Explore Madrid on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour by open-top double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views as you pass all the city’s top sights and attractions. Admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Puerta de Alcalá, and Palacio de Cibeles.
Madrid Essential: 48hr Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
- Discover Madrid on a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus tour
- Enjoy panoramic city views from an open-top double-decker bus
- See iconic landmarks including the Royal Palace and Puerta de Alcalá
- Explore cultural gems like the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums
- Visit vibrant neighborhoods such as Lavapiés, Chueca, and Malasaña
- Travel across multiple routes covering historic and modern Madrid
Experience the best of Madrid on a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Discover the city at your own pace as you travel across multiple routes, taking in iconic landmarks like the Royal Palace, El Retiro Park, Temple of Debod, Puerta de Alcalá, and Cibeles Fountain. Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages as you explore Madrid’s rich history and vibrant culture. With flexible hop-on, hop-off access, you can step off to explore and rejoin the tour whenever you like.
- 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket
- Unlimited access to all routes (Historic, Modern, and Actual)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary in multiple languages
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Food and beverages
Audio : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic
- Buses are wheelchair accessible; assistance may be required — please contact the operator in advance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- Download the Big Bus Tours app in advance to view routes, stops, and live bus tracking
- Headphones are provided onboard, but you are welcome to use your own
- Your ticket is activated only upon first redemption, not at the time of booking
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
- Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid, Spain
- Atocha. Estación de Cercanías., Madrid, Spain
- El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
- Neptune Fountain, Plaza Canovas del Castillo, Madrid, Spain
- Cibeles Fountain, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Spain
- Temple of Debod, Calle de Ferraz, Madrid, Spain
- Plaza de Colón, Plaza de Colón, Madrid, Spain
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Calle de Santa Isabel, Madrid, Spain
- Plaza de España, Plaza de España, Madrid, Spain
Tickets will be held at the box office
With the freedom to hop off and explore whenever something catches your interest, then hop back on to continue your journey, guests can experience the city at their own pace. Along the way, engaging audio commentary adds context, stories, and local insights that turn sightseeing into a sense of discovery.
From panoramic views on the open top deck to dependable service throughout the day, Big Bus Tours combines comfort, flexibility, and exploration—helping travelers experience the highlights of a city while uncovering the stories that make it unique.
- Duration: 24 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing