Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour
Madrid, Spain

Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour

Outty Ranking 52 3.6 · 386 traveler reviews1.3 hoursFrom $34
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52/100

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3.6/5

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Is Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour worth booking?

Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour is a 1.3-hour experience in Madrid, Spain, from $34 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 386 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
3.6/5 (386)
Duration
1.3 hours
From
$34 per person

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.

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    What's included

    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

    Not included

    • Admission fees
    • Tips (Optional)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Plaza Mayor

      A panoramic view of Plaza Mayor, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Puerta de Alcala

      A panoramic view of Puerta de Alcala, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Plaza de Cibeles

      A panoramic view of Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    4. Royal Palace of Madrid

      A panoramic view of the Royal Palace of Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Templo de Debod

      A panoramic view of Templo de Debod

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Plaza Colon

      A panoramic view of Plaza Colon, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    7. Plaza De Espana

      A panoramic view of Plaza de Espana, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    8. Fuente de Neptuno

      A panoramic view of Fuente de Neptuno, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    9. Museo Nacional del Prado

      A panoramic view of Prado National Museum, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    10. Real Jardin Botanico

      A panoramic view of Real Jardín Botánico, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    11. Madrid Puerta de Atocha - Almudena Grandes

      A panoramic view of Atocha Station

      Pass by without stopping

    12. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

      A panoramic view of the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    13. Lavapies

      A panoramic view of the neighbourhood of Lavapies, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    14. Biblioteca Nacional de Espana

      A panoramic view of the Biblioteca Nacional de Espana, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    15. Gran Via

      A panoramic view of Gran Via, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    16. Chueca

      A panoramic view of the neighbourhood of Chueca, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    17. Malasana

      A panoramic view of the neighbourhood of Malasaña, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    18. Cibeles Fountain

      A panoramic view of Cibeles Fountain, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    19. Paseo del Prado

      A panoramic view of Paseo del Prado, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    20. Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande

      A panoramic view of the Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    21. Catedral de Sta Maria la Real de la Almudena

      A panoramic view of Almudena Cathedral, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    22. Parque del Retiro

      A panoramic view of Parque del Retiro, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    23. Las Ventas Bullring

      A panoramic view of Las Ventas Bullring, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    24. Calle De Serrano

      A panoramic view of the neighbourhood of Serrano, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    25. Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

      A panoramic view of the Museum of Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Madrid

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

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 12: Barrio de las Letras(Before the Parish of El Salvador and San Nicolas)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 11: Calle Toledo (Opposite Paco's Candy Store)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 10: Puerta de Toledo(After the roundabout)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 9: Cuesta de la Vega(Before Ronda de Segovia)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 8: Puerta de San Vicente(Second bus stop outside the roundabout)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 7: Templo de Debod (near San Gil barracks)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 6: Teleférico opposite no. 52 (Paseo del Pintor Rosales with C. de Altamirano)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 5: Moncloa (Corner of C. de Romero Robledo and Calle de Princesa)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 4: Plaza de España(Next to the Riu Hotel)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 3: Gran Via 30 (in front of Pans & Company)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 2: Plaza de Cibeles (bus stop at south-east corner of roundabout, near the post office)

    Meeting point

    Madrid

    Stop 1: Neptuno (near Paseo del Prado)

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

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

    Ends at

    Stop 12: Barrio de las Letras(Before the Parish of El Salvador and San Nicolas)

    Ends at

    Stop 11: Calle Toledo (Opposite Paco's Candy Store)

    Ends at

    Stop 10: Puerta de Toledo(After the roundabout)

    Ends at

    Stop 9: Cuesta de la Vega(Before Ronda de Segovia)

    Ends at

    Stop 8: Puerta de San Vicente(Second bus stop outside the roundabout)

    Ends at

    Stop 7: Templo de Debod (near San Gil barracks)

    Ends at

    Stop 6: Teleférico opposite no. 52 (Paseo del Pintor Rosales with C. de Altamirano)

