Tourist bus in Madrid. Sightseeing buses Hop on – Hop off in Madrid Tourist bus in Madrid route
You buy tickets for one or two days and get off and return to the excursion bus as many times as you like.
Madrid City Tour Video:
The buses have two floors – a closed lower floor and an open upper floor. Equipped with free Wi-Fi and an information board showing stops.
Audio guides are offered in 14 languages, including Russian.
From experience, let’s say that the quality of the Russian audio guide in Madrid bass tourism is at its best.
Working hours
Routes:
Historical and Modern.
Summer: 01/03 – 31/10. From 09:00 to 22:00 every 8 - 9 minutes.
Winter: 01/11 – 28/02. From 10:00 to 18:00 every 14-15 minutes.
Extended Historical.
Summer:
01/03 - 31/10 at 10:05 and 18:05.
Winter:
01/11 – 28/02 at 10:10 and 14:30.
Advanced Modern.
Summer:
01/03 - 31/10 at 12:15 and 16:05.
Winter:
01/11 – 28/02 at 12:00 and 16:30.
Night
16/06 - 15/09. Two night tours from 22:00.
At the stops there are special signs with the Madrid City Tour logo. They indicate the arrival time of the tour bus and the stop number. If routes intersect at this point, change trains.
Cost of tickets for bass tourist
Tickets for tourist hop on hop off buses are sold in two types: for one and two days. Children under 6 years old travel for free. However, you must purchase a ticket for your child.
Ticket prices are indicated without discount.
One ticket is valid for all routes, including night routes, without restrictions.
Tour bus tickets
Tickets are sold directly from the conductor on the bus.
For those who want to save 10% of the cost, purchase tickets for the Madrid City Tour online. Buy for rubles on official service in Russian.
Present the printout at the entrance to the tourist bus. In exchange, you will receive headphones (you take them with you), a booklet with advertising and a map of stops.
We offer to buy tickets to museums and attractions online.
Below we give photos of queues for excursion buses and remind you once again - save time and money!
Madrid City Tour routes
Number of stops – 52.
Three options are offered: Historical (No. 1), Modern (No. 2) and Night.
Please note that routes 1 and 2 have extended options. In this case, the bus, in addition to daily traffic, goes to monuments and attractions located far from the city center.
No. 1: Historical (blue)
Start of movement: 10:00
End of movement: 18:00
Start of the Bass Tourist Madrid City Tour from the Prado Museum:
Bus stops
Prado Museum (Museo del Prado)
The Prado Museum is visited by millions of tourists every year. The museum's collections include works by Spanish and Italian artists, including Velázquez's "Maids of Honor" and Goya's "The Third of May 1808."
The Museo del Prado collections include 9,000 paintings and 700 sculptures.
Puerta de Alcala
Puerta de Alcalá was built by Sabatini in 1778 during the period of restoration of the city's decoration promoted by Charles III. Made from granite, it exemplifies proportion, harmony and elegance.
Barrio de Salamanca
Salamanca is a district of the capital. Don José de Salamanca y Mayol, Marquis of Salamanca, gave his name to the area due to his involvement in the area's project in 1860.
Nowadays, the Salamanca area is the area of the rich and streets such as Goya or Serrano are part of the most expensive streets in Spain.
We recommend getting off the tourist bus and taking a walk around the area.
Plaza de Colon
The statue in honor of Christophe Columbus was built between 1881 and 1885 to celebrate the marriage between Alfonso XII and Maria de las Mercedes of Orléans. This monument fits perfectly into the square in which it is located, with a beautiful grassy area, ponds and a large waterfall.
Plaza de Cibeles
It is a lively square and home to monuments such as the Fuente de Cibeles and the Palacio de Cibeles. Fuente de Cibeles, the symbol of Madrid, stands in the middle of the square.
Gran Via, 14
One of the most important and emblematic arteries of the center of Madrid. Thousands of residents and tourists fill the sidewalks every day. Being located in the lively center of Madrid there are many souvenir shops. Driving along the street on a tour bus, you can see everything and outline places to return to later.
Gran Via, 30
Gran Via is a thoroughfare offering leisure, tourism and shopping.
