Buy tickets for one or two days and go out, return to the tour bus as many times as you like.
Video Madrid City Tour:
Buses are double-decker - closed lower and open upper floors. 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 time of arrival of the sightseeing bus, the number of the stop. If the routes intersect at this point, make a transfer.
The 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 travel for free. However, a ticket must be purchased for a child.
Ticket prices are without discount.
One ticket is valid for all routes, including night, 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 via the Internet. Buy for rubles on the official service in Russian.
Present the printout at the entrance to the bus tourist. In return, you will receive headphones (take it with you), a booklet with advertising and a map of stops.
We offer to buy tickets to museums and attractions via the Internet.
Below we give a photo of queues for sightseeing buses and once again remind you - save time and money!
Routes Madrid City Tour
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, travels to monuments and attractions located far from the city center.
No. 1: Historical (blue)
Start of movement: 10:00
End of movement: 18:00
Bass Tourist Madrid City Tour starts 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 The Maid of Honor by Velázquez and The Third of May 1808 by Goya.
The Museo del Prado collections include 9,000 paintings and 700 sculptures.
Puerta de Alcala
The Puerta de Alcala was built by Sabatini in 1778 during the restoration of the city scenery promoted by Charles III. Made of granite and is an example of 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 participation in the project of the area in 1860.
Nowadays, the Salamanca area is the district of the rich and streets such as Goya or Serrano are part of the most expensive streets in Spain.
We recommend you get off the bass tourist and take a walk around the area.
Plaza de Colón
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 area on 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 bustling center of Madrid has many souvenir shops. Driving down the street on a sightseeing bus, you can see everything and outline the places where to return later.
Gran Via, 30
Gran Vía is a highway offering leisure, tourism and shopping.
Gran Via, 54
Madrid's Gran Via was planned as a recreation and entertainment area. In the segment between San Luis and Plaza de Callao, there are old buildings that house fashion stores of world famous brands.
Plaza de España
Plaza de España is a large square and a popular tourist destination 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 the Plaza de Orient. Appreciated by connoisseurs of opera music for unsurpassed acoustics. The building was begun by Ferdinand VII in 1817 on the site of the old theatre, work was completed in 1850.
Palacio Real
The Palacio Real was built in the 18th century by order of Philip V on the site old fortress Alcazar, former Moorish castle. Sacetti 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 sightseeing bus operates on the principle of hop on hop off - make a stop and see the palace.
Puerta de Toledo
19 meters high, opened in 1827, this 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 that, according to legend, was founded by San Francisco de Assisi in the 13th century. A notable feature of the appearance of the building is a dome with a diameter of 33 meters.
Catedral de la Almudena
At the end of the 19th century, building work began on the Catedral de la Almudena, which was built on the site of the old church of Santa Maria la Mayor to commemorate the virgin of Madrid.
In 1883, the first stone of this monument was laid, but the construction process was slow. In 1993, the cathedral was consecrated to worship 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, social events such as bullfights, processions and festivals took place on the square. Below the arcades are traditional shops, as well as bars and restaurants. Don't forget that bass tourists run every 5 to 25 minutes. Walk slowly through the symbol of the capital of Spain and continue your journey through the city.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is not to be missed. Several attractions in one place, such as the statue of the Bear and the Stem Trees. Near Alcala Street and 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 of cultural life. The distinctive ornamentation includes sculptures of the goddess Minerva and others.
Thyssen-Ornemisy Museum (Museo Thyssen)
The architect Rafael Moneo rebuilt and renovated the palace at Villahermosa, an early 19th century building, for the museum. The museum is said to be an addition to the Prado and Reina Sofía as it bridges gaps in their respective collections.
Reina Sofia Center for the Arts
The Museo Reina Sofía opened its doors to the public in 1990 with a collection of Spanish and international art spanning 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 start of the bass tourist movement from Neptune Square:
Bus stops
Neptune Square (Plaza de Neptuno)
The Fuente de Neptuno are located on the 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 Colón
See blue route.
