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Madrid Hop-on Hop Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
Explore the city comfortably aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus. Discover the city in detail with just one ticket at your own pace.
Explore Madrid at your own pace and without any rush aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus. Enjoy three routes with unlimited stops, where you can hop on and off as many times as you like for 24 or 48 hours with the same ticket. Change routes whenever you want and discover the history of Madrid through an audio system with headphones, available in ten different languages.
ROUTE OPTIONS:
Route 1 (Blue) will take you to discover Historical Madrid. This circular route takes you through a complete historical, artistic, and monumental circuit featuring the city’s key landmarks. Travel along the beautiful tree-lined Paseo del Prado and admire the magnificent architectural treasures of the Habsburg royal legacy. Discover parts of Madrid’s Art Triangle and enjoy stunning views from the Royal Palace to the Temple of Debod.Locations visited are Neptuno, Cibeles, Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Moncloa, Teleférico, Templo de Debod, Puerta San Vicente, Cuesta de la Vega, Puerta de Toledo, Palacio Real, Plaza Mayor, Barrio de las Letras, Paseo del Prado. This route is on average 85 minutes long, and arrives every 25-45 minutes depending on the season.
Route 2 (Green) will take you to discover Modern Madrid. Explore the city beyond its historical landmarks and royal monuments. From Atocha Station to Nuevos Ministerios, and from the iconic Puerta de Alcalá to Puerta del Sol. Admire the most contemporary architectural works in the capital, including the imposing KIO Towers, the modern sculptures of the Public Art Museum, and Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Discover Madrid’s vibrant life, art, and modern customs on this itinerary.Locations visited Neptuno, Cibeles, Colón, Museo Ciencias Naturales, Santiago Bernabéu, Nuevos Ministerios, Museo Sorolla, Serrano, Puerta de Alcalá, Canalejas.This route is on average 70 minutes long, and arrives every 35 minutes depending on the season.
Route 3 (Orange) will take you to discover Present-day Madrid. A vibrant itinerary through Madrid that highlights the city’s most creative, dynamic and cosmopolitan side. From Neptuno and Puerta de Alcalá, passing through cultural landmarks such as Casa Árabe, the Goya district and the historic Las Ventas bullring. The route continues through Colón and the lively Malasaña neighbourhood, famous for its alternative culture and urban creativity, before ending at Callao and the iconic Gran Vía, Madrid’s main shopping, leisure and entertainment area. A perfect route to discover the modern, authentic and ever-evolving spirit of Spain’s capital.Locations visited are Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, Casa Árabe, Goya, Plaza de Toros, Colón, Bilbao, Malasaña, Callao, Gran Vía.This route is on average 75 minutes long, and arrives every 35 minutes depending on the season.
OPERATION HOURS - All bus routes depart and arrive at Plaza Neptuno regardless of route
01 January to 14 March & 01 November to 31 December
Route 1: 10:00h – 18:30h
Route 2: 10:00h – 18:10h
Route 3: 10:00h – 18:20h
15 Mach to 31 March & 16 October to 31 October
Route 1: 10:00h – 19:50h
Route 2: 10:00h – 19:20h
Route 3: 10:00h – 19:20h
01 April to 15 October (includes Easter Week)
Route 1: 09:30h – 20:30h
Route 2: 09:30h – 20:00h
Route 3: 09:30h – 20:00h
Experience Includes
- Sightseeing bus tour. Enjoy the three routes with stops to hop on and off freely: Historic, Modern and Contemporary.
- Option to add on a 2-hour guided walking tour (based on tips at the client's expense and discretion, offered on the day if able).
- Free drink at Tablao Flamenco La Quimera. Check conditions on board.
- Check conditions on board.
- Audio guide in 10 languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Children's channel available in English and Spanish.
- Headphones included
- Open-top, air-conditioned double-decker buses with sliding roofs
Experience Excludes
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Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Refreshments
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Entrance to attractions
Terms & Conditions
- The buses run every 30 to 45 minutes depending on the season, ensuring you never have long to wait for the next bus to come along.
- All routes start and end at Plaza Neptuno.
- You can begin your hop-on hop-off tour at any of the Madrid City Tour stops by showing your voucher when getting on board.
- Madrid City Tours busses are wheelchair accessible with an access ramp at the back door.
- Walking tour runs daily on monolingual English and Spanish. You will find QR on board with detailed information.
- Entrance fees to attractions are not included.
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the city (demonstrations, sports events, cultural events, official acts and public works).
- Cancellation Policy: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the supplier 72 hours prior to the tour date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to receive your tour confirmation.
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