Gran Via, 54
Madrid Gran Via was planned as a recreation and entertainment area. The segment between San Luis and Plaza de Callao features historic buildings housing fashion stores of world famous brands.
Plaza de España
Plaza de España - big square and a popular tourist spot located in the center of Madrid. In the center of the square is a monument to the Spanish novelist, poet and playwright Miguel de Cervantes.
Templo de Debod
This design dates back to the 2nd century BC, brought to Spain as a gift from Egypt. The monument is surrounded by gardens with a fountain and is considered the oldest in Madrid.
Opera Teatro Real
Located in Plaza de Oriente. Valued by connoisseurs of opera music for its unrivaled acoustics. The building was begun by Ferdinand VII in 1817 on the site of an old theater, the work was completed in 1850.
Palacio Real
The Palacio Real was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site of the old Alcazar fortress, a former Moorish castle. Sachetti began work in 1738 and the building was completed in 1764. Sabatini designed the southeast wing and the grand staircase. Don't forget that the tour bus operates on a hop on hop off basis - stop and explore the palace.
Puerta de Toledo
19 meters high, opened in 1827, it is a modern monumental gate built in the city. The magnificent granite structure was begun in 1812 by order of Joseph Bonaparte.
San Francisco el Grande (San Francisco El Grande)
The Basilica of San Francisco El Grande, an 18th-century Classicist building, is built on an old monastery said to have been founded by San Francisco de Assisi in the 13th century. Notable feature appearance building - a dome with a diameter of 33 meters.
Catedral de la Almudena
At the end of the 19th century they began construction works on the Catedral de la Almudena, which was built on the site old church Santa Maria la Mayor, to commemorate the Virgin of Madrid.
The first stone of this monument was laid in 1883, but the construction process was slow. In 1993, the cathedral was consecrated for the veneration of Pope John Paul II.
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor is the symbol of Madrid. The square was opened in 1620 and has a rectangular shape, with arcades around the edges. Previously, the square hosted public events such as bullfights, processions and festivals. Under the arcades there are traditional shops, as well as bars and restaurants. Don't forget that bass tourists travel at intervals of 5 to 25 minutes. Take a leisurely stroll through the symbol of the capital of Spain and continue your journey through the city.
Puerta del Sol del Sol)
Puerta del Sol is not to be missed. Several attractions in one place, such as the statue of the Bear and the Trunks. Near Alcalá Street is the equestrian statue of Charles III, standing at a height of nine meters.
Circulo de Bellas Artes
This impressive building on Alcalá Street was designed by the architect Antonio Palacios and is a prime example cultural life. The distinctive decoration includes sculptures of the goddess Minerva and others.
Thyssen-Ornemis Museum (Museo Thyssen)
Architect Rafael Moneo rebuilt and renovated the Villahermosa Palace, an early 19th-century building, for the museum. The museum is said to be a complement to the Prado and Reina Sofía by filling gaps in their respective collections.
Reina Sofia Arts Center (Museo Reina Sofía)
The Museo Reina Sofía opened its doors to the public in 1990 with a collection of Spanish and international art spanning the period from the late 19th century to the present day.
#2: Modern (Green)
Movement interval: 10 – 15 minutes.
Start of movement: 10:00
End of movement: 18:00
The beginning of the bass tourist movement from Neptune Square:
Bus stops
Neptune Square (Plaza de Neptuno)
Fuente de Neptuno is located on Paseo del Prado. By order of King Charles III, Juan Pascual de Mena began building this marble statue in 1780. In 1786, student José Rodriguez completed the project.
Plaza de Cibeles, Plaza de Colon
See blue route.
Museum of Sculptures (Museo de Esculturas)
The Museo de Arte Público is the former Museo de Esculturas. Located under the overpass connecting Juan Bravo and Eduardo Dato streets, it houses a fine collection of Spanish abstract sculpture.
Museum of Natural Sciences (Museo de Ciencias Naturales)
The museum hosts events to raise awareness of diversity natural world. The collections number more than six million specimens, making the museum one of the main reference centers not only for Spanish fauna, but also for other Mediterranean areas. Most likely, the Madrid City Tour discount booklet will contain a discount coupon for this museum.
Nuevos Ministerios (New Ministries)
Where the Hippodrome was once located is now located architectural complex Nuevos Millioris. In 1929, Secundino Zuazo y de Jansen began construction of the Nuevos complex, but construction was not completed until the 1940s.
Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid FC Stadium)
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is the home stadium of the Real Madrid football team. Named after the man who was president of the club for 35 years.
After various remodeling projects, today it is classified as an elite stadium and has the most highly appreciated UEFA five stars.
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Superior Council of Scientific Research)
The Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas is the largest public research institution in Spain and the third largest in Europe.
Museo Lázaro Galdiano (Lazaro Galdiano Museum)
The works presented in the museum were collected by José Lazaro Galdiano, a passionate collector. The collection contains more than 12,600 paintings, sculptures, silver objects, precious stones, enamel and marble items, textiles, weapons... from the 6th century BC.
Serrano, 61
Serrano Street takes its name from Francisco Serrano y Dominguez, a Spanish soldier and politician.
The building looks more like a palace than a factory. Now this building is a shopping and cultural center.
Serrano, 66
Serrano Street is famous for its luxury boutiques. One of the most expensive in the capital. While driving along it in a comfortable bus tourist from Madrid City Tour, don’t forget to check in. Let them envy.
Museo Arqueológico (Museum of Archaeology)
The museum arose in late XIX century and aims to bring together and exhibit objects related to archaeology, ethnography, decorative arts and coins from different institutions.
Puerta de Alcalá
See blue route.
Alcalá, 17
Calle Alcalá is the longest street. Along this street you can find landmarks such as the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya at number 16, the former discotheque Alcalá 20 at number 20, the Edificio Metrópolis, the Unión y el Fénix Español building at number 23.
Puerta del Sol
Puerta del Sol is not to be missed. It has several attractions, such as the statue of the Bear and the Trunks, next to Alcalá Street, and the equestrian statue of Charles III, standing at a height of nine meters.
Plaza de las Cortes
This is one of the most famous squares, as it consists of the Congresso de los Diputados, Palace Hotel and a magnificent statue of Cervantes.
On the main façade of the Congreso de los Diputados, a staircase rises to a neoclassical portico.
Night
The night line operates from June 16 to September 15. You can see the beauty of Madrid at night. The bus will take you along the “Historic Madrid” route, but without stops.
Have a great experience!
We remind you, buy your tickets online and skip the queues for the Madrid City Tour!
Text: (c) Oleg Koloshin
Other cities
The easiest way to get acquainted with the sights of Madrid is Madrid City Tour, or in other words Bus Turistic - a system of tourist buses plying around the city. This type of transport is available in many large European cities- I first became acquainted with the example of Madrid (and accordingly, I will talk specifically about the Madrid version of the bass tourist).
UPD: I was told here that Madrid City Tour and Bus Turistic are still two different operators. In Madrid, only City Tour is available, so upon request Bus Turistic only gives it out. That’s actually why I call them this and that - they are synonyms. But let's say in Barcelona - these are different things. We need to go there too and have a look =)
Madrid City Tour - outwardly very noticeable red double-decker buses. Ply on historical center usually with many stops. At first, you’re shocked when such a thing starts taxiing towards you on a narrow street (in one of the squares I was running away from one - because while I was photographing the buildings I didn’t notice a bus coming around the corner towards me), but you very quickly get used to it and stop being surprised.
You can buy a one-day ticket for 20 euros or a two-day ticket for 25. If you have a ticket, you can get on and off the bus at any stop (each stop is marked on the map). Thus, you can not only go to explore the surrounding area, but also use it as transport to get from one point to another:
The buses are double-deckers - on the first floors there are places for the disabled and all sorts of wheelchairs, but I preferred to ride on the second floor. Each place is equipped with an audio guide in 16 languages - you choose which one you need and go and enjoy (Russian was number 7). By the way, the guide’s stories are interspersed with quite pleasant jazz music - at least this made me wildly happy.
Actually, the standard ticket package includes a card, headphones and various other discount coupons in various stores and eateries.