Sculpture Museum (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 displays a fine collection of Spanish abstract sculpture.
Museum of Natural Sciences (Museo de Ciencias Naturales)
The museum hosts events aimed at raising awareness of diversity natural world. The collections number more than six million pieces, making the museum one of the main reference centers not only for the Spanish fauna, but also for other Mediterranean areas. Most likely, in the discount booklet of Madrid City Tour there will be a discount coupon for this museum.
Nuevos Ministerios (New Ministries)
Where the Hippodrome was once located, the Nuevos Millioris architectural complex is now located. In 1929, Secundino Zuazo y de Jansen began construction on the Nuevos complex, but construction was not completed until the 1940s.
Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid Stadium)
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is the home stadium of the Real Madrid football team. Named after the man who was the president of the club for 35 years.
After various remodeling projects, today it is classified as an elite stadium and has the most appreciated UEFA five stars.
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (Superior Council for Scientific Research)
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 Jose Lazaro Galdiano, a passionate collector. The collection includes over 12,600 paintings, sculptures, silver items, precious stones, enamel and marble products, fabrics, 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 commercial and cultural center.
Serrano, 66
Serrano Street is known for its luxurious boutiques. One of the most expensive in the capital. Do not forget to check in when you drive through it on a comfortable bass tourist from Madrid City Tour. Let them envy.
Museo Arqueológico (Museum of Archaeology)
The museum originated in late XIX century and is intended to bring together and exhibit objects related to archeology, ethnography, decorative arts and coins from different institutions.
Puerta de Alcala
See blue route.
Alcala, 17
Alcalá Street is the longest street. Along this street you can find attractions such as Banco Bilbao Vizcaya at number 16, the former discotheque Alcalá 20 at number 20, Edificio Metrópolis, the Unión y el Fénix Español building at number 23.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is not to be missed. It has several attractions, such as the statue of the Bear and the Stem Trees, 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, since 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.
Good impressions!
We remind you, buy your tickets online and skip the lines for the Madrid City Tour!
Text: (c) Oleg Koloshin
Other cities
The tourist bus in Madrid is an attractive system for organizing excursions around the Spanish capital for many tourists. Such a system of working with tourists is used today not only in, but also in many other European cities. Madrid City Tour allows travelers to get acquainted with famous places Spanish capital. The person who bought the ticket gets on the bus, puts on the headphones that come with the ticket, and then enjoys the magnificent views of Madrid. We also recommend that you read the article about, which will save you a lot of money.
Tourist bus route in Madrid
There are two different, independent tour bus routes in Madrid. Both of these routes start opposite the Prado Museum, on the street. Philip IV:
The first (blue) route covers the historical center of the capital of Spain: the Prado Museum, the Gates of Toledo, Puerta del Sol, the Royal Palace of Madrid, Pl. Cibeles (the duration of the route is approximately eighty minutes). There is also an extended version of this route (the departure of such buses is twice a day: at 16:40 and at 20:40), with a stop in the Moncloa area and recently outdoor park Madrid Rio.
The second (green) route is slightly shorter than the first route (it takes about 65 minutes to travel). It covers the modern center of the Spanish capital: b. Paseo de Recoletos, Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Nuevos Ministerios area, railway Atocha). Taking the extended route (at 16:50 or 20:50), you will be able to see Plaza Castile (from here you can walk to the four famous towers of the business center of Madrid), as well as the famous Las Ventas arena, where the bullfight takes place .
Madrid City Tour ticket price
There are 2 types of tickets for the Madrid sightseeing bus: for 1 or 2 days. During this time, you can enter the bus at any of the stops an unlimited number of times, as well as get off at any stop, changing the route at your discretion. Thanks to this, by purchasing a ticket for Madrid City Tour, you will be able to get to know both the modern and the historical part of the Spanish capital equally well.
