City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour
Overview
Discover the fascinating capital of Spain on a panoramic bus tour valid for 24 hours. With 360-degree panoramic views of the city, there's so much for you to see - just ensure you have your camera at the ready! There's the golden triangle of art featuring the Prado Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and the Thyssen National Museum. You'll discover an array of Spanish and international masterpieces, ranging from Rubens to Rembrandt. Be sure to visit the Palacio Real, the largest palace in Europe and home to the Spanish Royal family. See the amazing Templo de Debod, donated by the Egyptian government in the 2nd century, shop until you drop and try some tasty tapas at Madrid's famous Gran Via, or take a stroll at Plaza Mayor, Spain's biggest square. With a multilingual audio guide included, you'll learn so many interesting facts about Madrid's culture and history, and you'll have the freedom to take the tour as many times as you like while your ticket is valid!
What's Included
- Free coffee/ infusion/ lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch
- 50% discount on Qik Tours, e-bike rentals, and electric scooters
- 10% discount at Teatro Flamenco Madrid for the show Emociones
- Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour
- Access to the red and green routes
- Gran Via y Los Asturias Walking Tour
- 10% discount at Lock&Enjoy, the ideal place for luggage storage
- Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel
- Burpy Focacceria - free drink when purchasing an XL focaccia
- Tapa of Iberian Ham + drink at La Parada Gourmet
- 24-hour panoramic bus tour ticket
- Self-guided walking tour
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
Meeting Location
Calle de Felipe IV
Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Museo Nacional del Prado (Pass By)
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (Pass By)
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza (Pass By)
Royal Palace of Madrid (Pass By)
Templo de Debod (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Starting point of the Red Route: Calle Felipe IV, 2. Please note that on Sundays, the starting point is: Alfonso XII (in front of El Cason del Buen Retiro)
- Starting point of the Green Route: Plaza de Neptuno
- Red Route / Historical Route: First departure at 10am. Last departure at 7:30pm. Green Route / Modern Route: First departure at 11am. Last departure at 7pm
- Frequency: every 20 minutes (Red Route), every 40 minutes (Green Route)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (Red Route), 1 hour (Green Route)
- You can board the bus as many times as you like within the 24 hours
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Please note that this is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Gran Via y Madrid de los Asturias Walking Tour: Departs at 12pm, every day. Departs from Stop 1 at Museo del Prado. Duration: 90 minutes approximately. Available in English and Spanish
- Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour: Takes place every day at 6pm. Duration: 90 minutes approximately. Meeting Point: Plaza de Oriente, 8 (you must reserve your spot by scanning a QR code given to you upon boarding the bus)
- Self-guided audio tour: You get access to a free elf-guided audio tour with your ticket. Details on how to download the app will be provided on your voucher
- When you show your City Sightseeing card (given to you after boarding the bus and exchanging your ticket) you get:
- Tapa of Iberian Ham + drink at La Parada Gourmet (Calle Carretas 31), from 10am - 12am
- Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel in Ronda de Atocha, 17
- Free coffee/ infusion/ lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch, located at Calle la Reina, 25
- Burpy Focacceria - free drink when purchasing an XL focaccia, at Paseo de la Habana, 56
- 10% discount on Lock & Enjoy: luggage storage
- 50% discount on e-bike and electric scooter hire at QIK Tours
- 10% discount on the Emociones flamenco show at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
- Please note that the service will finish at 3pm on Saturday 5th July due to the Pride Parade taking place
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-2916P151
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Free coffee/ infusion/ lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch.
- 50% discount on Qik Tours, e-bike rentals, and electric scooters.
- 10% discount at Teatro Flamenco Madrid for the show Emociones.
- Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour.
- Access to the red and green routes.
- Gran Via y Los Asturias Walking Tour.
- 10% discount at Lock&Enjoy, the ideal place for luggage storage.
- Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel.
- Burpy Focacceria - free drink when purchasing an XL focaccia.
- Tapa of Iberian Ham + drink at La Parada Gourmet.
- 24-hour panoramic bus tour ticket.
- Self-guided walking tour.
- Entry to attractions.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Tips.
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free coffee/ infusion/ lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch
- 50% discount on Qik Tours, e-bike rentals, and electric scooters
- 10% discount at Teatro Flamenco Madrid for the show Emociones
- Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour
- Access to the red and green routes
- Gran Via y Los Asturias Walking Tour
- 10% discount at Lock&Enjoy, the ideal place for luggage storage
- Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel
- Burpy Focacceria - free drink when purchasing an XL focaccia
- Tapa of Iberian Ham + drink at La Parada Gourmet
- 24-hour panoramic bus tour ticket
- Self-guided walking tour
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tips
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Starting point of the Red Route: Calle Felipe IV, 2. Please note that on Sundays, the starting point is: Alfonso XII (in front of El Cason del Buen Retiro)
- Starting point of the Green Route: Plaza de Neptuno
- Red Route / Historical Route: First departure at 10am. Last departure at 7:30pm. Green Route / Modern Route: First departure at 11am. Last departure at 7pm
- Frequency: every 20 minutes (Red Route), every 40 minutes (Green Route)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (Red Route), 1 hour (Green Route)
- You can board the bus as many times as you like within the 24 hours
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Please note that this is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Gran Via y Madrid de los Asturias Walking Tour: Departs at 12pm, every day. Departs from Stop 1 at Museo del Prado. Duration: 90 minutes approximately. Available in English and Spanish
- Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour: Takes place every day at 6pm. Duration: 90 minutes approximately. Meeting Point: Plaza de Oriente, 8 (you must reserve your spot by scanning a QR code given to you upon boarding the bus)
- Self-guided audio tour: You get access to a free elf-guided audio tour with your ticket. Details on how to download the app will be provided on your voucher
- When you show your City Sightseeing card (given to you after boarding the bus and exchanging your ticket) you get:
- Tapa of Iberian Ham + drink at La Parada Gourmet (Calle Carretas 31), from 10am - 12am
- Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel in Ronda de Atocha, 17
- Free coffee/ infusion/ lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch, located at Calle la Reina, 25
- Burpy Focacceria - free drink when purchasing an XL focaccia, at Paseo de la Habana, 56
- 10% discount on Lock & Enjoy: luggage storage
- 50% discount on e-bike and electric scooter hire at QIK Tours
- 10% discount on the Emociones flamenco show at Teatro Flamenco Madrid
- Please note that the service will finish at 3pm on Saturday 5th July due to the Pride Parade taking place
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
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