On the top floor it is also very convenient in that you can open the windows (which I constantly used to take some pictures directly from the window), also each bus has a folding roof, but since it was winter and sometimes it drizzled, the roofs were mostly closed :
A rare exception is the open top. The day was really warm and sunny:
Well, and accordingly, there was a lot of filming while leaning out of the window. Although, of course, the streets there are so narrow, it’s worth doing this very carefully (often buses, and any transport, drive almost in contact with the walls):
There are two in Madrid tourist routes- there are several intersection points to transfer from one to the second. The end of the first is located next to the Prado Museum and the Ritz Hotel, the end of the second is next to Neptune Square:
In addition to the main routes, there are also extended routes: some buses report that the bus follows an extended route (they are also marked on the map with a dotted line). For example, the first route, in its extended version, enters the embankment of the Manzanares River and even crosses it in one place via a bridge. The second route does not turn off near the Santiago Bernabeo stadium, but goes further straight in the AZCA area to Plaza Castilla and the Gate of Europe - a place where I never got to (((
In general, we can say that Route 1 is “old Madrid”, Route 2 is “modern Madrid”. Accordingly, the first one is more interesting for detailed study
I usually recommend Bas Touristik to people to quickly explore the city, they say, “there is little time - and you can see everything quickly.” I think that it is necessary to use this type of transport without fail: first of all, we drove through the entire center in this way, studied what was where, and then we already outlined routes where to go, what to see, etc. And it just helps to navigate better. A useful thing in short.
Tourist bus trips in Madrid are organized by Madrid City Tour. The recognizable red buses travel around the Spanish capital on two daily routes. From June 16 to September 15, 2 night tours are added to the day trips (the bus follows route 1 without stopping, departing from the stop at the Prado Museum, starting at 22:00).
There are 2 routes. Tourist buses run around Madrid with enviable regularity (on average every 10-15 minutes). Twice a day, buses follow an extended route that follows an extended path. Information support can be listened to in 14 languages, including Russian.
Route 1 "Historic Madrid"
Standard route
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One of the largest fine art museums in the world. The museum's collections include works of the Spanish, Italian, Flemish and German schools. The works of Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, Murillo, Bosch, Titian, Raphael, Botticelli and many other world famous artists are kept here. In 2007, the reconstruction of the main building was completed and the magnificent monument of late Spanish classicism appeared before the residents and guests of Madrid in its full glory. |
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Monday-Friday: 10:00-20:00. |
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Adult ticket: 14 euros. Free admission to the museum is from 18:00 to 20:00 |
2. Stop: Gate of Alcala (Puerta de Alcala)
Located in the center of Independence Square, the Alcalá Gate is a magnificent monument to the transition period from Baroque to Classicism. The granite gates were built in 1778 on the site of the old brick ones by order of King Charles III. Above the central arch is carved the Latin phrase “Rege Carolo III. Anno MDCCLXXVIII" ("Being Charles III, 1778"). For a long time, the Alcala Gate served as the main entrance to the Spanish capital.
3. Stop: Salamanca District (Barrio de Salamanca)
The Salamanca district of Madrid is sometimes called the “district of money” due to its concentration of exclusive clothing stores, jewelry and furniture of prestigious brands, as well as expensive hotels. The area was built on the initiative of the Marquis de Salamanca. Concentrated here art galleries Madrid.
4. Stop: Plaza de Colon
The main opera house in Spain. Royal Theater located opposite the Royal Palace and is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. The theater building was built by order of Queen Isabella II in 1850, and the theater was opened on her birthday. The Eurovision Song Contest was held here in 1969. The theater was built at the end of the 19th century specifically for the royal court; members of the Spanish royal family are still often present at productions. Concert hall The theater seats about 2,000 spectators, and world celebrities often perform here.