When purchasing your ticket, you will also be given headphones to listen to the audio guide (the following languages are available: English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Danish, Galician, Basque, Catalan, Arabic), detailed map both routes, as well as a discount book with discounts for various events and excursions in the Spanish capital, this is a little different from the usual.
Where to buy a ticket for the Madrid City Tour
Buy tourist bus tickets in madrid can be done in the following ways:
Madrid City Tour - information center located opposite the Prado Museum;
www.madridcitytour.es - website on the Internet;
Kiosks;
Travel agencies;
Information desk in the hotel;
Inside the tour bus itself.
Tourist bus in Madrid: timetable
March-October (high season) - 9:00 - 22:00 (bus frequency - every 8-10 minutes);
November-February ( low season) - 10:00 - 18:00 (bus frequency - every 15 minutes).
If you come with a child, don’t like to walk, or if your stay in Madrid is just a couple of days, but you want to see everything at once, tourist bus is the perfect way to explore the Spanish capital.
The rhythm of the metropolis, the rush - even the people of Madrid themselves need to stop and look around, what beauties of the city surround us. How many times, running through the Gran Via (yes, just running), it doesn’t even occur to us to stop and look at the carved figures of the gods supporting the roofs of buildings, or to examine in detail the fountain in Cibeles Square. How many lions are harnessed to the Goddess' chariot? More than half of the inhabitants will say: “Four!”, But there are only two of them. So, it does not matter whether you are a tourist or a Russian-speaking resident of the capital - we recommend that you drive at least once to tourist bus and look at Madrid with different eyes.
In the capital, as in most other cities, tourist buses have two floors. The first, or inner zone, is air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter; the second, or outer, located in the upper part of the bus, has no walls (heating and air conditioning, respectively), but gives full review the city in 360 degrees. Surprisingly, even in January and with strong winds, on the second floor you can see flocks of Japanese tourists bravely photographing Madrid.
All seats on the buses are equipped with audio guides (including in Russian), but not only sightseeing and interesting stories make tourist buses so attractive. The main advantage is that the traveler is completely spared from acquaintance with the capital's public transport, which makes a huge saving of time and money. Are you interested in a particular place? You can leave the bus and get back on the next one when you go to continue your route. The number of your trips is unlimited, it all depends on the tariff you choose, for 1 day or for two.
Today there are several companies providing sightseeing tours around Madrid, but the most convenient route offers Madrid City Tours. Although there are only two directions: Historic Madrid and Modern Madrid, a fairly simple route scheme, a large number of stops and traffic intensity will help you see almost the entire city in a matter of hours.
You can buy tickets for the tourist bus both on the bus itself and at tourist information centers or kiosks located next to the bus stops. For those who like to plan all the details of their trip, you can purchase tickets in advance on the official website madridcitytour.es, while still in Russia.
The ticket price depends on the number of days and your age:
Adults: 21€ (one day), 25€ (two days);
Youth (7-15 years old) or over 65 years old: 10€ (one day), 13€ (two days);
Groups of 2 adults and 2 teenagers (7-15 years): 53€ (one day). Children under 6 years of age do not pay the fare.
You should also pay attention to the bus schedule and traffic intensity:
From March to October, the bus schedule is from 9 am to 10 pm (traffic interval 8-9 minutes)
From November to February from 10 am to 6 pm (traffic interval 14-15 minutes).
Both routes start near the Prado Museum and have several common stops where you can safely move from branch to branch.
Twice a day (16.40 and 20.40) this route increases slightly, the bus descends to the Madrid River (Madrid Río) and continues to the Moncloa area, where you can see modern buildings Spanish Air Force, Moncloa lighthouse and modern triumphal arch.
Route 2 (Ruta 2) "Modern Madrid"
Acquaintance with modern Madrid, as well as on Route 1, begins with a stop near the Prado Museum. Here you will see young Madrid, the center of the financial and political power of the country. Along the wide six-lane boulevards of Castellana, Prado and Recoletos, the bus will take you to the financial center of Asca, the district of the New Ministries (by the way, for fashionistas - a series of the largest buildings of the El Corte Inglés shopping center of the capital is very close), and, of course, there will be a stop at the foot of the famous Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, a real Mecca for football fans. The bus also passes through the Salamanca area, where the famous Golden Mile boutiques are located - a real paradise for shoppers.
