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Combo (Save 5%): Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Royal Palace of Madrid Skip-the-Line Tickets

Madrid cityscape with red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus near historic buildings.
Madrid cityscape with HopOn HopOff sightseeing bus near historic landmarks.
Tourists exploring the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid, a highlight of the Combo Royal Palace of Madrid + Royal Collections Gallery tour
Tourists exploring the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid, a unique combo tour with the Royal Collections Gallery

Explore each and every inch of Madrid with this combo package of a flexible hop-on-hop-off city pass and fast-track entry to the Royal Palace of Madrid.

Select your preference

24-Hour HOHO Pass + Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets
€44
€41.90
Save 5%
  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to 4 routes
  • Multilingual audio guide for adults and children
  • Guided walking tours
  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid
48-Hour HOHO Pass + Royal Palace of Madrid Tickets
€49
€46.18
Save 6%
  • 48-hour hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to 4 routes
  • Multilingual audio guide for adults and children
  • Guided walking tours
  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

Highlights

  • Jump into sightseeing across Spain's capital city on a bus tour covering 2 distinct routes, and choose from 24/48-hour flexibility.

  • Hop on and off at any of the major stops, with buses departing every 10-15 mins, and listen to a multilingual audio guide along the way. Enjoy free Wi-Fi too.

  • Skip the lines at the Royal Palace of Madrid and immerse yourself in the Royal Library with its rare book collection, the Royal Armory, and more.

  • Take in the lavish decoration of the Royal Chambers, and admire exquisite artwork by Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Ribera, Velázquez, and Caravaggio.

  • Fun fact: The Throne Room in the palace is where Spanish monarchs traditionally held their coronation ceremonies.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

  • Access to 4 routes: Historic Madrid, Historic Madrid Extended, Modern Madrid, Modern Madrid Extended

  • 2-hour guided walking tours in English and Spanish

  • Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese

  • Children's special channels in English and Spanish

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard

  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Skip-the-line entry to Royal Palace of Madrid

Exclusions

  • Access to Royal Kitchen

  • Access to Royal Collections

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Stefan Makawejew

Stefan

5/5

Nov, 2024

Great experience, uncomplicated admission We were taken to the upper floor in the royal elevator. Great access for people with physical disabilities.
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VITALIANO Pascale

Vitaliano

5/5

Nov, 2024

We visited the Royal Palace on 31/10. I highly recommend taking the queue-cutting tickets, which saved us a huge queue. We took an audio guide which really helped us understand the tour. A very pleasant visit.
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Marites A Gabaldon

Marites

5/5

Nov, 2024

We came line was long but i went all the way to the front and ask for the skip of the line and they took me in.. so didn't sweat at all but i got the first opening times 10 am so it wasnt too crowded yet totally worth it to go in
Marites A Gabaldon

Marites

5/5

Nov, 2024

Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
WAN ILYANA BINTI WAN YAHYA

Wan

5/5

Nov, 2024

Easy purchase experience Love the place The only drawback is it didnt specify the actual entrance point. We went to the group tour entrance while we should be at the individual tour entrance

Save big with this combo offering 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour of Madrid and skip-the-line access to the historic Royal Palace of Madrid.

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Historical Madrid

  • First bus: 9am from Prado Museum

  • Last bus: 10pm from Prado Museum

  • Frequency: every 10-15 mins

  • Popular stops: Templo of Debod, Saint Vincent Gate, Gran Via

Historical Madrid Extended

  • First bus: 10:05am from Prado Museum (10:10am in Winter)

  • Last bus: 6:05pm from Prado Museum (2:30pm in Winter)

  • Frequency: 2 departures a day

  • Popular stops: Prado Museum, Alcalá Gate, Segovia Bridge

Modern Madrid

  • First bus: 9am from Neptune Square

  • Last bus: 10pm from Neptune Square

  • Frequency: every 10-15 mins

  • Popular stops: Cibeles Square, National Museum of Natural Sciences, National Archaeological Museum

Modern Madrid Extended

  • First bus: 12:15am from Neptune Square (12:30pm in Winter)

  • Last bus: 4:05pm from Neptune Square (4:30pm in Winter)

  • Frequency: 2 departures a day

  • Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Spanish National Research Council, Lázaro Galdiano Museum

Walking tours

  • Departs at 11am from city center

  • Duration: 2 hours

Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Avoid the long lines and enter Europe's largest functioning palace, the Royal Palace of Madrid, to admire its 16th-century Baroque architecture, frescoes, tapestries, and decorative details while exploring its halls. Explore the Grand Staircase made from a single piece of San Agustin marble, the Royal Library with its rare book collection, and the Royal Armory featuring armor and weaponry from Charles V's reign. Discover various Royal chambers showcasing porcelain, watches, furniture, silverware, and the world's only complete Stradivarius string quintet. Then, head to the art section to find famous works by Caravaggio, Juan de Flandes, Francisco de Goya, Diego Velázquez, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, and more.

Royal Palace of Madrid

Monday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 04:00 PMlast entry 03:00 PM

What's not allowed

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • Keep in mind large suitcases or packages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Keep your camera tucked away – photography and videography are strictly not allowed. Mobile phones must remain on silent mode.

  • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed in the venue. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • The buses are wheelchair accessible. However, only 1 wheelchair is allowed per bus.

  • Ramps are available for easy access.

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • On the days when the tours are canceled, due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.

  • Small animals in kennels or carriers are welcome onboard.

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • The voucher is only valid for the day you have chosen for your visit.

  • Please keep in mind that your visits to certain sections of the palace may be timed.

  • The palace may be closed on special occasions for the celebration of official acts.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID. Students must show a valid student ID.

Ticket Redemption Points

Madrid City Tour 1 or 2 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

  • Please carry a printout of the voucher and display the same to the driver while boarding the bus from any one of the designated stops.

  • Your ticket is valid for 1 or 2 days depending on the option selected during purchase.

Royal Palace of Madrid

  • Redeem your ticket at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

  • Address: Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

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