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When in 1734 a fire destroyed the old Royal Palace, the idea arose of building a new royal residence following the example of the French Versailles and the Louvre, but outside of Madrid. However, in the end new palace was built on the site of a fire in the city center. The new building of the Royal Palace was built entirely of stone to protect it from possible fires. Construction was completed in 1764. The first king to live in the new palace was Charles III. Currently, the palace is not a closed royal residence; most of it is given over to a museum, where you can also see original furniture, the best preserved in Europe. |
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All days of the week. |
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Adult ticket: 11 euros (on partial opening days – 5 euros). |
13. Stop: Gate of Toledo (Puerta de Toledo)
Triumphal Arch The Toledo Gate was built in Madrid in honor of Ferdinand VII, the liberator of Spain from French conquerors during the Napoleonic Wars. The inscription above the gate reads: “Dedicated to Ferdinand VII, the Desired, father of the nation, conqueror of the land and deliverer from the usurpation of the French. The monument is dedicated by the Government of Madrid to fidelity, triumph and joy. The year is 1827." Construction took 10 years, from 1817 to 1827. The Toledo Gate was the last to be built within the old wall that surrounded the Spanish capital.
14. Stop: Royal Cathedral of St. FrancisGreat(San Francisco el Grande)
The Royal Cathedral of St. Francis the Great is located between the Toledo Gate and the Royal Palace. It is the largest church in Madrid. The cathedral was built in neoclassical style in 1784. Currently, the Royal Cathedral of St. Francis the Great is run by the Franciscan Order and serves as the Spanish national pantheon. The interiors of the cathedral are decorated with works by Goya, Zurbaran and other outstanding artists.
15. Stop: Almudena Cathedral
The Almudena Cathedral is the cathedral of Madrid. Located opposite the Royal Palace and dedicated to Our Lady of Almudena, patroness of the Spanish capital. The cathedral was built in the 20th century, construction lasted several decades, and in 1993 it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. Dome cathedral, rising at an altitude of 75 meters, is made in the neo-Baroque style; the facades of the cathedral are decorated in the neoclassical style. In May 2004, the wedding of Crown Prince Felipe and TV presenter Leticia Ortiz took place in the Almudena Cathedral.
16. Stop: Main Square (Plaza Mayor)
central square"Austrian Madrid". A beautiful square in the Austrian Baroque style. The square owes its appearance to King Philip III, the first Spanish king of the Austrian dynasty, who wished to perpetuate the era of Habsburg rule. In the center of the square is a statue of Philip III. The square was inaugurated on May 15, 1620, the day Isidro de Merlo was canonized. Since then, May 15 (St. Isidre's Day) has been the main holiday of the Spanish capital. The first permanent bullfighting ground in Madrid was opened here. Plaza Mayor traditionally competes with Plaza del Sol for the right to be considered main square Madrid.
17. Stop: Gate of the Sun Square (Puerta del Sol)
The central square of Madrid, the zero reference point for road distances in Spain. In ancient times, the Gate of the Sun was one of the entrances to the Spanish capital. It was one of the busiest places in the city. In 1521, the gates were demolished to make the exit from the city wider and more convenient, thanks to which the area increased significantly. Here are the iconic landmarks for the city: the bronze plate of kilometer zero, the Spanish chimes on the city hall building, the bronze symbol of Madrid that adorns the city’s coat of arms - a bear and a strawberry tree. It was here that the first gas lamp of the capital appeared, it was through this square that the first car passed, and it was under this square that the first line of the Madrid metro passed.
