Is the Madrid Go City Explorer Pass Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itYes for art lovers who want a guide at the Prado and Reina Sofía, spread across a slow week in Madrid.
- Skip itNo for Real Madrid fans. The Bernabéu stadium tour sits only on the day pass.
- Skip itNo if you just want to see Las Meninas and Guernica. The Prado's free evening hours and a €12 Reina Sofía ticket cost less.
- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
What is The Madrid Go City Explorer Pass?
The Madrid Go City Explorer Pass is bought by the number of visits (3 to 7, from a list of 24). Your month starts when you first scan in, so the Prado one week and the Reina Sofía the next is fine.
In Madrid it suits art lovers who want the Prado and Reina Sofía explained by a guide, at their own pace.
The seller advertises savings of up to 50% compared with buying each ticket separately. Realistic for guided tours, not for entry alone.
- Attractions
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- Price
- From €79
- Time to use
- 30 days
- Bernabéu
- Not included
How to get the most value out of The Madrid Go City Explorer Pass
Three museum entries are only €41, so pick the guided tours, which cost more on their own.
| Don't | Do this instead |
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| Spend a pick on the Thyssen on a Monday | Its permanent collection is free from noon to 4 pm on Mondays, and it's open until 11 pm on Saturdays. Use your picks on other days. |
| Book the Reina Sofía pick for a Tuesday | The Reina Sofía is closed on Tuesdays. Weekday mornings are the quietest in our data. |
| Buy picks for under-18s and students for the Prado | The Prado is free for under-18s and students aged 18-25, and the Thyssen is free for under-18s. |
| Book both art tours on one day | Two big museums in a day is a lot. Spread them out. |
| Pick the Thyssen on a Monday | Its permanent collection is free Monday noon-4 pm. |
| Head to the Prado without checking how busy it is | Check the Prado's live crowd level on beatthecrowd.co first. If it's busy, do another Madrid sight on your pass and come back later. |
Before you set off for the Prado, check how busy it is right now on beatthecrowd.co. An hour in a queue is an hour of your pass gone.
Check live crowds in Madrid →Who The Madrid Go City Explorer Pass is for
Good fit
- Art lovers who want Velázquez and Picasso explained by a guide
- A week in Madrid with two or three paid visits a few days apart
- Visitors who'd rather skip the queues at the Prado's free evening hours
Skip it if
- The Bernabéu tour is on your list
- You're happy with the Prado's free evening hours
- Under-18s and EU students: the Prado is free for them
- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
What the pass covers
Pick 3 to 7 from Go City's list of 24 in Madrid. Its strength is the art: the Prado and Reina Sofía come with a guide.
- Guided, not just entry: a standard Prado ticket is €15 and the Reina Sofía €12, so the guide is what you're paying for.
- The Thyssen is free on Monday afternoons (permanent collection, noon-4 pm), so don't spend a pick there on a Monday.
The big sights
- Prado Museum (guided tour)IncludedPlain entry €15, free in the last two hours.
- Reina Sofía (guided tour)IncludedPlain entry €12, free evening hours.
- Thyssen-BornemiszaIncluded€14 direct. On the Explorer list.
- Royal Palace of MadridIncluded€18 direct. On the Explorer list as entry with an audioguide; book ahead.
- Las Ventas bullring tourIncludedOn the Explorer list. Up to €17 without a pass.
- Bernabéu tourNot includedDay pass only.
- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
Pass vs individual tickets
Plain tickets for the Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen add up to €41, about half the €79 three-pick price. What closes the gap is the two guided art tours.
Three museums, entry only
| Attraction | Adult ticket bought separately |
|---|---|
| Prado Museum | €15 (free Mon-Sat 6-8 pm, Sun 5-7 pm) |
| Reina Sofía | €12 (free evening hours) |
| Thyssen-Bornemisza | €14 (permanent collection free Mon noon-4 pm) |
| Total entry | €41 |
| Explorer Pass, 3 picks | From €79 |
- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
Fine print
- Activation
- Starts at your first attraction visit.
- Time to use
- 30 days from your first visit.
- Refunds
- Full refund within 90 days of purchase if not activated.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: The Madrid Explorer Pass is Go City's, sold through GetYourGuide.
- Reassuring: Refunds: Full refund within 90 days of purchase if not activated.
- Watch out: No Bernabéu tour.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Pick the Bernabéu | It isn't on the Explorer; it's All-Inclusive only. |
| Buy 7 picks for a short trip | Only buy what you'll use in 30 days. |
| Queue at the Prado at peak time | Check beatthecrowd.co for the Prado's quiet hours before you go. |
Queuing is the easiest way to lose value in Madrid. Check which sights are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co, starting with the Prado.
Check live crowds in Madrid →- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
Alternatives
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Madrid’s attractions are right now →
- From €79
- Pick 3-7 of 24
- 30 days to use them
FAQs
Does the Madrid Explorer Pass include the Bernabéu?
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No, only the All-Inclusive does.
Is it worth it?
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For guided tours, yes. For museum entry, single tickets (€12-15) or the free hours are cheaper.
How much is the Madrid Explorer Pass?
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From €79 for three picks (€59 for children 3-12).
How long do I have to use it?
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30 days from your first visit, starting within a year of purchase.