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Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Porto has various city sightseeing bus tours . The most famous are the Yellow Bus and the City Sightseeing Portugal. Practical information on their routes, prices, and timetables.

All sight-seeing open-top double-decker buses for tourists include individual headphones with commentary in English and other languages.

City Sightseeing Portugal

The City Sightseeing buses in Porto are red. A bus tour ticket is valid for 48 hours after you first validate it and you can hop off and back on as many times as you want.

This Hop-On Hop-Off company has two routes: Red and Blue with 57 conveniently located bus stops . The company also offers an exclusive route for groups. The Redline departs from Ribeira and the Blue line from Torre dos Clérigos.

• Red Line : The route includes 33 stops and takes one hour and 50 minutes to complete.
• Blue Line : The route includes 24 stops and takes one hour and 15 minutes to complete.  

Operating Hours

Timetables depend on the time of year and the route. The first departure in the summer months for the red route starts at 9:15 am and finishes at 6:45 pm. In winter they start at 9:30 am and the last departure is at 5:30 pm.

The first departure of the blue route in summer is at 9:30 am and the last departure is at 6 pm. During the winter months, they start at 10 am and finish at 4 pm.

The price of a ticket is € 18 ( US$ 19.50) for adults and € 9 ( US$ 9.80) for children from 4 to 12. There are also discounts available for groups.

Yellow bus, Official Sightseeing Tours

As the name indicates, these sightseeing tourist buses are yellow. You can either get a 24h or 48h ticket and hop off and back on as many times as you want during the validity of your ticket, as well as switch routes. The Yellow Bus ticket is also valid for the STCP buses in Porto .

The Yellow Bus has two different routes: Historical Porto and Porto Castles.

• Historical Porto : The route through the city center of Porto takes one hour and 50 minutes and you can hop off at any of its 33 stops .  In winter and summer, a tour departs every 30 minutes from Torre dos Clérigos.
• Porto Bridges : The itinerary of the Porto Bridges lasts a total of 50 minutes and makes 12 stops, allowing you to get on and off at each one. A bus departs every  60 minutes .
• Porto Castles : This itinerary includes the riverside road of Porto to Foz do Douro and Matosinhos. The duration of the full route is one hour and 50 minutes with 32 stops . A tour departs every 60 minutes from Torre dos Clérigos.  

In winter (between the months of October and May), the first bus leaves at 9:30 am, and the last bus is at 5:30 pm. In summer (between June and September), the first tour starts at 9:15 am and the last is at 6:15 pm.

The Yellow Buses run every day.

The price of the 1-day ticket for the Yellow Bus is € 16.20 ( US$ 17.60) for adults and € 2 ( US$ 2.20) for children between 4 and 12.

The 2-day Yellow Bus ticket costs   € 18 ( US$ 19.50) for adults and € 2 ( US$ 2.20) for children between 4 and 12.

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Taxis in Porto are relatively cheap and are a good alternative if you get around the city at night or for longer journeys.

Rabelo Boats

Rabelo boats are the traditional Portuguese cargo boats which back in the day were used to transport Port wine from the vineyards to Vila Nova de Gaia. Nowadays, they are used as tour boats for sightseeing.

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Hop On Hop Off Porto Bus Tours

Gray Line: Porto Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour | 24h

• Explore Porto's colourful houses, narrow streets, and vibrant culture with the hop-on, hop-off Porto bus tour.
• Visit iconic sites: Clérigos Tower, Serralves Foundation, Douro riverfront, and more.
• Taste local delicacies, including the famous francesinha.
• Create unforgettable memories in Porto’s picturesque settings.
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• 24-Hours Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
• Access to the Blue and Orange Route
• Audio Guide (Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish)
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Gray Line: Porto Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour | 48h

• Take the hop-on, hop-off Porto bus tour to explore Porto's iconic landmarks, including the Crystal Palace and Clérigos Tower.
• Immerse yourself in the city's culture at the Serralves Foundation and São Bento Station.
• Indulge in delicious Portuguese cuisine, such as the famous francesinha.
• Enjoy panoramic views of the Douro River and the sea.
• Create unforgettable memories with our comfortable and informative bus tour.
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Gray Line: Porto Hop On Hop Off & River Cruise | 48 Hrs

• Explore Porto, Gaia, and Matosinhos at your own pace with our flexible hop-on hop-off Porto bus tours.
• Enjoy a unique boat trip on the Douro River.
• Experience the beauty of 6 iconic bridges.
• Discover the area at your own pace.
• Combine bus and boat tours to enjoy the full experience.
• Porto 48-Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour
• 1-hour Boat Tour
• Audio Guide is available in Portuguese, English,Spanish, French, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Danish, Italian, German, Swedish, Polish, Norwegian, Dutch, Russian, Finnish.

Gray Line: Porto Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour with River Cruise & Port Wine Cellars

• Get 48-hour access to hop-on, hop-off Porto bus tours.
• Explore Porto, Gaia, and Matosinhos.
• Enjoy a scenic Rabelo boat ride along Ribeiro do Porto.
• Guided tour and wine tasting at a Port Wine Cellar.
• Tailored experience to make your Porto visit memorable.
• You will also enjoy guided Port Wine tasting.
• 48-Hours Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
• 1-hour Boat Cruise
• Audio Guide on Bus is available in Portuguese, English, Spanish,French, Italian, German, Swedish, Polish, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Norwegian, Korean, Danish, Dutch, Russian
• Entrance to the Wine Cellar

City Sightseeing: Porto Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Enjoy audio guide commentaries in 9 languages.
• Customize your itinerary to explore historic sites and renowned wine cellars.
• Experience minimal waiting time with buses passing every 30 minutes.
• Enjoy 360º panoramic views of Porto’s beauty.
• Access 2 bus tour routes covering Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
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• 24/48-hrs Hop on Hop off Bus Ticket
• Audio Guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Portuguese, Ukrainian
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• Port Wine Tasting (any one of the given options-Espaço Porto Cruz, Quinta da Boeira, Real Companhia Velha, Museu 1º Demarcação)
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Gray Line: Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour & Wine Cellars

• Dive into Porto's rich culture and history on the 48 hrs hop on hop off bus tour.
• Explore iconic landmarks such as the Clérigos Tower, Crystal Palace, Dona Maria Bridge, the Serralves Foundation, and Ribeira district.
• Indulge in authentic local cuisine, including the famous francesinha.
• Enjoy flexible stops to immerse yourself in Porto's vibrant atmosphere.
• Create unforgettable memories with a fully guided tour of Porto.

