We are already entering this very special time of year in which the cities light up with the christmas lights, and going to see them is one of the attractions of the holidays.
In this regard, in the case of Madrid, one of the attractions of Christmas activity program is known as Christmas bus.
This is a service tourist bus which in recent years has become a classic for see the Christmas Lights in Madrid, and that this year 2023, as a novelty, is offered by three different companies.
And even more so, because of its great demand, for years now it has been It is essential to buy tickets online as far in advance as possible, which you can now buy on their respective websites.
El Christmas bus 2023 is a car two folds similar to those City Tour that take a panoramic tour through the streets of the city center.
It is a very attractive activity to enjoy Christmas with children, for which vehicles with a 70-seat capacity are used.
All the information in detail
The service of Christmas bus It begins coinciding with the inauguration of the Christmas lights, specifically, on Friday November 24, with the possibility of enjoying it until the January 4.
As for Christmas Bus schedules in Madrid, coincide with those of the Christmas lights, specifically, every day of the week from 18 to 22.20:XNUMX p.m.
Please note that this tourist bus does not operate on December 24 and 31.
With a service frequency every half year, this year both the departure point and the route depend on which of the three buses you buy your tickets for, but in general they follow a very similar route.
For example, the so-called Navibus Madrid It begins and ends its tour at the tourist bus stop on the side of the Sales Square, and the so-called Madrid Lights Tour It begins and ends its tour at the tourist bus stop at the Alfonso XII street.
During the rue In these buses you can see a large part of the Christmas lights in Madrid.
El Estimated travel time is about 45 minutes, depending on the greater or lesser traffic.
The Christmas Bus ticket prices They are from 7 to 18 euros for the general public, depending on the date you want to take the tour, and whether you buy tickets for the lower or upper floor of the bus.
Children from 3 to 12 years old have discounts on the ticket price.
You can now buy the tickets, which, given the long lines that formed every Christmas to use this bus, for a few years now can only be purchased online.
This forces you to predict date and time for your tour in order to purchase tickets, but this way you ensure their availability.
Of course, I remind you again that every year they sell out very quickly, in just a few days.
To buy Christmas Bus tickets, here is the link to the official websites of the three companies that, as we have mentioned, offer this service this year.
If you prefer, you also have the possibility of signing up for a Christmas tour of Madrid hour and a half long, with which you will tour the main locations of this year's Christmas lighting and learn about its history
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On these websites you also have complete information on the route that each of the buses takes, and detailed prices.
Does the Naviluz have a roof and glass on the second floor, in case it rains?
José Luis, as you can see in the initial photo, the bus has a convertible roof that is covered when it rains.
regards
We were there on December 16, 2022 and the route was changed without notice and we could not see anything other than Velázquez and Serrano Street, they did not pass through Gran Vía, Plaza de España or anything that has to do with a tour to see the lights.
I think it's a total disappointment. Regrettable itinerary and I do not recommend this activity to anyone. This has happened to many people and I think the company would have to warn that there are problems in order to provide the service as expected.
If you see this comment, I recommend that you do not spend your money on Naviluz.
Disappointing.
We will request a refund from the company and I recommend everyone to do so.