Madrid Sightseeing Bus

The Madrid City Tour sightseeing bus presents three distinct routes designed to facilitate the exploration of the historic center, modern districts, and the city's contemporary attractions. This service offers a straightforward and adaptable way to experience Madrid at your leisure.

Routes & Stops

By acquiring a ticket for the Madrid sightseeing bus, you will enjoy access to the following routes:

Route 1, Blue Line (Historic Madrid): Spanning about 85 minutes, this route highlights key sites in the historic center, including the 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): This route lasts approximately 70 minutes, leading to the notable Cuatro Torres Business Area, while passing landmarks like Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Plaza de Colón, Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Calle Serrano, and Plaza de las Cortes.Route 3, Orange Line (Contemporary Madrid): Taking about 75 minutes, this route takes you through significant areas such as Colón, Bilbao, Malasaña, and Gran Vía, reflecting the vibrant and innovative aspects of the city.

You may board and alight at any point along the routes. All three routes initiate from the Fuente de Neptuno, situated in Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, which is directly across from the Prado Museum. To visualize the various paths taken by the Madrid City Tour, you can view the route map here:

Madrid Sightseeing Bus Route

Hop On Hop Off Tour

With your ticket, valid for 24 or 48 hours, depending on your selected option, you have the freedom to hop on and off the sightseeing bus at will at any stop across all routes.

Ticket Validity

The ticket remains valid for either 24 or 48 hours, based on your choice, commencing from its first use. For instance, if you start using a 24-hour ticket on Monday at 3 PM, it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 PM. This validity spans all routes right from the redemption moment.

How to Activate Your Ticket

Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email. Simply present this confirmation on your first bus to activate your ticket. The activation will commence at that time, marking the beginning of its validity. Although a start date will be requested at the time of booking, the service can be utilized within 15 days from the selected date.

Group Conditions

For groups exceeding 10 individuals, please collect your tickets on the day of the activity at the Prado Museum stop (Calle de Felipe IV). Each participant will receive individual tickets. Alternatively, one representative may gather all the tickets for the group.

Schedules & Frequency

For detailed information regarding the schedules and frequencies of the Madrid City Tour, please refer to the provided link.

Walking Tour of Madrid

Your ticket also encompasses a 2-hour guided walking tour through the heart of Madrid. Information regarding the schedules and meeting points for this experience will be provided on the bus.