Twice a day (16.50 and 20.50), this route also slightly increases its usual traffic pattern: along Castellana Boulevard, the bus reaches the four famous skyscrapers of Madrid and the Bulls Square in the Las Ventas area.
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The tourist bus in Madrid is called the Madrid City Tour. In addition, it is often searched for Madrid Bus Touristic and Madrid hop on – hop off.
The sightseeing bus in Madrid allows you to get on and off at any stop by buying 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 the 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 Madrid tourist bus routes in a hop on – hop off system.
Hop on – hop off Madrid: timetable
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 tour in the capital of Spain, but usually such entertainment is not cheap. Tourist buses are a good alternative, since they allow you to listen to a tour in Russian in Madrid through special headphones (given when buying a ticket).
Madrid tourist bus map
In addition, by purchasing a ticket for the Madrid City Tour, you get discounts. What exactly - see the link.
Tourist bus in Madrid: prices
Prices for tourist buses in Madrid depend on the number of days and age. Here are the prices for the Madrid sightseeing bus when purchased online in June 2012. Even if they change, a rough idea of the order can be made.
- Madrid City Tour adult ticket price for one day: 20 euros.
- Price for the hop on – hop off bus in Madrid for an adult for two days: 24 euros.
- The price of a reduced ticket for a sightseeing bus in Madrid for one day: 9 euros.
- Reduced ticket price for two days: 12 euros.
- A family ticket for the tourist bus in Madrid (2 adults + 2 children) costs 50 euros for one day.
Preferential tickets are considered for children (7-15 years old) and the elderly (from 65 years old).
Tourist bus trips in Madrid are organized by Madrid City Tour. Recognizable red buses ply the Spanish capital on two daily routes. Between June 16 and September 15, 2 night tours are added to day trips (the bus follows route 1 non-stop, departs 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 trajectory. 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 collections of the museum include works of the Spanish, Italian, Flemish and German schools. The works of Goya, Velasquez, 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 a magnificent monument of late Spanish classicism appeared before the residents and guests of Madrid in 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: Alcala Gate (Puerta de Alcala)
Located in the center of Independence Square, the Alcalá Gate is a magnificent monument of the transitional period from baroque to classicism. Granite gates were built in 1778 on the site of the old brick gates by order of King Charles III. Above the central arch is carved the phrase in Latin “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 area (Barrio de Salamanca)
The Salamanca area of Madrid is sometimes referred to as the “money area” due to the accumulation of exclusive clothing, jewelry and furniture stores of prestigious brands, as well as expensive hotels. The area was built on the initiative of the Marquis de Salamanca. The art galleries of Madrid are concentrated here.
4. Stop: Columbus Square (Plaza de Colon)
Main Opera theatre Spain. The Royal Theater is 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, the theater was opened on her birthday. In 1969, the Eurovision Song Contest was held here. The theater was built at the end of the 19th century specifically for the royal court, and members of the Spanish royal family still often attend performances. The concert hall of the theater can accommodate about 2,000 spectators, world celebrities often perform here.
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When a fire destroyed the old Royal Palace in 1734, the idea arose to build a new royal residence, following the example of the French Versailles and the Louvre, but outside of Madrid. However, in the end, a new palace was built on the site of the burned-out 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 settle 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 authentic 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)
The triumphal arch of the Gate of Toledo was built in Madrid in honor of Ferdinand VII, the liberator of Spain from the 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. Year 1827." The construction took 10 years, from 1817 to 1827. The gates of Toledo were the last to be erected in 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 Gates of Toledo and the Royal Palace. This 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 administered 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 prominent artists.