Blue Route First Departure : 09:15am,  Last Departure : 05:15pm  Frequency : 30 minutes Full Loop : 90 minutes First Stop : Batalha Orange Route First Departure : 09:30am,  Last Departure : 05:30pm  Frequency : 30 minutes Full Loop : 45 minutes First Stop : Batalha Wine Cellars Schedule : Opening Hours : 10am to 01:00pm | 02:00pm to 07:00pm (Last admission is at 06:15pm ) Duration : 50 minutes approx. Meeting Point : Burmester Cellars (Largo Dom Luis I, Vila Nova de Gaia) (Please check the calendar to know about availability)

Porto is the second largest city after Lisbon in Portugal. It is a coastal city in the northwest corner of the country. The city displays beautiful gothic alleys with rich merchant houses from the past and a network of cobbled streets. Best is to explore the city mixing with the charismatic locals and gorging into the local cuisines. Porto is popular for port wine production and the hilly backside with the colorful homes. Rebeira, the medieval riverside district looks fascinating at night with reflection of the lights falling on the Rio Douro. Porto is not only about the gothic alleys, but the modern architects have taken a special interest in the Skyline of the city. So, a blend of medieval crumbling walls to modern structures is what gets Porto listed amongst the global cities. Other than high rising buildings, one can experience art through the street paintings and caricatures with the tattoos in the walls of the alleys. Be it craft beer breweries, gourmet steakhouses, cafes or food markets, Porto is absolutely splendid. Visit the Neoclassical Bolsa Palace, Livraria Lello and the iconic metallic Luis I bridge.

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As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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Hop On Hop Off Tours Porto

This post covers each of the best hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Porto, including information about locations you can visit and opportunities to save money on these services.

• Yellow Bus Tours
• Blue Bus Tours
• City Sightseeing

There are currently three different tour companies offering hop on hop off bus tours in Porto, and each offers a somewhat similar service.

The main differences to note are the number of languages provided through their audio guides and ticket prices for each service, which can vary by a few euros depending on which one you choose.

The advantage of these tours is that you can jump off at any of the included stops and take some time to explore the city at your own leisure before getting back on the bus to continue your journey.

These companies also use a double-decker bus with an open top, allowing visitors to enjoy excellent views of the city while on board.

You can expect hop-on hop-off tours to take between 1 ½ - 2 hours to complete if you don’t get off the bus.

This means you should have time to hop off at 4-5 different sites on an average day to spend some time looking around.

Two of the bus tour companies in Porto offer either a 1-day or 2-day ticket, and the other only provides 2-day tickets.

You’ll always save more money per day by picking the longer ticket with an average savings of about €5-€8 ($5.50-$8.50).

Needless to say, if you choose a 2-day ticket, you’ll have more time to hop off at even more stops and explore the city at your own pace!

There are several concessions for Porto hop-on hop-off tours, and some of them actually offer additional savings at popular attractions and/or restaurants throughout the city.

For more information about these deals, please read our deals section .

YELLOW BUS TOURS

This hop on hop off bus tour company certainly gives its competitors a run for their money, as they offer essentially the same service but for a slightly lower price.

Yellow Bus Tours also has several combo packages and offers quite a few deals with each ticket.

This allows you to save even more money on a variety of activities which we will cover in our deals section.

In addition to these offerings, all ticket holders will also have free access to Espaço Porto Cruz and Poças Junior Port Wine Cellars.

Their base ticket option is actually a 2-day service which includes 2 different tour routes and a total of 27 unique stops in Porto.

The audio guide included with this tour is available in the following 12 languages:

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Mandarin, and Japanese.

In addition to their 2 routes, Yellow Bus Tours also offers a 3-in-1 service which includes both their hop on hop off tours and a Porto tram city tour.

Notable Stops

• Sé Cathedral
• Praça da Batalha
• El Corte Inglés
• Carmo Church
• Rosa Mota Pavillion
• Parque da Cidade
• Castelo do Queijo
• Matosinhos Beaches
• Clérigos Tower
• Ribeira / Palácio da Bolsa
• And other monuments

Ticket Prices (each lasts for 2 days)

• €22 ($22.50) Adults | €16.50 ($16.90) Youth [11-16] | €11 ($11.25) Children [4-10]

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• €26 ($26.60) Adults | €13 ($13.30) Children

Although these tickets are already cheaper than some of their competitors, you can get them for even less by using the Porto Card.

Check our deals section for more details on this service.

If you decide not to take the tour for any reason, you can return your tickets up to 24 hours before they become valid for a full refund.

Tour Routes

Each of the routes provided by Yellow Bus Tours provides stops every 30 minutes from about 9 am - 17:30 (5:30 pm).

During the summer, you can expect your ticket to last for approximately half an hour longer than usual!

The Porto Castles line provides the most stops (20) and includes some locations that you can’t visit on their other line, including the Parque da Cidade, Castelo do Queijo, Anémona, Rosa Mota Pavillion, and more.

Although it’s a bit shorter, the Historical Porto line covers most of the popular landmarks in the city, including a few locations exclusive to this route such as El Corte Inglés, Jardim do Morro, Ribiera, and 13 other sites.

BLUE BUS TOURS  

Not to be outdone by their competitors, this hop-on hop-off bus tour is actually run by the popular international tour company Gray Line.

They set themselves apart from other services not only by color but also with additional activities.

Blue Bus Tours currently offers one route with 25 different stops at several popular locations and their audio guide is available in the following 19 languages:

Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Greek, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Ukrainian, Polish, Arabic, Basque, Catalan, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese.

In addition to providing an audio guide in more languages than any of their competitors, this company also offers combo tickets with river cruises and tickets to visit the Port Wine Cellars.

We’ll cover these deals in greater detail in our deals section.

Tickets are available for either 24 or 48 hours, and you’ll save more money per day by purchasing a longer ticket.

• Palacio de Cristal
• Casa da Música
• Guerra Junqueiro
• Casa de Serralves

Ticket Prices

• 24-Hour Ticket: €20 ($20.50) Adults | €10 ($10.25) Children
• Price per day: €11 ($11.25) Adults | €5.50 ($5.65) Children

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If you’re looking to save some money on admission, it’s worth noting that Blue Bus Tours tickets are 20% off with the Porto Card.

You can learn more about this opportunity in our deals section.

Should you decide you’re no longer interested in the tour, you can return it up to 24 hours before it becomes activated for a full refund.

The route provided by Blue Bus Tours provides stops every 30 minutes.

It runs from 9 am - 18:30 (6:30 pm) during the summer and from 9:30 am - 17:30 (5:30 pm) in the winter.

In addition to stops at popular locations included on competitor routes, you can also expect them to provide stops at or around sites like Porto de Leixoes, Marisqueiras, Estadio do Dragao, Campo Alegre, Teatro Rivoli, Palácio do Freixo and more.

CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS

This is one of the most well-known hop-on-hop-off bus tour services in the world, so it shouldn’t be too much of a shock to find out that they also offer a tour in Porto!

In total, City Sightseeing Portugal provides 25 stops spread across 2 different routes, and their audio guide is available in the following 8 languages: 

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Dutch, and Japanese.

Tickets are available for either 24 or 48 hours at a time, and you’ll pay less per day by getting a longer ticket.

City Sightseeing buses are typically air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter, and they often provide free wifi.

Admission also includes a free visit to either the Quinta da Boeira, Quevedo, or Porto Cruz wine cellars.