18. Stop: Fine Arts Club(Circulodebellasartes)
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A circle or collection of fine (fine) arts is a non-profit organization founded on the initiative of a small group of artists and designed to develop different kinds art. The fund enjoys the support of the municipal authorities of Madrid, as well as large commercial organizations. About 1,000 cultural events a year take place here: exhibitions, conferences, seminars, master classes, concerts, theatrical performances, etc. The interior of the building amazes with its rich decoration. The terrace offers magnificent views of Madrid. |
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Entrance ticket: 4 euros. |
19. Stop: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Museo Thyssen)
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State Art Gallery in Madrid. Until 1993, the Thyssen Museum was considered the world's largest private art gallery. Here are collected many works that have become an excellent addition to the collections of the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Art Center. It is believed that so rich collection paintings went to Spain thanks to the wife of Baron Heinrich von Thyssen-Bornemisza, the collector of the collection, Carmen Cervera, the former “Miss Spain”. |
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Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00, Monday: 12:00-16:00. |
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Adult ticket: 10 euros (from 02/09/2016 – 12 euros). |
20. Stop: Reina Sofia Museum (Museo Reina Sofia)
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The Reina Sofía Museum, or Reina Sofía Art Centre, forms, together with the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Museum, the Spanish capital's "Golden Triangle of Arts". In 1988, the museum was given national status. The center is often compared to the Pompidou Center in Paris. In the museum's collections, priority is given to contemporary painting and sculpture by Spanish artists. Presented here famous works Dali and Picasso, as well as Miro and Gris. The museum has a large research department. |
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Monday, Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00-21:00, closed every Tuesday, January 1st and 6th, |
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Adult ticket: 6 euros. |
21. Stop: Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanico)
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Royal Botanical Garden Madrid is located next to the Prado Museum. After visiting galleries worldwide famous Museum Prado is so nice to walk along the flower alleys of this park. In 1942, the botanical garden was declared an Art Garden. There is a beautiful herbarium, rosalia, an exclusive collection of bonsai trees, an olive alley with many unusual specimens, as well as numerous tulips, azaleas, wildflowers and many other plants. The Royal Botanic Garden is constantly developing, and a science center has been opened here. |
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All days of the week. |
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Adult ticket: 4 euros. |
Extended route
The expanded version of Route 1 includes all of the stops listed and also adds the ones below. Extended route 1 tourist bus runs twice a day: at 10:10 and 14:30 in winter and at 10:05 and 18:05 in summer.
9.1. Stop: at the corner of the intersection of Princess and Alberto Aguilera streets (Princesa esquinaAlberto Aguilera). The street is named after the Princess of Asturias, Maria Isabella Francisca de Asis, and is one of the main commercial arteries of the city.
9.2. Stop: Moncloa Square (Plaza de la Moncloa). The square is located in the west of Madrid and is famous for buildings built during the Franco era.
9.3. Stop: Cable car(Teleferico). The length of the road is 2.5 kilometers. The journey lasts about 11 minutes, during which you can see the Royal Palace, high-rise buildings in Plaza España, the Cathedral of St. Francis the Great, as well as huge park Casa de Campo is where the cabins land.
10.1. Stop: Gate of San Vicente, demolished at the end of the 19th century to relieve traffic, and returned to its place in 1995.
10.2. Stop: Bridge of Segovia (Puente de Segovia), the oldest bridge in Madrid, built at the end of the 16th century.
10.3. Stop: DirectionsPontones(Paseo de Pontones – Madrid Rio). The place itself is famous for two oldest bridges: Bridge of Segovia and Bridge of Toledo, and is also one of the historical and cultural centers cities.
10.4. Stop: Toledo Bridge (Puente de Toledo), granite arched pedestrian bridge, which is included in the Spanish Cultural Heritage List.
Route 2 "Modern Madrid"
Standard route
Standard route
1. Stop: Neptune Square (Plaza de Neptuno).
Plaza Canovas del Castillo in Madrid is often called Plaza Neptune. In the center of the square stands a huge fountain with the figure of the god of the sea. The Fountain owes its appearance to King Carlos III, thanks to whom many iconic landmarks appeared in Madrid. The Neptune Fountain was built in 1786. It was originally located in a different location, but in 1898 the fountain was moved to Plaza Canovas del Castillo. If the Cibeles Fountain became the place to celebrate the victories of the Real Madrid football club, then fans celebrate victories at the Neptune Fountain football club Atlético de Madrid.
2. Stop: Cibeles Square (PlazadeCibeles) (see description in Route 1).
3. Stop: Columbus Square (PlazadeColon) (see description in Route 1).
4. Stop: Museum of SculptureEsculturas)
State Museum Arts in Madrid was formerly called the Museum of Outdoor Sculpture (Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de la Castellana). There are 17 abstract figures in the open air. Each figure is individual, has its own name and represents the unique style of each sculptor. The museum was opened in 1979 on the initiative of the sculptor Eusebio Sempere, who thereby wanted to open the world of abstraction to the capital's inhabitants.