15. Stop: Almudena Cathedral (Catedral de la Almudena)
Almudena Cathedral is the cathedral church of Madrid. Located opposite the Royal Palace and dedicated to Our Lady of Almudena, the patroness of the Spanish capital. The cathedral was built in the 20th century, the construction lasted several decades, in 1993 it was consecrated by Pope John Paul II. The dome of the cathedral, towering at a height 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 Letizia Ortiz took place in the Almudena Cathedral.
16. Stop: Main Square (Plaza Mayor)
central square"Austrian Madrid". 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 the Habsburgs. 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. Isidra's Day) has been the main holiday of the Spanish capital. The first permanent bullfighting ground in Madrid was established here. Plaza Mayor traditionally competes with Plaza del Sol for the right to be considered the main square of Madrid.
17. Stop: Square "Gate of the Sun" (Puerta del Sol)
The central square of Madrid, the 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. Significant sights for the city are located here: the zero kilometer bronze plate, the Spanish chimes on the City Hall building, the bronze symbol of Madrid that adorns the emblem of the city - a bear and a strawberry tree. It was here that the first gas lamp of the capital appeared, it was on this square that the first car drove, it was under this square that the first line of the Madrid metro passed.
18. Stop: Fine Arts Circle(Circulodebellasartes)
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A circle or collection of fine (fine) arts is a non-profit organization founded at the initiative of a small group of artists and designed to promote various types of art. The Foundation enjoys the support of the municipal authorities of Madrid, as well as large commercial organizations. About 1000 cultural events are held here a year: exhibitions, conferences, seminars, master classes, concerts, theatrical performances, etc. The interior of the building impresses with its rich decoration. The terrace offers a magnificent view of Madrid. |
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19. Stop: Thyssen-Bornemissy 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. Many works are collected here, which have become an excellent addition to the collections of the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Art Center. It is believed that such a rich collection of paintings went to Spain thanks to the wife of Baron Heinrich von Thyssen-Bornemisz, the collector of the collection, Carmen Cherver, the former "Miss Spain". |
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Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00, Monday: 12:00-16:00. |
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20. Stop: Reina Sofia Museum
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The Reina Sofia Museum, or the Reina Sofia Art Center, together with the Prado Museum and the Thyssen Museum, constitutes the "Golden Art Triangle" of the Spanish capital. In 1988 the museum was given the status of national. The center is often compared with the Pompidou Center in Paris. In the museum's collections, priority is given to contemporary painting and sculpture by Spanish artists. Here are the famous works of 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 and 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 the galleries of the world-famous Prado Museum, it is so nice to walk along the flower alleys of this park. In 1942, the botanical garden was declared the Garden of Arts. 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, wild flowers and many other plants. The Royal Botanic Gardens are constantly developing, a scientific center has been opened here. |
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All days of the week. |
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Adult ticket: 4 euros. |
Extended route
Extended Route 1 includes all of the stops listed and adds the following. On the extended route 1, the 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 Franziska 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 in the Franco era.
9.3. Stop: Cableway (Teleferico). The length of the road is 2.5 kilometers. The journey lasts about 11 minutes, during which you can see the Royal Palace, the high-rise buildings in the Plaza of Spain, the Cathedral of St. Francis the Great, as well as the huge Casa de Campo park where the cabins land.
10.1. Stop: Gate of St. Vicente (Puerta de San Vicente), demolished at the end of the 19th century to relieve traffic, and returned to their place in 1995.
10.2. Stop: Bridge of 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 the oldest bridges: Bridge of Segovia and Bridge of Toledo, and is also one of the historical and cultural centers of the city.
10.4. Stop: Toledo Bridge, granite arched pedestrian bridge, which is included in the list of Spanish cultural heritage.
Route 2 "Modern Madrid"
Standard Route
Standard Route
1. Stop: Neptune Square (Plaza de Neptuno).
Canovas del Castillo Square in Madrid is often referred to as Neptune Square. In the center of the square rises 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 sights appeared in Madrid. The Neptune Fountain was built in 1786. Initially, it was located in a different place, but in 1898 the fountain was moved to Canovas del Castillo Square. If the Cibeles Fountain has become a place to celebrate the victories of the Real Madrid football club, then the fans of the Atlético de Madrid football club celebrate the victories at the Neptune Fountain.
