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Barcelona City Tour is an official Barcelona’s sightseeing tour, with a panoramic deck affording unique views over both the old and the new Barcelona.

Using your ticket as often as you want over the course of either one or two (consecutive) days,  you can hop on and off at any of the 35 stops along our two routes , which divide the city into Green/East and Orange/West.

Plus, while onboard the Barcelona City Tour  you’ll receive a discount book  that you can use in restaurants, stores, guided tours, transport and many other attractions.

Barcelona hop on hop off map & brochures

When you board the bus, you’ll be given a brochure with a plan of the city and details of the routes with a description of the stops. The brochure is available in up to  6 languages , depending upon availability: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.

Hop On Hop Off Barcelona Hours

We offer an uninterrupted service throughout the year, except for Christmas Day (25 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January).

• Duration: The estimated time for each route is around 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes depending on the season.
• Departure time : The bus tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and the last tour starts at 7:00 p.m. from Stop 1, on Plaça Catalunya.

Service frequency varies between 7 and 25 minutes , depending on the time of the year. Please bear in mind that, occasionally, this may be altered by different circumstances that affect city traffic (demonstrations, works, sporting events, etc.).

Pre-recorded audio guide in 15 languages

Each bus has an automatic audio guide system in 15 languages providing information on each point of the trip.

All you have to do is plug in the free headphones we’ll give you and enjoy finding out about the city.

The fleet of double-decker buses

Barcelona City Tour boasts a fleet of 40 double-decker buses with  a panoramic upper deck affording a unique view of the city.  The lower deck is air-conditioned and all our vehicles are equipped with anatomical seats to make your trip more comfortable. Remember that our entire fleet is red in colour, indicating on the front which route is being covered at any given time.

To ensure that those with reduced mobility can also enjoy the service, all our vehicles are equipped with a ramp accessing the rear door and a space set aside for wheelchairs, a continuous low floor platform and a quick kneeling system that tilts the vehicle to the right.

To ensure a smooth service, all passengers should enter by the front door and exit from the rear. Also, our buses have two sets of stairs linking the two levels: the front one should be used to go up and the rear one to go down, to  save time and make our trips even more enjoyable.

The Barcelona City Tour buses meet all EU emissions regulations.

Free on-board Wi-Fi

Our buses feature free Wi-Fi, so you can surf and keep yourself informed as you travel with us.

Sliding roof

In the case of rain, our staff will cover the upper deck so you can continue to enjoy the route, even when the weather turns nasty.

Audio in 15 languages

All tickets include a set of standard headphones and a pre-recorded audio guide controlled by our on-board staff. 

Accessible vehicles

Space designed for persons with reduced mobility

You will be given an information brochure when you get on one of Barcelona City Tour’s Hop-on Hop-off buses.

Hop-On Hop-Off service

Discover Barcelona with your own custom itinerary.

Discover the city at your own pace and create your own tour of Barcelona with the hop-on hop-off service offered by the  Barcelona City Tour .  Get on and off our buses as often as you like  for as long as your ticket is valid and explore the many tourist attractions the city has to offer.

The  Barcelona City Tour  tourist buses offer  two different routes , the  East/Green  and the  West/Orange  route, so you can travel all over the city. Both routes will take you to the city’s most renowned tourist attractions so you can get off the bus wherever you want to explore the city in depth. You can then get back on the bus at any of the 35 stops along either of the Tour’s two routes. 

Barcelona City Tour  makes it easy to get to know the city in a way that’s different, comfortable and tailor made. Check out our map to see the various stops of the tourist bus and the points of interest. You can also download the  free mobile app  available for the  Barcelona City Tour  so you can have the information with you at all times. 

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Barcelona Bus Turístic

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.

• Double-decker bus with panoramic view.
• Audio guide in 16 languages.
• Discounts on leisure and cultural activities and museums in the city.
• Free Wi-Fi .

Barcelona bus tour tickets

Discounts and special prices for children.

Buy your tickets online in advance. You’ll benefit from a 10% discount when you buy your tickets from Hola Barcelona , the official TMB store.

More information on the Barcelona Bus Turístic

You can find more detailed information on this service on the Barcelona Bus Turístic website.

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The original and official tourist bus in the city since 1987.

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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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Information, 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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Do you want to discover Barcelona in a simple and comfortable way? Get on board the Tourist Bus, and tour the most emblematic streets and avenues while contemplating the most important buildings and monuments such as the Sagrada Familia , the Pedrera or the Casa Batlló . Enjoy the best hop on hop off service in Barcelona and learn about the best kept secrets of this fascinating city with the Tourist Bus audio guide.

