Funded Adventures: How to Get Reimbursed for Your Cultural Experiences

What BU will reimburse as cultural activities:

  • Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia Museums are free with either an official student ID or your Madrid Transportation Card Abono Joven, so they are not reimbursed.
    • Make sure you bring your official BU (or your university) student ID and your metro card to your visit, so you can present the other if one of them does not work at the ticket booth.

Full ticket:

Up to 5€:

  • Any National Museums in Madrid, up to 5€
  • Outside of Madrid, maximum 3 museums per Spanish city, up to 5€
  • Parque Güell, Casa Batlló, up to 5€
  • 1 soccer game, up to 10€
  • 1 bullfight, up to 5€

Other reimbursements:

What BU will not reimburse, among other things:

  • Museums such as Museo de la Tortura, Museo del Chocolate, etc.
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Concerts
  • Terraces and/or miradors
  • Círculo de Bellas Artes
  • And many other things. Before purchasing tickets, you can always ask us if you have questions about what will be reimbursed.

Ready for your next trip?

Our Explore Madrid & Day Trips page has everything you need to check out nearby cultural activities—destination guides, travel tips, and budget hacks. You can escape to places like Toledo, Segovia, and beyond for FREE using regional buses (hello, bus 402 from Plaza Elíptica!).