The Madrid sightseeing bus or Madrid City Tour offers two routes to explore the historic centre and the modern area of the capital in a comfortable and practical way.
Sightseeing Bus Details
The Madrid City Tour has various routes:
- Route 1 (Blue Line, historical Madrid): The whole journey takes 80 minutes. The bus will drive past Puerta de Alcalá, Gran Vía, Museo del Prado, Cibeles Fountain, Templo de Debod, Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral. This route starts and ends at Felipe IV.
- Route 2 (Green Line, modern Madrid): This route takes 65 minutes to complete. The journey includes Cuatro Torres Business Area, stopping at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Plaza Colón, Calle Serrano, and Plaza de las Cortes. This route starts and ends at Plaza de Neptuno.
Check out this map with the different routes, stops, and possible changes to the itinerary at the following link:
Scenic Tour with No Stops
Please note that this is a scenic bus route, so you can't hop on and off at the different stops. The route begins and ends at the Plaza Cánovas del Castillo (Neptuno).
For 24 hours, you can take both routes once.
How Does the Madrid City Tour Bus Work?
The ticket is valid for 24 consecutive hours from when it's used for the first time, that is to say, if you use your ticket for the first time on Monday at 3 pm, you'll have access to the bus until Tuesday at 3 pm. The ticket is valid for both routes for 24 hours from the moment it's redeemed.
Schedule & Frequency
- Route 1: daily from 9:35 am to 6:20 pm
- Route 2: daily from 9:56 am to 5:56 pm
The bus frequency is 8-10 minutes for line 1 and 30-40 minutes for line 2. However, please note that these schedules and frequencies are subject to change and may vary.
Other Benefits
The Madrid sightseeing bus also includes the following benefits:
Cortesy Drink at La Quimer Tablao Flamenco
From Monday to Sunday, between 12 pm and 4 pm, by showing your ticket, you can enjoy a drink at La Quimera, a famous tablao flamenco located on Calle Cuchilleros, 7, next to Plaza Mayor.
You can choose between a caña of beer, Rioja red wine, white wine, water, or a soft drink.
Madrid Walking Tour
You can also enjoy a guided walking tour through the center of Madrid. This tour lasts 2 hours. On board the bus, you will be informed of the schedules and meeting points.
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