• Torre dos Clérigos
• 24-Hour Ticket: €18 ($21.48) Adults | €9 ($10.74) Children
• Price per day: €10 ($10.75) Adults | €5 ($5.36) Children

You can save up to 25% off these ticket prices by using a Porto Card.

Please read our post covering Porto Tourist Attraction Concession Passes for more information.

If for whatever reason you decide not to take the hop on hop off bus tour after purchasing tickets, you can return them up to 24 hours before they become valid for a full refund.

There is both a red line and a blue line in Porto, and while some stops are the same, there are some significant differences to note. Both lines run from 9:15 am - 17:15 (5:15 pm) and make stops every 30 minutes.

The Blue Line has a total of 14 stops including locations such as Largo Dom Luís I, El Corte Inglés, Quinta da Boeira, Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, Câmara de Gaia, and more.

The Red Line makes 15 stops, some at different locations such as Casa da Música, Parque da Cidade, Massarelos, Castelo do Queijo, Casa de Serralves, etc.

HOP ON HOP OFF BUS TOUR DEALS

There are several different ways to save money on tickets for Porto hop on hop off bus tours.

This section will cover the best deals including tourist passes and combo packages.

Tourist Attraction Concession Pass

There is currently only one tourist pass in this city – the Porto Card – and it actually includes the following concesions for all three of the hop-on hop-off bus tours in the city:

• 25% off City Sightseeing Tickets
• 25% off Yellow Bus Tour Tickets
• 20% off Blue Bus Tour Tickets

In addition to these deals, the Porto Card also offers over 150 additional concessions of up to 50% off at popular attractions and on fun tours/activities.

This pass also covers admission to the following locations for free:

• Arqueossítio
• Casa Do Infante
• Port Wine Museum
• Museum Romântico
• Do Papel-Moeda Museum
• Gabinete De Numismática
• Guerra Junqueiro Museum
• António De Almeida Museum
• Casa Oficina António Carneiro
• Marta Ortigão Sampaio Museum

As if that weren’t enough, the Porto Card also provides unlimited access to all public transportation including the metro, buses, trams, and more.

Depending on how you use the pass, you could easily save up to 50% or more off general admission prices.

For more details, please read our post about Porto Tourist Attraction Concession Passes .

The Porto Card is currently only €13, so it's easy to start saving money with this service.

Combo Packages

If you’re not interested in picking up a tourist pass, there are also combo deals that include 2-3 activities for one flat price.

Two of the most popular Porto hop-on hop-off bus tours offer tickets with additional activities, allowing you to save money on all of them.

Most combo deals include a cruise on the Douro River and a visit to the Port Wine Cellars.

Yellow Bus Tours Combo Deals

• 2-Day/2-Route Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
• Guided Tour of Calém Wine Cellars
• €30 ($30.75) Adults | €15 ($15.35) Children

Blue Bus Tours Combo Deals

• 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
• €24 ($24.60) Adults | €12 ($12.30) Children
• Port Wine Cellar Visit

Additional Offers

Yellow Bus Tours provides additional deals for their customers, allowing them to save money at some of the most popular attractions and restaurants in Porto.

Here are a few of the most notable concesions you may want to consider before purchasing tickets:

• Sea Life Aquarium | 20% off
• Serralves Museum Store | 10% off
• Santo Inácio Zoo | 20% off
• Casa do Infante | 50% off
• Ginjal Restaurant | 10% off
• Hard Rock Cafe | 10% off
• FC Porto Museum | 10% off
• Cockburn’s Port Wine Cellars | 10% off
• El Corte Inglés | 2 for 1 pricing

Check this full list of concessions to see all of the deals provided to Yellow Bus Tour customers, and don’t forget you can save money on tickets for this service by using the Porto Card!

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Modern and lively, Porto is Portugal’s second largest city. The charm and character of its old quarters and historical buildings make it a perfect city to explore. The center of the city is situated in the Central Baixa quarter, with broad avenues lined with shops, cafés and the lively daily markets. Take advantage of this 2-day ticket to Porto’s open-top, hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus and get panoramic views of the city as you go along. You will have access to 2 connecting bus loops, and can jump off at the attractions you want to explore. Commentary is available in 8 languages through audio guides, telling you fascinating facts about all the notable attractions. Buses run every 60-90 minutes, and you can jump off to explore any of the following attractions.

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Sé Cathedral – World of Wine –  Gaia Quay – Boeira – El Corte Inglés – Gaia Town Hall – Moro Garden – Batalha – Lapa Church – House of Music – Cristal Palace – Cordoaria – St. Francisco Church

Start of the Line: Porto Cathedral Duration of full route: 1h40m Frequency: every 40 minutes Timetable: 9:00 am to 6:20pm

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Sé Cathedral – Batalha – Alfândega – Cordoaria – Cristal Palace – House of Music – Boavista Av. – Serralves Foundation – City Park – South Matosinhos –  Queijo Castle – Douro river mouth –  Ouro Square – Massarelos – Saint Francis Church*.

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Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Porto is a historic city located along the Douro River, it is known for its historic center, colorful buildings, and famous port wine cellars. Certain famous attractions in Porto include the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, the charming Ribeira district, and the historic Porto Cathedral.

One of the most comprehensive ways to explore Porto is through Hop on Hop Off Buses . Simply hop on a bus, explore Porto’s streets and hop off at any point of interest. Read on to learn more about Porto hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Why Choose Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?

• Visit the Top Attractions: The hop on hop off bus tours take you to all the most important attractions in Porto, such as the Crystal Palace, Dona Maria Bridge, the Clerigos Tower, Sao Bento Train Station, The City Park and more. 
• Informative Commentary: Learn about the city's history, culture, and landmarks with fascinating commentary available on the buses.
• Easy & Efficient: Save time and energy by traveling between attractions on comfortable, open-air buses, without the stress of figuring out public transportation or parking.
• Save Money: Choosing a hop-on-hop-off tour can often be more cost-saving than individual transportation fees, especially considering petrol and parking costs. Plus you can hop on and hop off as many times as you want.

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Porto Hop On Hop Off Routes & Timings

The Porto sightseeing bus has 2 routes and an audio guide in 16 languages. The Blue Line takes you to Serralves Foundation, Massarelos and more. The Orange Line takes you to the Crystal Palace, El Corte Ingles and more.

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Clerigos Tower

The Clerigos Tower was built in the 18th century. This  Baroque bell tower is part of the Clerigos Church complex and is accessible via a narrow spiral staircase that offers panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Visitors can climb to the top for breathtaking vistas of Porto's historic center and the Douro River.

Serralves Foundation

The Serralves Foundation in Porto is a cultural institution known for its contemporary art exhibitions, gardens, and stunning architecture. Visitors can explore the modern art museum housed in a striking pink Art Deco building, wander through the extensive gardens featuring sculptures, and participate in various cultural events and educational programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Yes, you can get on the Porto hop-on hop-off tour at any stop on the route.

When you go to the stop locations along the tour, you will find signs for the relevant bus operator and route.

