Madrid Purple Route | Madrid Sightseeing Route | Big Bus Tours

Tour Duration: 85 minutes
Frequency: 30 minutes

Purple Route Timetable

Uncover the historic heart of Madrid with our Purple Route. See iconic landmarks such as the Royal Palace of Madrid, Neptune’s fountain, Puerta de Toledo and many more! Tune in to our entertaining pre-recorded commentary via complimentary headphones, available for free when you board the bus.

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1

Neptuno

Plaza Cánovas del Castillo (near Paseo del Prado)

First Bus: 09:30
Last Bus: 18:30
  • 1
    Neptuno Plaza Cánovas del Castillo (near Paseo del Prado)
    First Stop 09:30
    Last Stop 18:30
    Neptuno
  • Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza
  • Toledo Express
  • Panoramic Night Tour
  • Museo Nacional del Prado
2

Plaza de Cibeles

Plaza de Recoletos (bus stop at north-west corner of roundabout, across from Casa de America)

First Bus: 09:31
Last Bus: 18:31
  • 2
    Plaza de Cibeles Plaza de Recoletos (bus stop at north-west corner of roundabout, across from Casa de America)
    First Stop 09:31
    Last Stop 18:31
    Plaza de Cibeles
  • Museo Nacional Thyssen Bornemisza
  • Plaza de Cibeles
3

Gran Via 30

Gran Via 30 (in front of Pans & Company)

First Bus: 09:37
Last Bus: 18:37
  • 3
    Gran Via 30 Gran Via 30 (in front of Pans & Company)
    First Stop 09:37
    Last Stop 18:37
    Gran Via 30
  • Casa Labra
  • Fuencarral
  • Preciados
4

Plaza de España

Plaza España 19 (Next to the Riu Hotel)

First Bus: 09:45
Last Bus: 18:45
  • 4
    Plaza de España Plaza España 19 (Next to the Riu Hotel)
    First Stop 09:45
    Last Stop 18:45
    Plaza de España
  • Plaza de Espana
5

Moncloa

C/ Princesa 88 (Corner of C. de Romero Robledo and Calle de Princesa)

First Bus: 09:51
Last Bus: 18:51
6

Teleférico

Paseo de Rosales, opposite no. 52 (Paseo del Pintor Rosales with C. de Altamirano)

First Bus: 09:57
Last Bus: 18:57
7

Templo de Debod

C/ Ferraz fte. C/ Luisa Fernanda (near San Gil barracks)

First Bus: 10:01
Last Bus: 19:01
  • Templo de Debod
8

Puerta de San Vicente

Glorieta de San Vicente (Second bus stop outside the roundabout)

First Bus: 10:07
Last Bus: 19:07
9

Cuesta de la Vega

Pº de Ciudad de Plasencia antes de Cuesta de la Vega (Before Ronda de Segovia)

First Bus: 10:12
Last Bus: 19:12
10

Puerta de Toledo

Ronda de Segovia, 50 (After the roundabout)

First Bus: 10:18
Last Bus: 19:18
11

Palacio Real

Bailén Street, formerly Mayor Street (at the intersection to C. Mayor street)

First Bus: 10:24
Last Bus: 19:24
  • Royal Palace of Madrid
12

Plaza Mayor

Calle Toledo, 55 (Opposite Paco's Candy Store)

First Bus: 10:33
Last Bus: 19:33
  • El Rastro Fleamarket (Sundays Only)
13

Barrio de las Letras

C/ Atocha, 56 (Before the Parish of El Salvador and San Nicolas)

First Bus: 10:41
Last Bus: 19:41
14

Paseo del Prado

Paseo del Prado corner of Claudio Moyano Street (on the corner opposite McDonald's)

First Bus: 10:50
Last Bus: 19:50