5. Stop: Museum of Natural SciencesCienciasNnaturales)
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National Museum natural sciences appeared in Madrid in 1771, during the reign of Carlos III. Initially it was called the Royal Ministry of Natural History, in 1815 the museum received its modern name. More than 6 million exhibits are collected here; the museum is considered one of the largest natural science museums in Europe. At the same time, the museum’s collection is constantly being replenished; the museum boasts many unique exhibits (megateria from Argentina, diplodocus from the USA, etc.). |
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Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-17:00. |
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Adult ticket: 7 euros. |
6. Stop: New Ministries (Nuevos Ministerios)
Government complex in the Chamberi district of Madrid, which includes the central buildings of the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Employment and Social Security, as well as the offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nutrition and the Environment. From an architectural point of view, the government complex is integrated into the AZCA shopping center, one of the most important shopping centers capital of Spain.
A visit to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid is a must for all football fans. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is the home stadium of the famous football club Real Madrid, and the Spanish national football team also plays here. The stadium has highest category UEFA, it is the second largest stadium in Spain (after the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona). The Santiago Bernabeu stadium hosted the final matches of the 1964 European Championship and the 1982 World Cup, as well as four Champions League finals.
8. Stop: HigherAdviceScientificResearch(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC))
CSIC is the largest public research institute in Spain, the third largest in Europe. The main task of the institute is not simply to conduct scientific research, but to develop research activities in general, for which CSIC collaborates with other scientific organizations in Spain and other countries of the world. CSIC also cooperates with many museums and universities in Spain.
9. Stop: Lazaro Galdiano Museum
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The Lazaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid will undoubtedly appeal to antique lovers. It is located in beautiful palace, surrounded by lush gardens, and displays magnificent collections of antiques and paintings. Here you can see ancient home-woven clothing, samples of daggers, swords and ancient royal seals, gold and silver cups. In a quiet environment (the museum is set apart from the largest museums in Madrid), here you can admire works by El Greco, Ribera, Zurbaran and many others. |
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All days (except Monday and Sunday): 10:00-16:30. |
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Adult ticket: 6 euros. |
10.,11. Stops: Calle Serrano, 61, 66 (Serrano, 61, 66)
Calle Serrano is located in the prestigious Salamanca district of Madrid. Serrano Street is lined with exclusive shops. This real paradise for shopaholics, especially during discount periods, when branded items can be purchased with 70-90% discounts.
12. Stop: National Archaeological Museum(Museo Arqueologico)
13. Stop: Gate of Alcala (PuertadeAlcala)(see description in Route 1)
14. Stop: Alcala street, 17 (Alcala, 17 )
Calle Alcalá is the longest street in Madrid. It starts from the Gate of the Sun Square and ends only at Espanidad Avenue. It is on this street that the Gate of the Sun, Gate of Alcala, Plaza Independence and the Cibeles Fountain are located.
15. Stop: Gate of the Sun Square (PuertadelSol) (see description in Route 1)
16. Stop: Plaza de las Cortes(PlazadelasCortes)
The building of the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament, is located in Plaza de las Cortes in Madrid. The building was built in 1850 according to the design of the architect Narciso Pascual i Colomer. The lions on the central staircase were cast from cannons captured during the African campaign of 1860.
Extended route
The expanded version of Route 2 also includes all of the stops listed and adds the ones below. The extended route 2 is followed by a tourist bus twice a day: at 12:30 and 16:30 in winter and at 12:15 and 16:05 in summer.
6.1. Stop: Plaza de Cuzco. A beautiful square located in the commercial center of Madrid.
6.2. Stop: Plaza de Castilla, on which the two most tall skyscraper Madrid, forming the Gateway to Europe.
10.1. Stop: Ortega y Gasset Street, where luxury boutiques are located.
10.2. Stop: Plaza de Toro de las Ventas, the largest bullring in Spain.
10.3. Stop: Palace of Sports (Goya Palacio de Deportes), where the Real Madrid basketball team trains.
10.4. Stop: Cason del Buen Retiro, branch of the Prado Museum.
10.5. Stop: Atocha Station - GlorietaEmperador Carlos V), the largest railway station in Spain.
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Tourist Bus Tariffs in Madrid
The ticket can be used on both routes.
When purchasing tickets on the website madrid.city-tour.com there is a system of discounts. In addition, they can be purchased at the main ticket sales point on Felipe IV Street between the Prado Museum and the Ritz Hotel, as well as on the buses themselves.
