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Madrid: 1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

1. Madrid: 1 or 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Take some time getting to know Madrid while riding through the city aboard an open-top double-decker bus. With one ticket, you will be able to hop on and off the bus all day along the route of your choice, or change to another, admiring the architectural and cultural magnificence of Madrid. Commentary is available via a headphones audio system in 14 different languages. Route 1 • Museo del Prado • Puerta de Alcalá • Barrio de Salamanca • Plaza de Colón • Plaza de Cibeles • Gran Vía, 14 • Gran Vía, 30 • Gran Vía, 54 • Plaza de España • Templo de Debod • Puerta de San Vicente • Puerta de Toledo • Gran Vía de San Francisco • Colegiata Mayor • Atocha 116 • Jardín Botánico de Madrid • Museo del Prado Route 2 • Plaza Neptuno • Plaza de Cibeles • Plaza de Colón • Museo Esculturas • Museo de Ciencias Naturales • Nuevos Ministerios • Santiago Bernabéu • C.S.I. Científicas • Museo Lázaro Galdiano • Serrano 61 • Serrano, 66 • Museo Arqueológico • Puerta de Alcalá • Alcalá 25 • Puerta del Sol • Plaza de las Cortes • Plaza de Neptuno High Season: March to October 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Low Season: November to February 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Madrid: Private City Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk

2. Madrid: Private City Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk

Embark on an electric tuk-tuk tour of Madrid and discover some of the main monuments of the city. Enjoy the perfect introduction to Madrid as your guide recommends places to visit during your stay. Admire the exterior of some of Madrid's most iconic landmarks including the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Ride through the charming neighborhoods of Las Letras and Retiro and see the House of Cervantes and the Church of Los Jerónimos. See the Palacio de las Cortes, the Puerta de Alcalá, and the facades of the museums of Paseo del Prado on this fun and exciting adventure through the city.

Madrid: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour (with E-bike Option)

3. Madrid: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour (with E-bike Option)

Cruise through Madrid on this guided bike tour as you take in many of the city's highlights. Ride on convenient cycle paths, in pedestrian zones, and through parks so you won't have to navigate traffic. Have the option to finish your tour with local snacks and a refreshing beverage.  Start your tour with a short explanation about how to safely ride your bike. Make your way to Plaza de Oriente and hear the stories about the creation of the statue of Filip IV, the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, and the San Nicolas Church. Admire the some of the oldest buildings in the city at the Plaza de la Villa and asorb the bustle of the Mercado San Miguel. Pass through the grand squares of Plaza Mayor and Santa Ana, before viewing the living wall of the Caixa Forum museum.  Pass the Prado Museum, Retiro Park, and Puerta de Alcalá before making your way to Puerta del Sol. Add to your experience by selecting the tapas option and enjoy 3 pintxos (small plates) and a non-alcoholic drink and the end of your tour.

Madrid: Panoramic Open-Top Bus Day or Night Tour with Guide

4. Madrid: Panoramic Open-Top Bus Day or Night Tour with Guide

Experience Madrid's electric energy and vibrant culture by day or night on an open-top panoramic sightseeing bus tour. Learn about the rich history of the city with an onboard guide, and admire Madrid's sights, including the Royal Palace, Biblioteca Nacional, and more.  After boarding the bus, head through the heart of Madrid to see iconic cultural spots like the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums. Feast your eyes on the city's most beautiful buildings, such as Palacio de Cibeles, Estación de Atocha, Edificio Metrópolis, and Catedral de la Almudena. In this immersive, al-fresco experience, you'll feel the warm Spanish breeze on your skin and enjoy the city's buzzing atmosphere like never before. Admire lush parks like the Reales Jardines Botánicos and Parque de Atenas. Listen to your guide's bilingual commentary, and learn about Madrid's rich history and cultural importance. There has never been an easier way to discover Madrid's beauty and charm.

Madrid: Big Bus Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

5. Madrid: Big Bus Open-Top Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

Experience the electric energy and vibrant culture of Madrid on Big Bus open-top panoramic sightseeing tour. Sit back and relax as your live guide explains the history behind famous sights like the Royal Palace, Biblioteca Nacional, Puerta de Alcalá, and many more. Travel through the heart of Madrid, and admire iconic cultural landmarks like the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. See lush parks like the Reales Jardines Botánicos and Parque de Atenas. Feast your eyes on the city's most beautiful buildings such as Palacio de Cibeles, Estación de Atocha, and Catedral de la Almudena. Feel the warm Spanish sun on your skin and enjoy the city's buzzing atmosphere like never before. Enjoy your professional guide's commentary and learn about Madrid's rich history and cultural importance. With 11 daily departures, make the most of an easy way to discover Madrid's beauty and charm. For a different perspective on the city, you can also choose to take the tour at night time, to enjoy the sights of the city illuminated for the evening.

