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Madrid Bus Tour & Prado Museum Entry

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You can’t come to Madrid and not pay The Prado a visit! It’s one of the world’s most important art galleries and home to works by some of the world’s greatest painters, from Goya and Hieronymus Bosch to Titian and Velazquez. Combine skip-the-line Prado admission with our fantastic panoramic bus tour, which will take you to see the very best of Madrid. Book today with City Sightseeing.

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Highlights

  • See Madrid from the top of our iconic double-decker bus

  • Admire 360º panoramic views of Madrid’s top sight

  • Take a ride past the Palacio Real, the wonderful Prado, the modern Reina Sofia and all of Madrid’s main sights

  • Take advantage of your ticket for 12 months

  • Experience the tour as many times as you want for the duration of your ticket

  • Marvel at some of the world’s most famous paintings in the spectacular Prado Museum

  • Discover more of Madrid with our included walking tour

Included

  • 24-hour panoramic bus tour to enjoy amazing views

  • Full access to our red and green routes

  • Join two fascinating free walking tours

  • Explore your way with a self-guided audio tour

  • Fantastic discounts on Madrid attractions and restaurants

  • Enjoy complimentary tapas and refreshing drinks

  • Fast-track entry to the world-renowned Prado

    Description

    Prado Museum

    Step into the heart of Spanish art history with a ticket to the Prado Museum, Madrid's crown jewel of cultural treasures.

    Embark on a journey through centuries of artistic brilliance, where masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Titian, Rembrandt, El Greco, Rubens, and Bosch are waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in the museum's vast collection of over 7,000 paintings, each a testament to the evolution of European art and history.

    Your Prado Museum ticket gives you:

    • Dedicated entrance through the Jerónimos entrance, bypassing the crowds
    • Unfettered access to the permanent collection and its rotating temporary exhibitions
    • The freedom to explore at your own pace, without the hassle of long lines

      Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the grandeur of art history.

      Panoramic Bus Tour
      This brilliant package also includes our panoramic bus ticket so you can really get to know all that Madrid has to offer. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city’s most important sights, from Retiro Park to Gran Via and the Palacio Real from our open-top bus.

      Book your Prado Experience ticket today and embark on an unforgettable artistic adventure and so much more!

    Before you go

    Madrid Panoramic Tour

    • Starting point of the Red Route: Calle Felipe IV, 2. Please note that on Sundays, the starting point is: Alfonso XII (In front of El Casón del Buen Retiro).
    • Starting point of the Green Route: Plaza de Neptuno.
    • Timetable: Red Route: every day 10:00 to 17:00, Green Route: every day 10:00 to 17:00
    • Frequency: every 30 minutes (red route), every 60 minutes (green route)
    • Duration: 1 hour 15 mins (red route) and 1 hour (green route).
    • Audio guide languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Arabic
    • You can board the bus as many times as you like within the 24 hours.
    • Please note this is not a hop-on hop-off service.
    • Sights on the Red Route: Museo del Prado, Parque del Retiro, Puerta de Alcalá, Barrio Salamanca, Plaza de Colón, Paseo de Recoletos ( Biblioteca Nacional), Cibeles ( Ayuntamiento), Banco de España, Instituto Cervantes, Gran Vía, Plaza de Callao, Barrio de Chueca, Malasaña, Plaza de España, Calle Princesa ( Palacio de Liria), Templo de Debod, Palacio Real, Puerta de Toledo, Madrid Río, Barrio de la Latina, Tirso de Molina, Calle de Atocha, Glorieta de Carlos V y Paseo del Prado.
    • Sights on the Green Route: Fuente de Neptuno, Paseo del Prado, Cibeles ( Ayuntamiento), Paseo de Recoletos, Plaza de Colón, Paseo de la Castellana, Emilio Castelar, Gregorio Marañón, Nuevos Ministerios, Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Plaza de la República Argentina, Calle Serrano, Embajada Americana, Puerta de Alcalá, Sevilla, Canalejas, Carrera de San Jerónimo, Congresos de los Diputados.
    • Our buses are wheelchair accessible.
    • Dogs are not permitted on the bus.

    Special Bus Christmas Timetables

    • 24 December: last departure: 17:00 (both routes)
    • 25 December and 1 January: no service all day
    • 31 December and 5 January: last departure: 15:00 (both routes)

    Prado Opening Hours

    • Monday – Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00, Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
    • Public holidays: 10:00 - 14:00
    • Last admission 30 minutes before closing
    • The Prado is free to visit from Monday to Saturday from 18:00 pm to 20:00 and Sundays from 17:00 to 19:00+
    • The Prado is closed on the 1st of January, 1st of May and 25th of December.
      Please note: Entrance to the Prado is free for under 18’s so please buy your bus ticket separately if you want to enjoy this experience with children.

    Walking Tours
    Gran Via y Madrid de los Austrias Walking Tour

    • Departure times: Monday to Saturday at 12:00
    • Meeting point: stop 1 (Museo del Prado)
    • Main points of interest: Inicio en Felipe IV, Plaza de Cibeles, Calle de Alcalá, Calle de Gran vía, Calle Montera, Puerta del Sol, Calle Mayor, Calle Postas, Plaza Mayor, Calle Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Calle Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, Calle del Factor, Plaza Ramales y Plaza de Oriente.
    • Duration: 90 minutes (approx)

    The Secrets of the Royal Palace Walking Tour

    • Departure times: Monday to Saturday at 18:00
    • Meeting point: Plaza de Oriente, 8
    • Duration: 90 minutes (approx)
    • You need to register for this walking tour using a QR code that is provided once you have validated your ticket on the bus.

    Self-guided audio tour

    • You get access to a free self-guided audio tour with your ticket. Details on how to download the app this will be provided on your voucher.

    Discounts
    When you show your City Sightseeing card (given to you after boarding the bus and exchanging your ticket), you get

    • 10% discount on the Emociones flamenco show at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

    • 10% discount on Lock & Enjoy: luggage storage

    • 50% discount on E-bike and electric scooter hire at QIK Tours

    • Free drink at Hard Rock Hotel. Drinks may only be consumed in the lobby as the terrace will remain closed.

    • Free coffee/infusion/lemonade at Indiscreto Brunch

    • Focacceria Burpy, free drink with the purchase of an XL size focaccia

    • Yam Yam Cacao: 1 free hot chocolate (small cup)

    • Kon Kafé: 4 free mini cookies

    • A surprise gift for all customers who bring our brochure to the Hard Rock Store, Madrid.

    Cancellation Policy

    Madrid Panoramic Tour: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date.
    Prado Museum: All sales are final: tickets cannot be exchanged or money be refunded by City Sightseeing.

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