Madrid Panoramic Bus Tours

Madrid City Tour: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Madrid City Tour: Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-04-09T10:00:00
End: 2026-04-09T20:30:00
Location: Madrid

Tourists on Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off bus, capturing photos near Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

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

Hop-On Hop-Off bus near Royal Palace in Madrid cityscape.

Prado Museum entrance in Madrid with statue and visitors nearby.

Duration

1 hr 20 min

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4.1/5

(2,513)

Paulo H

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

The entire process, from purchasing the tickets to the final stop, was clear and transparent. The information provided is clear. The buses are comfortable, and the staff are very helpful. It was a wonderful experience.

Patrick R

Family

Verified booking

Mar 2026

We witness the grand magestic arcs or puertas and structures in the city rotundas. From the tour, we can see the beautiful contrast of both historical and modern landmarks. How awesome is the Plaza de Toros and Museo del Prado. We realized that Madrid is both enjoyable from the Bus point of view and from walking thru the streets. We have a lot of fun.

Detlev-michael D

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours in Madrid take you through some truly impressive parts of the city. The way the tours are divided into the Historic Route, New Madrid, and Modern Madrid is excellent! The tour staff were very friendly and helpful. Top-notch service in Madrid!!!

Sandra H

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We really enjoyed it, especially the walk in front of the Basilica of the Sagrada Família. It’s absolutely beautiful on the outside, and tomorrow we’re going to take a tour inside.

Carlos C

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

We enjoyed the tour very much. We took line 2 (Modern Madrid) and then line 1 (Classic Madrid). We want to congratulate the manager Salvatore. He guided us wonderfully and had a great last minute idea: he suggested us to get off and take line 2 (the back bus) first; this way we could enjoy both lines in a row. Congratulations!

Marina S

Group

Verified booking

Oct 2025

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.

Grab a 24 or 48-hour pass and hop on and off as many times as you like, cruising through the city’s historic elegance, modern edge, and everything in between.

Buses roll in every 30 to 60 mins across 34+ stops, from the museum-filled Art Triangle to the grandeur of Plaza de Cibeles and the shopping buzz of Goya Street.

Tune into audio commentary in 14 languages, soak up open-top views, and enjoy bonus perks like discounts, guided walks, and even a complimentary drink along the way.

24/48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Access to Historical (Blue), Modern (Green), and Actual (Orange) routes

2-hour English or Spanish guided walking tour of the historic city centre

Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Japanese, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Russian & Dutch

Children’s audio guide in English and Spanish

Free Wi-Fi and headphones onboard

Free drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco

Discounts on attraction tickets and experiences

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Hotel pickup and drop-off service

Entry to attractions

TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 to 40 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 7:50 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Plaza de Neptuno
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2 attractions
Fuente de Neptuno
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
2. Plaza de Cibeles
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2 attractions
Fuente de Cibeles
Círculo de Bellas Artes
8 minutes walk
3. Gran Vía 32 Street
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2 attractions
Teatro Real
15 minutes walk
Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales
17 minutes walk
4. Plaza de España
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2 attractions
Palacio del Senado
6 minutes walk
Museo Cerralbo
3 minutes walk
5. Plaza de la Moncloa
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1 attraction
Parque del Oeste
4 minutes walk
6. Madrid Cable Car Station
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2 attractions
Parque de El Retiro
20 minutes walk
Congreso de los Diputados
15 minutes walk
7. Templo of Debod
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1 attraction
Casa de Campo
8 minutes walk
8. Puerta de San Vicente
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1 attraction
Casa de Campo
9 minutes walk
9. Cuesta de la Vega
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2 attractions
Catedral de la Almudena
2 minutes walk
San Francisco el Grande
4 minutes walk
10. Puerta de Toledo
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2 attractions
El Rastro
7 minutes walk
Chueca Neighbourhood
16 minutes walk
11. Plaza Mayor
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1 attraction
Mercado de San Miguel
4 minutes walk
12. Barrio de las letras
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1 attraction
Filmoteca Nacional
5 minutes walk
13. Paseo del Prado
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2 attractions
Puerta de Alcalá
4 minutes walk
Museo Reina Sofía
4 minutes walk
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 35 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPlaza de Neptuno at 6:20 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Plaza de Neptuno
Get direction
2 attractions
Museo del Prado
Fuente de Neptuno
2. Cibeles
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2 attractions
Fuente Cibeles
3 minutes walk
Palacio de Cibeles
8 minutes walk
3. Plaza de Colón
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2 attractions
Biblioteca Nacional de España
3 minutes walk
Museo Arqueológico
3 minutes walk
4. Natural History Museum
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1 attraction
Museo Lázaro Galdiano
5 minutes walk
5. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
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1 attraction
Paseo de la Castellana
2 minutes walk
6. Nuevos Ministerios
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1 attraction
Museo de Ciencias Naturales
4 minutes walk
7. Sorolla Museum
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1 attraction
Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca
6 minutes walk
8. Serrano Street
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1 attraction
Plaza Olavide
7 minutes walk
9. Puerta de Alcalá
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2 attractions
Parque de El Retiro
9 minutes walk
Gran Vía
6 minutes walk
10. Canalejas
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2 attractions
Teatro de la Zarzuela
3 minutes walk
Real Jardín Botánico
5 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Paulo H
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
The entire process, from purchasing the tickets to the final stop, was clear and transparent. The information provided is clear. The buses are comfortable, and the staff are very helpful. It was a wonderful experience.
Herbert W
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Very friendly and helpful guides. A funny bus driver. That makes it fun.
Patrick R
Family
Verified booking
Mar 2026
We witness the grand magestic arcs or puertas and structures in the city rotundas. From the tour, we can see the beautiful contrast of both historical and modern landmarks. How awesome is the Plaza de Toros and Museo del Prado. We realized that Madrid is both enjoyable from the Bus point of view and from walking thru the streets. We have a lot of fun.
Detlev-michael D
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours in Madrid take you through some truly impressive parts of the city. The way the tours are divided into the Historic Route, New Madrid, and Modern Madrid is excellent! The tour staff were very friendly and helpful. Top-notch service in Madrid!!!
Valentina B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour is very interesting, especially if you don't have much time to get a feel for the city. The customer service experience was definitely a letdown; I requested assistance but never received any response...which is a shame because the tour actually deserved 4 stars.

What's not allowed

Smoking, large suitcases, or packages are not allowed on the buses.

Accessibility

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

Additional information

Small pets and animals in kennels or carriers are permitted onboard.

Kindly note that the guided walking tour includes a small fee and mandatory registration. More details will be available on the bus.

The complimentary drink 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.

Tour details

Walking tour (self-paid)

Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor

Frequency: Once every day

Duration: 2 hours

Display either a mobile or printed voucher and hop on to the bus from any stop on the route. The driver will exchange it for the bus ticket.

Validity

Please carry a printout of the voucher along with a valid photo ID and display the same to the driver while boarding the bus from any one of the designated stops.

Your ticket is valid for 1 day.