Madrid City Sightseeing Bus
Description
The Madrid Sightseeing bus offers a convenient way to explore the city's renowned sights in comfort. This service features 31 stops across three distinct routes and provides an audio guide on board, enriching your journey with historical insights about each landmark.
Routes & Stops
The sightseeing bus encompasses 31 stops distributed over three lines, providing a fantastic opportunity to witness the essential attractions of Madrid. As you travel in a double-decker open-top bus, you will benefit from stunning views while an onboard audio guide informs you about the history and unique aspects of the locations you pass.
The red line, known as the Modern Route, visits key attractions including the Neptune Fountain, Cibeles Fountain, Columbus Monument, Natural Science Museum, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Sorolla Museum, Calle Serrano, Puerta de Alcalá, and Canalejas Gallery. This route showcases the sophisticated and contemporary side of Madrid.
The green line, referred to as the Current Route, traverses landmarks such as Neptune, Puerta de Alcalá, Casa Árabe, Goya, Las Ventas, Colón, Bilbao, Malasaña, Callao, and Gran Vía. It highlights some of Madrid's liveliest neighborhoods, merging grand architecture, urban leisure pursuits, and dynamic areas.
On the other hand, the blue line, known as the Historical Route, emphasizes Madrid's monumental heritage. Your journey on this line will include stops at Neptune, Cibeles, Gran Vía, Plaza de España, Moncloa, Casa de Campo Cable Car, Temple of Debod, Puerta de San Vicente, Cuesta de la Vega, and Puerta de Toledo.
You can find detailed routes and stops in the map below:
Operation Details
The ticket for the sightseeing bus is valid for 24 or 48 hours consecutively from the time you first activate it. For instance, if you opt for the 24-hour pass and first board the bus on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this period, you are free to get on and off the buses as frequently as you wish.
Keep in mind that while a commencement date is requested during booking, your ticket can be activated and used at any time within three months of that date.
Timetable & Frequency
The Madrid Sightseeing bus operates according to the following schedule:
- Red Line: available daily from 10 am to 6:15 pm with buses departing every 35 minutes.
- Green Line: available daily from 10 am to 6:20 pm with buses departing every 35 minutes.
- Blue Line: available daily from 10 am to 6:45 pm with buses departing every 35 minutes.
What's included
- Unlimited use of City Sightseeing buses for 24 or 48 hours
- Audio guide in English
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
How Does It Work?
You can use this booking confirmation to access the sightseeing bus at any of its stops.
You can check a map with the different stops and routes below:
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the moment of activation. For example, if you book the 24-hour option and use it for the first time on a Monday at 3 pm, it will remain valid until Tuesday at 3 pm.
Please note that although a start date is requested when making the booking, you can use the service at any time within 3 months of that date.
Schedule & Frequency
The schedule and frequency for the Madrid City Sightseeing bus are the following:
- Red Line: the bus operates daily from 10 am to 6:15 pm and runs every 35 minutes
- Green Line: the bus operates daily from 10 am to 6:20 pm and runs every 35 minutes
- Blue Line: the bus operates daily from 10 am to 6:45 pm and runs every 35 minutes
Help Our Planet!
During the tour, you'll be provided with single-use headphones. To be environmentally friendly and avoid this waste, we suggest you bring your own headphones.
Información interna / Internal Info
Booked and Paid in full through City Sightseeing.

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