Madrid: City Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour

6. Madrid: City Highlights Guided Vintage Bike Tour

"Experience Madrid in the most immersive way possible by exploring its iconic and essential places. Our tour takes you on a journey through the city's stories, legends, and emblematic corners on comfortable vintage bicycles, making it easy and adding a touch of adventure to reach even the most distant places. In only 3 hours you will become a madrilenian. Visit : Caixa Forum & art triangle Prado Museum & San Jeronimo la real church Retiro Park & retiro Palace Alcalá's Gate & Gran Vía Sun's Gate & the Bear and the Madroño Tree Real Palace & Orient Gardens Plaza de la Villa & Old Madrid Plaza Mayor Literary Quarter & house of Miguel de Cervantes

Madrid: City Highlights Tuk Tuk Tour

7. Madrid: City Highlights Tuk Tuk Tour

Explore Madrid from the comfort of an electric tuk-tuk on a guided tour. Experience some of the city’s most popular sights and learn about each one from your driver tour guide. Choose from a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour tour. Enjoy the convenience of a hotel pickup and head to the Los Jeronimos neighborhood to begin your private Madrid sightseeing tour. From here, make your way past the emblematic Retiro Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Puerta de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, the Royal Palace, and more, making stops along the way to take in each of the attractions. 

Madrid: Retiro Park 1.5-Hour Segway Tour

8. Madrid: Retiro Park 1.5-Hour Segway Tour

Climb aboard a self-balancing Segway to explore the most beautiful park in Madrid. Start with an introduction to the electric vehicles, and once you are comfortable on the Segway, glide over to the so-called "Barrio de las Letras" ("Literary Quarter") where some of Spain’s major literary figures, such as Cervantes and Lope de Vega, used to live. Journey down Calle de las Huertas to reach the Prado Museum, a world-famous temple of art. Then, follow your guide past one of the most beautiful churches in Madrid. See the magnificent facade of the Iglesia de los Jerónimos before arriving at Retiro Park. Ride around the park for about 40 minutes and see landmarks such as the lovely pond, Crystal Palace and monument representing Lucifer's fall from Heaven. Enjoy the relaxing sensation of gliding along the park's large avenues. Depart the park and make your way back to the start point, passing the Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate), Palacio de Cibeles (Cybele Palace) and Puerta del Sol at the true heart of the city.

Madrid Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour

9. Madrid Old Town Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour

Get to know Madrid at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. Start your adventure by downloading the app onto your phone. In a matter of minutes, you're ready to begin your day exploring some of Madrid's historical buildings, markets, and royal history. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Choose where you start, then simply follow the maps on your device to find your way around the heart of Madrid. At each stop, be ready to solve riddles in order to unlock the next location on the tour route. Work as a team and use logic, imagination, observation, and problem solving to make your way around the city. Along the way, stop for a coffee, local snacks, or a break at any time. Enjoy a tour that's entirely on your schedule.  Start your tour at the Prado Museum! Visit the world famous Puerta Felipe IV. Take photos in the unique El Retiro Park and admire the fairytale Puerta de Alcalá. The National Archaeological Museum of Spain will leave you speechless as its unique exhibits amaze. Learn about the Cibeles Fountain, used in all the celebrations of the famous Real Madrid! The unique Edificio Metrópolis is worth the time and space in your mobile memory. The bustling and historic Plaza Mayor will be your next step. The church of San Ginés, one of the oldest in Madrid, is waiting for photos, while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Plaza de Oriente with its captivating architecture, in the historic center of Madrid.

Madrid: Christmas Lights Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

10. Madrid: Christmas Lights Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

Ride aboard an electric tuk-tuk vehicle and come across Madrid's most attractive Christmas light decorations. Join a tour meant to fill you with the joy of the holiday season and stop by some of the most visited landmarks in the city, witnessing how the lights enhance their beauty. Meet your guide and hop aboard to begin your ride through Madrid's most popular neighborhoods. Drive along iconic streets and avenues for a panoramic overview of the decorations, and enjoy multiple short stops to explore and snap photos along the way. See the Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcala, the Plaza Colon, and immerse yourself in famous avenues, like Calle de Velazquez, Calle de Ortega y Gasset, Calle Serrano, and Calle Goya.

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What people are saying about Alcala Gate

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based on 5,209 reviews

I went with the 4 pm, 2 hour tour and it was the perfect time. Pablo is very kind and polite and was able to answer all of the questions that I had. I learned a lot about the city during the tour and saw many important landmarks in the 2 hour period. I learned enough about the different areas that I can go back and explore them myself. I’m not sure how different it would have been if I opted for the additional hours but I had a great time either way.

good way to have a brief introduction of madrid without having to do much walking , then go back to the places you want to see in detail.

I recommend it. I travelled with my family to Madrid and it was a lovely activity to do together and see the city.

So convenient to see from his and then hop off if interested. Great for a rainy day as well!

Great way to get around town without constantly hiring taxis.