Temple of Debod Guide: Free Entry, Hours & Sunset Tips
30 - 45 min
Ancient Monument / Egyptian Temple
Built c. 2200 BC; relocated to Madrid and reopened 1972
Calle Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Planning to visit Templo de Debod?
Compare ticket and city-pass options for this attraction.
Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€0.00
Winter (16 Sep-14 Jun) Tue-Sun 10:00-20:00; Summer (15 Jun-15 Sep) Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00
Advance booking is recommended via the official ticketing platform.
| Winter (16 Sep - 14 Jun), Tue-Sun & public holidays | Templo de Debod | 10:00 - 20:00 | Last Admission: 19:30 |
| Summer (15 Jun - 15 Sep), Tue-Sun & public holidays | Templo de Debod | 10:00 - 19:00 | Last Admission: 18:30 |
Last Admission: 30 minutes before closing (19:30 in winter, 18:30 in summer).
Closed On: Mondays; 1 & 6 January, 1 May, 24, 25 & 31 December.
Entry to the ancient Egyptian temple's interior chambers plus the surrounding Parque del Templo de Debod gardens, a well-known sunset viewpoint over Madrid — the gardens themselves have no capacity limit or reservation, only the temple interior does. Madrid City Card's own partner page also lists Temple of Debod, but since admission is already free to every visitor regardless, holding the card confers no additional monetary benefit here — treat it as a recommendation, not a paid-pass inclusion.
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| General admission | €0.00 | Recommended, not mandatory | madrid.es/debodreservas |
| Walk-up entry | €0.00 | Subject to availability | On-site, no booking |
Book tours & tickets
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Ticket Options
€0.00
Overview & Visitor Introduction
The Temple of Debod is a genuine ancient Egyptian temple, gifted to Spain by Egypt in 1968 in gratitude for Spanish help saving monuments threatened by the Aswan Dam, and rebuilt stone-by-stone in a park near Plaza de España.
Admission is free every day it's open, but the temple's interior is capacity-limited — only 30 visitors at a time, for a maximum 30-minute visit — so advance online booking is recommended, especially around sunset when the surrounding gardens are busiest.
What to See: Top Highlights
The temple's original stone chambers
Carved reliefs from the 2nd century BC, relocated and reassembled exactly as they stood on the banks of the Nile.
Sunset over Madrid
The surrounding gardens are one of the city's best-known sunset viewpoints, looking out over the Royal Palace and the western skyline.
Free, limited-capacity entry
Genuinely free admission, but only 30 people are allowed inside the temple itself at any one time.
Which is the Best City Pass for Madrid?
We analyze prices, ticket options, and transport deals for Madrid.
Location & Google Maps
Pass Compatibility
Compare Madrid PassesThe temple is free for everyone, so no paid city pass needs to or does cover it. Madrid City Card's own partner page lists Temple of Debod, but since it's already free for every visitor, carrying the card adds no monetary benefit here — it's a recommendation, not a paid inclusion.
Data Provenance
Book tours & tickets
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Temple of Debod really free?
Do I need to book in advance?
Does any Madrid city pass include the Temple of Debod?
Nearby & Related Attractions
Is a City Pass Worth It in Madrid?
Compare pass options, prices, ticket entry rules, and transportation.
View Madrid Pass Comparison