Hop-on hop-off busFree cancellation

Madrid Open-Top Bus

MadridValid all day · about 1–1.5 h per route

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Duration: Valid all day
Guide: Recorded audio commentary
Access: Board at any stop; Open top deck
Ticket: Mobile ticket; QR code on your phone

Free cancellation · Full refund up to 24 h before

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About this experience

Ride past the Prado, the Cibeles fountain and the grand façades of Gran Vía from the open top deck
Hop off for the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor or the Temple of Debod, then catch a later bus
Follow the Paseo de la Castellana north to the Santiago Bernabéu on the modern-Madrid route
Listen to recorded commentary through earphones as the city rolls past

How it works. Your ticket is valid all day. Board at any stop, get off where you like and catch a later bus. Two circular routes start beside the Prado, near Plaza de Neptuno: the historic route takes about 80–90 minutes if you stay on board, the modern route about an hour. Buses come every 15–40 minutes, depending on the route and the season.

Historic Madrid. The first route runs up Gran Vía, built between 1910 and 1931, to Plaza de España and the Temple of Debod, a 2nd-century BC Egyptian temple given to Spain and rebuilt here in 1972. It then loops round past the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, Puerta de Toledo and Plaza Mayor, returning through the Barrio de las Letras, where Cervantes and Lope de Vega once lived.

Modern Madrid. The second route heads north from Cibeles up the Paseo de la Castellana, past Plaza de Colón and the Natural History Museum, to the Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid. It comes back through the Salamanca district along Calle de Serrano and round the Puerta de Alcalá, at the edge of the Retiro park.

Tips. Ride a full loop first to get your bearings, then use the bus as transport. The top deck has the views, so bring a hat in summer and a layer in winter. Buses run from about 09:30 to early evening, with longer hours in summer; check the last departure at your stop.

What you'll visit

What you'll do

Plaza de Neptuno and the PradoStartThe main stop for both routes, beside the Prado Museum. Board here or at any stop, plug in your earphones and climb to the top deck.
Gran Vía and Plaza de España1 h if you hop offRide Madrid's showpiece street, lined with early 20th-century façades, to the redesigned Plaza de España and its Cervantes monument.
Temple of Debod45 min if you hop offAn Egyptian temple of the 2nd century BC, rebuilt in a park on the hill above Plaza de España, with views west towards the palace.
Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor2–3 h if you hop offHop off by the palace and Almudena Cathedral, or at Plaza Mayor. The palace needs its own entry ticket, and stops here can move during works.
Santiago Bernabéu1.5–2 h if you hop offThe modern route runs up the Castellana to Real Madrid's stadium. Stadium tours need a separate ticket.
Salamanca district and the Retiro1–2 h if you hop offCome back past the shops of Calle de Serrano, the Puerta de Alcalá and the edge of the Retiro park, then round the Cibeles fountain.

How it works

Book your date and timeReserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
Board at any stopShow your mobile ticket when you board. The main stop for both routes is beside the Prado Museum, by Plaza de Neptuno.
Show your QR ticketOn your phone at the entrance or meeting point once your booking is paid. No printing needed.

What's included

Included

All-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket
Both sightseeing routes: historic and modern Madrid
Recorded audio commentary with earphones
Open top-deck seating, subject to space

Not included

Entry to attractions along the route
Night route (summer only)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you go

Valid all day on your chosen date; buses run from about 09:30 to early evening
Stops can move or close for roadworks and events (the Royal Palace stop was recently out of service); check notices at the stop
Hours can change on public holidays and during big city events
The top deck is open to sun and rain; bring a hat or a jacket
Children 4–17 pay the child price; under-4s ride free

Where you'll meet

Calle de Felipe IV, beside the Prado Museum, near Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo (Neptuno), 28014 Madrid

The main stop is on Calle de Felipe IV, beside the Prado Museum and a minute from the Neptune fountain. You can also board at any stop on either route.

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Why book with us

Flexible Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Cancel or reschedule online from your booking.
Mobile ticket Your QR ticket appears on your phone once your payment is received.
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from€40 / adultFree cancellation

About this experience

Ride past the Prado, the Cibeles fountain and the grand façades of Gran Vía from the open top deck

Hop off for the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor or the Temple of Debod, then catch a later bus

Follow the Paseo de la Castellana north to the Santiago Bernabéu on the modern-Madrid route

Listen to recorded commentary through earphones as the city rolls past

What you'll do

Plaza de Neptuno and the PradoStartThe main stop for both routes, beside the Prado Museum. Board here or at any stop, plug in your earphones and climb to the top deck.

Gran Vía and Plaza de España1 h if you hop offRide Madrid's showpiece street, lined with early 20th-century façades, to the redesigned Plaza de España and its Cervantes monument.

Temple of Debod45 min if you hop offAn Egyptian temple of the 2nd century BC, rebuilt in a park on the hill above Plaza de España, with views west towards the palace.

Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor2–3 h if you hop offHop off by the palace and Almudena Cathedral, or at Plaza Mayor. The palace needs its own entry ticket, and stops here can move during works.

Santiago Bernabéu1.5–2 h if you hop offThe modern route runs up the Castellana to Real Madrid's stadium. Stadium tours need a separate ticket.

Salamanca district and the Retiro1–2 h if you hop offCome back past the shops of Calle de Serrano, the Puerta de Alcalá and the edge of the Retiro park, then round the Cibeles fountain.

How it works

Book your date and timeReserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.

Board at any stopShow your mobile ticket when you board. The main stop for both routes is beside the Prado Museum, by Plaza de Neptuno.

Show your QR ticketOn your phone at the entrance or meeting point once your booking is paid. No printing needed.

Know before you go

Valid all day on your chosen date; buses run from about 09:30 to early evening

Stops can move or close for roadworks and events (the Royal Palace stop was recently out of service); check notices at the stop

Hours can change on public holidays and during big city events

The top deck is open to sun and rain; bring a hat or a jacket

Children 4–17 pay the child price; under-4s ride free

Where you'll meet

Calle de Felipe IV, beside the Prado Museum, near Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo (Neptuno), 28014 Madrid

The main stop is on Calle de Felipe IV, beside the Prado Museum and a minute from the Neptune fountain. You can also board at any stop on either route.

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