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Madrid: Panoramic Route City Tour

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Madrid: Panoramic Route City Tour
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10171 reviews

Explore Madrid at your own pace and without any rush aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus. Enjoy two routes, a multilingual audio guide, and an included walking tour in the city center.

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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Rajarshi – India

Madrid is a beautiful city, with an artistic quality to most buildings. The open-air bus top brings that to life in a great manners. The English audio could be improved in Route 2, but great experience across both routes, overall.

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Rubí – Mexico

It is a very good option to explore Madrid, the bad point is that you can’t get out of the bus, just one stop….

Highlights

  • Two routes, one ticket, endless views
  • See iconic sites like Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía, and more
  • Discover the city’s contemporary side on route
  • Enjoy stunning sights from the top deck
  • One of the easiest ways to get around & learn about Madrid

Full description

Explore the city comfortably aboard a double-decker sightseeing bus. Discover the city in detail with just one ticket.
Route 1 (Blue) will take you to discover Historical Madrid. This circular route takes you through a complete historical, artistic, and monumental circuit featuring the city’s key landmarks. Travel along the beautiful tree-lined Paseo del Prado and admire the magnificent architectural treasures of the Habsburg royal legacy. Discover parts of Madrid’s Art Triangle and enjoy stunning views from the Royal Palace to the Temple of Debod.
Route 2 (Green) will take you to discover Modern Madrid. Explore the city beyond its historical landmarks and royal monuments. From Atocha Station to Nuevos Ministerios, and from the iconic Puerta de Alcalá to Puerta del Sol. Admire the most contemporary architectural works in the capital, including the imposing KIO Towers, the modern sculptures of the Public Art Museum, and Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Discover Madrid’s vibrant life, art, and modern customs on this itinerary.
Route 1 (Blue): Historical Madrid
Prado Museum, Puerta de Alcalá, Salamanca District, Plaza de Colón, Plaza de Cibeles, Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Temple of Debod, Puerta de San Vicente, Puerta de Toledo, Gran Vía de San Francisco, Colegiata/Mayor, Atocha, Botanical Garden and Prado Museum.
Route 2 (Green): Modern Madrid
Plaza Neptuno, Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Colón, Sculpture Museum, Museum of Natural Sciences, Nuevos Ministerios, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, CSI Science Center, Lázaro Galdiano Museum, Serrano, Archaeological Museum, Puerta de Alcalá, Alcalá, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de las Cortes and Plaza Neptuno.
Walking Tour of Madrid
Enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour of Madrid. More information is available aboard the bus. The walking tour operates daily at 11:00 AM, departing from the city center.

Includes

  • Sightseeing bus tour
  • 2 routes: Historical and Modern
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Audio guide in 14 languages
  • Headphones
  • Open-top, air-conditioned double-decker buses with sliding roofs
  • Walking tour everyday 10:45am from Plaza Mayor with “Tour and Friends”
  • Complimentary drink at "La Quimera" (upon ticket validation on board)
  • 30 min free bike or pedal kart ride at Retiro Park with "Retiro Magic" (upon ticket validation on board)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Meeting point

Route 1: Felipe IV Route 2: Plaza Neptuno

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Bus Frequency: Every 15 minutes
  • Schedule:
  • Route 1: 09:30 – 20:00
  • Route 2: 09:30 – 20:30
  • Tour Duration:
  • Route 1: Approximately 90 minutes
  • Route 2: Approximately 80 minutes
  • Departure and Arrival Points:
  • Route 1: Felipe IV
  • Route 2: Plaza Neptuno
  • The guided walking tour of Madrid is available in English or Spanish. You can access more information or reserve your spot using the QR codes available onboard the bus.
  • Please Note: The itinerary may be subject to changes due to city events or celebrations, such as cultural or sports events, official acts, or construction works.
  • The ticket is valid for both routes for 24 hours after redemption, any day of the week. Only one trip per route is allowed.

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Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 10171 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4/5

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Rajarshi – IndiaMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Madrid is a beautiful city, with an artistic quality to most buildings. The open-air bus top brings that to life in a great manners. The English audio could be improved in Route 2, but great experience across both routes, overall.
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Rubí – MexicoMarch 8, 2025 – Verified booking
It is a very good option to explore Madrid, the bad point is that you can’t get out of the bus, just one stop….
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Catherine – United StatesMarch 3, 2025 – Verified booking
The routes are great. Great way to see the city. The audio from the bus was not the best quality. Overall it was a great tour!

Product ID: 1251

Activity provider:Julia Travel Gray Line Spain

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