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
What To Expect
Plaza Mayor
A panoramic view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid
Puerta de Alcala
A panoramic view of Puerta de Alcala, 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.
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
Tips (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Too Hot!!!
Bethanne S,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00TOO HOT! Your busses are in desperate need of air conditioning or more windows to open- I can’t I understand why your buses don’t have windows that can open not every person wants to sit up top. Our Guid on the bus did not offer maps or headphones we had to ask, should be a standard for them to offer as you board the bus.
Not the tourism you want
Trip10150473425,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This company should check their coopeators and their workers and policies. The woman who sold us ticketa at Porta del Sol place going to San Gines olace, lied straight to us about the time saying there is a tour in the evening and there was none. We bought the tickets shortly before 8, told us the stop is 5 10 minutes away. We looked, waited and since we didn' t have time to go tomorrow due to our plane could not ask for refund. All in all be careful where you get the tickets and I do not know about the comoany but if you work with people like this, who operate dishonestly...maybe you will have your numbers but you will not ger cecommendation from me and YES, I do work in turism, everybody says haf truths, but this is just scam. Madrid, by the way is both amazing and dissapointing in many ways...long story
Would NOT recommend apart from Fran on the "Red Route" if you manage to get him. FANTASTIC FRAN!
cathrionam2014,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Had the most amazing tour with "Fran" on the "red route" the "historical" tour. He was so infectious and the most amazing tour guide. An absolutely fabulous experience. We boarded the bus around 13.30 on Sat. 20 June last. I could not praise Fran enough. He literally made the tour. We finished the tour at the last stop and then took a break and boarded the bus for the "Yellow route" around 3.30. Unfortunately it was not a "live guided tour". We were given headphones - which did not work for the entire trip, so we might as well have been on a public bus for the entire tour. I did mention it to the young lady who was guiding the tour as we departed on Gran Via but she literally brushed me off and did not take account of the fact that we were very unsatisfied with the tour - extremely rude on her part. We did have the benefit of the 24-hour ticket but were so unimpressed by the "yellow route" that we were not willing to risk our valuable holiday time doing the "blue route" because of our experience on the "yellow route". A lot of money to spend for literally "ONE" trip! Very disappointed with Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour. We have to say though that Fran on the "red route" was just amazing and he is a credit to your staff. We could not recommend him highly enough - he was brilliant and thank you so much to Fran - but the rest of the tour I would not recommend - purely because we were dismissed so offhandedly by the staff member on the yellow route - she could really do with some customer service training. Not acceptable to be dismissed in such a way by a staff member. I hope I will hear back from you with a response!
Not good
Rashika D,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It was VERY hot to enjoy, no air con felt very rushed as they passed by everywhere.. we really struggled. Also the bus stops had no signage etc
Don’t waste your money
maro2405,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Where to start. Well it would be good to start at all. At the stop an hour and more and more people joining with no bus in sight. Meanwhile Citytours are flying by every few minutes. I am sorry we didn’t purchase their ticket, please don’t make the mistake we did.
Great tour bus
Nilda M,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Bus a pretty punctual every 30 mins. Very friendly and helpful guides. The stops are in great areas to hop on and off giving you enough time to walk around and take some pictures.
Good service but Madrid is not best seen by bus.
Teresa S,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The staff and bus rides were fine. I think you need to plan to hop off a lot, because many things cannot be seen well from the streets.
Lovely buildings but so much traffic!
Lynne S,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The staff member was not very helpful and I missed my stop. The stops should be numbered!!!!this would help visitors unfamiliar with the city.
Get to know the city and opt for a live narration if possible.
Virginia H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The Big Bus was comfortable and had multi-language options for the tour. We took all three of the Madrid tours to understand the layout and main sections of the city. With one tour we had a live narration, which was much better than the recording option. The staff was friendly and helpful. The recordings did not have the vibrancy of a live tour guide, and the wording sounded like AI.
Good overview of Madrid's history and important landmarks
Roving723993,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We did the historic loop. This tour offered a good overview of Madrid's history and important buildings and landmarks. We'd recommend this tour.
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