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Hop On Hop Off Barcelona The Official Barcelona Bus Tour

Discover Barcelona at your own pace and on your own time with the Hop On Hop Off Bus. The two routes take you to all the top landmarks and attractions in the city. Hop on and off as many times as you like with one single ticket. Exploring Barcelona has never been easier!

Discover Barcelona

Two carefully planned routes take you to all of Barcelona’s top visits.

At your own pace

Hop on and off the bus as many times as you want with one single ticket.

Save time & money

The tourist bus is cheaper than taxis and faster than public transport.

Free audioguide

Learn about Barcelona with a free audioguide available in 16 languages.

Free coupons

Over €250 in discounts for museums, attractions, shows, and dining.

Download the exclusive app for bus routes, stops, and highlights.

Buy your Hop On Hop Off Bus tickets online to  skip the lines  at the ticket office. Vouchers are valid for 90 days.

Hop-on Hop-off Barcelona is the city’s  official tourist bus , offering  two essential routes  that cover the whole city. With just  one single ticket , you can explore the best of Barcelona.

It’s the  easiest  and  safest  way to get around while checking out all the amazing attractions.

Only have one day in Barcelona? Hop on the bus for an unforgettable tour. You’ll see highlights like the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Pedrera,  Camp Nou , La Rambla, and Montjuïc.

Staying longer? Grab a 2-day ticket and explore at your own pace. Hop on and off as many times as you want, and use the  free vouchers  for discounts at Barcelona’s top attractions.

Barcelona has hundreds of incredible sights to see, and the tourist bus lets you enjoy them all from the comfort of a stylish, clean double-decker bus with panoramic views.

Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off bus are available online at this website, at tourism offices in Barcelona, or even on board the buses, as long as there are seats available.

If you buy your tickets online, you’ll  avoid the queues  in Barcelona.

To purchase your tickets, simply use the booking module on the left. Once you’ve completed your purchase, you’ll receive your vouchers via email.

Tickets are available for one or two calendar days. Starting at just €22.00 per day for adults, the 2-day tickets offer the best value.

When you arrive in Barcelona, you can exchange your vouchers for bus tickets directly on the bus, at tourism offices in the city, or at the airport.

Vouchers are valid for 90 calendar days from the date of purchase. Buy your tickets now to skip the lines when you get to Barcelona.

After buying your one or two-day ticket using the secure booking module on the left, you’ll get a voucher via email. Print this voucher and bring it with you to Barcelona.

When you arrive, just exchange the voucher for a ticket directly on the bus or at one of the many tourism offices.

Your ticket lets you hop on and off the bus as many times as you want while it’s valid.

See something cool you want to check out? Hop off the bus and explore. When you’re ready, hop back on the next bus or switch to a different route.

The two essential routes cover all the main spots, so you won’t need to worry about extra transport costs or sticking to sights near your hotel.

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31/8: due to the FC Barcelona match taking place at the Olympic Stadium, there will be no Red Route service to the Plaça d’Espanya and Montjuïc area from 1 pm.

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The night is magical: tour it with the Barcelona Night Tour Bus

Enjoy the emblematic buildings, the light and color of the streets, under a sky full of stars. Enjoy the magic of the night, with the Barcelona Night Tour Bus.

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With just one ticket, enjoy the two routes of the Barcelona Bus Turístic, getting on and off the bus as many times as you like.

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Hop on Hop off Barcelona

Do you want to discover Barcelona from the comfort of a bus? If you were looking for a hop on hop off service in Barcelona , the Tourist Bus is your best option. We take you to the most emblematic corners of the city. You choose where to get on and where to get off, as many times as you want. And along the way, enjoy an audio guide in 16 languages, free Wi-Fi, a map of the city and tourist information.

You can choose among two routes that will take you through different areas of the city. Not only will you enjoy icons such as the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló or La Pedrera, but you will also have the pleasure of discovering their best kept secrets. An original and fun way to discover a unique city. Enjoy the best hop on hop off service in Barcelona!

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Museums and history.

National Art Museum of Catalonia

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Art and culture.

Poble Espanyol

Casa Batlló

Gaudí and modernisme.

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Districts and squares

Ciutadella Park

Parks and lookout points.

Tibidabo – Magic Mountain and Amusement Park

Leisure and tourist attractions.

Urquinaona - Catalunya - Universitat - Squares and streets

La Boqueria Market

Markets and gastronomy.

Palau Sant Jordi

MACBA – Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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Timetable: from 9 am to 7 pm.

Buses run daily, except on 1 January and 25 December.

Consult the timetable of the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour.

Journey time and frequency

Each route lasts around 2 hours. The buses pass every 15 and 25 minutes, depending on the season.

Get information on the duration of Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour on the Timetable web page.

From Plaça de Catalunya to FC Barcelona’s stadium via Passeig de Gràcia, Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Tibidabo and Pedralbes.

From plaça de catalunya to ciutadella park via passeig de gràcia, avinguda diagonal, plaça d'espanya, montjuïc and olympic port., check the routes map, barcelona bus turístic, on the hola barcelona app, the essential app for visiting the city, with full information on the barcelona bus turístic buy tickets and store them conveniently in the e-wallet. find alternative routes or modes of transport with the smart guide and journey planner found on the app. you can also use the app to book other tourist services such as the montjuïc cable car and the catalunya bus turístic. what are you waiting for.

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Barcelona Bus Turístic: the official city tour

See Barcelona's famous sights from the official hop-on, hop-off bus: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Pedrera, Camp Nou, La Rambla, Montjuïc,.. and many more.

Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the city of Barcelona: you are free to hop on and off the Barcelona Bus Turístic as many times as you like , either following the same route or changing to another bus at one of the points connecting the two routes. Climb aboard and get the most out of your visit to Barcelona.

Buy your tickets for 24 hours or 48 hours  here with our best price guarantee. Avoid the queues and enjoy every minute of your visit to Barcelona.

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Prices tailored to our customers.

• adult: 13 to 64 years
• child: 4 to 12 years
• under 4 years
• senior / disabled: over 65 years / people with > 33% disability

Information on operating hours:

• Journey time: approximately 2 hours per route.
• Frequency: Between 5 and 25 minutes, depending on the season.
• Schedule: from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm.
• Daily service (except for 01/01 and 25/12).

Where can I buy tickets?

Book online and present the voucher to the guide on board the bus using either your mobile device or a printed copy.

Reservation valid for 90 calendar days from the date of purchase.

What makes the Barcelona Bus Turístic unique?

• Two different routes to be enjoyed with a single ticket.
• With 45 stops and 5 points connecting the different routes, visitors can explore all the areas Barcelona has to offer.
• Double-decker buses offering panoramic views.
• Each bus has an audio guide system in 16 languages that provides information on each point along the route. Just connect the free headphones supplied and enjoy getting to know the city.
• Personal attention is also on hand if you need it: the only sightseeing bus with official tour guides on board.
• The price includes a map of the city and a guide available in a number variety of languages which will be handed out as you enter the bus.
• It also includes a booklet of vouchers worth over €250 in discounts on the city's leading leisure activities, cultural pursuits and museum entrance tickets.
• You can enjoy free, direct Wi-Fi access.
• The service is adapted for customers with reduced mobility and hearing impairments.

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The official tourist bus tour of Barcelona offers two routes for you to discover the most iconic places, monuments and attractions of the city the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Pedrera, Camp Nou, La Rambla, Montjuïc and lots more besides.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: the official city tour

A sightseeing tour on the open-top double-decker Barcelona tourist bus, with the option of hopping off, looking around, hopping back on and staying on the same route or changing to a different one at a transfer point. As many times as you like.

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Explore the city in comfort aboard one of our double-de cker buses. Discover Barcelona in detail with a single ticket. Hop-on and hop-off our buses as many times as you wish and enjoy the city at your own pace. The West route (orange) will take you to discover the city beyond its most emblematic modernist buildings. The itinerary covers an extensive circuit that will take you to the westernmost landmarks of Barcelona, such as the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia. Hop-off at any of the two museums and board the bus back again once you have finished your visit. Go to El Born and enjoy the amazing cuisine and quaint ambiance or sit back, relax and enjoy the view of the city. The East route (green) will take you to the most artistic part of the city. Capture Barcelona's concrete jungle of modernist buildings. Sit back and relax aboard one of our buses. From Plaça Catalunya to Park Güell, admire the most impressive landmarks around this part of town. See the magnificent Sagrada Familia and marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façades. Learn about the city history and discover all the secrets it hides. Get off on stop 4 or 5 of West route (orange) to enjoy the experience of 1 hour catamaran cruise along Barcelona Coast. The catamaran will leave from Port Vell, where you can admire monuments such as the World Trade Center and the largest yachts in the city. During the walk, you will be able to enjoy a unique perspective of Barcelona like you have never seen before! You will arrive at the area of Puerto Olympic so that you can see from there the port founded in the 1991 Olympics. The catamaran has an exclusive bar service where you can buy drinks, such as wine, champagne, waters, soft drinks, beers and snacks!  Experience the coast of Barcelona in a unique way with this sustainable sailing catamaran! 

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The East Route will take you on a tour of the eastern part of the city of Barcelona as it winds through various places like the Gothic Quarter, the Aquarium, Agbar Tower, the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.

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The West Route will introduce you to the western part of the city of Barcelona and runs through several interesting places like the Rambla, the cruise-ship terminal, Montjuic Mountain, the Plaza de España and the Camp Nou Stadium.

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Hop on – Hop off Buses in Barcelona

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The diversity of Barcelona leaves you with the challenge of how to get the most out of the city. With the Hop on Hop off Bus, you have the perfect solution, for a day or two of convenient sightseeing.

There are two of these tourist buses in Barcelona: the official Barcelona Bus Turístic and the Gray Line / City Sightseeing affiliated Barcelona City Tour.

In 2022 both operators of the buses changed from a calendar day system (1 day or 2 days) to an hourly system (24h or 48h). So with these new ticket types, you have got the advantage of starting your sightseeing day in the afternoon or even in the evening if you like.

If you are on a very tight budget though, then the Barcelona Card will offer you free transport on the city’s bus and metro network as well as discounted admissions at a lower price.

The advantage of the hop on hop off bus tours is that they are a combination of a guided city tour and independent sightseeing. Whereas going by subway or public bus often is more hassle than enjoyment, on the sightseeing buses travelling from one attraction to the next on the open deck is a great experience itself.

You can either plan your desired journey upfront or hop on the bus, get inspired by the audioguide or the routes and make plans while riding through the city.

By stopping right in front of most major landmarks, the busses will solve all your logistical issues on a great sightseeing day trip.

1.2 Barcelona Bus Turistic and Barcelona City Tour routes on a combined map

2.1 prices & routes, 3.1 prices & routes, 1. what do both hop on hop off bus tours have in common.

Both the purple-green painted Bus Turistic and the red Barcelona City Tour cover all the city attractions with their route network. In fact, 26 of their 35-40 stops are the same for both options.

The majority of these stops are on two main routes and you can change from one route to the other on several combined stops. All routes are only driven in one direction, so if you miss a stop you either need to walk or you would have to complete the whole round, which takes around 2h30 on the main routes.

With your ticket, you can use the different routes of a bus company without limits, but you cannot use the other company’s buses!

Since both companies are regulated by the Barcelona city council, they offer precisely the same price!

The bus fleets both feature open-top buses with electric retractable roofs so they can be covered in the event of rain.

Both buses offer mobile tickets for travellers’ convenience. No need to worry about printing tickets with these two companies.

A discount booklet, map, audioguide, and headphones are all part of the package when booking with these bus companies. The audioguides feature multiple languages for travellers to learn about this unique city in their native tongue.

Customers can enjoy free Wifi onboard the buses, which is very convenient for those of you who do not have data plans abroad.

Children under four years old travel for free, which makes both of the bus options great for families as well as your wallet.

If you have a disability, require handicap access, or need assistance, both buses are handicap accessible for your comfort.

Blue Line = Bus Turistic / Red Line = Barcelona City Tour

2. What is unique about Barcelona Bus Turistic?

Bus Turistic offers three routes running in the summer. During winter, Bus Turistic runs on two routes.

The two main routes (blue and red) take about 2h30 to complete, in case you do not get off the bus. In summer, the additional green route takes about 45min.

On peak days they operate more than 60 buses, so on average the waiting times are a bit less than on the Barcelona City Tour bus, but there are more people using this service.

This bus tour covers an extra area in the northwest of Barcelona. What does this entail? In comparison to the Red Bus it has additional stops at Teleferic de Montjuic, Gracia, Sarria and Monestir de Pedralbes. If you have a particular interest in any of these areas within the city, then the Bus Turistic is a better choice.

Bus Turistic has 37 unique stops.

For those of you who speak Norwegian and/or Turkish, this company offers these languages in the audioguides.

This tour costs 27€ for a 24h ticket if you book it online (thanks to a 10% online discount). The price on the bus is 30€.

• Plaça Catalunya
• Casa Batlló – Fundació Antoni Tàpies
• Passeig de Gràcia – La Pedrera
• Francesc Macià – Diagonal
• Estació de Sants
• Creu Coberta
• Plaça d’Espanya
• CaixaForum – Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe
• Poble Espanyol
• Anella Olímpica
• Fundació Joan Miró
• Telefèric de Montjuïc
• Miramar – Jardins Costa i Llobera
• World Trade Center
• Colom – Museu Marítim
• Museu d’Història de Catalunya
• Port Olímpic
• Pla de Palau – Parc de la Ciutadella
• Barri Gòtic stop

Blue Route:

• Sagrada Família
• Tramvia Blau – Tibidabo
• Monestir de Pedralbes
• Palau Reial – Pavellons Güell
• Futbol Club Barcelona
• Diagonal – Les Corts

Green Route (Only in Summer)

• Port Olimpic
• Playa Bogatell
• Parc Diagonal Mar

Download the map here: Barcelona Bus Turistic – Route Map (PDF-Download) .

3. What is unique about Barcelona City Tour?

The Red Hop on Hop off bus has two routes operating in the city of Barcelona.

Compared to the Bus Turístic, the average waiting time is slightly longer. This is due to their company offering fewer buses, however, there are typically fewer people on the buses.

This bus has 32 unique stops on its two routes included in the journey.

Speak Hindi? No problem, the audioguide includes it in its language portfolio.

Like the Bus Turistic, the tickets cost 27€ for 24h thanks to a 10% online discount. The price on the bus is 30€.

East / Green Route:

• Catedral-Barri Gòtic
• Barceloneta
• Platja del Bogatell*
• Nova Mar Bella*
• Glòries-Torre Agbar
• Sagrada Familia
• Recinte Modernista Sant Pau
• Casa Batlló

West / Orange Route:

• Arc de Triomf
• El Born- Ciutadella-zoo
• Passeig Colom
• Jardins de Miramar
• MNAC Museo Nacional de Catalunya
• Caixa Fòrum-Pavelló Mies Van Der Rohe
• Camp Nou (F.C. Barcelona)
• Plaça Pius XII-Palau Reial- Pavellons Guell-Monestir de Pedralbes
• l’Illa Diagonal
• Av. Diagonal

Download the map here:  Barcelona City Tour – Route Map (PDF-Download) .

4. General Tips, Recommendations & Advice

Bring water. Staying hydrated is vital, especially in the summer months. Even if you choose to be on the bus the entire time, it is long enough that you will get thirsty. If you do hop off and walk, all the more reason to drink plenty of water.

Buying tickets in advance is the best way to avoid waiting in line. Purchasing your tickets in advance is advantageous for both bus companies regardless of the price differences.

Pack your sunscreen. The lovely sea breeze from the top of the bus feels fantastic on your face in the hot summer months, however, this does not offset the strong UV rays. The sun here is intense. Make sure to wear sunscreen and reapply. Nobody wants a sunburn during their Mediterranean adventure!

5. Hop on Hop off bus & harbour cruise

Barcelona City Tour offers an additional boat option for a 45min cruise of the harbour and the Mediterranean beaches. The beautiful city coastline sparkles as you sail away with the sea breeze kissing your face.

The bus stop at the famous Columbus statue at the bottom end of La Rambla is right next to the boat pier in the old port. Take a short break from the city to relax on the water before you continue your sightseeing journey on the next bus.

By booking this combo tour option, you will also save 10% online and only pay 34,40€ per adult for the 24h ticket including the harbour cruise! Children under the age of four enjoy this combo bus and boat tour for free.

6. Book online with a 10% discount!

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7. General FAQs

7.1 what if i want to get off the bus.

Feel particularly moved by the audioguide or compelled to stay longer in a particular area? No problem! With these bus tours, travellers can hop off and explore further.

When you feel you are ready to hop back on and enjoy the ride, it is simple and easy to re-join the tour at your convenience. The buses run in 5 – 15 minute intervals (depending on the season).

7.2 What do the buses look like?

This bus is a double-decker; therefore, all travellers can find a comfortable spot for their journey.

Barcelona is known for its sunshine. Soak up plenty of vitamin D on the roof of the bus, which is open-air and features spectacular views of the city. If on the rare occasion it is raining, no worries, there is a roof cover when needed.

If you choose to go with the Red Bus, you are looking for a red-coloured bus; the Bus Turistic comes with a purple-green design.

7.3 How long do the buses run?

Both buses start operating at 9 am and end around 7 pm during winter and 8 pm during summer.

Comprehensive in nature, each route lasts around two – to two and a half hours, thus you walk away feeling like you have not missed anything.

The Hop on Hop off Bus boasts multi-language audioguides which share in-depth knowledge about what you will see and what is right in front of you.

Simply hopping on these bus tours unlocks Barcelona, as you travel through neighbourhoods and take in the various sites.

Do you have any open questions? Please comment below and we will reply quickly.

Christian Petzold is a successful touristic entrepreneur, experiential traveller and round-the-world backpacker. He holds an academic degree in tourism management.

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I want to buy 14 tickets 2 days Bus tickets as individual may hop on hop off differently, do I need to buy online one by one? If buy as a group, do we need to go all along everytime ?

Hi William,

You can make one reservation for your group and you will receive individual mobile tickets for each participant. So you dont need to travel together all the time.

Cheers, Christian

Just bus stop by cruise terminal

Hi Catherine,

The bus cannot stop right at the cruise terminal, because there are actually 7 different cruise terminals at three different piers in the port of Barcelona.

However, from each cruise terminal you can take the 10-15min ride on the port bus for around 4€ up to the Columbus Statue. Here you can hop on the next bus every 5-10 minutes.

We are arriving via Norwegian Cruise line and will be disembarking the cruise when we arrive. Is it possible to get on the bus at the port and bring our luggage with us and get off near our hotel?

Yes, this will be possible. There is space on the bottom floor of the bus if you have got some luggage.

Hope this helped,

Howlong drive the bus from plaza catalunya to sagrada familia ?

Hi Fabiola,

On the Bus Turistic from Plaza Catalunya it is 3 stops to Sagrada Familia. That will be 15-20 minutes approximately.

The red City Tour bus takes a different route that from Plaza Catalunya first goes down to the port and the beach before going up to Sagrada Familia. So with this bus calculate around 1h (winter route) and 1h30 (summer route).

Best regards,

We are coming to Barcelona in March & want to see Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Picasso’s museum. Which of the hop on hop off buses would be better? We have 2 days & staying at the Catalonia 505 in Muntaner. Do any if the buses stop close by?

For Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Picasso’s museum both of the buses have the same stops.

From your hotel it will be a 10 minute walk to the next stop. You can actually check the direction, by putting in the hotel name or address onto the google map of the bus routes: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ULBcMl6KdVNB1zKChvx5dHhBk25wQlua&usp=sharing

Just select the next stop on the map and click the icon for directions.

do I get discount with Barcelona card? if yes how much?

Hi Ekaterine,

Yes, you get a discount of 20% on the Barcelona Bus Turistic with the Barcelona Card.

Saludos, Christian

Can I take my suitcases on the bus and get off at the nearest stop that you have to the cruise terminal since I will embark on the MSC cruise.

Hi Geliani,

Yes, you can take your suitcases and then get off at the Columbus Statue at the bottom of Rambla. From there it is 10 minutes with the Port Bus (4€) to the cruise terminals.

I do want to use your services; however, I want to stay in the area of Las Ramblas (I think?) Can you kindly tell me what areas to look for (4) star hotels near Las Ramblas and near Hop On Hop Off Buses? Thank you!

There are many hotels in the area, I would look in the Eixample neighborhood around Passeig de Gracia and Placa Catalunya – there you are close to both, Rambla and Hop on Hop off bus stops.

Hotel Indigo for example is very nice, but there are more than 50 4-star hotels in the area.

I will visit Barcelona during March 23-26, 2020. Will stay in Barcelona Princess. Which Hop On Hop Off bus stop I will be close to?

Hi Quamrun,

There is a stop of both hop on hop off buses right infront of your hotel at the roundabout at the bottom of Rambla del Prim, however, this stop is only operational in summer, starting 29th of March for the red bus city tour and 3rd of April for the Bus Turistic.

So unless you have got some flexibility to change the dates of your stay, you would need to take the yellow metro line to the city centre (Plaza Urquinaona) to get on the buses at Plaza Catalunya.

Thank you. This is helpful.

I have few more questions. I guess i can buy bus/metro ticket in any metro station. Is there any tram line/stoppage close to Barcelona Princess? How much it would cost to take a taxi to go Plaza Catalunya from the hotel? Thanks once again.

Yes, correct, you can buy a metro ticket in the station (cash or card payment), the price per ride is 2,40€. There is a station 3 blocks from your hotel, just ask reception for directions.

A taxi will cost you approximately 10-15€ to Plaza Catalunya.

We will be staying in the Jazz Hotel. How will we get to the bus stop. Only for two and half days. Which bus is near and best to see all that is possible.

Hi Elize, please take a look at our google map with the routes and stops. Just enter your address and the next stop and it will show you the shortest way to walk: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ULBcMl6KdVNB1zKChvx5dHhBk25wQlua&ll=41.38621560608736%2C2.1657953144180375&z=18

From Hotel Jazz you will have the next stop a 2-minute walk at Plaza Catalonia.

We will be staying at the Nobu Hotel in the Eixample district, April 1-2, 2023. Which stop is the closest on which bus line to our hotel?

Hi Mike, you can see all stops on our google map above. If you enter your hotel name you can see the next stop nearby and it will even show you the route to walk there.

In your case it is very easy, the stop at Sants train station is literally just in front of your hotel!

Which line stops at the Sants train station? Barcelona Turistic or Barcelona City Tour? I couldn’t tell by entering hotel name on the map!

They both stop there, just choose the one you prefer.

Can you purchase your ticket from any stop? We are staying at U232 and want to walk to the nearest stop to stat our journey.

Hi Sue, Please use this map to see the closest stop to your hotel: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ULBcMl6KdVNB1zKChvx5dHhBk25wQlua&ll=41.38949718218621%2C2.1664949999999905&z=13

At the top just click on the search icon and enter your hotel name. It will show you your hotel right on the map with the bus stops, so you can pick the most convenient stop for you.

It is possible to buy your ticket at the queue at each stop, but we recommend to buy the tickets online. It just takes 2min on your mobile, you actually get a 10% discount and you can jump on the bus right away.

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Hello Christian, My dad & I just landed in Barcelona on April 18th and checking ou on April 21st. I’m sooooooooo confused on which buses to take, and which routes (which colors) to take in order to see as much as possible of this city ?

Can you help me please ? Thanks, Tania

The buses have the same price, so if you do not have any other preference, then just look for the one that has the closest stop to your hotel.

Once you have decided on the bus, just get the tickets on your mobile (for the 10% discount and to hop on the bus right away at any stop) within 5min while having breakfast or while walking to the stop. For the next two days there is still enough availability.

Enjoy the tour!

What are the dates of the winter season. We will be there oct 19/21 2023

Hi Christian We are in Barcelona 9-11 Sept and plan to buy 48hr tickets for hop on hop off. I cannot find the bus stop on goolge maps for Park Guell, and from the look of the City Sightseeing tourist map, it looks a long way from the park entrance. As one of our group has mobility problems, would it be possible to get a taxi from the stop 6 to the park entrance? Is there a taxi rank in the vicinity? Thank you

Hi Shirley,

Yes, it is indeed a fairly steep 10min walk from the stop to Parc Guell. There is no taxi rank nearby, but you will easily be able to flag one from the street.

Hi Christian,

I was wondering, are there any restaurants at any of the stops where my group can stop for breakfast or lunch? Thanks!

It is difficult to recommend anything specific here because plenty of restaurants are close to any of the stops.

Maybe doing a stop in Placa Catalunya is a good idea because of the wide variety you have there, and also you will be able to access both of the lines after your break.

Another good option will be the stop at the seaside in Port Olimpic. Here, you also find plenty of restaurants, and the beach invites for a relaxing break from the bustling city life.

Hi Christian. My group of 12 seniors citizens will arrive on NCL’s Viva in Barcelona on 11/10/23. Will there be a pick up bus stop near the cruise terminal? If not, how do we meet up with the nearest bus stop and what would that cost? Regards, Gene

Hi Gene, The closest stop from the cruise terminal is at the Columbus statue, at the entrance to the port. To get there you need to take the port bus from the cruise terminal (10min ride, 4€ per person). Alternatively you can also take taxis (around 20€ each) or walk around 20-30min (depending on which terminal your ship is docked.

Hello, will be in Barcelona in June, 2024. I am leaning toward Bus Touristic. I noticed some road closures on Google maps near Gotic area where we are staying . Is there an alternative route the bus is taking? Also, do the buses only run in one direction so you can go back one or two stops if you wanted? And, if I buy a 48 hour ticket does that time run consecutively or can I do 24 hours on a Thursday then the next 24 hours starting Saturday? Thank you! The information in this site comparing the two bus lines has been so helpful.

The buses do only run in one direction on the route, so you cannot go back. Some roads are blocked for public traffic, but the buses can pass through with a special permit.

The tickets now are valid for hours instead of calendar days, but the hours need to be consecutive. So for 24h starting Thursday and 24h starting Saturday you need to buy separate tickets.

Hope that helped!

Are the Barcelona buses handicap accessible? Thank you.

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Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Bus Tour: 2024 Tourist Bus Guide

The hop on hop off Barcelona bus tour, aka the Bus Turistic , brings you to the city’s main attractions using just one ticket.

These bus tours make planning a thorough, quick sightseeing tour of Barcelona a breeze – so it’s no wonder 2,000,000+ passengers board every year.

Let’s take a deeper look at this Barcelona bus tour.

First Up: Booking the Barcelona Bus Tour

If you’re looking to skip right ahead and get to it: tickets are bought via the Tiqets website – the world’s largest tourism ticket seller.

Buying tickets in advance saves you €2.00 per adult ticket compared to buying on site – and allows you to walk right on.

With summer lines (especially at major stops) being a burden this can save a lot of time.

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The Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Bus – Discover Barcelona with One Ticket

For those who have never been on a hop on hop off tour I’ll break it down for you quickly.

Essentially, these are city sightseeing tours that run on predefined routes via a double decker bus .

In the Bus Turistic’s case, each of its 45 stops along three lines correspond with one or more of Barcelona’s top attractions .

In general, you’ll choose the hop on hop off bus tour to:

• Visit Barcelona at your own pace
• Discover Barcelona by maximizing the attractions seen
• Minimize travel/direction-related stress
• Get your Barcelona bearings on day one of a trip
• Save time and money

Even better, there’s an official tour guide on board with full commentary on the city’s past, present, and future.

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Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Route

There are two routes on the Barcelona bus tour, and it breaks down like this:

• Red Line (romance, views, and city rhythm): The legendary Passeig de Gracia with Casa Batllo and  La Pedrera , the city’s highest panoramic viewpoint at  Montjuic  Museum, Plaça Espanya , a romantic pass through Ciutadella Park and more.
• Blue Line (main attractions): Plaça Catalunya , Spain’s most famous tourist attraction at Sagrada Familia , Casa Batllo, La Pedrera, Park Guell, the MACBA Museum of Contemporary Art,  Camp Nou Stadium , and  Mount Tibidabo .

With air conditioned buses running every five minutes you won’t be waiting long.

If you’re asking how long the hop on hop off Barcelona tour takes, expect both the red and blue lines to last 2 hours.

Barcelona Hop on Hop Off Bus Map

How Much is the Hop on Hop off Bus in Barcelona?

Bus Turistic tickets come in both 24 hour and 48 hour forms – though keep in mind if you’re buying a 48 hour ticket the days need to be consecutive.

Here’s a look at the Barcelona hop on hop off price list including the €2.00 discount for booking online at Tiqets (button below):

Also, with your hop on hop off tickets you also get a discount voucher booklet with over  €250.00 in discounts for:

• Top Attractions
• Barcelona shopping
• Barcelona’s best restaurants
• Barcelona’s best museums
• Best day trips from Barcelona
• Top bars in Barcelona
• Barcelona flamenco shows

Each bus tour tickets also comes with an audio guide in 17 languages , and your own set of headphones to listen.

They’ve even got free wifi , for those who are asking.

Where to Buy Barcelona Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour Tickets

It is strongly recommended to purchase your Barcelona tourist bus tickets in advance online.

With no need to queue up to buy tickets you’ll be able to board directly showing the tickets on your smartphone. There are massive lines especially on weekends and summer.

You can grab your €2.00 discount hop on hop off Barcelona tickets using the button below.

Looking to book group tickets for 10+ guests? You’ll need to do so using the Bus Turistic group ticket form .

Hop on Hop off Barcelona Tickets with the Barcelona Pass

Naturally, these city sightseeing tours do not include entrance to the major attractions along the bus routes – that would be a hell of a deal – but there’s another way to save money with this combo discount ticket .

The Barcelona Pass (ex Barcelona City Pass) includes the hop on hop off Barcelona bus tour, Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, a city tour app, and a digital discount code to get 10% off virtually every other Barcelona attraction known to man.

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Barcelona Tourist Bus Timetable

The Barcelona Bus Turistic runs year around except Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve .

During high season expect to wait only 5 minutes between buses while in Barcelona in winter waits can push 25 minutes.

• Every day from  9:00* to 19:00
• Frequency: every  5-25 minutes

* The first tour bus departs from Plaça Catalunya at 9:00 so it’ll arrive and any subsequent stop a few minutes later, for example the first bus at Drassanes leaves at 9:06. Count about 5-6 minutes per stop.

Still unsure? Check out my post: is the Barcelona tourist bus is worth it?

Barcelona Hop on Hop off Plan

Being a Barcelona city tour veteran I’ve got an idea of how to best take advantage of a day pass on the Bus Turisitic.

First of all, you should grab the blue line but don’t get on the first stop in Plaça de Catalunya – it’s the busiest stop and especially in high season you might have to line up.

Furthermore, you’re just going to be coaxed off the bus at the first stop anyway since it’s impossible to resist the beautiful, trancadis-speckled mansion Casa Batllo.

The same goes for stop number two at La Pedrera, another of Gaudi’s amazing modernist mansions. You should get on at the La Pedrera stop – with the plan of riding it 12 minutes eastward to Sagrada Familia.

From here, the way I would plan the Barcelona tourist bus is the following:

• Get off at Sagrada Familia and do their spectacular English guided tour
• Get off at Park Guell and visit the Monumental Zone of the park
• Get off at Camp Nou to discover the stadium, or at least grab a coffee to break it up
• Get off at the Eixample stop, walk up Carrer d’Enric Granados and explore the area’s tapas bars
• Head back to Placa de Catalunya and switch to the red line if you intend on carrying on.

This is the perfect five hour Barcelona tour, and should leave you a few hours to explore the panoramic views and seaside discoveries of the red line.

Don’t have enough time for the Barcelona bus Turístic in one day? Just book a second day, it’s only €10.00 more.

Related : Get a two hour walking tour of the Gothic Quarter for just 18 euro.

Barcelona Sightseeing Bus for Cruise Ship Passengers

For cruise ship passengers the Barcelona bus tour is a perfect way to see the city.

First things first, the shuttle from the dock will leave you at the Columbus Statue at Drassanes metro station. Here you’ll find a ticket window and a red line Bus Turístic stop .

Keep in mind your fellow cruise ship passengers will be doing the same thing so it’s always best to buy your hop on hop off bus tour tickets online to avoid lengthy lines. All you have to do then is board the bus!

On nice days make sure you grab a spot on the top deck of the bus – if there’s no room just get on and wait by the stairs for a couple minutes for someone to get off.

The red line bus will take you along the port with the beach and the famous two towers before looping back and taking you by Ciutadella Park and El Born . Get off at the Barri Gotic stop where you’ll be able to take some great shots of the Barcelona Cathedral .

Total time to here is about 90 minutes.

Get back on the bus tour until the Casa Batllo  stop – here you can get off and wander the world-famous Passeig de Gracia  shopping area all the way up to dream house La Pedrera. Allow about an hour for this.

The Pedrera stop connects with the blue line which you’ll take to the Sagrada Familia: if you’ve bought your Sagrada Familia tour tickets online  you’ll skip the annoying lines and be in and out in about 90 minutes.

Get back on the blue line for 10-15 minutes more and you’ll be at Park Guell .

Taking in the magnificent views of the city from here should take about an hour or so. Get back on the bus for a trip to some amazing Barcelona FC football matches  at Barcelona’s famous stadium Camp Nou .

From here you’ll take Diagonal down into the Raval neighbourhood and eventually end up back at  Plaça Catalunya .

From Plaça Catalunya walk down La Rambla to your point of origin: the Columbus Statue. From here you can get your shuttle back to the cruise ship. This last part of the trip can be done in two hours or less.

Again, with the Sagrada Familia tour and a little lunch break you’re looking at about seven hours but if you’re not it can be done comfortably in five.

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Barcelona Tourist Bus Tips

As a veteran of the hop on hop off Barcelona bus tour, having gone on it with various visitors over the last 10 years, I can share the following pearls of wisdom.

• Buy your bus tour tickets online in advance to make sure you can walk right now
• If you got them bring your own headphones for better audio guide sound.
• Take your bus tour on the first day there because it helps plan the rest of your trip.
• Bring a light jacket if you’re not fond of wind.
• Start your Barcelona city tour early to avoid crowds and get the full value of the tickets.
• Don’t start at major stops like Sagrada Familia and Plaça Catalunya because there are big lines. Always look to board one stop before or after (buses never depart full as per company policy so the following stops can pick up new riders).
• If you can’t get a seat on the top deck sit as close as possible to the stairway downstairs to queue for the next seat
• If you only have a one day ticket try and avoid Friday (it’s cruise ship day).
• Sun cream and water are an absolute necessity in summer.

Barcelona Bus Turistic FAQ

Yes, the Barcelona Bus Turistic serves virtually the entire city: it is split up across two different lines (red and blue) and more than 30 stops including all major attractions like Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou, Park Guell, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuic, and much more.

A complete tour of both the red and blue lines should take around 2 hours. That said, time should be factored in for whatever stops you make. A typical bus tour of Barcelona to see the sites can easily take up a full day.

Single day tickets cost €31.00 for adults, €28.00 for seniors and students, and €18.00 for children. Two day Barcelona bus tour tickets cost €42.00 (adults), €39.00 (seniors and students), and €23.00 (children).

If you buy your Barcelona tourist bus tickets on site, there are no bus tour discounts. However, in booking your bus tickets online you can save €2.00 per adult ticket.

The Bus Turistic runs every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

I high season there is just a five minute wait between buses, while low season can take up to 20 minutes between buses.

The Barcelona bus tour hours are as follows:

• Every day from 9:00am (*first bus departs from Plaza Catalunya) to 7:00 pm
• Frequency: every 5-25 minutes

No, the days must be used up on consecutive days.

Yes, as of 2023 the hop on hop off bus ticket is valid for hours, not days.

No, unfortunately refunds cannot be made once tickets are purchased.

Yes. Keep in mind though that wheelchair customers will not be able to access the upper deck.

Yes, but now the whole way. Take the blue line to the Tramvia Blau-Tibidabo stop and change for the Tramvia Blau or Bus 196 to get to the Funicular de Tibidabo.

Let’s Continue the Hop on Hop off Bus Barcelona Discussion

Prospective Barcelona travelers, let us continue our journey of knowledge!

If you’ve got any questions about these Barcelona sightseeing bus tours or anything else please don’t hesitate to ask me any questions in the comments below.

Also don’t be afraid to join the Hop on Hop off bus discussion by first giving me a like on Facebook and then joining my group I’m Off to Barcelona – here you can ask any questions, air out grievances, and chat with thousands of Barcelona travelers.

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• October 22, 2019 at 3:44 pm Susan Hi Ash My daughter and I are staying at Carrer d'En Fontrodona. We wish to use the hop on hop off bus. If we get on the bus at the Colom-Museu stop, what time would the first bus leave from there please. I am just trying to work out timings so we can plan our itinerary.We plan on getting the two day pass and getting off to explore at each stop.We will be getting the pass for a Saturday and Sunday in July. I am wondering if we would be better to do the blue line on the Saturday taking in to account things being closed on Sundays, and Montjuic Castle being free on Sundays after 3pm. I'd also like to tie things in with seeing La Sardana in Cathedral Square on Sunday. Then just to work out when to book Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo etc. Your thoughts would be appreciated thankyou. I am devouring your site and thank you for a previous reply regarding Aerobus. It's very helpful having a local give inside information. Reply
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Barcelona City Tour Hop-on, Hop-off + Montserrat tour

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• Inclusions & Exclusions

Daily 

Hop-On, Hop-Off: 24 or 48 hours (take your pick!) Approx 2 hours per route City tour: Approx. 5 hours

Hop-On, Hop-Off: 9am to 7pm, every 9-13 minutes City tour: 8am

Hop-On, Hop-Off: You may board the bus at any of the stops. First and last run depart from Plaza Catalunya (Stop 1). City tour: Make your way to Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, 6 at the main entrance of "Estación de Francia". The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours.

Hop-On, Hop-Off: Hop off at any of the stops City tour: Same as start point

• Explore Barcelona on a comprehensive tour with this bundle ticket
• The hop-on, hop-off tour allows you to plan your own Barcelona sightseeing itinerary
• The interconnected routes and stops cover all the major attractions in the city
• From Gothic Quarter and Sagrada to Montjuic Mountain; cover major sights of the city with your ticket!
• Experience Montserrat at sunrise on this tour from Barcelona
• Marvel at the basilica's Gothic and Renaissance architecture
• Enjoy a choir performance showcasing local talents
• Choose between a transfer-only option or a full tour experience
• Both printed and smartphone voucher accepted!

Discover Barcelona and the stunning Montserrat with a hassle-free bundle that includes a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and a guided tour of Montserrat. This convenient package allows you to explore the city's top attractions and the breathtaking Montserrat mountain, saving you time and effort with seamless bookings.

Barcelona City Tour Hop-On, Hop-Off: 

The Barcelona Hop-On, Hop-Off tour lets you explore the city's attractions at your own pace, from Gaudi's architecture to lively beaches, on red, open-topped buses. Enjoy informative audio guides in multiple languages and hop on or off as you wish. A map and guide with discounts are provided. The buses are adapted for limited mobility, with features like an electric roof and heating. The West route covers landmarks like FC Barcelona stadium, while the East route includes artistic sites like Plaça Catalunya and Park Güell. Choose between 24 or 48-hour ticket options to suit your plans.

Some of the major attractions covered:

• Sagrada Familia
• Plaça Catalunya
• Cathedral Gothic Quarter
• Montjuic Mountain
• Bogatell Beach
• Casa Batlló

…. And more

Sunrise Tour to Montserrat from Barcelona: 

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Montserrat at sunrise on this tour from Barcelona. Visit the Montserrat Museum and explore its cultural heritage, discovering fascinating artistic elements. Marvel at the basilica's Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Admire the beautiful atrium, sacristy and enjoy a choir performance showcasing the talents of singers, composers, and teachers. Choose between a transfer-only option or a full tour, both promising an unforgettable Montserrat experience. Witness the magical sunrise over this unique mountain monastery and immerse yourself in the spirituality and history of this iconic Catalan landmark.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Hop-On, Hop-Off: 

• 24 or 48 hours hop-on, hop-off ticket ( As per the option chosen)
• Multilingual audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian, Swedish, Arabic and Hebrew
• Air-conditioned double-decker open coaches
• Transfers from Barcelona to Montserrat
• Local guide
• Entrance to attractions
• Hotel transfers

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Please note.

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Barcelona is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events (demonstrations, sports and cultural events, official acts, etc.) or force majeure reasons may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

Please arrive at the pickup point 15 minutes before departure to avoid any last-minute rush.

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Buses were always on time and easy to find, clearly marked. Was a great way to go see so many things in Barcelona that you would never be able to get to on foot. We did 2 days...

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• Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

The Barcelona Bus Turístic is the city’s official sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. It offers guests three lines and numerous stops to climb off and discover the city's top sights. 

Visitors will be able to discover the city on this comfortable bus and stop at any of Barcelona’s top attractions and museums . It offers three different routes that visitors can take with the same ticket.

Like other hop-on, hop-off buses in Barcelona, the Bus Turístic has a fleet of roofless double-decker buses , it includes an audio guide in various languages and you can get off and back on as many times as you want.

Although there are several other companies that offer similar services in Barcelona, we’ll concentrate only on the Bus Turístic , since we consider it offers the best routes and timetable.

Itineraries

The same ticket is valid for the company’s three different routes . The red route and the blue route take approximately two hours to complete , while the green route only takes 40 minutes .

The red route stops at the following tourist attractions and museums: Barcelona Sants railway station , Creu Coberta, CaixaForum – Pavelló Mies van der Rohe, Plaça d’Espanya, Poble Espanyol, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Anella Olímpica, Fundació Joan Miró, Montjuïc Cable Car, Miramar, Museu Marítim, World Trade Center , Port Vell, Museu d’Història de Catalunya, Port Olímpic, Bogatell Beach, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona Zoo, Pla de Palau, Gothic Quarter, Plaça de Catalunya, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, La Pedrera and La Diagonal .

Green Route

The green route stops at the Forum Building, Parc Diagonal Mar, Poblenou, Bogatell Beach, Port Olímpic, and Poblenou Cemetery.

The blue route stops in Barcelona’s following landmarks: Monastery of Pedrables, Güell Pavilions, Camp Nou, Diagonal , Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Plaça Catalunya, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, La Pedrera, Sagrada Familia, Gracia neighborhood, Park Güell, Blue Tram-Tibidabo and Sarriá.

All routes depart at  9 am  and the last departures leave at 7 pm . The buses come approximately every 20 minutes. Depending on the season, the bus frequency varies, between 5 and 25 minutes.

The blue and red lines run every day all year round and the green route only runs between 15 April and 25 September .

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Night Tour Bus

It's always a magical experience to explore a city at night-time   when it's beautifully lit up and serene. The Bus Turístic organizes a unique night bus ride from June to September and it drives past Barcelona’s most emblematic landmarks all lit up.

The night bus service leaves from Plaça Catalunya at 9:30 pm and the tour lasts 2.5 hours .

A ticket for an adult is € 20 ( US$ 22.20)  and for children from 4 to 12 years old is € 10 ( US$ 11.10) .

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If you want to enjoy panoramic views of Barcelona from the comfort of your seat, this is the tour for you! With the Barcelona City Tour you can hop on and off this modern fleet of buses as often as you like on two routes using the same ticket.

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• Ticket for two sightseeing routes. Valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours.
• Individual audioguide in 15 languages: English, Catalan, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Arabic, Indian and Hebrew.
• Personalised assistance on board in different languages.
• Information brochure and guide in 6 languages.
• Discount voucher booklet you can use at different visitor attractions.
• All the buses are equipped with anatomical seats, air-conditioning, heating and electric sliding roof in case it rains.
• Service adapted for wheelchair users.
• Barcelona City Tour frequency: between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on the season.
• Reductions are available for senior citizens and the disabled.
• Free for children under 4.
• You can pick up your tickets on board the Barcelona City Tour bus or at any of the 36 stops.

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Hop-On Hop-Off Barcelona Blue Route

The blue tour of architectural wonders.

The Hop-On Hop-Off  Barcelona Blue Route stands out for its wealth of iconic monuments, offering privileged access to emblematic sites such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Camp Nou, making it an unmissable route for discovering the city's most famous architectural and cultural gems.

> At the heart of this journey, emblematic monuments are revealed, each telling a unique story:

Casa Batlló : A work of art by Gaudí , this building is a jewel of Modernista architecture, captivating visitors with its undulating forms and colourful façade. Pedrera -Casa Milà  : Another of Gaudí's masterpieces, famous for its unique roof and its importance in the history of architecture.

Sagrada Família  : The Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí's must-see masterpiece, is an exceptional basilica known for its soaring towers and richly sculpted facades. It is an emblematic example of Catalan Modernist architecture, a regional variant of Art Nouveau.

Park Güell : A fabulous park designed by Gaudí: its colourful mosaics, its House-Museum and its gardens. 

Camp Nou : A must for football fans at the stadium of the legendary FC Barcelona

Map of the Blue Line of the Barcelona Tourist Bus

Full itinerary of the bus bleu.

All the stops on the red line as they appear on the bus map, i.e. in Catalan: 

Plaça Catalunya : The starting point, the living heart of the city. Casa Batlló – Fundació Antoni Tàpies :  Enter the world of Gaudí and Antoni Tàpies, another great Catalan artist.  Passeig de Gràcia – La Pedrera :  An avenue lined with architectural treasures.

Sagrada Família : Discover Gaudí's iconic basilica, an unfinished masterpiece. Sant Pau Recinte Modernista : A jewel of modernist architecture and a World Heritage Site. Park Güell : A park designed by Gaudí, offering a mosaic of colours and shapes. Tramvia Blau – Tibidabo : Take to the Tibidabo and enjoy spectacular views over the city. Sarrià : Discover the charm of old Barcelona in this traditional district.

Monestir de Pedralbes: Visit this Gothic monastery, a haven of peace and history. Palau Reial - Pavellons Güell: Explore the royal gardens and Gaudí's architecture. Futbol Club Barcelona: A must for Barça fans at the Camp Nou stadium. Diagonal - Les Corts: A dive into a business and residential district. Francesc Macià - Diagonal: A meeting point for the two circuits between modernity and tradition.

Eixample : Discover this emblematic district of Barcelona's urban development.

Connections between the Blue Route and the Red Route

The connections, where the blue and red routes of the Barcelona tourist bus meet at the same stop, are as follows:

> Plaça Catalunya stop: This is where the two lines connect, as it is a major and central stop in the city. > Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies stop: Both routes pass through this stop, offering easy access to these famous sites. > Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera stop: Another meeting point for the two lines, allowing passengers to explore this important part of the city. > Francesc Macià - Diagonal stop: The two lines also cross at this stop, located in an elegant part of Barcelona. The transfer points give you the flexibility to change lines and explore different aspects of the city without extra effort.

Opening hours

> The blue route of the Barcelona Tourist Bus runs every day between 9am and 8pm (7pm in winter) and passes every 5 to 25 minutes depending on the season (for example, there are more buses in summer than in winter).

Route duration

> The total duration of the blue route is approximately 2 hours.

Number of stops

The blue and red routes have a total of 31 stops and 4 connections. Your  Hop on Hop Off Barcelona bus ticket  is valid on these two routes for 1 working day or two working days, depending on the package you choose.

Start your open-air bus tour early in the morning, sitting at the top of the bus so you can take photos without a window in front of you. Start at the  Plaça Catalunya stop   on the Blue Line.  Stop whenever you want to visit a monument or simply take the time to see it from the outside.

> Change from the Blue line to the Red line at the  Francesc Macià - Diagonal stop  to finish your journey with all the wonders of the Red line. This itinerary is perfectly feasible in a day, if you take the time to really visit 2 or 3 places.

Recognising a bus stop

You can recognise bus stops by the red and blue "Barcelona Bus Turístic" signs,

or simply by the red and blue posts along the route. 

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Which Hop on Hop off Bus in Barcelona is the best?

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When you’re visiting Barcelona, the last thing you want is to have to spend lots of time figuring out how to get around. So one of the best ways to visit is by using a hop on hop off bus tour , to help you get around the major attractions in the city. Read on below to discover more about the best hop on hop off bus tour options in Barcelona, routes, special discounts and more.

Ready to book ahead of your trip? Check out this link to book a hop on hop off bus tour in Barcelona now.

What are the best hop on hop off Barcelona bus tour companies?

A hop on hop off tour is a great value option when it comes to exploring a big city like Barcelona. Instead of having to work out complex maps and public transport systems, you can simply enjoy exploring the top sights and attractions around the city, with a tour bus that will take you close by. You’ll also be able to learn much more with audio or live guides accompanying you while you ride, while enjoying the flexibility to travel wherever you want to go. Check out some great bus tours in Barcelona below.

1 – City Tour

City Tour is the official hop on hop off bus tour provider in Barcelona, and offers two main routes to explore the city, with over 30 stops to choose from.

City Tour offers two routes across Barcelona for their bus tours: the West Route and the East Route. The West Route takes you across the western part of the city, exploring the Rambla, the Montjuic Mountain and other features, while the East Route covers the eastern side, including the Gothic Quarter, seafront and more historic sights around Barcelona. There are over 30 stops, and all tickets include access to both routes.

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2 – Barcelona Bus Turístic

Barcelona Bus Turístic offers two routes to choose from and added benefits including free WiFi on board, audio guides in 16 different languages, free cancellations as well as adaptations for disabled passengers, making this tour one of the best value packages around.

The Barcelona Bus Turístic tours in Barcelona include two different routes covering the city. The Blue route has 14 stops that cover the upper part of the city, as well as the city’s main football stadium, and is ideal to use if you are visiting to attend a match. The Red route encompasses the main cultural attractions across the city center, as well as various beaches and coastal culture. The company provides special rates for senior and children under the age of 4 can travel for free with an adult.

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How do you find discounted hop on hop off Barcelona bus tours tickets?

Hop on hop off buses are a great value way to explore a city, and if you’re visiting Barcelona soon, then you can enjoy some fantastic special deals and save more money by booking online before you go. It’s always worth looking out for the best deals available as there will often be cheaper tickets, compared to buying a pass on the day when you travel. These are some of the ways you can save a little more when you travel:

1 – Check out discounted tickets on travel websites

Travel websites will often have special promotions that provide exclusive discounts, and make travelling around a city using a bus tour much more affordable. Take a look at providers such as Getyourguide and Musement for the latest deals.

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2 – Book a city pass

City passes can be one of the best ways to explore a city like Barcelona, with a rich cultural legacy. As many passes will include things like access to major attractions and museums as part of the price, as well as letting you skip the line with fast track entry, having a pass can help you save both time and money. Many passes will also often include their own hop on hop off bus tours, or provide discounted access to others.

Here are some of the best city passes available around Barcelona.

The Barcelona Pass

The Barcelona Pass provides a great value option when you are visiting the city for two or three days, with free entry to over 20 attractions and a one day hop on hop off bus ticket. You can also use an optional travel card, to help you get around Barcelona, while the free guidebook makes discovering the many wonderful things around the city more enjoyable than ever.

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iVenture Card

An iVenture Card allows you to personalise a city pass for Barcelona, by giving you the option to choose what you may want to include. This can often make it more cost effective, as you will only be adding on attractions and features that you know you will want to use.  This can include access to selected sights and special tours, as well as discounted entry at other locations, and skip the line entrance, to help you save time. This pass does not include any additional transport or bus tour options.

Barcelona City Pass

With skip the line entrance to a variety of attractions, including the must-see Sagrada Familia, as well as a one or two day hop on hop off bus tour, the Barcelona City Pass offers a fantastic, all-round package for visitors to the city. The pass also includes an airport transfer, making it an ideal choice if you happen to by flying into the city, as well as discounts on a variety of things around Barcelona.

We hope this page has helped you plan ahead for a trip to Barcelona!

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Hop On Hop Off – Meaning, Benefits & How it Works?

Hop On Hop Off (HOHO) bus tours allow the passengers to get on and off the tourist bus as per their preferences. In a nutshell, Hop On Hop Off is a bus tour service that will take you around the town and show you all the major attractions and landmarks along with a tour guide. 

As the name suggests, you can hop on at any stop and hop off wherever you like. This is a special kind of bus service for which you can buy tickets that will be valid for a specific duration. Let’s explore in detail what Hop On Hop Off bus services are and why they are so popular among tourists. 

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Overview of Hop On Hop Off Tour Services

At its core, the term “Hop-On Hop-Off” refers to a type of bus service that is specially designed for tourists. These buses go on a set itinerary and make several scheduled stops at important sights and attractions. The bus allows users to “hop on” at any stop, ride it to a different stop, and then “hop off” to go about the neighborhood. 

Passengers may spend as much or as little time as they desire at each site before boarding another bus to continue their journey, thanks to the flexibility of these services.

Why Are Hop On Hop Off Bus Services So Popular?

The Hop On Hop Off bus service is quite a convenient way to get around the city and explore all the major landmarks at your own pace, without overstressing yourself! 

Here are some specific points that make the HOHO bus services so popular among travelers:

• The bus has a circuit route that moves along the major attractions of the city. So once you buy the tickets to the tour, you can board any bus on the circuit and get down whenever and wherever you want. 
• Most of the buses that tour the cities are double-decker and have huge windows so that the tourists can enjoy the city view openly. 
• Along with the tour, the Hop On Hop Off service also has a tour guide who will provide specific information regarding every landmark or attraction that the bus passes through. 
• As far as security is concerned, you’ll find CCTV cameras in every HOHO bus, no exception! 
• Many tour circuits are operating in the city and each of them is labeled with different colored lines, like green, blue, gray, etc. 
• There are no strict rules when it comes to traveling by the HOHO bus. The different tours offering different price quotations allow you to choose the one you like freely. 
• The best feature of the HOHO bus tours is that you can even customize it and make the itinerary according to your preference on special demand. 

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Popular Destinations for Hop On Hop Off Services  

Some destinations are loved more than others, and most of these well-liked tourist destinations around the globe offer HOHO bus services. Here are these important destinations : 

The city where the London Hop on Hop off concept offers a comprehensive bus service that covers iconic landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, London Eye, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, and the British Museum.

Another city where the HOHO bus is super popular among tourists. The service provides easy access to famous sites like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs Elysées / Arc of Triumph, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, Luxembourg Park, Disneyland Paris, and Notre-Dame Cathedral along with the bonus of stunning views along the Seine River. 

3. New York City

Hop on off New York Service cover all the major attractions, including Times Square, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway & the Theater District, World Trade Centre, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building and 9/11 Memorial .  

The HOHO bus service provides an amazing way to get around the city including major destinations like the Colosseum, Vatican City, Pantheon, Fontana de Trevi, Trastevere, Piazza Navona, Galleria Borghese, Palatine Hill, Foro Romano, and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant’Angelo.

5. Barcelona

Barcelona’s architecture makes the HOHO tour super popular in the city, covering attractions such as the works of Antoni Gaudí such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell also others like Santa Maria del Mar, Tibidabo, and Gran Treatre del Liceu. 

Final Words 

Hop On Hop Off bus tour is a super convenient option if you’re traveling with your family, including your children. The bus will pick and drop you at designated spots set you, or wherever you want, and you enjoy the historical sites and landmarks freely from the vicinity of the bus without tiring yourself by walking to all these locations.  

Traveling with the HOHO bus is not just convenient, but also an advanced way to tour new cities and destinations even in your ripe old age. 

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• Can we board the bus at any point?

Yes, most of the Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tours allow you to join a tour and redeem the voucher at any stop you like.

• Will we be able to identify the stops?

Bus stops have signage but owing to some traffic regulations, the company have them only at the ones where it’s approved by the traffic authorities.

• Is it possible to buy a single ticket that covers all routes in a city?

Yes, most tickets cover all routes within the city, but some might vary depending on the product offered. 

• Are the buses accessible to wheelchair users?

Most buses are wheelchair accessible and each of the wheelchair spaces can accommodate wheelchairs with an average width of 70 cm, 135 cm in height, and 120 cm in length. Get in touch with the company if your wheelchair is larger than this size or if you aren’t sure of the actual size.

• Are dogs/ Pets allowed?

Some tours permit traveling with small and well-behaved dogs. We recommend checking your specific information as policy might vary in different cities.

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Budapest: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

The Budapest City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers a convenient way for visitors to explore the city’s iconic landmarks. With flexible 24, 48, or 72-hour passes, travelers can hop on and off the buses at their leisure, enjoying a scenic boat tour on the Danube River and a guided walking tour for a more immersive experience. Equipped with an informative audio guide in 15 languages and a discount booklet for popular attractions, this tour promises to enhance one’s understanding of the city’s rich history and culture. But there’s more to explore, as this tour provides the perfect foundation for delving deeper into the wonders of Budapest.

• The hop-on hop-off bus tour offers 24, 48, or 72-hour passes starting from $40.18 per person, providing access to key Budapest attractions.
• The tour includes a 1-hour scenic Danube River boat cruise and a guided walking tour, enhancing the sightseeing experience.
• Audio guides in 15 languages and a discount booklet for attractions are provided to enrich the personalized tour.
• The tour operates from 9 am to 6 pm, with buses running every 10-20 minutes, allowing for flexible city exploration.
• The tour caters to various age groups, including adults, children, and students, and is accessible for travelers with mobility issues.

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Tour Overview and Pricing

The Budapest City Sightseeing Tour offers visitors a comprehensive way to explore the city’s top attractions.

Prices start from $40.18 per person, with options for 24, 48, or 72-hour passes.

Travelers can enjoy a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus , a 1-hour scenic boat tour on the Danube River, and a guided walking tour.

The tour provides free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and allows guests to reserve their spot without upfront payment.

With an audio guide in 15 languages and a discount booklet for popular attractions, this tour is designed to cater to the needs of a diverse audience.

Tour Highlights and Features

Key attractions featured on the Budapest City Sightseeing Tour include the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Citadel, Jewish Synagogue, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Chain Bridge. Visitors can enjoy a 1-hour scenic boat tour on the Danube River as well as an optional guided walking tour for deeper insights into the city. The tour offers audio guides in 15 languages, ensuring a personalized experience. Plus, a discount booklet for popular attractions is included with the ticket.

Tour Logistics and Schedule

The Budapest City Sightseeing Tour offers a convenient schedule for visitors.

The Red Line bus departs from 9 am to 6 pm every 10-20 minutes, with a total duration of 90 minutes.

The Green Line bus runs from 9 am to 6 pm, with a 50-minute duration and departures every 10-20 minutes as well.

The included 1-hour scenic boat tour on the Danube River departs hourly until 5 pm, with additional departures available for a surcharge.

The guided walking tour starts daily at 11 am from Szent Istvan ter 1 and lasts 1 hour, providing insights into the city.

Accessibility and Participant Information

The Budapest City Sightseeing Tour caters to a wide range of participants, catering to adults aged 19-99, children aged 6-18, and even infants 5 and under who can join for free. Student tickets are also available for those who can provide valid identification. The tour’s meeting points vary depending on the option booked, ensuring convenience for all. However, pets and smoking are not allowed during the tour. The tour is suitable for travelers of all ages, including those with mobility issues, making it an accessible and inclusive experience.

Customer Reviews and Ratings

Travelers have overwhelmingly embraced the Budapest City Sightseeing Tour , as evidenced by the impressive 4 out of 5 star rating based on over 2,010 reviews.

The tour’s guides received high marks of 4.3 out of 5, while the transportation and service aspects were also well-received at 4 out of 5 and 3.7 out of 5, respectively.

Reviewers praised the tour’s flexibility and convenience for exploring the city, although some expressed concerns about bus air conditioning and overcrowding during peak times.

Sightseeing Bus and Boat Tour

Convenience and flexibility are the hallmarks of the Budapest City Sightseeing Tour’s bus and boat offerings. Explore the city at your own pace with a choice of 24, 48, or 72-hour passes. Hop on and off the buses, which run every 10-20 minutes, to visit iconic landmarks like the Hungarian Parliament Building and Buda Castle. Enhance your experience with a 1-hour scenic Danube River cruise and an informative walking tour, all included in the ticket price. With audio guides in 15 languages, you’ll have no trouble navigating the city’s rich history and culture.

Guided Walking Tour

Complementing the hop-on hop-off bus and Danube River cruise, the Budapest City Sightseeing Tour offers a guided walking component that provides an intimate exploration of the city.

The 1-hour walking tour departs daily at 11 am from Szent Istvan ter 1, offering:

• In-depth commentary on the city’s rich history and cultural landmarks
• Access to hidden alleyways and off-the-beaten-path locations
• Insights into the architectural styles that define Budapest’s skyline
• Opportunities to interact with the knowledgeable local guide
• A chance to take in the vibrant atmosphere of the city

The walking tour is an ideal addition to the comprehensive sightseeing experience, allowing visitors to delve deeper into the heart of Budapest.

Discount Booklet for Attractions

With the Budapest City Sightseeing Tour , travelers receive a discount booklet that unlocks savings at an array of popular attractions across the city.

This booklet provides exclusive discounts and offers for sites like the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Citadel, Jewish Synagogue, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and more.

By presenting the booklet, visitors can enjoy reduced admission fees and special deals, making their sightseeing experience more budget-friendly.

The discounts vary by attraction, but they can lead to substantial savings, especially for those planning to visit multiple must-see destinations in Budapest.

This added perk complements the comprehensive hop-on hop-off bus and boat tour, enhancing the overall value of the sightseeing package.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Purchase Tickets on the Day of the Tour?

Yes, you can purchase tickets on the day of the tour. The tour offers flexibility, allowing travelers to secure their spot without upfront payment and take advantage of the free cancellation policy up to 24 hours in advance.

Is There a Discount for Seniors or Families?

There are discounts available for seniors and families. Seniors can get a 10% discount with valid ID, while families (2 adults and 2 children) can save 20% on the total ticket price.

How Reliable Is the Bus Schedule During Peak Times?

The bus schedule is generally reliable, though some reviews note occasional overcrowding and air conditioning issues during peak times. However, the frequent 10-20 minute bus intervals help mitigate scheduling concerns for most travelers.

Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks on the Bus?

Passengers are not permitted to bring their own food and drinks on the hop-on hop-off buses. The tour operator’s policy prohibits outside food and beverages to maintain cleanliness and safety for all passengers during the sightseeing experience.

What Is the Process for Redeeming the Attraction Discount Booklet?

The process for redeeming the attraction discount booklet is straightforward. Passengers simply present their bus tour ticket at the participating attractions to receive the pre-negotiated discounts and savings. The booklet’s details are provided upon collecting the ticket.

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The Budapest City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers an immersive way to explore the city’s iconic landmarks. With flexible passes, visitors can enjoy a scenic boat tour, guided walking tour, and discounts on popular attractions, enhancing the overall experience. The tour’s accessibility, informative audio guide , and positive customer reviews make it an ideal choice for a comprehensive sightseeing experience in Budapest.

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