The Bus Turístic is the official tourist bus of Barcelona and is part of City Sightseeing ©, world leader in tourist buses. It has two routes: the Blue Route and the Red Route (until 2022 there was a third route, the green one, which has stopped working). The two routes add up to a total 34 stops and with 1 ticket you can use the buses on both routes . Four of the stops allow you to connect with the other routes. During the two routes and thanks to the hop on-hop off system, you can get on and off whenever you want , so after having visited a place of interest, you can get on again and follow the route with the same ticket.

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The tourist bus will allow you to discover Barcelona and explore the most important places of interest.

Characteristics of the service and buses

• Double-decker bus. The upper deck is uncovered although it can be covered if necessary.
• Audio guide in 16 languages.
• Official tour guides on board.
• The buses are adapted for people with reduced mobility and for people with hearing loss.
• Map of the city and guide in different languages.
• Discounts to enjoy leisure activities, museums, restaurants and shops.

The Tourist Bus and the Barcelona Pass

Keep in mind that the Tourist Bus is included in the Barcelona Pass, a card that will also allow you to visit two of the most important monuments in Barcelona, the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell .

Routes of the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and stops

The red route also starts in the center of Barcelona, ​​but a little further up from Plaça Catalunya . As in the blue route, the most important buildings of modernism will also be waiting for your photos, but when you reach the obelisk of Avinguda Diagonal, the tour bus will turn left to drive along that avenue also full of modernist and modern buildings that house haute couture and jewelry stores, shopping centers such as L'Illa and El Corte Ingles , private clinics and companies of the financial sector. In the Plaça Francesc Macià the route will go south to reach the Plaça Espanya from where the bus will go up to Montjuïc, the Olympic Mountain home to several important museums such as the Miró Foundation , temporary exhibition centers such as CaixaForum , gardens, parks and places of tourist interest like the Poble Espanyol and the Magic Fountain . And do not forget the views, from Montjuïc you will enjoy many beautiful views of Barcelona. Then the Tourist Bus will leave Montjuïc, skimming the sea, and you will see the port, the statue of Columbus , La Rambla , it will enter the Maremagnum area, with its shops and restaurants and the L'Aquarium . The route will continue along the coast and will pass next to the Barceloneta neighborhood and the Parc de la Ciutadella that houses the Zoo , fountains, ponds and unique buildings. And finally, climb to the center with a stop in the Gothic Quarter , very close to the Picasso Museum . The old Barcelona at your feet.

• Casa Batlló – Fundació Antoni Tàpies
• Passeig de Gràcia – La Pedrera
• Francesc Macià – Diagonal
• Estació de Sants
• 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 - Zoo
• Arc de Triomf - Barcelona Nord
• Plaça Catalunya

The blue route starts in the city centre of Barcelona: Plaça Catalunya Catalunya Square) . The buses on this route will take you to the upper part of the city where you can visit the FC Barcelona stadium, the Camp Nou , the Royal Palace and the Pedralbes Monastery . Much earlier, the Tourist Bus will have passed the Passeig de Gràcia and your head will have turned from right to left to contemplate the most important buildings of Modernism, the essence of Barcelona architecture at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th; we refer to La Pedrera or Casa Milà , Casa Batlló , Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera . And continuing with modernism, the Blue Route will take you to the great works of modernist style: Park Güell and the great icon of Barcelona, ​​the Sagrada Familia . But that is not all. This bus will cross the Gràcia district where the neighborhood of the same name is located. If you have time, wander through its streets and take something in one of its squares.

• Plaça de Catalunya
• Sagrada Família
• Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
• Tramvia Blau – Tibidabo
• Monestir de Pedralbes
• Palau Reial – Pavellons Güell
• Futbol Club Barcelona
• Diagonal - Les Corts
• Francesc Macià - Diagonal

Connection stops between routes

Blue and Red route

• Plaza de Catalunya
• Casa Batlló – Fundación Antoni Tàpies
• Passeig de Gràcia La Pedrera

Tourist Bus timetable and operating days

The Tourist Bus runs every day of the year except December 25 and January 1.

• Winter hours: from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Summer hours: from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The service starts between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at most stops and the last buses leave at 7:00 p.m. in winter and 8:00 p.m. in summer.

Duration and frequency of the journey

The frequency of the Tourist Bus service is between 5 and 25 minutes. The journey of the blue and red routes is approximately 2 hours and that of the green route is 40 minutes.

tourist bus question

Dear Sir/madam, We are planning our trip to Barcelona in July, but we are not sure about specific days. My question is if it is necessary to by ticket for tourisr bus in advance, or we can buy it 2-3 days before, or even directly in bus. Thanks and best regards!

Hello Milan,

If you buy the tickets online you can get the discount and you can change the dates after the pucrchase. You can also can buy the tickets in the bus, in the Tourist Service Points of Turisme de Barcelona, newsstands, bookshops and hotels. In all those cases, without the possible discounts.

