Madrid City Bus TourExplore Madrid by sightseeing bus
Discover the best of the city in complete comfort with the Madrid hop-on hop-off bus City Tour. Explore the city’s top landmarks, from the majestic Royal Palace to the famous Prado Museum, via the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and many other treasures.
Enjoy three routes with unlimited stops, where you can hop on and off as many times as you like for 24 or 48 hours with the same ticket. Change routes whenever you want and discover the history of Madrid through an audio system with headphones, available in ten different languages.
🔵 Blue route : Historical Madrid
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.
🟢 Green route : Modern Madrid
Explore the city beyond its historical landmarks and royal monuments. 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.
🟠 Orange route: Present-day Madrid
A vibrant itinerary that highlights the city’s most creative, dynamic and cosmopolitan side. From Neptuno and Puerta de Alcalá, passing through cultural landmarks. The route continues through the lively Malasaña neighbourhood, famous for its alternative culture and urban creativity, before ending at the iconic Gran Vía, Madrid’s main shopping, leisure and entertainment area.
Tootbus' Tips
- ⛅ Ride the Blue Route in the evening for stunning sunset views over the Royal Palace and Temple of Debod.
- 🚶 Join the free walking tour at 10:45 AM from Plaza Mayor to explore Madrid’s charming old town on foot.
- 💃 Enjoy a free drink at La Quimera, an authentic flamenco tablao in the heart of Madrid
Presentation
Discover the best of the city in complete comfort with the Madrid hop-on hop-off bus City Tour. Explore the city’s top landmarks, from the majestic Royal Palace to the famous Prado Museum, via the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and many other treasures.
Enjoy three routes with unlimited stops, where you can hop on and off as many times as you like for 24 or 48 hours with the same ticket. Change routes whenever you want and discover the history of Madrid through an audio system with headphones, available in ten different languages.
🔵 Blue route : Historical Madrid
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.
🟢 Green route : Modern Madrid
Explore the city beyond its historical landmarks and royal monuments. 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.
🟠 Orange route: Present-day Madrid
A vibrant itinerary that highlights the city’s most creative, dynamic and cosmopolitan side. From Neptuno and Puerta de Alcalá, passing through cultural landmarks. The route continues through the lively Malasaña neighbourhood, famous for its alternative culture and urban creativity, before ending at the iconic Gran Vía, Madrid’s main shopping, leisure and entertainment area.
Tootbus' Tips
- ⛅ Ride the Blue Route in the evening for stunning sunset views over the Royal Palace and Temple of Debod.
- 🚶 Join the free walking tour at 10:45 AM from Plaza Mayor to explore Madrid’s charming old town on foot.
- 💃 Enjoy a free drink at La Quimera, an authentic flamenco tablao in the heart of Madrid
Your itinerary
Your ticket gives you access to all three hop-on hop-off routes. Hop on and off at any stop to explore Madrid at your own pace.
🔵 Blue Route – Historical Madrid
This circular route takes you through a complete historical, artistic, and monumental circuit featuring the city’s key landmarks
Departures every 30–40 minutes from Calle Felipe IV s/n (next to the Prado Museum and the Ritz Hotel).
Full loop duration: 85 minutes
🟢 Green Route – Modern Madrid
Explore the city beyond its historical landmarks and royal monuments, passing the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, KIO Towers, and Puerta del Sol. From art and architecture to buzzing districts, this route showcases the city's vibrant present.
Departures every 35 minutes from Plaza de Neptuno
Full loop duration: 70 minutes
🟠 Orange route: Present-day Madrid
A vibrant itinerary through Madrid that highlights the city’s most creative, dynamic and cosmopolitan side.
Departures every 35 minutes from Plaza Cánovas del Castillo
Full loop duration: 75 minutes
Highlights
Audio Guide
The Madrid City Tour audio guide is available in 10 languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic.
Special for kids
Kids’ channel available in English and Spanish.
Flexible Tickets
Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from first use on the specific date you picked, with free changes or cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour date.
Walking tours
2-hour live guided walking tour in English and Spanish. Please note this is a free tour with contributions based on tips.
Included in your ticket
Complimentary drink at La Quimera.
Indications
Blue route - Historical Madrid
- First departure - 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM Nov-Mar
- Last departure - 8:30 PM | 6:30 PM Nov-Mar
- Full loop duration: 85 mins
Green route - Modern Madrid
- First departure - 09:30 AM | 10:00 AM Nov-Mar
- Last departure - 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM Nov-Mar
- Full loop duration: 70 mins
Orange route - Modern-day Madrid
- First departure - 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM Nov-Mar
- Last departure - 8:00 PM | 6 PM Nov-Mar
- Full loop duration: 75 mins
- Daily service: Our buses run every day of the year, except on 1 January and 25 December.
- Accessibility is key! All buses are wheelchair-accessible and equipped with reserved spaces, ramps, free Wi‑Fi, and USB chargers.
- Route updates during events: Routes may vary during major city events (like parades, sports games, or official ceremonies). For live bus locations, stop info, and route changes, download the Madrid City Tour app (available on iOS & Android).