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Combo (Save 5%): Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour + Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour + Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2025-10-28T12:30:00
End: 2025-10-28T18:00:00
Location: Madrid

Red double-decker bus on Madrid city tour passing historic buildings.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of Madrid's Royal Palace.

Royal Palace of Madrid facade with Spanish flag under blue sky.

Grand staircase inside the Royal Palace of Madrid with ornate chandeliers and royal emblems.

Open today

10:00am - 06:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.4/5

(9,635)

Mayra

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I liked that they are very punctual, very friendly, the driver was excellent, she was very careful! We were also able to change lines without any problem, I liked that the buses run often and are well organized. We only noticed that one of the devices where the audio guides are connected failed and we had to change places. I also recommend that they clean the inside of the buses more, please, because the rest is great.

Mayra

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I bought the entrance ticket without an audio guide and without a tour of the kitchen. The entrance was practically queue-free, but I recommend buying in advance because the queue to buy tickets on the spot is very long. I loved entering the palace, it's worth every penny, the place is fantastic inside, and the visit takes a long time, it's very big.

Kathryn

Aug 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The building and contents were amazing. Unfortunately it was an extremely busy day and it was quite slow getting through. That said, we marvelled at the history and the array of amazing antiques, tapestries and paintings throughout the palace. A thoroughly enjoyable day.

Enjoy 30+ sights across two routes from these open-top buses that take you on an uninterrupted 65 to 80-minute panoramic tour of Madrid.

Dive deep into the city’s history and culture with a multilingual audio guide as you spot iconic landmarks like Retiro Park, Templo de Debod, and more.

Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and wander through its frescoed halls with a bilingual guide offering unique commentary.

Walk down the Grand Staircase, browse rare books at the Royal Library, and gaze at remarkable artwork by maestros like Caravaggio and Goya.

Panoramic Bus Tour with Madrid City Tour

24-hour valid ticket

Unlimited 65 to 80-minute non-stop tours (within the validity period)

Access to Historical & Modern routes

2-hour walking tour with English or Spanish-speaking guide

Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese (on the bus)

Complimentary drink at La Quimera

Free 30-minute bike or pedal kart ride at Retiro Park with "Retiro Magic"

Free Wi-Fi & headphones

Mobile app with detailed map and live bus tracking

Royal Palace of Madrid

Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid

Monolingual or bilingual guide in English and Spanish (depending on availability)

Radio guide system

Panoramic Bus Tour

Hop-on hop-off service

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

4.4
9,635 reviews
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What our guests say
Susan
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Liked that we were able to see some of the sites in Madrid just being on the bus but wish the hop on hop off version wasn't banned in Madrid right now. We would rather be able to get off at different sites to explore more.
Marina
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
GREAT TYPE OF TOUR. ALLOWS YOU TO EXPLORE THE WHOLE CITY, WITHOUT STRESSING ABOUT PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR APP CARS. THE FACT THAT YOU CAN GET ON AND OFF AT THE CITY'S MAIN LANDMARKS MAKES IT ALL THE MORE BEAUTIFUL.
Corvez
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
This experience enabled us to benefit from the Coupe File, even if there weren't too many people.
Mary
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour operators were vey nice and explained that I could take both routes as many times as I wanted.
Federica
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Meeting points not indicated. No information on route change and new departure point.

Panoramic Bus Tour

Pass by top attractions in Madrid on this uninterrupted 65 to 80-minute panoramic bus tour. Enjoy the city from a unique perspective from this open-top, double-decker bus. You get to listen to some multilingual audio commentary on Madrid’s history and landmarks as you pass by popular attractions like the Plaza de España, Retiro Park, the Royal Palace, and more!

Schedule

Historical or Blue Route/Route 1

First bus: 10am from Felipe IV

Last bus: 8:30pm from Felipe IV

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Duration: 80 minutes

Popular stops: Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía

Modern or Green Route/Route 2

First bus: 10am from Plaza Neptuno

Last bus: 8:30pm from Plaza Neptuno

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Duration: 65 minutes

Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, KIO Towers, Puerta del Sol

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding point.

Walking Tour

This tour focuses on the historic center of Madrid, delving deeper into areas like Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza de la Villa, and the Royal Palace area, getting a street-level perspective that complements the panoramic views from the bus. You will be accompanied by an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor with "Tour and Friends”

Royal Palace of Madrid

Discover centuries of Spanish history as you walk through the 3,000 rooms of the Royal Palace of Madrid. With its 16th-century Baroque architecture, frescoes, and tapestries, the Palace is a work of art. The Throne Room features a ceiling painted by Tiepolo, while the Royal Chapel is home to a stringed instrument collection made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari. The Royal Palace is located near Stop 12 on the Historic Madrid Route.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	10:00am - 06:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 04:00pm	last entry 03:00pm

What's not allowed

Panoramic Bus Tour

Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Royal Palace of Madrid

Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography are strictly not allowed inside the venue.

Accessibility

Panoramic Bus Tour

The buses are open-top, air-conditioned double-decker buses with sliding roofs.

This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.

Royal Palace of Madrid

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional Information

Panoramic Bus Tour

The complimentary drink and free bike ride can be availed after ticket validation on the bus.

Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like walking tours will be shared post-booking.

Please note that the itinerary may be altered due to events or celebrations in the city.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Carry a government-issued ID or passport to verify your children’s age.

Security protocols and large crowds can lead to delays in skip-the-line access.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID. Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for redemption point details and specific instructions.