Yes, the Porto hop-on hop-off buses are child friendly.

Yes, the Porto hop-on hop-off tours are suitable for senior citizens.

No animals are not permitted on the buses.

Yes, the Porto hop-on hop-off buses are accessibility-friendly for wheelchair users.

There are no food options available and neither is there a restroom, but you can use the facilities available at any of the attractions you stop at.

No, any luggage larger than a backpack is not allowed on the buses.

No, the Porto hop-on hop-off buses do not offer hotel pickups or drop offs.

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Get the complete Porto sightseeing tour and go on 2 different routes on board a hop on and off panoramic bus. See historic Porto, enjoy a ride on an STCP tram and a trip on the Guindais Funicular! Combine a tour of historical Porto and its castles with a ticket to the Guindais Funicular and the STCP tram and get the best and most complete tour of Porto! Valid for 2 days, your ticket allows you to hop-on and off at any of the stops along the route. Make the most out of your stay in Porto and visit as much sites as you can.

Cancellation Policy

• Any cancellations made after the booking confirmation date will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

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• Porto Tram City Tour ticket
• Entrance to the Guindais Funicular
• Multilingual audio guide
• Discount book
• Hop-on Hop-off Ticket

Participation Location Details

• Voucher Exchange Procedure: Please present your printed VELTRA voucher at the Yellow Bus kiosk at the Praca da Liberdade from 09:00 to 18:00 to claim your hop-on hop-off ticket. You can also present your voucher to the bus driver at any of the stops along the tour route in exchange for a ticket.
• Historical Porto Route Stops Stop 1 - Praca da Liberdade / Av. Aliados Stop 2 - Se Catedral Stop 3 - Praca da Batalha Stop 4 - Cordoaria / Clerigos Stop 5 - Carmo Church Stop 6 - Ribeira / River Cruise / Palacio da Bolsa Stop 7 - Cais de Gaia / Caves Calem Stop 8 - Cais de Gaia Stop 9 - Porto Viewpoint / Yeatman Stop 10 - Lg. Dos Aviadores / Casa Museu Teixeira Lopes Stop 11 - El Corte Ingles Stop 12 - Camara de Gaia Stop 13 - Jardim do Morro Stop14 - Praca da Batalha Schedule: Summer (June to October) Daily with 30-minute intervals from 09:00 to 18:00 Winter (November to May) Daily with 30-minute intervals from 09:00 to17:30 Duration:1.5 hours Available languages - English, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, French, German, Japanese and Mandarin
• Porto Castles Route Stops: Stop 1 - Praça da Liberdade Stop 2 - Se Catedral / Cathedral Stop 3 - Praca Batalha Stop 4 - Carmo Church Stop 5 - Palacio de Cristal Stop 6 - Casa da Musica / Rotunda da Boavista Stop 7 - Hoteis Av. Boavista Stop 8 - Fundacao de Serralves Stop 9 - Castelo do Queijo / Sea Life Porto Stop 10 - Anemona Stop 11 - Posto de Turismo / Terminal de Cruzeiros Stop 12 - Praias de Matosinhos Stop 13 - Anemona Stop 14 - Castelo do Queijo / Sea Life Porto Stop 15 - Passeio Alegre Stop 16 - Fluvial Stop 17 - Museu do Carro Eletrico Stop 18 - Torre dos Clerigos Schedules Summer (June to October) Daily with 30-minute intervals from 09:15 to 17:45 Winter (November to May) Daily with 30-minute intervals from 09:15 to 17:15 Duration: 2 hours Available languages - English, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, French, German, Japanese and Mandarin
• Guindais Funicular Starting point Batalha (high point) ou Ribeira (low point) – Stop 22 Historical Porto Schedules: November to April: 08:00 to 22:00 May, June, July, September, and October: 08:00 to 22:00 on Sunday to Wednesday, 08:00 to 24:00 on Thursday to Saturday August: 08:00 to 24:00
• Porto Tram City Tour Lines Line 1 - Infante / Passeio Alegre Line 18 - Carmo / Massarelos Line 22 - Carmo / Batalha - Guindais

Additional Notes

• Ticket validity is for consecutive hours from first use. A 24-hour ticket is valid from the time redeemed until the same time the following day.
• The audio guide is available in the following languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian.
• You must have a printed copy of your VELTRA voucher to present upon check-in. You will not be able to participate in this activity if you only have a digital copy on your mobile device.
• Tour stops and schedule are subject to change without notice.

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Porto sightseeing bus tours.

Experience Porto in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Located in the northwest of Portugal, Porto is an urban town yet one of the oldest European centres. The Historic Centre of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The name Porto also finds mention in one of the city’s most famous exports – Port wine.

Porto bus tours will be the best bet for exploring the city and its numerous treasures. Check out the Bolsa Palace, Porto Cathedral, Casa da Música, and all of the other Porto points of interest. You can also combine your sightseeing tour with other experiences, like wine tasting, a river cruise, or a castle tour. Or, try pairing your tour with a tram ride and Guindais funicular trip. You can even find a tour that includes a visit to the famous Calem Port. Add to that, audio commentary in Audio commentary in languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, etc. is like icing on the cake. Either way you go, you’ll soon discover why a bus tour is one of the smartest things to do in Porto if it’s your first time visiting the city!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a porto hop-on hop-off tour.

The coastal city of Portugal, Porto can be best explored during late spring or early autumn. The weather is glorious during the months of May and June. Also, several festivals take place from June to September so you can plan your trip accordingly to make the most of the festivities.

Q: How does it work?

Porto bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Porto hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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Once in a while I get emails asking what is the best Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto.…

Once in a while I get emails asking what is the best Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto. I decided to write an article with everything you need to know about the two best Hop On Hop Off Bus tours in Porto – schedules, prices and tickets, etc. I hope you enjoy the ride! 🙂

How to save money on the Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Porto

If you already decided to take a bus tour in Porto, I recommend you to buy the Yellow Bus Combo Ticket as it allows you to do three activities with one ticket: Hop On Hop Off bus tour + wine tasting at a Calém’s Port wine lodge + 6 bridges cruise. This ticket costs 35€ / adult and 17,50€ / kid (between 4 – 10 years old) and it saves you A LOT of money.

Let’s do the math:

• 6 bridges cruise in Porto : 15€ / person
• Hop On Hop Off bus tour : 22€ / person
• Wine tasting at Calém’s port wine lodge : 18€ / person

The total value of these three activities is 55€ / person. Therefore, when you buy the Yellow Bus Combo Ticket , that costs 35€ / person, you are saving 20€!

The bus tours in Porto are worth it if you:

• … have little time in the city. This way you’ll get an idea of the main attractions in Porto.
• … have a few days in Porto, but would like to have a first look before deciding which monuments to visit.
• … are coming to Porto with kids: it’s always a joy to climb to the second floor of the bus to see the world from up there!
• … would like to visit places further away from the city center, like the beaches in Matosinhos and the Port wine cellars in Gaia.

