Tourist bus trips in Madrid are organized by Madrid City Tour. The recognizable red buses run through the Spanish capital on two daily routes. From June 16 to September 15, 2 night tours are added to day trips (the bus follows route 1 non-stop, departs from the stop at the Prado Museum starting at 22:00).
There are 2 routes. Tourist buses run around Madrid with enviable regularity (on average every 10-15 minutes). Buses run twice a day on an extended route that follows an extended trajectory. Informational support can be heard in 14 languages, including Russian.
Route 1 "Historic Madrid"
Standard route
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One of the largest fine art museums in the world. The museum's collections include works of the Spanish, Italian, Flemish and German schools. It houses the creations of Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Murillo, Bosch, Titian, Raphael, Botticelli and many other world famous artists. In 2007, the reconstruction of the main building was completed and the magnificent monument of late Spanish classicism appeared in full glory to the residents and guests of Madrid. |
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Monday-Friday: 10: 00-20: 00. |
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Adult ticket: 14 euros. Free admission to the museum is from 6 pm to 8 pm |
2. Stop: Alcala Gate (Puerta de Alcala)
Located in the center of Independence Square, the Alcalá Gate is a magnificent monument of the transition from Baroque to Classicism. The granite gate was built in 1778 on the site of the old brick gate by order of King Charles III. Above the central arch is carved the Latin phrase “Rege Carolo III. Anno MDCCLXXVIII "(" As Charles III, 1778 "). For a long time, the Alcalá Gate served as the main entrance to the Spanish capital.
3. Stop: Salamanca area (Barrio de Salamanca)
The Salamanca area of Madrid is sometimes called the “area of money” due to the concentration of exclusive shops for clothing, jewelry and furniture of prestigious brands, as well as expensive hotels. The area was built on the initiative of the Marquis de Salamanca. The art galleries of Madrid are concentrated here.
4. Stop: Columbus Square (Plaza de Colon)
The main opera house of Spain. The Royal Theater is located opposite the Royal Palace and is one of the most emblematic monuments in the city. The theater building was built by order of Queen Isabella II in 1850, the theater was opened on her birthday. In 1969, the Eurovision Song Contest was held here. The theater was built at the end of the 19th century especially for the royal court; members of the royal family of Spain are still often present at the performances. The concert hall of the theater seats about 2,000 spectators, and world celebrities often perform here.
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When a fire destroyed the old Royal Palace in 1734, the idea arose to build a new royal residence, following the example of the French Versailles and the Louvre, but outside Madrid. However, in the end, a new palace was built on the site of the burned down in the center of the city. The new building of the Royal Palace was built entirely of stone to protect it from possible fires. The construction was completed in 1764. The first king to settle in the new palace was Charles III. Currently, the palace is not a closed royal residence, most of it is given over to a museum, where, among other things, you can see the original furniture, the best preserved in Europe. |
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All days of the week. |
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Adult ticket: 11 euros (on days of partial opening - 5 euros). |
13. Stop: Gate of Toledo (Puerta de Toledo)
The Arc de Triomphe Gate of Toledo was built in Madrid in honor of Ferdinand VII, the liberator of Spain from the French conquerors during the Napoleonic Wars. The inscription above the gate reads: “Dedicated to Ferdinand VII, Desired, the father of the nation, conqueror of land and deliverer from the usurpation of the French. The monument is dedicated by the Government of Madrid to fidelity, triumph and joy. Year 1827. " The construction took 10 years, from 1817 to 1827. The Toledo Gate was the last to be erected in the old wall that surrounded the Spanish capital.
14. Stop: Royal Cathedral of St. FrancisThe great(San Francisco el Grande)
The Royal Cathedral of St. Francis the Great is located between the Toledo Gateway and the Royal Palace. This is the largest church in Madrid. The cathedral was built in the neoclassical style in 1784. Currently, the Royal Cathedral of St. Francis the Great is run by the Franciscan order and serves as the Spanish national pantheon. The interiors of the cathedral are decorated with works by Goya, Zurbaran and other prominent artists.