    Ends at

    Stop 5: Moncloa (Corner of C. de Romero Robledo and Calle de Princesa)

    Ends at

    Stop 4: Plaza de España(Next to the Riu Hotel)

    Ends at

    Stop 3: Gran Via 30 (in front of Pans & Company)

    Ends at

    Stop 2: Plaza de Cibeles (bus stop at south-east corner of roundabout, near the post office)

    Ends at

    Stop 1: Neptuno (near Paseo del Prado)

    Options you can book

    • 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.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ar, de, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Big Bus Madrid

    Know before you go

    • 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

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 369 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Traveler reviews

    369 verified traveler reviews for Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    168
    4 star
    62
    3 star
    41
    2 star
    25
    1 star
    73
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    Coastal67130658715 · October 2026

    A Cool Way to Explore Madrid! 🇪🇸

    The Big Bus Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour was a great way to see Madrid and get familiar with the city. It was convenient to take in the major landmarks and attractions while enjoying the views from the open-top bus. We enjoyed the flexibility of being able to hop off to explore different areas and then hop back on to continue sightseeing. It’s a good option for first-time visitors who want to experience more of Madrid without having to figure out all the transportation themselves. If you’re visiting Madrid for the first time, I recommend considering this tour as part of your itinerary. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to see the city at your own pace!

    via Tripadvisor

    46leanneh · October 2026

    Awful

    Absolutely awful. Don’t go there. One bus broke down leaving seriously congested buses with long waits at each stop. Also not clear at all at each stop where you get the bus and the commentary went from a very stressed out disjointed live guide to random Spanish music interjected with some useful facts about Madrid. Don’t waste your money or time. Sat for three hours and felt couldn’t get off at the risk of not getting back on as several passengers including ourselves had to wait for another bus as they kept coming full. No capacity and very poor commentary even when you did manage to get a seat. I strongly advise to avoid. You could walk faster.

    via Tripadvisor

    Rosemary_T · October 2026

    Madrid HOHO

    We took the Historic Route (Purple) and the Orange/Yellow. Though I have been to Madrid before this was a nice way to spend the afternoon learning more about the city.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the routes and found the tour a nice way to learn more about Madrid, even as a returning visitor. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon! Raul@BigBusTours

    via Viator

    O4793CCalexl · October 2026

    Terrible

    Audio was shocking. Last time I will use Do not use operator and try another

    via Tripadvisor

    Joann_S · October 2026

    Our tour was not typical...

    Our tour was not typical because there was a demonstration downtown that completely disrupted the bus routes. I feel like it would have been a great tour if it were conducted as normal.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your tour was affected by the demonstration and the resulting route disruptions. While these circumstances were unfortunately beyond our control, we understand how they can impact the overall experience. We're pleased to hear that you felt the tour would have been great under normal operating conditions, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you aboard again for a smoother experience in the future. Daiana@BigBusTours

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $34 to $44
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    135
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)4
    Review evidence (18% weight)77
    Booking momentum (14% weight)73
    Value for money (12% weight)83
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Madrid.

    How much does Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $34 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Madrid usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Madrid is not rushed.

    Is Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 386 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Madrid, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    Around 135 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Madrid can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Madrid and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Madrid within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Madrid?

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    On Outty we rank every Madrid experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Madrid Essential: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace, Madrid Walking Tour from Puerta del Sol to Retiro Park, Madrid Tapas & Wine Tour with Rooftop Views and Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Madrid?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Madrid?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    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; and 3 Central Routes. Not included: Admission fees; and Tips (Optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    Stop 13: Paseo del Prado(on the corner opposite McDonald's) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in Arabic, German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Madrid. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    Across 386 reviews averaging 3.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    What booking options are available for Big Bus Madrid Hop on Hop off Tour?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 48 Hours Hop on Hop off, 24 Hours Hop on Hop off. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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