Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover the exciting and vibrant city of Madrid on-board a Hop on Hop off sightseeing bus tour. From the top deck of a double-decker bus, experience unrivalled 360-degree views of the city's most iconic sights and landmarks, including the Royal Palace, Biblioteca Nacional, Puerta de Alcalá and Cybele Palace.
Take in Madrid's rich history and culture as you explore unmissable sights and attractions such as the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Atocha Station, the Metrópolis Building and the Almudena Cathedral.
3 routes - Ride the Historic Route(Purple Route) through the historic parts of the city, the Modern Route (Blue Route) all the way to the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the Actual Route (Orange Route) will take you to Las Ventas Bullring.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plaza Mayor
A panoramic view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Puerta de Alcala
A panoramic view of Puerta de Alcala, Madrid
What‘s Included
Audio Commentary in 10 languages
24 - 48 hours Hop on hop off on
An open-top double decker bus
See all the top landmarks of Madrid
3 Central Routes
Royal Palace of Madrid
Options
24 Hours Hop on Hop off
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use, valid for 24 hours from the time of first use. 3 Central Routes: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, over 3 routes.
48 Hours Hop on Hop off
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use, valid for 48 hours from the time of first use. 3 Central Routes: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, over 3 routes.
Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What to do in Madrid on a rainy day
maryjane c,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Took all 3 routes & it really covered the city well. The audio was some of the best I Jane experienced it timed up well with the sites.
What a waste of a day and money. Not enough buses!
Diane S,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00They make the purchase really easy but due to the lack of buses for the routes this makes for extremely long waiting times to hop back on the buses. You definitely don’t get much value for the cost you pay. We are so sorry bought the 48 hour pass. Never again.
Never again.
surreyishome,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Absolutely dissatisfying. Waited 20 minute to start the first tour. Finally departed and rode for about 3/4 of the route. Jumped off for coffee and tried to get back on a different route. Waited 45 minutes to get on the headed to main starting point and sat for about 15 more minutes. Turns out there is only one bus on this route. All over town they have people selling tickets, but not enough buses. Maybe they should have more bus drivers than ticket sellers.
Great bus tour with Fran
Michelle M,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went booked a VERY last minute discovery tour since we only had an hour or so before moving onto Seville. This was perfect! We took the purple line and Fran, our tour guide, was fantastic. Would highly recommend if you’re short on time & want just a high level of the city before moving on…
Room for improvement
John S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Buses do not seem to meet any schedule and depart whenever 'convenient'. number of buses appears to be limited. Once you get on, you don't really want to get off.
It's okay
Edward E,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Everyone wants to do the Purple route, so the lines are long for that bus! Overall, it's a good experience.
Great way to see...
Penny B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see historical places and get a feel for the city. I always do this in every city I travel to.
Worth it, a must do
Michelle C,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved that there were three different lines you could use to see the whole city. The audio was pleasant and informative.
This company is a SCAM, use a different one than Big Bus Madrid
Tour65795339855,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It is a companion SCAM, I was able to do a route as I was waiting 45 minutes at stop 10 of the blue line and it never arrived, we went down to neptune and we are told that there are no more buses, while the other companies operated. Tickets say 24 hours and it's a scam. Don't fall for this enterprise.
Day light robbery
Peter S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.000 out of 5. Bad experience and even worse handling of the situation by Big Bus Management. I booked the Purple Tour for my wife and I. She has to use a walking stick, so I identified Stop 11 as closest to our hotel. Buses run every 30 minutes. We arrived at the Stop 10 minutes before the scheduled time. No bus appeared. We waited another 50 minutes, and no bus appeared. I went to a local shop and they told me the bus didn't go that way anymore. I called Big Bus and asked for a refund. A simple request as it was easy to check I had not used the Service (was unable to use the Service). Not to mention the inconvenience of the walk to the Stop, waiting an hour and then having to make alternative plans. I was told the matter needed to be referred to the Financial Team who would get back to me within 48 hours. 3 days later they responded. They admitted the bus had been re-routed that day and had missed Stop 11. They refused a full refund. They implied the re-routing was just for that day, but the shop assistant's comment indicated to me that this had been going on for some time. Either way, this should have been updated online, and could have been forwarded to all ticket holder, who's contact details are collected during online ticket purchase. The bottomline is that if you pay for an advertised Service, and it is not provided, you should be entitled to a full refund. So take the Big BusTour at your own risk. They want your money, but don't care about the Service
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