Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your ticket is accepted on your mobile device. Simply show the screen to the driver or staff when you board.

When does my 24 or 48 hours start?

Your chosen time window begins when you first board the bus and validate your ticket, not from the moment of purchase.

Can I switch between the three routes on the same ticket?

Yes. One ticket covers all three routes — red, green, and blue — and you can board any of them as many times as you like within your validity period.

How often do the buses run?

Bus frequency and departure times can vary by season and day. Check the official City Sightseeing Madrid website for up-to-date schedules before your visit.

Is this suitable for young children?

Children under 4 travel free but are not entitled to their own seat. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What happens if it rains?

The buses have a covered lower deck you can use in wet weather. The open upper deck remains available when conditions allow.

City Sightseeing Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Duration

1 day

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Open-top double-decker bus sightseeing tour

Multilingual audio guide commentary

Unlimited hop-on, hop-off boardings within your chosen 24- or 48-hour period

Access to all three routes (Contemporary, Historic, and Modern Madrid)

Not included

Entry fees to attractions along the route

Food and drink

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

What to expect

1
Contemporary Madrid — Red Route (10 stops)
Traces Madrid's vibrant modern neighbourhoods, passing Puerta de Alcalá, the bullring at Plaza de Toros, the bohemian streets of Malasaña, and the shopping heart of Gran Vía.
2
Historic Madrid — Green Route (13 stops)
The longest route takes in Cibeles, Plaza de España, the Templo de Debod, the Royal Palace approach via Puerta de San Vicente, Plaza Mayor, and the cultural Paseo del Prado.
3
Modern Madrid — Blue Route (10 stops)
Heads north through the city's contemporary face: the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Nuevos Ministerios, the Museo Sorolla, and the upscale shopping street of Serrano.

Hop on and off at any stop along the route.

Meeting point

Neptuno Fountain, Plaza Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid, Spain

All three routes depart from and return to the Neptuno Fountain. Present your mobile ticket to board — no need to print. Check the official City Sightseeing website for the day's departure times and bus frequency before you travel.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket (screenshot or app)
Sun protection on warm days — the open upper deck is exposed
A light layer for cooler mornings or evenings

City Sightseeing Madrid Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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