15. Stop: Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de la Almudena)
Almudena Cathedral is the cathedral of Madrid. Located opposite the Royal Palace and dedicated to the Virgin Almudena, patroness of the Spanish capital. The cathedral was built in the XX century, the construction lasted for several decades, in 1993 it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. The dome of the cathedral, towering at a height of 75 meters, is made in the neo-baroque style, the facades of the cathedral are decorated in the neoclassical style. In May 2004, the wedding ceremony of Crown Prince Felipe and TV presenter Leticia Ortiz took place in the Cathedral of Almudena.
16. Stop: Main Square (Plaza Mayor)
The central square of "Austrian Madrid". A beautiful square in the style of the Austrian Baroque. The square owes its appearance to King Philip III, the first Spanish king of the Austrian dynasty, who wished to perpetuate the era of the Habsburg rule. In the center of the square is the statue of Philip III. The square was inaugurated on May 15, 1620, on the day Isidro de Merlot was canonized. Since then, May 15 (St. Isidre's Day) has been the main holiday of the Spanish capital. The first permanent bullfighting site in Madrid was opened here. Plaza Mayor traditionally competes with Plaza del Sol for the right to be considered the main square of Madrid.
17. Stop: Square "Gate of the Sun" (Puerta del Sol)
The central square of Madrid, the zero point of reference for road distances in Spain. In ancient times, the Gate of the Sun was one of the entrances to the Spanish capital. It was one of the busiest places in the city. In 1521, the gate was demolished to make the exit from the city wider and more convenient, thanks to which the area increased significantly. Significant sights for the city are located here: the bronze plate of the zero kilometer, the Spanish chimes on the city hall, the bronze symbol of Madrid that adorns the city's coat of arms - a bear and a strawberry tree. It was here that the first gas lamp of the capital appeared, it was through this square that the first car drove, it was under this square that the first line of the Madrid metro passed.
18. Stop: Circle of fine arts(Circulodebellasartes)
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The Fine Arts Circle or Collection is a not-for-profit organization initiated by a small group of artists to promote a variety of arts. The foundation is supported by the municipal authorities of Madrid, as well as large commercial organizations. It hosts about 1000 cultural events a year: exhibitions, conferences, seminars, master classes, concerts, theater performances, etc. The interior of the building impresses with its rich decoration. The terrace offers a magnificent view of Madrid. |
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Entrance ticket: 4 euros. |
19. Stop: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
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State Art Gallery in Madrid. Until 1993, the Thyssen Museum was considered the world's largest private art gallery. It contains many works that have become a wonderful addition to the collections of the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Center for the Arts. It is believed that such a rich collection of paintings went to Spain thanks to the wife of Baron Heinrich von Thyssen-Bornemisza, the collector of the collection, Carmen Cervera, the former "Miss Spain". |
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Tuesday-Sunday: 10: 00-19: 00, Monday: 12: 00-16: 00. |
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Adult ticket: 10 euros (from 09.02.2016 - 12 euros). |
20. Stop: Reina Sofia Museum
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The Reina Sofia Museum, or the Reina Sofia Art Center, together with the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Museum, is the "Golden Triangle of Arts" in the Spanish capital. In 1988, the museum was given national status. The center is often compared to the Parisian center Pompidou. In the collections of the museum, priority is given to contemporary painting and sculpture by Spanish artists. Here are the famous works of Dali and Picasso, as well as Miro and Gris. The museum has a large research department. |
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Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 10: 00-21: 00, closed every Tuesday, as well as January 1 and 6, |
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Adult ticket: 6 euros. |
21. Stop: Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico)
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The Royal Botanic Gardens of Madrid are adjacent to the Prado Museum. After visiting the galleries of the world famous Prado Museum, it is so pleasant to walk along the flower alleys of this park. In 1942, the botanical garden was declared a Garden of Arts. Here you will find a wonderful herbarium, rosals, an exclusive collection of bonsai trees, an avenue of olives with many unusual specimens, as well as numerous tulips, azaleas, wildflowers and many other plants. The Royal Botanic Gardens are constantly evolving, a science center is open here. |
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All days of the week. |
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Adult ticket: 4 euros. |
Extended route
Expanded Route 1 includes all of the stops listed and adds the ones below. On the extended route 1, the tourist bus runs twice a day: at 10:10 and 14:30 in winter and at 10:05 and 18:05 in summer.
9.1. Stop: at the corner of the intersection of Princesa and Alberto Aguilera streets (Princesa esquinaAlberto Aguilera)... The street is named after the Princess of Asturias, Maria Isabella Francisca de Asis, and is one of the city's main trade arteries.
9.2. Stop: Moncloa Square (Plaza de la Moncloa)... The square is located in the west of Madrid and is famous for buildings dating from the Franco era.
9.3. Stop: Cable car (Teleferico)... The length of the road is 2.5 kilometers. The journey lasts about 11 minutes, during which you can see the Royal Palace, the high-rise buildings in Plaza de España, the Cathedral of St. Francis the Great, as well as the huge Casa de Campo park, where the cabs land.
10.1. Stop: Gate of St. Vicente (Puerta de San Vicente) demolished at the end of the 19th century to relieve traffic, and returned to their place in 1995.
10.2. Stop: Segovia Bridge (Puente de Segovia), the oldest bridge in Madrid, built at the end of the 16th century.
10.3. Stop: TravelPontones(Paseo de Pontones - Madrid Rio)... The place itself is famous for two of the oldest bridges: the Bridge of Segovia and the Bridge of Toledo, and is also one of the historical and cultural centers of the city.
10.4. Stop: Bridge of Toledo (Puente de Toledo), a granite arched footbridge that is listed as a Spanish cultural heritage.
Route 2 "Modern Madrid"
Standard route
Standard route
1. Stop: Neptune Square (Plaza de Neptuno).
Canovas del Castillo Square in Madrid is often referred to as Neptune Square. In the center of the square rises a huge fountain with the figure of the god of the sea. The fountain owes its appearance to King Carlos III, thanks to whom many iconic landmarks appeared in Madrid. The Neptune Fountain was built in 1786. It was originally located elsewhere, but in 1898 the fountain was moved to Plaza Canovas del Castillo. If the Cibeles Fountain became the venue for the celebration of the victories of the Real Madrid football club, then the fans of the Atletico de Madrid football club celebrate the victories at the Neptune fountain.
2. Stop: Cibeles Square (PlazadeCibeles) (see description in Route 1).
3. Stop: Columbus square (PlazadeColon) (see description in Route 1).
4. Stop: Sculpture Museum (Museo deEsculturas)
The State Museum of Art in Madrid was formerly called the Museum of Outdoor Sculpture (Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de la Castellana). Here are 17 abstract outdoor figures. Each figure is individual, has its own name and represents the unique style of each sculptor. The museum was opened in 1979 on the initiative of the sculptor Eusebio Sempere, who thereby wanted to open the world of abstraction to the inhabitants of the capital.
5. Stop: Museum of Natural Sciences (Museo deCienciasNaturales)
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The National Museum of Natural Sciences appeared in Madrid in 1771, during the reign of Carlos III. It was originally called the Royal Ministry of Natural History, in 1815 the museum got its current name. More than 6 million exhibits are collected here; the museum is considered one of the largest museums of natural sciences in Europe. At the same time, the collection of the museum is constantly replenished; the museum boasts many unique exhibits (megatherium from Argentina, diplodocus from the USA, etc.). |
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Tuesday-Friday: 10: 00-17: 00. |
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Adult ticket: 7 euros. |
6. Stop: New Ministries (Nuevos Ministerios)
Government complex in the Chamberi district of Madrid, which includes the central buildings of the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance, and the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and the Environment. From an architectural point of view, the government complex is integrated into the AZCA shopping center, one of the most important shopping centers in the capital of Spain.
A visit to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid is a must for all football fans. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is home to the renowned football club Real Madrid and is also home to the Spanish national football team. The stadium has the highest UEFA category, it is the second largest stadium in Spain (after the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona). The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium hosted the final matches of the 1964 European Championship and the 1982 World Championship, as well as four Champions League finals.
8. Stop: HigherAdviceScientificResearch(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC))
CSIC is the largest public research institute in Spain, the third largest in Europe. The main task of the institute is not just to conduct scientific research, but to develop research activities in general, for which CSIC cooperates with other scientific organizations in Spain and other countries of the world. CSIC also collaborates with many museums and universities in Spain.
