The best-selling Madrid pass is Go City’s, in three versions: Essentials (3 attractions), Explorer (a number of activities of your choice) and All-Inclusive (unlimited over a chosen period), shown on 24 October 2026 from €59, €79 and €129. It does not mention transport: in Madrid, the official card for getting around is the Billete turístico of the Consorcio Regional de Transportes (CRTM), from 1 to 7 days, from €10.30 in zone A.
This guide draws on the Go City Madrid page and the official CRTM page. It explains what each pass contains, how to work out whether a pass is worth it and when single tickets are enough. For your stay, see our Madrid guide and when to go to Madrid.
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Madrid pass: key facts
- Go City Madrid: Essentials, Explorer (30 days after activation) or All-Inclusive (chosen duration).
- Activities listed: guided tours of the Prado and the Reina Sofía, Royal Palace, Las Ventas bullring, flamenco, excursions to Toledo, Segovia or Ávila.
- Transport: CRTM Billete turístico, zone A (Madrid) or T (whole region), with no airport supplement on the metro.
- Children under 11: 50% off the Billete turístico.
What the Go City Madrid pass contains
| Version | Principle | Validity | Headline price shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | 3 attractions from a chosen list (including the Banksy Museum and the Las Ventas bullring tour) | 30 days after activation | from €59 |
| Explorer | A number of activities of your choice | 30 days after activation | from €79 |
| All-Inclusive | Unlimited activities for the chosen duration | Duration chosen at purchase | from €129 |
The list includes guided tours of the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofía Museum, entry to the Royal Palace with an audio guide, a flamenco show with tapas at Torres Bermejas and several day excursions (Segovia and Ávila, Toledo and Segovia). An important point: at the Prado and the Reina Sofía, it is guided tours that are listed; compare them with the price of a guided tour, not with a simple entry ticket.
As with other Go City destinations, three rules matter more than the list of attractions: the pass activates on first use; versions based on a number of activities must be used within 30 days of activation; and an unactivated pass is refundable within 90 days of purchase, according to the city page consulted on 24 October 2026. Also read Go City’s terms and conditions before paying: some attractions require a prior reservation, which may count as activation.
Excursions: where the value is decided
Day excursions to Toledo, Segovia or Ávila are the most expensive activities on a pass list. If you plan to do one anyway, it weighs heavily in the calculation. If you would rather go by train and visit at your own pace, remove it: the pass loses much of its appeal.
The Billete turístico: the official transport card
The CRTM sells a tourist ticket for unlimited transport, valid for a number of calendar days from first use; night service extends validity to 5:00.
| Duration | Zone A | Zone T |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | €10.30 | €15.40 |
| 2 days | €17.50 | €26.20 |
| 3 days | €23.10 | €35.00 |
| 4 days | €27.80 | €43.20 |
| 5 days | €33.40 | €50.40 |
| 7 days | €43.20 | €62.80 |
- Zone A: essentially the municipality of Madrid (metro, EMT buses, the ML1 tram and the Cercanías stations in the zone). Enough for a stay in the city.
- Zone T: the whole region, useful if you go, for example, to Alcalá de Henares or El Escorial by regional transport.
- Airport: the CRTM states that you do not need to pay the metro airport supplement; the EMT express bus line to the airport is, however, excluded.
- Where to buy: the Tarjeta Transporte app, machines in every metro station, the management offices at terminals T2 and T4 (daily, 8:00 to 20:00), and at Sol, Atocha and Ríos Rosas.
Example (Destination de Voyage calculation from the CRTM fare table): for 3 days in zone A, the ticket costs €23.10, or €7.70 per day. For a child under 11, it comes to €11.55.
Is the Madrid pass worth it? The method
Sales sites highlight a percentage saving « up to… ». That figure assumes an ideal program. The only calculation that counts is yours:
- List the paid visits you would make anyway, day by day. A site visited « because it is included » is not a saving.
- Look up the official price of each entry on the venue’s site, for the planned date (fares often vary by day and purchase channel).
- Add them up, then compare with the pass price shown by the issuer for the same number of people and the same duration.
- Keep a margin: if the gap in the pass’s favor is slim, single tickets remain more flexible (rain, tiredness, a change of plan).
- Count transport separately: the Go City pass does not mention it; add the Billete turístico or your single tickets.
Decision table
| Your stay | Logical choice |
|---|---|
| 2-3 days, major museums on guided tours + flamenco + one excursion | Go City All-Inclusive or Explorer: do the calculation |
| Museums at your own pace, neighborhoods, terraces | Single tickets + Billete turístico zone A |
| Train excursions at your own pace | No pass; train tickets and entry fees on the spot |
| 3 flagship attractions over a week | Go City Essentials, to compare with official tickets |
Buying the Madrid pass
The Go City pass is digital and is presented in the Go City app. Buy it from the issuer or from a reseller that clearly names « Go City ». Check the version, the number of activities or the duration, the up-to-date list of attractions (it changes), compulsory reservations and refund conditions. The Billete turístico, for its part, can only be bought through the CRTM channels listed above.
Common mistakes
- Comparing an included guided tour with the price of a simple entry ticket, or the reverse.
- Choosing zone T for a stay that stays within Madrid.
- Forgetting that the express bus line to the airport is not covered by the Billete turístico.
- Counting an excursion that you end up not taking.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Go City Madrid pass include the metro?
The Go City page consulted on 24 October 2026 does not mention transport. To get around, the CRTM sells the Billete turístico, from 1 to 7 days.
How much is the Billete turístico?
In zone A: €10.30 (1 day), €17.50 (2 days), €23.10 (3 days), up to €43.20 (7 days), according to the CRTM on 24 October 2026. Under 11: 50% off.
Does the Billete turístico cover the airport?
On the metro, yes: the airport supplement is not due. The EMT express bus line to the airport is excluded.
Is the Prado included in the Madrid pass?
The Go City page lists a guided tour of the Prado, not a simple entry. Compare it with the museum’s official fare.
How long do you have to use the Explorer?
30 days after activation, according to the Go City Madrid page.
Our sources
- Go City, « Madrid » page (gocity.com/madrid), consulted on 24 October 2026.
- Consorcio Regional de Transportes de Madrid, « Billete turístico » (crtm.es), consulted on 24 October 2026.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices, contents and conditions may change: check the issuers’ sites before buying.