Best wishes from Barcelona,

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Hop-On Hop-Off Barcelona Red Route

Embark on an architectural and cultural odyssey.

Hop-On Hop-Off  Barcelona Red Route Bus Tour is your key to an in-depth exploration of Barcelona's treasures. At the heart of this journey are emblematic monuments, 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. La Pedrera -Casa Milà  : Another of Gaudí's masterpieces, famous for its unique roof and its importance in the history of architecture. Pavelló Mies van der Rohe : An emblematic example of the modern movement, known for its minimalist, innovative design. Poble Espanyol : A village that captures the architectural essence of the whole of Spain, offering a unique insight into the country's different regions. Fundació Joan Miró : This museum, dedicated to one of Catalonia's most influential artists, boasts an impressive collection of his work.

Map of the Barcelona Tourist Bus Red Route

Complete itinerary of the red route.

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. Francesc Macià – Diagonal :  Discover a chic and dynamic district. Estació de Sants :  Close to Barcelona's main train station. Plaça Espanya : A place rich in history and culture. CaixaForum – Pavelló Mies van der Rohe : Immerse yourself in contemporary art and architecture. Poble Espanyol : A journey through Spanish architecture. MNAC : Discover the masterpieces of Romanesque art. Anella Olímpica : The emblematic sites of the 1992 Olympic Games. Fundació Joan Miró : Immerse yourself in the world of Miró. Telefèric de Montjuïc : See Barcelona from the air. Miramar – Jardins Costa i Llobera : Breathtaking sea views. World Trade Center : A modern business centre. Colom – Museu Marítim : Explore maritime history. Port Vell : The charm of the old port. Museu d’Història de Catalunya : A journey through time. Port Olímpic - Zoo : Entertainment and relaxation by the beach. Glòries : A stop near a modern shopping centre. Arc de Triomf - Barcelona Nord : A historic monument and a major railway station.

Connections between the Red Line and the Blue Line

The connections, where the Red and Blue lines of the Barcelona tourist bus meet at the same stop, are as follows:

> Plaça Catalunya stop: This is where the two lines meet, as it is a major and central stop in the city. > Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies stop: Both lines 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 red line 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 red 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 markers along the route. 

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Hop on and off at countless bus stations as you please. You will get to know the sights of Barcelona while you relax and enjoy the sun.

The double-decker Bus Turístic and Gray Line buses are some of the most comfortable and, in our opinion, a very nice way to see the city.

We recommend getting an overview of the city at the beginning of your stay. The double-decker buses are perfect for this.

Hop on hop off buses - two bus companies

The Bus Turístic is the official bus operator of the city of Barcelona or the tourism agency. Grayline's red buses are privately operated.

• Audioguide in following languages: English, French, Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Dutch, Russian, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Norwegian, Turkish, Finnish, Arabic, Hebrew
• Ticket valid on all two lines
• Bus ticket for one or two consecutive days
• You will receive a detailed route map with the stops on the bus
• Operating hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (last start at Plaça Catalunya) no service on 25 Dec. and 1 Jan.
• Duration: each line about 120 minutes, if you don't hop off, buses start every 20-30 minutes
• Free WiFi on board
• Coupons with many discounts (on the bus) for sights, restaurants and shops
• Lower deck is wheelchair accessible

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• 36 stops, you can switch between routes at 4 stops
• Free wifi on board
• Operating tmes: Summer: 9:00 to 20:00, winter: 9:00 to 19:00 No service on 25 Dec. and 1 Jan.
• Duration: East route and West route approx. 120 minutes, if you don't get off
• Vouchers for attractions, restaurants and shops

The exact times can be found on the notice board on the buses. The buses run every 5-25 minutes, depending on the season and occupancy.

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Both companies operate two lines each, Bus Turístic the Red and the Blue line, Grayline the East route and the West route. You can book tickets for one or two days and the tickets are valid for all lines of a bus compay. So you can switch between lines whenever you want. However, a ticket is not valid on the buses of the other company.

Hop-on Hop-off bus stops

• Plaça de Catalunya *
• Casa Batlló - Fun. Antoni Tàpies *
• Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera *
• Francesc Macià - Diagonal *
• Estació de Sants
• Creu Coberta
• Plaça d'Espanya
• Caixa Fòrum - Pav. Mies v. d. Rohe
• Poble Espanyol
• Anella Olímpica
• Fundació Joan Miró
• Telefèric de Montjuïc - Umstieg zur Seilbahn
• Miramar-Jardins Costa i Llobera
• World Trade Center
• Colom - Museu Maritim
• Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
• Port Olímpic
• Pla de Palau - Ciutadella Park
• Barri Gòtic
• Casa Batlló - Fun. Antoni Tàpies *
• Sagrada Família
• Hospital Sant Pau
• Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo
• Monestir de Pedralbes
• Palau Reial - Pavellons Güell
• Futbol-Club Barcelona
• Diagonale Les Corts
• Francesc Macià – Diagonal *
• MACBA - CCCB

