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City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

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75 minutes
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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!

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City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

FromCAD $45.71Per Person

What's included in City Sightseeing Madrid Panoramic Bus Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Museo Nacional del Prado
Pass-by Only

Madrid's answer to the Louvre, this museum features a staggering collection of Spanish and international masterpieces, from Goya to El Greco and Rubens to Rembrandt

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Pass-by Only

One of the world's largest modern art museums, offering an impressive array o 20th Century masterpieces.

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Pass-by Only

The Thyssen-Bornemisza museum features an enormous, eclectic mix of European art. Close to the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum and part of the famous Golden Triangle of Art

Inclusions

  • 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
  • Self-guided walking tour
  • 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
  • Entry to attractions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Tips
  • This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Saturday 21st June: There will be traffic cuts from 12pm - 3pm approximately. Sunday 22nd June: There will be traffic cuts from 12pm - 3pm approximately. Please check locally for more details

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Starting point of the Red Route: Calle Felipe IV, 2 Starting point of the Green Route: Plaza de Neptuno

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

- 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

Operator

City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe