Madrid Essential: 48hr Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

24 hours

Commentary: Audio · en, es, fr, de, it, pt, zh, ja, ko, ar

Madrid, Spain

About this activity

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.

Highlights

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

Full description

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.

Included / Excluded

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

Meeting point

Stop 1: Neptuno (Calle Felipe IV and Paseo del Prado, in front of the Monument to Goya)

Important information

Know before you book

Buses are wheelchair accessible; assistance may be required — please contact the operator in advance
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Know before you go

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