour itself was not very fascinating little was told about the history of the city or certain places, just which architect designed it. I would have liked to hear a little more.
View original review in Dutch
we booked the tickets online ...it was super easy to find the buses..and we took old tour first .stopped for lunch .then took new tour... it wascwell organized and the audio guide worked really well. We enjoyed everything we saw..thankyou !
we loved the dances, the songs and the flamenco culture. the space is also super beautiful. we are very happy with the whole experience.
View original review in Spanish
I bought the tickets thinking I'd be able to get on and off at the places I wanted (HOP ON/OFF), but all I got was misleading advertising. The place to catch the bus was also not the most central or suitable for those on foot. It was worth the driver giving me some tips on how to get around Madrid by bus for free.
View original review in Portuguese
The activity itself is great. The problem is the lack of complete information about the service. IT'S NOT HOP ON HOP OFF. You can only get on and off the bus at a single stop.
View original review in Portuguese
The ride and the audio guide were very good. What was not good was that there was no indication at the time of booking that there are currently no more hop-on hop-off tours in Madrid, only panoramic tours without stops. It was therefore not possible to get on the bus near our hotel as we had intended, so we had to ask around and walk to the starting point at the Prado MUSEUM.
View original review in German
None warned me that the bus was no longer hop-on hop-off, so one could no longer get off at each stop and quin di could only get on from a predetermined starting point. This caused us considerable inconvenience
View original review in Italian
THE +: headphones worked well, feedback OK LES: starting point very difficult to find no stops, two complete routes with no stops at all
View original review in French
It's a nice route by bus. Great to be able to see everything sitting down like that. Unfortunately, there was no option to leave the bus during the tour, so hop on hop off was out of the question. We understood that this has to do with the permit not being issued by Madrid at this time. In itself not a problem, but not known in the app where we bought the tickets and then it's still disappointing
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Basically we liked the tour, but we were not informed that there was only one starting point and no hop on hop off option.
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Comprehensive and comprehensive tour of the city
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Ferdinando was a great guide and add context
Good way to see the city, panoramic view, multi language guide, do both routes.
Eva is an awesome guide for The Prado art works!
Audio had many hiccups So not very audible
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I loved listening to the cantaora, she is extraordinary.
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The visit, the weather and the presentation
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The actors and musicians were great also the atmosphere and location
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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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Route name: Green Route
Attraction timings: 9:30am to 7pm
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.