Best of · MADRID
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 madrid bus tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Travel from Madrid to Toledo with an English and Spanish guide, stopping at the Mirador del Valle and a sword-making workshop before a one-hour walk through medieval streets. Choose a six-hour Express trip or nine-hour option with Cathedral entry and VIP access to seven monuments.
“This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. Tour guides were great and the place is amazing!!”
Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on a 24-hour panoramic ticket covering historic and modern routes. See the Royal Palace, Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Bernabéu Stadium, and KIO Towers with audio commentary in 14 languages. This is a continuous ride, not a hop-on hop-off service.
“Great thanks gave a good insight to Madrid to give us an idea of where and what to do- good way to start”
Take a 1.5-hour open-top bus circuit through central Madrid by day or night. A live English and Spanish guide points out the Prado, Royal Palace, Gran Vía, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, and Atocha. Sit upstairs for the best views, but expect a moving tour with no photo stops.
“The tour was very interesting. Andrea, our guide, was helpful, kind and with a good sense of humour. I really enjoyed touring Madrid and learning about its landmarks.”
Take a 90-minute open-top Big Bus tour past Madrid’s Royal Palace, Prado, Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcalá, and Cibeles Fountain. A bilingual guide, including popular hosts such as Juan and Javi, adds history, jokes, trivia, and occasional music. This is a continuous sightseeing ride, not a hop-on hop-off ticket.
“We had the best time touring around Madrid via the big bus. Great to help you get a better understanding of the city and decide which other venues you might want to spend more time in.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