9. Stop: Lazaro Galdiano Museum
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The Lazaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of antiquity. It is housed in a beautiful palace surrounded by lush gardens and has a splendid collection of antiques and paintings. Here you can see old hand-woven clothes, samples of daggers, swords and old royal seals, gold and silver cups. In a relaxed atmosphere (the museum stands aside from the largest museums in Madrid), here you can admire the works of El Greco, Ribera, Zurbaran and many others. |
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All days (except Monday and Sunday): 10: 00-16: 30. |
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Adult ticket: 6 euros. |
10., 11. Stops: Via Serrano, 61, 66 (Serrano, 61, 66)
Calle Serrano is located in the prestigious Salamanca area of Madrid. Exclusive shops are located on Calle Serrano. This is a real paradise for shopaholics, especially during the discount period, when branded items can be purchased with 70-90% discounts.
12. Stop: National Archaeological Museum (Museo Arqueologico)
13. Stop: Alcala gate (PuertadeAlcala)(see description in Route 1)
14. Stop: Alcala street, 17 (Alcala, 17 )
Alcala Street is the longest street in Madrid. It originates from the Sun Gate Square and ends only at Ispanidad Avenue. It is on this street that the Gate of the Sun, the Gate of Alcala, Independence Square and the Cibeles Fountain are located.
15. Stop: The "Gate of the Sun" square (PuertadelSol) (see description in Route 1)
16. Stop: Plaza de las Cortes(PlazadelasCortes)
The building of the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament, is located in Plaza de las Cortes in Madrid. The building was built in 1850 by the architect Narciso Pascual and Colomer. The lions on the central staircase were cast from cannons captured during the 1860 African campaign.
Extended route
The extended route 2 also includes all of the stops listed and adds the ones below. The tourist bus on extended route 2 runs twice a day: at 12:30 and 16:30 in winter and at 12:15 and 16:05 in summer.
6.1. Stop: Plaza de Cuzco... A beautiful square located in the commercial center of Madrid.
6.2. Stop: Plaza de Castilla, which houses the two tallest skyscrapers in Madrid, forming the Gateway to Europe.
10.1. Stop: Ortega y Gasset street where luxury boutiques are located.
10.2. Stop: Ventas Plaza de Toros, the largest bullring in Spain.
10.3. Stop: Sports Palace (Goya Palacio de Deportes) where the Real Madrid basketball team trains.
10.4. Stop: Cason del Buen Retiro, a branch of the Prado Museum.
10.5. Stop: Atocha Station (Atocha - GlorietaEmperador Carlos V), the largest railway station in Spain.
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Madrid Tourist Bus Rates
The ticket can be used on both routes.
When buying tickets on the site madrid.city-tour.com there is a system of discounts. They can also be purchased at the main ticketing point on Felipe IV, between the Prado Museum and the Ritz, and on the buses themselves.
When buying a ticket, you will be given headphones for listening to an audio guide, a map of two routes and a book with discount coupons for other tourist attractions.
To find tourist bus stops on the streets of Madrid, you need to look for special poles in red or blue with the designation of this type of transport and routes. Some of the stops are combined with public transport stops, where you can also find all the information about the bus route.
The fastest and easiest way to discover the key sites of the Spanish capital is to buy a Madrid City Tour bus ticket.
There are two ways to visit the sights of Madrid: by public transport or by sightseeing buses such as Hop on - Hop off. It is definitely impossible to say which of the options is better - everyone chooses for himself. We already wrote about how, so now let's talk about tourist buses.
What are buses typeHopon -Hopoff?
Similar sightseeing buses are found in many tourist cities. They carry passengers to all the key points that every tourist must see. In this case, you can get off at any stop, take a walk, and then catch another bus of the same kind and continue your journey.
In Madrid these buses are called Madrid City Tour. If you want to catch in one day to the Royal Palace, Prado Museum, as well as to Retiro Park and, then this is your option. There is no need to puzzle over how to get to each of these attractions. And if we sum up the cost of all transfers to the same cultural monuments by metro, then the Hop on-Hop off bus will also be profitable.
Where can I buy a ticket for the Madrid City Tour?
You can buy a Madrid City Tour bus ticket at newsstands with the company logo. It is impossible not to notice them: they are located in popular tourist places and they have stripes of bright red color.
For example, in the Puerta del Sol square, you can find several such kiosks at once. You can also “hop-nut” and a bus: stop 17 on the blue line and 15 on the green line.
How to find a stop?
The Madrid City Tour bus stops are marked with route information bars. Sometimes they coincide with public transport stops, but they can be located separately from them.