1st option – Yellow Bus Combo Ticket :

Hop on hop off bus tour for 2 days + boat cruise + visit to a port wine cellar.

This is the Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto that I like the most because with a single ticket you get to do three must do’s in Porto: the bus tour, the famous 6 bridges cruise in the Douro river (a pleasurable 50 minutes boat ride) and a visit to a Port wine lodge. Let’s do the math: the Classic Hop On Hop Off Bus tour costs 22€, the river cruise costs 15€ and a visit to a Port wine lodge costs around 15 / 25€. So in total, you would pay at least 52€ for these three activities. Therefore, it really pays off to buy the Yellow Bus Combo Ticket for just 35€, as you will be saving at least 17€ / person. It is a lot of money!

Itineraries of the Yellow Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto

The first itinerary is called Historical Porto and it goes through downtown Porto to Foz neighborhood (by the riverside), and then to the Port wine lodges in Gaia. It is really nice for those of you who would like to get a view over the most important monuments in Porto, but also check out the Port wine cellars across the river.

The other Yellow Bus tour in Porto also wanders a bit in the city center and by the riverside, but then it heads to Matosinhos, a nearby city that is phenomenal for fish lovers, as it has some of the best seafood restaurants in the region. This second itinerary of the Yellow Bus tour in Porto is called Porto Vintage and it stops in front of the beach of Matosinhos and then in front of Parque da Cidade, the largest city park in Porto, ideal for walking or riding a bike.

Important information about the Yellow Bus tours in Porto

Audio languages: there are currently 16 languages available. Average duration: 1h50. Schedule: During Summer (June to September): everyday from 9h15 to 18h15. During Winter: everyday from 9h30 to 17h30. The Historical Tour of Porto departures from Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques (near São Bento train station) at 9h15, 10h15, 11h15, 12h30, 13h15, 14h15, 15h15, 16h15 and 17h15. The Porto Vintage Tour also departures from Avenida Dom Afonso Henriques at 9h, 10h, 11h, 12h, 13h, 14h, 15h, 16h and 17h. Frequency: The Hop On Hop Off bus departures every 60 minutes. Cancellation policy: You can get a full refund if you cancel the ticket up to 24h before the date that you booked it for.

Where to buy the tickets

The simplest way is to get the online combo ticket for the Yellow bus tour in Porto, because these bus tours get full very quickly, specially during the high season (spring, summer and beginning of autumn). This way you don’t need to worry about the queues to buy the tickets. Then you just need to print it and show it at one of the bus stops, so just get the online combo ticket for the Yellow Bus and enjoy the ride! Obviously, if you are not interested in visiting a Port wine cellar nor the 6 bridges cruise, it makes no sense to get the combo ticket to the Yellow Bus tour in Porto. In that case, the Classic 2 Days ticket for the Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto, of the Yellow Bus company, is more than enough and it costs 22€.

Would you like to include a tram ride?

I recently found out a really cool combo ticket that combines the Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Porto + tram ride + Funicular ticket. It is slightly cheaper than the other combo tickets (adult: 26€ and children: 13€) and it gives you access not only to the bus tour but to two ancient transports in Porto, the tram and the picturesque Guindais’ elevator. You can get the online combo ticket online for the hop on hop off bus + tram + Guindais’ elevator .

2nd Option CitySightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus tour (red Bus tours)

CitySightseeing is another provider of Hop On Hop Off Bus tours in Porto. I simply call it the Red Bus due to its colour 😛 It also has two itineraries. Unfortunately, CitySightseeing does not provide combo tickets for the Hop On Hop Off Bus tour in Porto, Port wine cellar and the 6 bridges cruise, so you can only get a 1 or 2 days ticket for the bus itself.

Itineraries of the Red Bus tours in Porto

The red line itinerary is very similar to the Vintage Porto itinerary from Yellow Bus. The Blue Line, on the other hand, heads to Vila Nova de Gaia (the city across the douro river), onto Real Companhia Velha (a wine museum owned by a large scale producer) and to El Corte Ingles, as in the Historical Porto of the Yellow Bus tour.

Should I buy a 1 day or a 2 day ticket for the Red Bus tours in Porto?

The difference in price for a 1 day or 2 day ticket is really small: 1 day ticket – Adult: 22€  | Children: 11€ 2 days ticket – Adult: 24€ | Children: 12€ Therefore if you don’t have a fixed plan for your days in Porto it might pay off to buy the 2 day ticket for the Red Bus tour, as you can use it as a regular bus tour that lasts for 48h!

Important information on the Red Bus tours in Porto by CitySightseeing

Important tips on Hop On Hop Off Bus tours in Porto

• Don’t forget to check the attractions discounts that come with your ticket! For instance, both the Yellow and the Red Bus offer a 25% discount on the ticket to Serralves’ contemporary museum and 30% discount on the ticket to SEA LIFE. In order to know what are the attractions discounts that you’re entitled to when you buy your ticket, simply get the map at the entrance of the bus. On the back of the map, there is a list with all the attractions discounts. On the back of the map, there is a list with all the discounts.
• If you are not sure if you are at the right bus station, just look above: all stations with a bus tour in Porto have the plaque of each bus tour company!

A word of caution regarding the Hop On Hop Off bus tours in Porto

Porto is a small city with a very compact city centre. Moreover, there are currently some construction work going on, mainly in Avenida dos Aliados, also near São Bento train station, Avenida da Boavista and Praça da Galiza. This basically means that there is A LOT of traffic jams, particularly during the high season (May to October). Therefore, taking the hop on hop off bus tours in Porto might not be the best option, particularly if you are in a hurry.

Other means of transportation in Porto’s city centre

Now that you know everything about Porto’s bus tours , find out more about other modes of transportation within Porto. Like our guide to the train stations , our tips for car rental and bike rental , our tips for taking the metro and our complete guide to airport transfers to get you from the plane to the center of the city in no time! 😉

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Explore the best of Porto with the 48-hour combo ticket including the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, the iconic 6 bridges cruise along the Douro River and a visit to the famous Cálem Wine Cellars.

• 48-hour ticket of the Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
• Douro river 6 Bridges Cruise
• Guided tour and wine tasting at the Cálem Wine Cellars

This 48-hour combo ticket is the most comfortable and inexpensive way to discover Porto. Prepare to enjoy the following activities:

• 48-hour use of the Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
• A ride on the 6 Bridges Cruise
• A guided tour and wine tasting at the Cálem Wine Cellar.

Plus, you can enjoy entrance & Free Port wine tasting at Quinta da Boeira  (Tue - Sat: 10h - 18h) as well as discounts on shops, museums and other monuments in Porto. 

1. Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Your ticket includes 48 hours use of the Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and its two sightseeing routes, with audio commentary in English.

Porto Historic Route (Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes)

This route departs from Praça da Batalha (Stop Nº 1) with the following schedule:

• From 9:30AM to 5:00PM . FREQUENCY: from 9:30AM to 12:30PM (every 45 minutes) and from 12:31PM to 5:00PM (every 90 minutes).

