Madrid Sightseeing Bus

The sightseeing bus in Madrid presents three distinct routes, allowing you to immerse yourself in the city's historic core, modern developments, and contemporary hotspots. This provides a flexible way to navigate through the city at your leisure.

Routes & Stops

By purchasing a ticket for the Madrid sightseeing bus, you gain entry to the following itineraries:

Route 1, Blue Line (Historic Madrid): This route encompasses a duration of about 85 minutes and highlights the key attractions in the historic heart of the city, featuring sites such as Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Museo del Prado, Fuente de Cibeles, Templo de Debod, Palacio Real de Madrid, and Catedral de la Almudena.Route 2, Green Line (Modern Madrid): Spanning roughly 70 minutes, this path leads to the impressive Cuatro Torres Business Area while passing notable landmarks like Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Plaza de Colón, Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Calle Serrano, and Plaza de las Cortes.Route 3, Orange Line (Contemporary Madrid): This 75-minute journey takes you through iconic neighborhoods such as Colón, Bilbao, Malasaña, and Gran Vía, showcasing the city’s innovative and artistic atmosphere.

You have the freedom to board and disembark at any stop along the routes. The three journeys all commence from the Fuente de Neptuno, situated in Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, directly across from the Prado Museum. A map detailing the various pathways of the sightseeing bus can be viewed below:

Madrid Sightseeing Bus Route

Hop On Hop Off Experience

Over a duration of 24 or 48 hours, depending on your selected option, you can freely hop on and off the sightseeing bus at any of its stops along all routes.

Ticket Validity

Your ticket is valid for either 24 or 48 hours, contingent upon the choice made during booking, beginning from its first use. For instance, activating a 24-hour ticket on Monday at 3 pm means it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. This ticket grants access to all routes immediately upon redemption.

Ticket Activation Process

After confirming your reservation, you will receive a confirmation via email. Simply display it when you board the first bus. At that point, your ticket for the Madrid sightseeing bus will activate, commencing its validity. While you will need to specify a start date when booking, you may utilize the service within 15 days from the selected date.

Conditions for Groups

If your group comprises more than 10 individuals, tickets should be collected on the day of the tour at the Prado Museum stop (Calle de Felipe IV). Individual tickets will be distributed to each participant, although one person may collect them on behalf of the entire group if preferred.

Schedules & Frequency

Refer to the table that outlines the schedules and frequencies of the sightseeing bus.

Additional Benefits

Your bus ticket grants you access to various perks:

Complimentary Drink at La Quimera

From Monday to Sunday, between 12 pm and 4 pm, present your ticket at La Quimera, a renowned flamenco venue located at Calle Cuchilleros 7, close to Plaza Mayor, to enjoy a complimentary beverage.

You may select from options including draft beer, Rioja red wine, white wine, water, or a soft drink.

Guided Walking Tour of Madrid

Your ticket also includes a 2-hour guided walking tour through the central areas of Madrid. Details regarding the schedules and meeting points for this experience will be provided while onboard the bus.