Madrid Sightseeing Bus

The Madrid sightseeing bus or Madrid City Tour offers two routes to explore the historic centre and the modern area of the capital.

Sightseeing Bus Details

The Madrid City Tour includes two routes:

Route 1 (Blue Line, historical Madrid): 80 minutes. It passes Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Museo del Prado, Cibeles Fountain, Templo de Debod, Royal Palace, and Almudena Cathedral, beginning and ending at Felipe IV.Route 2 (Green Line, modern Madrid): 65 minutes. Stops at Cuatro Torres Business Area, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Colón, Calle Serrano, and Plaza de las Cortes, starting and ending at Plaza de Neptuno.

Scenic Tour with No Stops

This is a scenic bus route, with no hop on and off option. The route begins and ends at Plaza Cánovas del Castillo (Neptuno). For 24 hours, you can take both routes once.

How Does the Madrid City Tour Bus Work?

The ticket is valid for 24 consecutive hours from the first use. Access is available for both routes during this period.

Schedule & Frequency

Route 1: daily from 9:35 am to 6:20 pmRoute 2: daily from 9:56 am to 5:56 pm

Frequency is 8-10 minutes for line 1 and 30-40 minutes for line 2. Schedules and frequencies may change.

Other Benefits

The Madrid sightseeing bus includes several benefits:

Guided Tour of Madrid

This ticket offers a guided tour in English. Booking can be done via QR codes on the bus.

Courtesy Drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco

From Monday to Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm, show your ticket for a drink at La Quimera, next to Plaza Mayor. Options include caña, Rioja red wine, white wine, water, or a soft drink.

Rental of Bike or Pedal Kart in Retiro Park

From Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm, show your ticket for a 30-minute bike or pedal kart rental in Retiro Park. Go to Avenida Menéndez Pelayo, 9.

These additional benefits are available only once.