You can check/download the stops of the route here

Porto Castle Route (Duration 2 hours)

• 9:00 - 17:00 (last departure) - every 60 min

2. Six Bridges Cruise

The six bridges cruise along the Douro River is one of the most iconic activities in Porto . You’ll be able to discover the 6 famous Porto bridges, from the Arrábida bridge to the Freixo bridge, on a 50 minute riverboat cruise aboard a traditional rabelo boat.

The Rabelo boats were formerly used to carry Port Wine from the Douro Valley to the wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. 

You will cross the emblematic Don Luis I bridge, the iconic 19th century metal structure and the María Pía railway bridge, designed by famed architect Gustave Eiffel in 1877.

The cruise includes audio commentary in Portuguese, English and French.

Duration and schedule : The boats depart daily from the Ribeira quay from:

• From 16 th until October 28, 2023: from 10:00AM – 12:00PM | 1:30PM-5:30PM, every 30 minutes (duration 50 minutes)
• From October 29, 2023: from 10:00AM – 12:00PM | 1:30PM-4:30PM, every 30 minutes (duration 50 minutes)

3. Calém Wine Cellars

Your ticket includes a 50-minute guided tour and wine tasting at Calém Wine Cellars . Here you’ll discover all about one of the most famous Porto wines. 

Opening hours

• From 10h00 - 13h00 and from 14h00 - 19h00.

Some special discounts when presenting your your Yellow Bus ticket

• Cockburn's Port Lodge - 10% Discount on visits
• Guestify - 10% discount
• Hard Rock Cafe Porto - 10% discount at the restaurant (alcoholic beverages not included) and the Rock Shop
• FC Porto Museum - 10% discount on the Tour FC Porto Museum + Stadium
• Ondas do Mar Café Lounge - 10% discount (alcoholic beverages not included)
• Pharmacy Museum - 20% Discount
• TT 3WAYS - 10% discout on bike rental

Meeting Point

• 6 Bridges Cruise
• Guided tour of the Cálem Wine Cellars
• Porto Hop On Hop Off bus 48 hour ticket

Cancellation Policy

• The ticket is valid for 48 consecutive hours, counting from the moment you first activate it.
• There is no service on 25 December.

Additional Info

How to use this combo ticket.

• After booking, you’ll receive our voucher by email.
• This voucher must be printed and presented at any of the bus stops or at the Yellow Bus Store (Address: Rua do Infante D. Henrique, 53, 4050-297 Porto). Open from 9:00am to 1:00pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
• There you’ll be given the official bus, cruise and wine cellar tickets. 

Booking Cálem Wine Cellar Visit

We strongly recommend booking the Cálem Wine Cellar guided tour beforehand, otherwise availability cannot be guaranteed at the time of your visit. 

You can book calling these phone numbers:  +351 223 746 672 / +351 916 113 451 / +351 220 907 316 or writing to [email protected].

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• The best hop-on, hop-off tours in Porto
• Top 3 tips for hop-on, hop-off tours in Porto
• The hop-on, hop-off bus tours make visiting Porto both easy and fun

If you’re visiting Porto for a weekend or just a few days, then hop-on, hop off city bus tours can be a great way to ensure you squeeze in all the main sights. Porto has so much to offer, and if you aren’t sure which attractions are worth visiting, then a hop-on, hop-off tour can help you see it all.

The most famous sightseeing bus tour options are: City Sightseeing Portugal and Yellow Bus tours.

Option 1: City Sightseeing Portugal

The City Sightseeing buses in Porto are big red double-decker buses. Once you’ve hopped on, you can hop on and off as many times as you like. The City Sightseeing buses operate all year round except on Christmas and New Years Day in Portugal . The first tour departs at 9am and the last at 6.45pm, with buses departing every 30 minutes.

What language is the audio tour in?

An audio guide is available in eight different languages on board: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Japanese.

What route does this bus take in Porto?

This bus company has two routes: the Red Line (33 stops), which departs from Ribeira and the Blue Line (24 stops), which departs from Torre dos Clérigos .

How much does it cost?

A one-day pass costs €15 for adults and a two-day pass costs €17 and is valid for 48 hours from when you first validate it.

You can buy a ticket with City Sightseeing or our friends at Get Your Guide . You may also be interested in other tours of Porto , they have so many to choose from.

Option 2: Yellow Bus Official Sightseeing Tours

A Yellow Bus Official Sightseeing hop-on, hop-off tour is a great way to discover the city in three different ways – by bus, by boat, and inside a Port wine cellar! The buses operate everyday from 9.15am until 6.15pm in summer and from 9.30am to 5.30pm during the winter.

An audio guide is available in eight different languages on board: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Japanese.

The Yellow Bus tour offers two different routes: Historical Porto, which takes you through the city centre, and Porto Castles, which includes the riverside and Matosinhos (northern Porto).

This can also be a great way to save money, since a bus ride, boat cruise and visit to a Port wine cellar will cost you more than the Yellow Bus Premium 3-in-1 ticket for €23.40 (for an adult). Alternatively, a one-day bus ticket costs €13.50 for adults and a two-day ticket costs €15.30.

You can buy a ticket with  Yellow Bus Official Sightseeing or our friends at Get Your Guide .

Join a hop-on, hop-off bus in Porto

The simplest way to buy a ticket is to book online, especially because these tours sell out quickly. If you buy in advance, there is no need to worry about long queues or missing out. You can also get a full refund for your ticket if you cancel up to 24 hours before.

The best stops on your hop-on, hop-off tour of Porto

The porto cathedral.

The Porto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the historical centre of Porto. It is one of the city’s oldest and most important Romanesque monuments.

Torre dos Clérigos

Part of the Clérigos Church, a Baroque church in Porto, the bell tower (Torre dos Clérigos) is visible from all over the city and is one of Porto’s most iconic symbols.

Port Wine Museum

The Port Wine Museum is the perfect stop for wine lovers! You’ll learn all about where Port wine comes from, how it is made, and how the process has developed over time.

The advantages of hop-on, hop-off bus tour

We really love these bus tours as there is less waiting time because a bus passes each stop every 30 minutes and there are two different bus tour routes with over 50 stops around Porto. You won’t get lost because you can’t miss these brightly coloured, easy to identify buses and the stops are clearly signposted around the city. Your ticket gives you access to the tour bus for up to two days, with unlimited “Hop-On, Hop-Offs” and they are good value for money, usually costing around €20 for 24 hours. A seat on a tour bus means you will enjoy 360° panoramic views of the city with an audio guide in eight different languages so you can learn all about Porto’s history and culture . Finally, you have the option of creating your own itinerary to explore the city at your own pace and leisure. To summarise, the Porto hop-on, hop-off bus tours are:

• Convenient;
• Affordable;
• Informative; and
• Lots of fun.

But there can be some disadvantages

Because of all the reasons above, these buses are extremely popular with tourists. That means that the buses can be busy, especially in summer and at key times of the day. You might find yourself without a seat or waiting for the next bus to come along, which could affect you if you are short for time. Another disadvantage, depending on your itinerary, can be that the bus stops at all the major tourist sites. If you are simply trying to move from point A to B, and not interested in all the stops between, public transport, a taxi or even walking might be a better option.

