Madrid City Tour Bus Tours

Fast-track palace entry, comprehensive city exploration & maximum savings, all in 1 combo.

• Everything you get on the Panoramic Bus Tour: With a 24-hour ticket take unlimited 65-80 minute non-stop tours on the Historical & Modern routes. Enjoy a guided walking tour, a 14-language audio guide, a complimentary drink at La Quimera, and a free 30-min bike/pedal kart ride, 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: 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

Panoramic Bus Tour with Madrid City Tour

• 24-hour valid ticket
• Unlimited 65 to 80-minute non-stop tours (within the validity period)
• Access to Historical & Modern routes
• 2-hour walking tour with English or Spanish-speaking guide
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese (on the bus)
• Complimentary drink at La Quimera
• Free 30-minute bike or pedal kart ride at Retiro Park with "Retiro Magic"
• Free Wi-Fi & headphones
• Mobile app with 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

Panoramic Bus Tour

• Hop-on hop-off service

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”

Panoramic Bus Tour

• Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
• The buses are open-top, air-conditioned double-decker buses with sliding roofs.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.
• 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.

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.
• Security protocols and large crowds can lead to delays in skip-the-line access.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Cover 35 landmarks on your panoramic bus tour & get entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums.

• Everything you get on your Panoramic Bus Tour: A 1 or 2-day unlimited bus pass that covers 35 attractions across two routes, giving you the flexibility to get off the bus at any stop of your choice.
• Everything you get with the Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass: A single pass that gets you access to the Prado Museum, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums. With a validity of one year, you can explore each museum whenever you’d like.
• You’ll see: Key landmarks across Madrid, such as the Prado Museum, Plaza de España, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the Royal Palace of Madrid, on your panoramic bus tour.
• Why choose this: Save big with this combo that covers all of Madrid’s attractions via a bus tour, along with three of Madrid’s most coveted art history museums.

Inclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• 1 or 2-day unlimited bus tour pass
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Tour map

Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

• Entry to the Prado Museum
• Entry to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
• Entry to the Reina Sofia Museum

Exclusions

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• Entry to attractions

Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

• Access to the temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
• Click here for the Blue Route stops and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.

Route details

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum]
• Click here for the Blue Route’s stops and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• The bus tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for those with reduced mobility.
• Buses run every 15-30 minutes, and you can get on and off based on which attractions you want to visit.
• You get free Wi-Fi on board to access the multilingual audio guide.
• You’ll get a pair of complimentary audio headsets, but we’d recommend carrying your best pair for the ideal experience.

Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass

• The Paseo del Arte Pass is valid for a year from the time of booking. However, keep in mind that you can only enter each museum once.
• All three venues are wheelchair-accessible.
• Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography are prohibited at all three museums.
• Food and drinks are not allowed inside all three museums. However, each has a few dining options if you want to grab a bite.
• Guide dogs and emotional support animals are allowed, subject to a valid medical certificate.

Prado Museum

• The Prado Museum offers facilities to store outerwear, baggage, and other personal items.
• Some sections in the museum may be closed at the last minute at the authorities’ discretion.
• To get the most out of the Paseo del Arte Pass, make sure to download the Essential Art Walk app, which is compatible with iOS and Android smartphones.

Reina Sofia Museum

• Photography and videography are restricted in area 206 (Guernica).
• Carrying a bottle of water is duly justified in cases of pregnant women, guests with special needs, or anyone who may be sick.
• Guests with small backpacks must wear them in front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to avoid them brushing against the artworks.
• Guests under the age of 18, over 65, and students under 25 can get free entry, subject to carrying a valid ID.
• The museum remains closed on January 1 and 6, May 1 and 15, November 9, and December 24, 25, and 31.

Thyssen Bornemisza Museum

• Entry to the museum is free on Mondays, and you can collect your free tickets at the venue.
• Prams, wheelchairs, and electric scooters are available for use, free of cost.
• Download the free Second Canvas Thyssen App for unique insights into the artwork.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Explore the home base of Real Madrid and tour key highlights across Madrid—the ultimate combo.