When purchasing a ticket, you will be given headphones to listen to the audio guide, a map of two routes and a book with discount coupons for other tourist attractions.
To find tourist bus stops on the streets of Madrid, you need to look for special red or blue pillars indicating this type of transport and routes. Some of the stops are combined with stops public transport, where you can also find all the information about the bus route.
— Bus traffic is carried out all year round.
— Winter time work (November, December, January and February) from 10.00 to 18.00. Summer schedule, other months, from 9.00 to 22.00.
— Tickets are valid for all routes and valid for one or two days, depending on the option you choose.
— The bus moves at intervals of 8-15 minutes. This interval is approximate as it depends on city traffic conditions.
— Animals are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs.
— The average duration of Route No. 1 is 80 minutes, and Route No. 2 is 65 minutes.
— Tickets can be purchased on buses, hotels, travel agencies, information centers Madrid City Tour and other points of sale.
— The ticket must be kept until the end of the trip, as it can be requested by company employees at any time. Losing a ticket means the inability to access the services or continue to use them.
Madrid Historic Route
From the square near the Prado Museum, the bus moves along Felipe IV and Alfonso streets, along Independence Square, past the Alcala Gate, along Velazquez and Goya streets, and along Columbus Square. Continue along Boulevard Recoletos, Plaza Cibeles, Gran Via, Plaza España, Princess and Ferraz streets, Oriental Square, Bailen Street, past the Toledo Gate, past Plaza Mayor, then to Puerta del Sol, along San Jeronimo Street, Prado Boulevard and past Emperor Charles V Square.
Madrid Modern Route
From the square near the Prado Museum (from the corner of Plaza Canovas del Castillo next to the park of the Ritz Hotel) the bus moves along Prado Boulevard, passes along Recoletos and Castellana boulevards, Concha Espina Avenue, Serrano Street, Independence Square past the Alcala Gate, then along Cibeles Square and the street San Jeronimo.
Buses run daily from 10:00 to 19:00 with an interval of 20 minutes. Seats on the buses are equipped with audio guides in 8 languages (including Russian), introducing tourists to the sights along the route.
Tourist bus in Madrid it's called the Madrid City Tour. In addition, it is often searched for Madrid Bus Touristic and Madrid hop on – hop off.
The Madrid tour bus allows you to get on and off at any stop by purchasing one ticket for the whole day or two days. Tourist buses in Madrid are comfortable: they are double-decker, the second tier is often open, so tourists can take excellent photos.
You can buy a ticket for a sightseeing bus in advance, saving money, using the link. In the window that opens, just select a city.
Madrid tourist bus routes
There are two tourist bus routes in Madrid: blue and green. They consist of 16 and 21 stops, you can buy one ticket and travel on both routes of Madrid tourist buses using the hop on – hop off system.
Hop on – hop off Madrid: schedule
The hop on – hop off buses in Madrid allow you to get on and off at any stop for one or two days (depending on the ticket price).
From November to February they run from 10 am to 6 pm, and from March to October from 9 am to 10 pm. You can board the Madrid City Tour bus at any of the stops.
Excursions in Russian in Madrid
It is not difficult to find a Russian-language excursion in the capital of Spain, but such entertainment is usually not cheap. Tourist buses are a good alternative, since they allow you to listen to a tour in Russian in Madrid through special headphones (provided when purchasing a ticket).
Madrid Tourist Bus: Map
In addition, by purchasing a ticket for the Madrid City Tour, you receive discounts. Which ones exactly – see the link.
Tourist bus in Madrid: prices
Prices for Madrid tourist buses depend on the number of days and age. Here are the prices for a Madrid sightseeing bus when purchased online in June 2012. Even if they change, you can get a rough idea of the order.
- Price for an adult Madrid City Tour ticket for one day: 20 euros.
- Price for a hop on – hop off bus in Madrid for an adult for two days: 24 euros.
- Price discount ticket for a sightseeing bus in Madrid for one day: 9 euros.
- Price of a discounted ticket for two days: 12 euros.
- A family ticket for a tourist bus in Madrid (2 adults + 2 children) costs 50 euros for one day.
Tickets are considered discounted for children (7–15 years old) and elderly people (over 65 years old).