The hop-on, hop-off bus tours in Porto: Are they worth it?

If you have little time in the city, you can easily knock out all the major city sites in 24 or 48 hours by hopping on a bus. It’s also great if you want to get your bearings first and if you want to see what the city has to offer before deciding which attractions will get your attention, then the bus tour could be the way to go.

Are you coming to Porto with kids?

It can be hard travelling with children, but it can be a fun adventure for kids to climb to the second floor of a bus and see the city from high up.

Tip 1: 24 hours can be enough to discover porto

While 24 hours can be enough to discover the sites of Porto, you can better explore the city with a 48-hour pass. An extra day can give you more freedom and a chance to relax at each bus stop, rather than rush through the city, given you have the time, of course.

Tip 2: Tickets include discounts for attractions

Your ticket also comes with discounts to many of the city’s attractions, so be sure to make full use of this! For example, the Yellow Bus offers discounts at the Zoo Santo Inácio in Gaia, Sealife and the Serralves Museum (just to name a few) and the City Sightseeing bus offers free visits to Quinta da Boeira,  Quevedo or Porto Cruz wine cellars. The list of included discounts can be found on the city map on board your bus.

Tip 3: Pay attention to bus stops

If you are unsure you are at the right bus station, just look up! All bus stations with a bus tour in Porto display the plaque of the company.

With over 50 conveniently located stops all around the city, simply hop off to see the destinations you wish to explore up close and hop back on to move to the next one! Don’t lose your ticket, and above all, make the most of all Porto has to offer. If you are planning a day trip to cities outside of Porto, this can take time away from the city’s centre. A hop-on, hop-off  bus tour can get you around the hot spots of Porto while giving you time to take a day trip to the coastline or wine regions. Enjoy Porto! Did you have any questions about the hop-on, hop-off bus tours in Porto? Just ask below and we’ll be happy to let you know. For more great tips about visiting Portugal, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter today.

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Plans are being put in place should England return from the Euros as European champions with an open top bus parade and a Buckingham Palace visit both on the agenda

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• Updated 13:05, 11 Jul 2024

The England team are set to head to Buckingham Palace as part of a victory parade - if they win Euro 2024.

The Three Lions booked themselves a spot in the final by beating the Netherlands on Wednesday night and plans are being put in place should Gareth Southgate lead the team to a first ever Euros success.

The squad are set to be honoured by the King and the Royal Family if they do see off Spain in the final. A massive open-top bus parade would take the team from Guildhall in the City of London to the palace whilst also making a stop at Trafalgar Square on Tuesday. It is estimated that a first tournament success since 1966 could see a million fans line the streets.

Prince William , the president of the FA, is likely to lead a royal reception on Monday with the Prince of Wales enjoying some of England's games as a fan out in Germany. The squad are also expected to make the trip to Downing Street to meet the new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer , an Arsenal fan, who himself is set to attend the final in Berlin's Olympiastadion.

Tuesday will be a public celebration with the nation preparing for a second Euros final in three years following the near miss at Wembley in 2021. There will be no parade if Spain do end the country's hopes however, but the FA knew they had to plan for the possibility of victory and have liaised with the likes of the Metropolitan Police, London Councils and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan .

A victory event, featuring the royal family, would be similar to the one that came after the England rugby team won the World Cup in 2003, when they went to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen. They also had an open top bus parade that saw them head to Trafalgar Square. The last time London hosted a victory parade was in 2012, to recognise the achievements of Team GB at the Olympics.

The Euros, win or lose, has long been tipped to be Southgate's final tournament with the England boss approaching eight years in the role. He's faced criticism earlier in the Euros but, once again, has the nation believing as he responded to some of the tough words he's read and hard.

"We all want to be loved, right?" he said. "When you are doing something for your country and you are a proud Englishman, when all you read is criticism… it is hard. To be able to celebrate a second final is very, very special.

"We have given people some amazing nights, some of the best nights in 50 years."

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Euro 2024: Huge open-top bus parade lined up if England conquer Spain in Sunday's final

England will head for Buckingham Palace on a victory parade if they win the Euros on Sunday, the Standard can exclusively reveal.

Preparations are at an advanced stage for Gareth Southgate’s squad to be honoured by the King and the royal family if they defeat Spain and claim the trophy for the first time.

A massive open-top bus parade would take the team from Guildhall, in the City of London, to the palace via Trafalgar Square on Tuesday, it is understood.

Up to a million fans could line the streets if England land their first trophy since 1966.

Two days of celebrations would begin on Monday with the team lined up to meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer — who is expected to attend the final in Berlin on Sunday — at Downing Street.

A royal reception, likely to be headed by Prince William, president of the Football Association, has also been pencilled in for Monday. Tuesday would be a massive public celebration, starting with a reception at Guildhall — the historic home of the City of London Corporation and Lord Mayor of London — before the parade via Trafalgar Square and The Mall to the palace.

There would not be a parade if Spain — the favourites — defeat England.

A victory royal event would have echoes of the England rugby team winning the World Cup in 2003, when they went to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen.

In 1966, the Queen presented the World Cup trophy to England captain Bobby Moore at Wembley stadium.

Ollie Watkins’s late winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday night has sparked a last-minute stampede of fans trying to get to Berlin in time for Sunday night’s final.

Spain beat France on Tuesday, 24 hours ahead of England, giving their fans extra time to sort out flights, trains, tickets and accommodation.

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A search this morning on one popular booking website revealed three-quarters of its accommodation in the German capital on Sunday night had already been snapped up. Remaining options including shared rooms in mixed dormitories were going for more than £100.

There are still flights available but prices are sky-high with a seat on a plane from London Gatwick to Berlin on Easyjet today or on the day of the game fetching £917.99 with prices back down to a more normal £104 by Monday.

The FA has also warned fans that sale windows for its official tickets will only be open for “a few hours” and advised those travelling tomorrow when the sale takes place to “ask a member of your travelling group, or a family member, to log in and purchase on your behalf”.

That will drive fans to resale sites with one offering its cheapest ticket at £1,558 on Thursday while also selling VIP packages for an eye-watering £66,000.

Perhaps mindful of the stress faced by fans trying to reach the final, the King in his official message to the team led by Southgate asked them to to watch out for the nation’s blood pressure in the final clash with Spain.

He said: “My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the UEFA European Championship — and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match. If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated! Good luck, England.”

England made it to the final after Aston Villa star Watkins scored the latest winning goal in a European Championship or World Cup semi-final, excluding extra-time.

The Three Lions had fallen behind after seven minutes to a Xavi Simons strike but a controversial Harry Kane penalty, awarded by VAR, brought the scores level 10 minutes later, before Watkins’ late, late intervention.

The Prince of Wales, who is a Villa fan and is likely to travel to Berlin for the final, also congratulated England and singled out Watkins for praise in a message on social media.

