
Big Bus Madrid: Hop-on Hop-off or Night Bus Tour

About
See Madrid’s iconic landmarks on a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. The bus passes through must-see places like the Royal Palace, El Retiro Park, Temple of Debod, Casa Árabe, and Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales.
You can hop on and hop off wherever and whenever you choose. Enjoy the recorded commentary as you take in the sights around the city from the top deck.
Choose from three routes. Ride the Historic Route (Purple Route) through the historic parts of the city. The Modern Route (Blue Route) goes all the way to the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The Actual Route (Orange Route) will take you to the Las Ventas Bullring.
You can also opt for a 70-minute night tour through the city’s most iconic streets and monuments. Hop aboard a double-decker bus at sunset and enjoy audio commentary as you pass illuminated landmarks like Plaza de Cibeles, the Metropolis Building, Gran Vía, and the Puerta de Alcalá.
What's Included
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (if selected)
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (if selected)
- Night bus tour (if selected)
- Audio commentary
What's Not Included
- Entry to landmarks and monuments along the route
Must Know
- Visit the Big Bus website or download the app to see updated bus stop locations, timetables, and live bus tracking
- An audio commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Arabic
Good to Know
Bus timings:
- Historic Route (Purple Route): from 9:30 to 18:30 | frequency - 30 minutes
- Modern Route (Blue Route): from 10:00 to 18:00 | frequency - 60 minutes
- Actual Route (Orange Route): from 10:00 to 18:00 | frequency - 60 minutes
- Night tour departure: 20:30
Instructions
Before you buy
- Children aged 0–4: free; no ticket needed
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
On-site usage
Hop-on hop-off bus tour: Go to any of the bus stops and show your mobile voucher to the staff to exchange it for a ticket.
Night bus tour:
- Go to Stop 1 - Neptune Fountain and show your smartphone voucher to the staff
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time
- No-shows and late arrivals will not be refunded
Meeting Point
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