Madrid Bus Sightseeing Tour with Tapas
Hop on a comfortable bus and learn about the history and culture of Madrid with a professional guide as you ride along the city center. While you discover the capital of Spain, savor delicious Spanish tapas and traditional drinks.
What to expect?
Head to the central Neptune Fountain (Fuente de Neptune) to begin a unique 2-hour tour of Madrid. Climb on board the bus and sit back while you are driven through the city center. During the journey, admire the city’s most iconic streets, squares and landmarks and revel in some of the country’s most famous tapas (hot and cold appetizers typical of Spanish cuisine). This way, you’ll fuse Spain’s best traditional cuisine with an enjoyable sightseeing tour.
During the 2-hour tour, learn how Madrid was founded and listen to interesting information about the monuments and parts of the city you drive past, like Paseo de la Castellana, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Gran Vía, Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol.
Tapas menu
During the journey, you'll enjoy numerous tapas, including jamón ibérico, cured cheeses from La Mancha, paella, tortilla de patata, migas extremeñas. The tapas are accompanied by a beer, a soft drink or mineral water (to choose from). The children's menu includes a cheeseburger (cheddar cheese) and chicken nuggets with a soft drink or water.
Modalities
Depending on the time of the panoramic tour, you’ll either be served a filling breakfast, an exquisite tapas lunch or a lavish dinner.
Royal Palace of Madrid
When you book this activity, you can choose an option that includes a guided tour of the Palacio Real. Meet your guide at 9am in Plaza de Isabel II. From here, delve into the history of the Spanish Royal Family. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, skip the lines and walk straight into the Palace and visit its most impressive rooms, such as the Throne Hall, the Mirror Hall and the royal apartments.
After visiting the Royal Palace, you will climb on the bus at noon to continue with the panoramic part of the tour.
Prado Museum
You can also combine this activity with a guided tour of the Prado Museum. Greet your guide in front of the statue of Goya just outside the museum at 10:15am and from here, visit one of the most important museums in the world. Marvel at numerous masterpieces by Francisco Goya, El Greco, Rubens, Tiziano and Diego Velázquez. Once you finish the visit of the Prado Museum, you will hop on the bus to enjoy the views of Madrid and delicious tapas at 1:30pm.
Important information
- If you have any food allergies or are gluten intolerant, please let us know when you book the activity.
- Once you get on the bus, you can also order the children’s menu.
- At the end of the tour, the bus will drop you off where you got on the bus.
Price
More information
Duration
1.5 hours
Language
This is a bilingual (English/Spanish) guided tour.
Included
Transport by bus.
Bilingual Spanish and English speaking guide.
Several tapas tasting.
One drink on board the bus.
Panoramic sightseeing tour of Madrid.
Skip the line ticket to Royal Palace.
Skip the line ticket to Prado Museum.
Not included
Additional drinks.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Ticket
Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive an email containing your booking voucher. Please print it out or download on your smartphone/tablet to show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
