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The Madrid bus tours make exploring Spain’s vibrant capital easy and relaxed. These open-top sightseeing buses let you hop off where you want to explore and rejoin when you’re ready, giving you total sightseeing freedom. With flexible 24- and 48-hour tickets, you can cover major attractions like the Royal Palace of Madrid, Plaza Mayor, Museo del Prado, El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, and Gran Vía while listening to multilingual commentary as you ride. 

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    Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Tour and Prado Skip-the-Line Ticket   5 % Off

    48h
    • 24 or 48 hours Hop-on, Hop-off tickets (as per option selected)
    • Audio Guide on bus provided in 10 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic)
    • Children's channel available in English and Spanish
    • Guided Walking Tour in English and Spanish
    • Free drink at Tablao Flamenco La Quimera
    • Free WIFI onboard
    • Skip-the-line admission to Prado Museum 
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    from US$ 59.88
    US$ 56.88 pp
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Routes and Stops Covered By Madrid City Tour Bus

Hop on hop off Madrid bus tour generally operates along two main sightseeing routes, the Historic Route (Blue Route) and the Modern Route (Green Route).

  • The Blue Route takes you through the heart of old Madrid, including the iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and the Temple of Debod.
  • The Green Route explores Madrid’s modern side, passing highlights like the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Nuevos Ministerios, and Plaza de Colón, offering views of business districts, upscale neighborhoods, and contemporary museums.

Madrid City tour buses typically operate from 09:30 AM to 08:30 PM with a frequency of every 15-30 minutes, depending on the route.

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How to Make the Most of Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

          Visit museums early in the day: If you plan to hop off at places like the Museo del Prado, arriving earlier usually means shorter queues.

          Mix historic and modern routes: Use both sightseeing routes to balance classical landmarks such as the Royal Palace of Madrid with contemporary highlights of Madrid.

          Plan around mealtimes at central areas: Stops near plazas and parks are great places to take lunch breaks and enjoy local flavours.

          Upper deck offers great photo spots: Take advantage of open-top seating for skyline shots, especially along wide avenues and park areas.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          A complete loop along the historic route takes 90 minutes, and the modern route takes 80 minutes, approximately. Buses are available between 09:30 AM and 06:15 PM for both routes with an average frequency of 15-30 minutes.

          The Spanish capital Madrid, is best explored in the months of spring, from March to May, when the weather is pleasant. However, you can also visit the city in the fall, from September to November. If you are looking for cheaper accommodation and the best travel deals, the winter months will be your best bet.

          Open-deck buses in Madrid run on designated routes with strategically located stops near major attractions of the city. You can board the bus at any stop, as well as hop off at any one along the route and also catch the next bus. This flexibility lets you design your own Madrid sightseeing guide, and that’s the most unique thing you can do on any type of city trip.

          Depending on your Madrid hop-on hop-off tickets, (what you’ll choose on our website), the validity comes with 24- or 48-hour passes. It means you can hop on and hop off the bus for 24 or 48 hours with your ticket.

          Most of our tours are accompanied with a live guide, or you’ll find an audio guide, which definitely works like a live guide. Some of the tickets include walking tours, which are guided, meaning there’ll be a guide to let you know about the attractions in detail.

          You can visit our website (Madrid) and find all the tickets on display. Choose yours and go to the ‘Useful downloads’ section to see the list of stops, as well as the maps for various routes.

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