More detailed route map
Travel rules
When you buy a bus tour at a kiosk, you get a ticket, which will be picked up on the bus and exchanged for a check. The latter must be carefully stored all the time while you use this type of transport. This is your bus pass and must be shown every time you board.
Also on the bus you will be given a route map and headphones. All of this is given once, so don't lose or throw anything away. The transport provides an audio guide service, which is included in the fare. All you need to do is insert the earbuds into the special opening in the seat in front of you and choose your language from 14 possible languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Chinese, Arabic, Catalan, Basque and Galician).
Why buy a bus ticket?
These buses are very convenient to use, especially if you are in Madrid for just a couple of days. If you have a lot of time, it is still worth taking the Hop on - Hop off buses. First, the second floor offers a great view of the city. Secondly, with their help, you can visit all the main attractions in a short time, and you still have a lot of time to explore the non-tourist part of Madrid on your own.
Price
The cost of tickets depends on the age of passengers and how long they are bought (1 or 2 days). For example, 1 adult ticket for 2 days will cost 25 euros. If you buy tickets through the Madrid City Tour website, they will cost a few euros less.
Tourist bus in Madrid is an attractive system for organizing excursions around the Spanish capital for many tourists. Such a system of work with tourists is used today not only in, but also in many other European cities. Madrid City Tour allows travelers to get to know the most famous places of the Spanish capital in a short time. The person who bought the ticket gets on the bus, puts on the earphones provided with the ticket, and then enjoys the magnificent views of Madrid. We also advise you to read the article about, which will save you a lot of money.
Madrid Tourist Bus Route
There are two different, independent tour bus routes in Madrid. Both of these routes start in front of the Prado Museum, on st. Philip IV:
The first (blue) route covers the historic center of the capital of Spain: Prado Museum, Gate of Toledo, Puerta del Sol, Madrid Royal Palace, Pl. Cibeles (the duration of the route is approximately eighty minutes). There is also an extended version of this route (such buses depart twice a day: at 16:40 and 20:40), with a stop in the Moncloa area and the recently opened Madrid Rio Park.
The second (green) route is slightly shorter than the first route (the journey takes about 65 minutes). It covers the modern center of the Spanish capital: b. Paseo de Recoletos, Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Nuevos Ministerios zone, railway Atocha). Taking an extended route (at 16:50 or 20:50), you can see Plaza Castile (from here you can walk to the four famous towers of the business center of Madrid), as well as the famous Las Ventas arena, where the bullfight takes place ...
Madrid City Tour ticket price
There are 2 types of tickets for the Madrid Sightseeing Bus: 1 or 2 days. During this time, you can enter the bus at any of the stops an unlimited number of times, as well as get off at any stop, changing the route at your discretion. Thanks to this, by purchasing a ticket for Madrid city tour, you will be able to get to know both the modern and the historical part of the Spanish capital equally well.
When buying a ticket, you will also be given headphones for listening to the audio guide (the following languages are available: English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Danish, Galician, Basque, Catalan, Arabic), a detailed map of both routes, as well as a discount book with discounts on various events and excursions in the Spanish capital, this is a little different from the usual.
Where to buy a ticket for the Madrid City Tour
Purchase Madrid tourist bus tickets in the following ways:
Madrid City Tour - Information Center located opposite the Prado Museum;
www.madridcitytour.es - website on the Internet;
Kiosks;
Travel agencies;
Information desk at the hotel;
Inside the sightseeing bus itself.
Tourist bus in Madrid: timetable
March-October (high season) - 9:00 - 22:00 (bus frequency - every 8-10 minutes);
November-February (low season) - 10:00 - 18:00 (bus frequency - every 15 minutes).
Madrid City Tour is the most convenient way to explore the Spanish capital. All you need to do is buy a ticket (valid for one or two days, depending on the selected fare), get on the bus, put on headphones with an audio tour and enjoy the view of streets, monuments and attractions, while having the opportunity to get out and then sit back at any time. bus as many times as you like ..
If we want to see in one day, and thanks Madrid city tour we can quickly get to all these places, without having to study the city bus timetables or change the metro. In addition, Madrid City Tour offers passengers the opportunity to use the electronic audio guide in 14 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Dutch, Chinese, Arabic, Catalan, Basque and Galician).
