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Big Bus Madrid Panoramic City Tour on Open-Top Double-Decker Bus
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Big Bus Madrid Panoramic City Tour on Open-Top Double-Decker Bus

by Big Bus Madrid

1 hour
Madrid
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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Overview

The Big Bus Madrid Panoramic City Tour lasts about 80 minutes and takes place on an open-top double-decker bus that provides 360-degree panoramic views of Madrid's main landmarks. The tour covers three central routes and includes stops at major sites such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles, the Royal Palace of Madrid, Templo de Debod, Plaza Colón, Plaza de España, and Fuente de Neptuno. Passengers also see the Museo Nacional del Prado, Real Jardín Botánico, Atocha Station, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Lavapiés neighborhood, Biblioteca Nacional de España, Gran Vía, Chueca, Malasaña, Paseo del Prado, the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Almudena Cathedral, Parque del Retiro, Las Ventas Bullring, Calle de Serrano, and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. The service operates 11 times daily from Stop #1 at Fuente de Neptuno. Tickets include hop-on hop-off access valid for 24 to 48 hours, allowing riders to explore the city at their own pace. Audio commentary is available in 10 languages to provide information about the sights along the routes. Admission fees to museums and attractions are not included in the ticket price.

Highlights

Open-top double-decker bus with 360-degree views
Hop-on hop-off ticket valid 24 to 48 hours
Audio commentary in 10 languages
Three central routes covering main Madrid landmarks
Multiple daily departures from Fuente de Neptuno

What's included

Audio commentary in 10 languages
Hop-on hop-off access valid for 24 to 48 hours
Use of an open-top double-decker bus
Sightseeing of all major Madrid landmarks
Access to three central routes

What's not included

Admission fees to museums or attractions

Itinerary

1

Plaza Mayor

View Plaza Mayor from the bus with panoramic city scenes.

2

Puerta de Alcala

See the Puerta de Alcala, a famous Madrid monument, from the bus.

3

Plaza de Cibeles

Panoramic views of Plaza de Cibeles, a central Madrid square.

4

Royal Palace of Madrid

Observe the Royal Palace of Madrid from the upper deck.

5

Templo de Debod

See a panoramic view of Templo de Debod.

6

Plaza Colon

See Plaza Colon, a notable Madrid plaza, from the bus.

7

Plaza De Espana

Panoramic views of Plaza de Espana, an important city square.

8

Fuente de Neptuno

View the Fuente de Neptuno fountain, the main departure point.

9

Museo Nacional del Prado

See the Prado National Museum’s exterior from the bus route.

10

Real Jardin Botanico

Panoramic views of the Royal Botanic Gardens of Madrid.

11

Madrid Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes

View Atocha Station, Madrid’s main railway hub.

12

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

See the Reina Sofia Museum, known for modern art collections.

13

Lavapies

View the neighborhood of Lavapies from the bus.

14

Biblioteca Nacional de Espana

Panoramic views of Spain’s National Library in Madrid.

15

Gran Via

See Gran Via, a major shopping and entertainment street.

16

Chueca

Panoramic views of the Chueca neighborhood.

17

Malasana

View the Malasaña neighborhood from the bus route.

18

Cibeles Fountain

See the Cibeles Fountain, a famous Madrid landmark.

19

Paseo del Prado

View the Paseo del Prado boulevard, home to several museums.

20

Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande

Panoramic views of the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande.

21

Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

View Almudena Cathedral, Madrid’s main cathedral.

22

Parque del Retiro

See Parque del Retiro, a large public park in Madrid.

23

Las Ventas Bullring

View Las Ventas, Madrid’s main bullring arena.

24

Calle De Serrano

Panoramic views of the Serrano neighborhood.

25

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

See the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum building from the bus route.

Meeting point

Big Bus Stop 1

End point

Stop 13: Paseo del Prado(on the corner opposite McDonald's)

Languages

English (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
No additional notes provided
Total
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