2. Stop: Cibeles Square (PlazadeCibeles) (see description in Route 1).
3. Stop: Columbus Square (PlazadeColon) (see description in Route 1).
4. Stop: Sculpture Museum (Museo deEsculturas)
State Museum art in Madrid was formerly called the Museum of Outdoor Sculpture (Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de la Castellana). Here are located 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 inhabitants of the capital.
5. Stop: Museum of Natural Sciences (Museo deCienciasNnaturales)
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The National Museum of Natural Sciences appeared in Madrid in 1771, during the reign of Carlos III. It was originally called the Royal Ministry 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 museums of natural sciences in Europe. At the same time, the museum's collection is constantly replenished, the museum boasts many unique exhibits (megatherium 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)
The government complex in the Chamberi district of Madrid, which includes the central buildings of the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance, as well as 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 in the Spanish capital.
A visit to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid is a must for all football lovers. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is the home stadium of the famous Real Madrid football club, and the Spanish national football team also plays here. The stadium has the highest UEFA category, it is the second largest stadium in Spain (after Camp Nou in Barcelona). The Santiago Bernabéu 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 just to conduct scientific research, but to develop research activities in general, for which CSIC cooperates with other scientific organizations in Spain and other countries of the world. CSIC also cooperates with many museums and universities in Spain.
9. Stop: Museum Lazaro Galdiano (Museo Lazaro Galdiano)
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The Lazaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid will undoubtedly appeal to lovers of antiquity. It is located in beautiful palace, surrounded by lush gardens, and presents magnificent collections of antiques and paintings. Here you can see ancient self-woven clothes, samples of daggers, swords and ancient royal seals, gold and silver goblets. In a quiet environment (the museum stands aside from the largest museums in Madrid), here you can admire the works of 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: Street Serrano, 61, 66 (Serrano, 61, 66)
Serrano Street is located in the prestigious Salamanca district of Madrid. Serrano Street is home to exclusive shops. This is a real paradise for shopaholics, especially during the discount period, 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 )
Alcala Street is the longest street in Madrid. It originates from the Plaza of the Gate of the Sun and ends only at the Hispanidad Avenue. It is on this street that the Gate of the Sun, the Gate of Alcala, Independence Square and the Cibeles Fountain are located.
15. Stop: Square "Gate of the Sun" (PuertadelSol) (see description in Route 1)
16. Stop: Plaza de las Cortes(PlazadelasCortes)
The Plaza de las Cortes in Madrid is home to the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament. The building was built in 1850 by architect Narciso Pascual i Colomer. The lions on the central staircase were cast from cannons captured during the African campaign of 1860.
Extended route
Extended Route 2 also includes all stops listed and adds the following. On the extended route 2, the tourist bus operates twice a day: at 12:30 and 16:30 in winter and at 12:15 and 16:05 in summer.
6.1. Stop: Cusco Square (Plaza de Cuzco). Beautiful square located in the commercial center of Madrid.
6.2. Stop: Plaza de Castilla, which contains the two most high skyscraper Madrid, forming the Gates of Europe.
10.1. Stop: Ortega y Gasset Street where luxury boutiques are located.
10.2. Stop: Plaza de Toro de las Ventas (Ventas Plaza deToros), 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 de Buen Retiro (Cason del Buen Retiro), a branch of the Prado Museum.
10.5. Stop: Atocha Station (Atocha - GlorietaEEmperor Carlos V), the largest railway station in Spain.
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Tourist bus fares in Madrid
The ticket can be used on both routes.
When buying 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 buying 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 sites.
To find tourist bus stops on the streets of Madrid, you need to look for special red or blue poles with the designation of this mode 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.
