Cibeles Fountain (Fuente de Cibeles) Tours and Tickets
Cibeles Fountain (Fuente de Cibeles)
- The fountain is in the middle of a traffic island, so you might not be able to get up close to see it.
- See if you can spot the “keys to the city” that Cybele holds in her outstretched hand.
- The fountain is in the heart of the city and is walking distance from many other important landmarks and museums.
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Seeing the Cibeles Fountain costs nothing as it’s within a public space, but there are plenty of tours that stop by the fountain, as well as visiting other attractions. Tuk-tuk and bike tours start from around €27, or you can join a free walking tour where you only pay a €3 reservation fee, plus whatever you choose to tip.
It depends, but generally the afternoon and evening is the best time to see the Cibeles Fountain; sunset can offer lovely views across to Cybele Palace (Palacio de Cibeles). Going at night is another good option, as you can see the fountain water illuminated.
Yes, if you’re planning on seeing Madrid’s most scenic spots and attractions then include a stop at the Cibeles Fountain. It’s not just that the fountain makes quite a statement with its chariot statue, it also sits directly outside the even more monumental Cybele Palace and its imposing facade.
The Cibeles Fountain is close to many other attractions in central Madrid, including Cybele Palace and Gran Via, both of which you can see from the fountain. Other attractions include the Alcalá Gate (Puerta de Alcalá) with its neoclassical architecture and the Madrid Naval Museum (Museo Naval de Madrid).
Because the Cibeles Fountain sits in a roundabout at a busy intersection, most people view it from the sidewalk outside the Palacio de Buenavista. If you’re after a closer look, there’s a traffic island that can be relatively easily reached, facing the fountain with Cybele Palace behind it.