Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour

Name: Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour
Price: 33 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.79 (297 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

Korean

Portuguese

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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

Admission Not Applicable

Puerta de Alcala

A panoramic view of Puerta de Alcala, Madrid

Admission Not Applicable

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

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.

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.

Reviews

3.79

297 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

156

Buses are not as frequent...
Pam M,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Buses are not as frequent r as you would have thought or told . Transfer to another color was not easy or convenient.
Madrid City
soheilajenkins,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was great. All the places we saw were beautiful and interesting.
If GUY On A Microphone Get Off
Robert S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
We were given earphones and were listening to the purple loop on 16th May then Fron got on a microphone . I ignored him and was listening. It said coming up to stop 5 was a red light. I stood up to take a photo the bus took off I fell. We were half way to stop 6. The bus was driving at his own pace with the guy who thought he was a comedian. I really wanted to see the Royal Palace and he gave no notice. Oh look the palace as the bus zoomed past and all Ai have is my memory. If Ai had over again I would have got off at stop 2 and got on another bus. I asked the lady at Neptune. I said why give headphones. She had no idea there was someone with a microphone on board trying to do a commentary. He ruined my tour. I left. I will look at other options in future.
Nice tour
Shannon L,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Nice tour but not enough info given on headsets compared to other hop on hop off tours we’ve taken in other cities
What to do in Madrid on a rainy day
maryjane c,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Took 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
1.00
They 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
1.00
Absolutely 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
5.00
We 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
3.00
Buses 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
4.00
Everyone wants to do the Purple route, so the lines are long for that bus! Overall, it's a good experience.