He said: “What a beauty, Ollie! Congratulations England! #EURO2024 Finalists.”

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo said: “I feel like the only way is up and it’s time to put ourselves into history.”

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Review: The Big Bus Tour in New York City

I absolutely loved the Big Bus Tour in New York City. It’s the best way to go sightseeing in an open-top, hop-on hop-off, top-rated tour and explore the best New York attractions !

If this is your first-time visiting New York and you want to see all the top landmarks, this double-decker tour bus will take you there.

The Big Bus Tour in New York

You may be wondering if a hop-on hop-off bus is worth it. Absolutely, yes!

If you consider the time and money spent on transportation costs, waiting for buses, navigating the subway (which can be confusing for visitors), and getting from one point of interest to another, it is worth every dollar!

I had a great visit to New York City on Big Bus Tour. My goal was to show the city to some friends from Italy who were visiting the US for the first time.

Since we only had about two days to spend together, the hop-on hop-off was undoubtedly the best decision.

From our experience, we’ll answer commonly asked questions about the Hop-on Hop-off bus while visiting New York City.

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Why take the big bus tour in new york.

While seeing New York from the open-top deck of the double-decker bus, the city unfolded block by block with panoramic views from every angle.

As we traveled through the streets, the sights were unobstructed and new visual backdrops were revealed.

The towering skyscrapers and colorful billboards filled the air with excitement and as the cityscape continued to change, it gave a grand feeling to the experience.

I especially enjoyed being able to relax from the upper deck of the bus while taking in the energy of city scenes.

Because I also live in a large city, the rhythm felt familiar from the elevated vantage point .

Car horns were honking, crowds traversed through the streets and there was an endless hum of activity.

Best of all, the tour gave me the chance to interact with other travelers who were seeing New York while waiting for the tour to began.

We struck up conversations and exchanged stories, insights, and recommendations during our stay in New York.

How Much is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The regular price of an adult and child ticket is $60.00 and $50.00, respectively. However, you can use the link below for discounted fares.

Get discounts for the Big Bus Tour NYC  here .

How Long is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The round-trip New York City Big Bus Tour takes about two hours from start to finish.

The bus is the perfect solution for visitors worldwide because they offer pre-recorded audio narratives and translations in five languages — French, German, Spanish, Italian, and English.

Are There Toilets on the Big Bus

No. Unlike charter buses, you won’t travel long between stops. So the best thing to do is exit at a stop, find a public restroom, see an attraction, if desired, and then catch the next bus.

If you are not sure where to find one, ask a Big Bus guide on the street. The driver may also have some suggestions.

Charter buses come equipped with a bathroom because travel is expected to be for a much longer period.

How Does the Big Bus Tour Work in New York City

The tour offers three options for purchase — 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day.

When you decide the number of days of your tour and purchase your ticket, the clock starts when your ticket is scanned while boarding the bus for the first time.

The ticket is good for 24, 48, or 72 hours. So, if you have a 1-day ticket and board the bus at 11:00 AM on Monday, it can still be used until 11:00 AM on Tuesday.

We found a ton of touring options for sightseeing in New York.

Aside from the extended period, the 2 and 3-day tickets also offer discounted bike rentals.

The buses run every 20 minutes on average. However, the first stop at the M&M store can be a long wait during peak season.

You can exit or board at any of the designated stops as much as you want.

The only exclusion is the one-loop tour Night Tour which is a panoramic non-stop tour.

Where to Catch the Big Bus Tour in New York City

During the tour, the buses only stop at designated stops.

Your ticket is good for as long as the buses operate during the day and it may be used on both the red and blue routes.

When you board, make sure you get a hop-on hop-off New York bus route map!

Big Bus NYC Red Route

The red route sightseeing tour covers lower Manhattan and you’ll see many landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and General Grant’s Tomb.

You can catch a tour at any one of the following bus stops and you can get your tickets in advance of boarding.

1 – M&M’s World – 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&M World & Majestic Deli)

2 – Times Square East – W 42nd St & Broadway (at Knickerbocker Hotel)

3 – Empire State Building / Korea Town – 5th Ave & W 32nd St (at CVS Pharmacy)

4 – Flatiron District – 5th Ave & W 23rd St (at Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop)

5 – SoHo – Broadway and Spring Street (at Nike Store)

6 – Chinatown / Little Italy – 100 Lafayette Street (near the corner at Walker St)

7 – Brooklyn Bridge – Park Row & Beekman St (across from 33 Park Row)

8 – Wall Street / Charging Bull – Broadway & Wall St (Southwest corner near Rector St)

9 – Statue of Liberty / Battery Park – State St and Bridge St (at Subway Entrance)

10 – Circle Line Sightseeing – 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)

11 – Times Square North – 7th Ave & W 50th St (at Majestic Deli)

Big Bus NYC Blue Route

The blue route covers upper Manhattan, and half of the ride is mostly views of Central Park. You can switch to the blue route at red stop #2.

We recommend changing routes at stop #11 (the Majestic Deli) where you can take a break and have a nice lunch.

12 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – 5th Ave & E 83rd St (near 83rd St)

13 – Central Park Zoo – 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)

14 – Columbus Circle – Central Park & Columbus Circle (SW corner of Central Park)

Tips and Things to Know Before You Go

The bus has two levels, the upper level offers panoramic views of the city but be careful of overhanging traffic lights and trees. Don’t stand while the bus is in motion.

• After you find a seat, check the audio to confirm it is working.
• Snacks are allowed. Bring a frozen bottle of water and protein bites to keep you energized.
• When on the upper deck, cover up with sunscreen to protect your skin on hot sunny days.
• If you are a family of 3 or more, take seats across from one another so you’ll have views and photos from both sides of the bus.

Tourists were lined up at stop #1 at least an hour before departure and the line extended the entire block and rounded the corner.

We decided to see other points of interest and returned around 11:00 AM.

The wait to board the bus was about 20 minutes. It was a relaxing ride and there we saw so much!

By the time we reached stop #9, we were pumped and ready to exit the bus so that we could explore the city! And you probably will be too.

Here’s the secret sauce that really made the experience memorable. Exit at stop #9 and take a FREE ferry to Staten Island.

To see the Statue of Liberty, stand on the left side of the boat. When returning, stand on the right side.

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Final Thoughts About the Big Bus Tour in New York City

Overall, the tour was a pleasant way to see New York city and when you are on the upper deck, you hardly notice the traffic.

Some other advantages of seeing the city by bus include:

• Avoiding parking hassles. I mean, who actually drives in New York?!
• Photo opportunities. With the open-top or large windows, you have excellent photo opportunities as you pass by iconic landmarks and cityscapes.
• Comprehensive sightseeing of major landmarks and attractions within two hours.
• You can get local recommendations from the guides who operate the bus.

I usually opt for a hop-on hop-off bus when I am short on time or to get my bearings in the city before deciding what to do.

Either way, when you take the tour bus, it doesn’t appear impossible to take a bite out of the Big Apple.

Happy Travels!