Quick answer
To see Madrid at night by tuk tuk, book the 1-hour or the 90-minute tour from dusk onwards: you pass the Royal Palace, the Almudena, Plaza Mayor, Puerta de Alcalá and Cibeles with the city lit up. The price is the same as in the daytime: from €100 per tuk tuk for up to 4 people. The time it gets dark changes a lot from month to month, so check the table in this guide.
What to see in Madrid at night by tuk tuk
- Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral: two of the biggest buildings in the centre, with a different face once the lights come on.
- Plaza Mayor: without the daytime crowds and with its arcades lit up.
- Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá: two of Madrid’s most photographed spots, with quieter traffic.
- La Latina and Cava Baja: taverns open and a lively street.
- Gran Vía: its theatres and bright signs are part of these tours: 5 h, 8 h.
When to start, month by month
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Start from |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6:13 pm | 6:43 pm |
| February | 6:50 pm | 7:20 pm |
| March | 7:22 pm | 7:52 pm |
| April | 8:54 pm | 9:24 pm |
| May | 9:24 pm | 9:54 pm |
| June | 9:47 pm | 10:17 pm |
| July | 9:44 pm | 10:14 pm |
| August | 9:12 pm | 9:42 pm |
| September | 8:24 pm | 8:54 pm |
| October | 7:35 pm | 8:05 pm |
| November | 5:58 pm | 6:28 pm |
| December | 5:49 pm | 6:19 pm |
Official Madrid time, calculated for 2026 using the NOAA method. The last column is sunset plus 30 minutes, when the sky is dark and the city lights show up well. In summer it gets dark very late: if you want a night-time start in June, July or August, message us on WhatsApp and we’ll sort it out.
Which tour to choose for a night route
| Duration | Tour | Up to 4 people | 5 or 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | Madrid Express | €100 | €150 |
| 90 minutes | Postcard Madrid | €140 | €180 |
| 5 hours | Madrid in Style, with Tapas | €500 | €750 |
The 1-hour tour is the shortest and enough to see the lit-up squares and buildings of the centre. The 90-minute tour adds the Temple of Debod, which you see as dusk falls and then at night. The 5-hour tour includes Gran Vía, Malasaña and a tapas stop, and fits best with having dinner.
How to book and what to know
- The price is the same as in the daytime, and it’s per tuk tuk, not per person.
- Late-afternoon and evening start times depend on the time of year: check the free slots in each tour’s calendar or message us on WhatsApp.
- Starting point: Puerta del Sol, 1, next to McDonald’s. If you’d rather be picked up at your hotel, it costs €20 extra.
- Wrap up warm: from November to March it gets chilly as soon as the sun sets. In winter the tuk tuk carries blankets and rain covers.
- Spaniards eat late: most restaurants serve dinner from 8:30 or 9 pm, so the tour fits nicely before dinner.
If you’d like to add the sunset, see the guide to the sunset at the Temple of Debod; and at Christmas, the Christmas lights tour with departures until 10 pm and the guide to the Christmas lights.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you take a tuk tuk tour of Madrid at night?
Yes. Book a late-afternoon or evening start on the 1-hour, 90-minute or 5-hour tour. Free slots depend on the time of year: check the calendar or ask us on WhatsApp.
How much does a night tuk tuk tour cost?
The same as in the daytime: €100 per tuk tuk for up to 4 people and €150 for 5 or 6 on the 1-hour tour, and €140 and €180 on the 90-minute tour. It’s the final price, per tuk tuk.
What time does it get dark in Madrid?
It depends on the month: the sun sets around 5:49 pm in mid-December, 7:22 pm in mid-March and 8:24 pm in mid-September. In midsummer it isn’t dark until after 10 pm.