• Everything you get at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: Timed entry tickets to Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, access to the locker rooms, players’ tunnel, a panoramic view of the stands, all the exhibits at the Real Madrid Museum, and the official Real Madrid merchandise store.
• Everything you get on your Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour: A 1-day pass that covers 35 key attractions across Madrid along two routes, letting you hop on and off depending on what you want to see.
• Why choose this: A single combo ticket that gets you access to the home of Real Madrid, and a panoramic bus tour that lets you cover all of Madrid’s key attractions.
• Upgrades: Get your 1-day bus pass to a 2-day pass, giving you twice the amount of time to explore the best that Madrid has to offer.

Inclusions

Santiago Bernabéu

• Timed entry to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
• Entry to the Real Madrid Museum
• Radio guide system (as per option selected)

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• 1 or 2-day unlimited bus tour pass (as per option selected)
• Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Tour map

Exclusions

• Guided tour
• Food & drinks
• Transportation

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum]
• Click here for the Blue Route’s stops and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

• Due to security reasons, the stadium doesn’t have any storage facilities for luggage, wheelchairs, and so on.
• Your timed entry tickets are only valid for the time and day you’ve chosen while making your booking. Do make sure to arrive within your chosen time slot.
• The stadium and museum are wheelchair accessible. However, the last floor of the stadium isn't accessible by elevator and is not accessible for wheelchair users.
• Certified guide dogs are welcome at the stadium and museum, subject to presenting the official documentation.
• Visits to the locker rooms and benches are currently closed due to the renovation work at the stadium.
• The tour route may change due to the renovations and any events at the stadium. You’ll be informed of this change at the entrance, the ticket counter, or on the Real Madrid website.
• On match days, you can access the museum and the panoramic view of the stadium up to 5.5 hours before kickoff.
• Children under the age of 5 can enter for free and must be accompanied by an adult.

Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

• The bus tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for those with reduced mobility.
• Buses run every 15-30 minutes, and you can get on and off based on which attractions you want to visit.
• You get free Wi-Fi on board to access the multilingual audio guide.
• You’ll get a pair of complimentary audio headsets, but we’d recommend carrying your best pair for the ideal experience.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Gain entry to the Museum of Illusions and tour around the streets of Madrid with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off bus pass with value-for-money combo tickets.
• For an hour at the Museum of Illusions, prepare to have your senses tricked with walls that shift, floors that slant, and objects that float.
• Stroll through its various rooms and engage in a variety of activities including solving riddles and capturing amazing shots.
• Cover the streets of Madrid in an air-conditioned bus, covering over 35 stops across 2 routes, with the 1-Day hop-on-hop-off bus pass.
• Equipped with free WiFi, discount booklets, tour map, and audio guide, get on and off at historic landmarks like Royal Palace and Prado Museum.

Inclusions

Museum of Illusions

• 1-hr entry to the Museum of Illusions
• Access to all rooms & facilities
• Support in English & Spanish

1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass

• 1-day unlimited HOHO pass
• Audioguide in 14 languages
• Free Wi-Fi
• Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
• Hop-on hop-off tour map

Blue Route: Historical Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
• Click here for detailed route map and boarding points.

Green Route: Modern Madrid

• First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
• Last bus: 6pm
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
• Click here for detailed route map and boarding points.

Museum of Illusions

• Tip: Look out for exhibitions hosted by the museum like virtual reality experiences and illusion art shows on the day of your visit.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• It is highly recommended to make sure your cameras are charged and have sufficient memory to best enjoy this experience.

1-Day Madrid Hop-on-Hop-off Pass

• Tip: Make a stop at Botín, situated a walk away from Royal Palace, one of the oldest restaurants in the world famous for traditional roast suckling lamb.
• Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary audio headsets.
• Note: On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
• The audio guide is available in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and Japanese.
• Family tickets are available.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.