Best City Pass Guide: Madrid
4 verified passes compared side by side — pros, cons, and who each one is actually for.
Paseo del Arte
Paseo del Arte is mainly good value if you plan to visit all three museums on the same trip. Buy the individual tickets instead if you only want one or two of them — in every two-museum combination below, separate tickets currently cost less.
Pros
- + A single purchase covers three of Madrid's flagship art museums.
- + Valid for a full year, so the three visits don't have to happen on the same day.
- + No time-slot booking required at purchase — you get your dated entry directly at each museum, same as a standalone ticket.
Cons
- − Only pays off if you actually use all three museum visits — the math below shows it loses money for every single- or two-museum combination.
- − Coverage isn't identical at every stop: Thyssen-Bornemisza's temporary exhibitions are excluded, unlike at the Prado and Reina Sofía.
- − No transport, no other attractions, and no substitution — it is exactly these three museums or nothing.
Who it's best for
- • Travelers who already know they want to see all three museums — the combined ticket is the only scenario below where it beats buying separately.
- • Anyone who prefers buying one ticket up front rather than three separate transactions, even at a small premium for two-museum trips.
- • Visitors spreading the three museums across a multi-day Madrid stay, since the ticket stays valid for a year.
Who should skip it
- • Anyone planning to visit only one of the three museums — buy that museum's own ticket directly.
- • Visitors doing exactly two of the three museums: every two-museum combination we've calculated below currently favors separate tickets.
- • Anyone who qualifies for free or reduced admission at these museums (under-18s and EU students under 26 at the Prado, for instance) — those discounts don't carry through to the combined ticket in the same way.
Madrid Flex Pass
Madrid Flex Pass is a Turbopass city pass for Madrid, currently priced from €59.90 (30 days from first use; traveler selects a fixed number of attractions (2-7) at purchase from the same pool as the City Pass.). Public transport is not included with this pass. LocalExperiences has independently verified 0 of its included attractions or experiences below.
Pros
- + Covers 0 independently verified attractions in one product.
Cons
- − You must book most entry time slots yourself.
- − LocalExperiences has only independently verified part of this pass's full advertised catalogue so far.
- − Does not include Galería de las Colecciones Reales.
Who it's best for
- • Travelers who already plan to visit this pass's included attractions regardless of the pass.
Who should skip it
- • Travelers planning to visit only one or two attractions, who may find individual tickets cheaper — check the worked scenario above before buying.
- • Anyone whose main goal is Galería de las Colecciones Reales, which this pass does not cover.
Madrid City Pass
Madrid City Pass is a Turbopass city pass for Madrid, currently priced from €79.90 (1-5 consecutive days, selected at purchase.). Public transport is included for the validity period. LocalExperiences has independently verified 5 of its included attractions or experiences below.
Pros
- + Public transport included for the full validity period.
- + Covers 5 independently verified attractions in one product.
Cons
- − You must book most entry time slots yourself.
- − LocalExperiences has only independently verified part of this pass's full advertised catalogue so far.
- − Does not include Galería de las Colecciones Reales.
Who it's best for
- • Travelers planning to visit 5 or more of this pass's verified included attractions during their stay.
- • Anyone who will use public transport heavily across their trip, since it's included at no extra cost.
Who should skip it
- • Travelers planning to visit only one or two attractions, who may find individual tickets cheaper — check the worked scenario above before buying.
- • Anyone whose main goal is Galería de las Colecciones Reales, which this pass does not cover.
Go City Madrid All-Inclusive Pass
Go City Madrid All-Inclusive Pass is a Go City city pass for Madrid, currently priced from €129.00 (Unlimited visits to included attractions for the selected number of consecutive days.). Public transport is not included with this pass. LocalExperiences has independently verified 4 of its included attractions or experiences below.
Pros
- + Covers 4 independently verified attractions in one product.
Cons
- − You must book most entry time slots yourself.
- − LocalExperiences has only independently verified part of this pass's full advertised catalogue so far.
Who it's best for
- • Travelers planning to visit 4 or more of this pass's verified included attractions during their stay.
Who should skip it
- • Travelers planning to visit only one or two attractions, who may find individual tickets cheaper — check the worked scenario above before buying.