Due to the renovation of Plaza de España, stops at the Teatro Royal and the Royal Palace have been temporarily canceled
ROUTE 1: HISTORICAL MADRID
Felipe IV street, near Prado Museum, is the starting point of this route, which goes towards the square Puerta de Alcala, then continues on its way along the avenues Prado Recoletos where the fountains are located and and overlooks the street Gran Via... On this beautiful street we will reach the Plaza de España, after which, having passed the ancient Egyptian Temple Debod, we find ourselves in the old town, where they are waiting for us Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral and area Puerta del Sol... At the last stage of the route, the bus again leaves for Prado Boulevard and carries us past Royal Botanical Garden, as well as museums Queen Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, after which he returns to the Prado Museum.
Twice a day (10:05 and 18:05) an additional stage is added to this route, allowing us to get to the newly built green area of the city - the park. Also, the extended route runs along where the Air Force headquarters, the Moncloa Lighthouse TV tower and the Arc de Triomphe are located. This route runs along Princess Street past the Lyria Palace, which has been open to the public since September. In addition, in the summer, guests of the capital are offered night tour, on which two buses run, the first of which leaves at 22:00.
ROUTE 2: MODERN MADRID
Twice a day (12:15 pm and 04:05 pm), an additional stage is also added to this route, thanks to which we will have the opportunity to look at the tallest buildings in the city, and at the monumental bullfighting square of Las Ventas.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Opening hours: Official website of the festival.
- Changes to services offered
- Tariffs
Purchasing tickets:
In recent years, many European cities have popularized a very attractive tourist system for visiting the city: the tourist bus. Let's be honest, this is a great way to experience some of the city's most famous sights, especially if you're short on time. All you need to do is buy a ticket, get on the bus, put on headphones (given with the ticket) and ... enjoy the beautiful views of the Spanish capital ... At the same time, you can use the bus at any time without limiting the number of trips.
Madrid sightseeing bus
Using the Madrid tourist bus is very easy and efficient. There are 2 different routes that are independent of each other, but both of them start on Via Felipe IV, opposite the Prado Museum:
Route 1(blue) covers the entire historical center: Royal Palace, Puerta del Sol, Prado Museum, Cibeles Square, Toledo Gate ...(route time approximately 80 minutes). There is also an extended version of the route (2 times a day: 16:40 and 20:40), which also shows us the newly built recreation park: Madrid Rio and the Moncloa area.
Route 2(green), slightly shorter than the first (approximate duration 65 min), covers the modern center of Marid: Paseo de Recoletos boulevard, Nuevos Ministerios zone, Atocha train station, Santiago Bernabeu stadium... The extended route (2 times a day: 16:50 and 20:50) will show us Plaza de Castile (from where you can walk to the famous 4 towers of the business center of Madrid) and the famous Madrid Las Ventas bullring.
Click on the images to enlarge the route map.
How it works
When buying a ticket, we have 2 options: validity for 1 or 2 days.
These tickets allow you to use the bus an unlimited number of times, entering and exiting at any of its stops. At the same time, you can also change routes whenever you want and how many times you want. Thus, you will get to know both the historical and modern parts of the city comfortably and efficiently.
When buying a ticket, you are given headphones to listen to the audio guide (available languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, Danish, Chinese, Arabic, Catalan, Basque and Galician), a map of both routes and a discount book (where you can find discounts on various excursions and events).
Where to buy tickets:
There are 3 ways to buy tickets for this tourist bus:
First, the most recommended and economical: this is buy a ticket online in Russian and avoiding queues. Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email and a voucher, which you must present at the entrance to the bus.
Another option would be to buy a ticket right inside the bus at the entrance. Try to have a more or less accurate amount. Banknotes of 100 € and above are not accepted!
And the third option is the kiosks, Madrid City Tour Information Center (Address: Calle felipe iv, opposite the Prado Museum), your hotel reception (reception), or travel agencies.
Prices:
1-day ticket: 21 € / Reduced (children 7-15 years old and adults 65+): 10 €
2-day ticket: 25 € / Reduced (children 7-15 years old and adults 65+) 13 €
Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children (ages 7-15) € 53 per day ticket.
Children under 6: free.
Schedule
High season (March-October) 09:00 to 22:00
Low season (November-February) from 10:00 to 18:00
Frequency: approximately 8-10 minutes in high season and 15 minutes in low season.
Useful information:
Contact phone: 902-024-758 (around the clock)
Web site:
