Barcelona is the heart of Spain - the vivacious and buzzing city is everything a tourist dreams of. The people, the language, the food, the culture — everything and everyone in Barcelona is full of passion and excitement. As a tourist you will be enthralled by the unique and quirky architecture of Gaudí’s creations from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell. The ancient streets of Girona will transport you to a different time, and the vibrant cafes along the Barceloneta Beach will just bring back your spirits for the night! Ideal for solo travelers, families and friends, Barcelona has something to offer for everyone.

The best way to explore this lovely city is through Barcelona Hop on Hop Off Bus Tours. The amazing double decker buses conveniently zip through the city’s main attractions, allowing you to hop on and hop off as you wish. Despite covering all the must-see attractions in the city, the hop on hop off tours are affordable for all travelers. You get to enjoy free transport and a host of other perks like free Wi-Fi, free audio guide, and maps. The joy of sitting on the upper deck and enjoying the breeze flow in through the Mediterranean Sea is, of course, completely free!

In this guide, we will delve in detail into the Barcelona Bus Turístic and the Barcelona Hop On Hop Off City Bus tours.

Advantages of Choosing a Barcelona Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

1. Hop on and off as you please
Barcelona hop on hop off buses are ideally suited for travelers who love to cover a lot of attractions within a short period of time. It is also suitable for those who wish to scan the city at a glance before discovering the attractions they love at their own pace. The hop on hop off service is convenient and allows you to pick and choose between locations. You can simply choose to pass stops you don’t fancy!

2. Enjoy scenic views
The double decker buses with huge windows are perfect for looking out at the city and its attractions. Barcelona has some unusual architecture, and is a great blend of the old and new. The upper deck of the bus especially offers fantastic views suitable for photography and videography. Bloggers, vloggers, and photographers can find amazing views of the city from the bus.

3. No need to pay for transportation!
The best feature of a HOHO bus tour is the free transport! You don’t have to go through the hassle of finding yourself a ride or pay exorbitant prices depending on the traffic and in the city. You don’t even need to carry around currency. With hop on hop off bus tours, you can simply travel with one ticket and save up on your travel costs.

4. Interesting audio guides
Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours have free audio guides in 18 languages: English, American, Catalan, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Brazilian, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish. These offer a rich multi-lingual experience and allow for more learning on the go. The Barcelona Turístic Bus even has an official tour guide who will offer incredible local information about each of the attractions.

5. Free guide map and discount voucher book
Hop On Hop Off Tours have other benefits too. They come with a guide map, with which you can easily plan your entire sightseeing trip based on the routes. This way you will save time by optimising your sightseeing schedule. You will also get a discount voucher book with fantastic discounts across restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment venues in the city.

6. Free WiFi
The lifeline of today’s world is the internet, and when you are traveling abroad, you don’t want to be paying additional charges for it! The Barcelona Hop On Hop Off tour buses have free WiFi; this way you can update your social media accounts on the go as you experience the city!

Barcelona Hop on Hop off - What You Need To Know

Barcelona Hop on Hop Off bus tours are popular among tourists and one of the best ways of exploring the city within a short period of time. You can choose either of the Barcelona Hop on Hop off tours depending on how much time you've got, and the pace at which you want to explore the city.

1. Pass Options and Validity

Both the Barcelona Hop on Hop off City Tour and the Barcelona Turístic Bus tours are available in two ticket formats – 1 day and 2 days. The 1 day pass costs €29 and the 2 days pass costs slightly costlier at €39. The passes are valid for the calendar days and not number of hours. The validity of the card starts on the redemption of the online pass at the various redemption centres in the city.

2. Timings and Frequency

The Barcelona Hop on Hop off Bus Tour runs from 9 AM to 7 PM daily in the winter and 9 AM to 8 PM in the summer. The frequency varies anywhere between 5-25 minutes depending on the tourist season.

The Barcelona Turístic Hop On Hop Off Bus tours start between 9 AM to 9:30 AM daily at most stops. Final departures are at 7 PM during winter and 8 PM during summer. You can obtain the timetable at each stop. The frequency of the buses varies between 5-25 minutes depending on how full the buses run.

These bus tours do not run on Christmas (25th December) and New Year (1st January).

3. Routes and Stops

The Barcelona Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour has two major routes – East and West which run along the length of the city and take an approximate 2 hours to complete. There are 30 stops altogether on both the routes.
The Barcelona Turistic: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour runs has three major routes – Red, Blue and Green. The Red and Blue routes run through the year but the Green Route runs only from 23rd March to 4th November. There are a total of 45 stops in all the routes combined.

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off City Tours

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Barcelona Hop on Hop off Tickets

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off City Bus Tour

• Explore Barcelona through two Hop on Hop off bus routes – East and West.
• Discover over 30 major tourist destinations including Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Camp Nou Stadium, Park Guell, and Barceloneta Beach.
• Enjoy free WiFi and discount voucher for shops and establishments in Barcelona. Also get access to earphones with audio guide in 15 languages and guided map of the city.
• High frequency and long working hours to cover closing times of all the attractions.
• Family-friendly, and allows free travel for children under the age of 4.

Barcelona By Land & Sea - Hop On-Hop Off + Skyline Boat Tour

• Get all the perks of the Barcelona Hop On Hop Off City Bus tour.
• In addition, enjoy a 40-minute sailing trip, along with a welcome drink on board.

The Barcelona Turistic: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Discover the city across 3 routes – Green, Red and Blue with 45 stops and 5 transfer points linking all the routes with just 1 ticket.
• Enjoy the perk of having an official tour guide in the bus.
• Access to free WiFi and earphones, with audio guide in 16 languages and guided map of the city.
• Enjoy free Wi-Fi and tourist information with free mobile app.
• Family-friendly with free travel for kids under the age of 4.
• Experience inclusive infrastructure and features in the bus for travellers with reduced mobility and hearing impairments.

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Tour Tips

• Plan ahead for the route you wish to take and the sightseeing stops you want to stop at. If you have already purchased other attraction tickets, ensure you combine them with the bus stops, otherwise you will waste time getting to the places.
• Ensure all the attractions on your chosen route are open for the day, as certain attractions are closed on specific days.
• If you wish to occupy the upper deck, ensure you carry headgear and sunscreen as it can get windy or sunny depending on the weather.
• The bus tours stop only near or at the entrances of the attractions. You will still have to do a fair amount of walking to the actual attractions.
• Ensure you carry good walking shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.