* Possibility to switch between the lines

Route map to download

• Plaça de Catalunya *
• La Catedral im Barrio Gótico
• Museu d'Història de Catalunya
• Stadtviertel La Barceloneta
• Port Olímpic
• Platja del Bogatell ** (Strand)
• Nova Mar Bella ** (Strand)
• Sagrada Familia
• Parc Güell
• La Pedrera *
• Casa Batlló *
• Torre Glòries

(**) Winter Tour (2 November to 25 March): The stops will be replaced by the Ciutadella Zoo and the Teatre Nacional-Auditori.

• Arc de Triomf
• El Born- Ciutadella-Zoo
• Passeig de Colom
• Jardins de Miramar
• Fundació Joan Miró
• Anella Olímpica
• Caixa Fòrum - Pavelló Mies Van Der Rohe
• Plaça d'Espanya
• Estació de Sants
• Camp Nou (F.C. Barcelona)
• Plaça Pius XII - Palau Reial - Pavellons Guell - Monestir de Pedralbes
• L'illa diagonal
• Avinguda Diagonal

You will receive a detailed map with all stops, routes and sights directly on the buses.

How to use the Hop-on Hop-off buses?

Book the ticket here, print out the voucher or show it on your smartphone and you will receive the ticket on each of the buses.

You can easily hop on and off at any station. It is best to take a stop near your hotel, for example. The stops are located near the main attractions. On our sights pages we have always indicated the nearest Bus Turístic station.

You can also switch between lines at several stops, for example between the East and West routes.

In the bus you will receive a route plan and, if you wish, earphones for the audio guide. But you can also plug in your own headphones. The announcement tells you interesting things about the parts of the city you are driving through and about the sights where you are about to stop.

If you're particularly interested in a sight, simply disembark for a sightseeing tour. Or for a visit to a restaurant or a short walk. The buses run every 20-30 minutes and you can then simply get back on to continue your journey.

Which bus should I book?

Both bus operators offer almost identical services. The buses are clean and in perfect technical condition. Both buses take you to almost all sights. The prices for the 1 or 2-day tickets are the same and both offer earphones, a route plan with marked sights and bus stops.

Only the Bus Turístic stops at the " Telefèric de Montjuïc " station. If you want to take the cable car up the mountain and enjoy a great view - which we strongly recommend - then the Bus Turístic is a better choice. If you don't want to go up Montjuïc, you can skip this trip and the red Grayline bus is our recommendation.

Brief estimate of the time required: With a 1-day ticket you can travel through both lines once. You then have good time to look at 2-3 sights in peace. It's more relaxed with the 2-day ticket. Here we recommend driving one line on one day and getting off there at the sights and the other route on the second day. Note: the 2-day tickets are valid for two consecutive calendar days.

Hop-on hop-off in winter and midsummer?

Both buses have two floors. The lower one is closed and there is no wind and it is also heated in winter if it is cold outside. Appropriately air-conditioned in midsummer. If you prefer to sit upstairs: if it's too hot or it's raining, the roof closes from the back so you can sit in the shade. The buses are therefore suitable for use all year round.

When is the Bus Turístic Ticket worthwhile?

The Bus Turístic is ideal for getting a quick overview. You will pass almost all of the main attractions of the city of Barcelona with the hop-on hop-off buses. With the overview you have gained, you can then plan the next few days and visit specific sights, e.g. with the Barcelona Card.

You can get on and off the train as often as you like at the stations. During the journey you can listen to the explanations of the audio guide and learn interesting information, on the upper deck of the buses you can enjoy the sun and lots of fresh air.

Book here tickets for the Hop-on Hop-off Bus

• City-Touren, the red buses
• Hop-on Hop-off: the Bus Turístic
• Telefèric - take a detour to Montjuïc directly from the Bus Turístic

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The Official Barcelona Bus Tour

Hop On Hop Off Barcelona The Official Barcelona Bus Tour

Discover Barcelona at your own speed and on your own time with the Hop On Hop Off Bus. The three routes of the famous tourist bus take you to all of Barcelona´s famous landmarks and top attractions. Get on and off as many times as you want with a single ticket. Touring Barcelona doesn’t get easier!

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Discover Barcelona

Three carefully planned routes take you to all of Barcelona´s top attractions.

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 often cheaper than taking taxi´s and faster than public transport.

Free audioguide

Learn more about Barcelona with the free audioguide (available in 11 languages).

Free coupons

With your ticket you´ll receive €200 worth of discounts for Barcelona´s main attractions.

Download the exclusive app including all bus routes, stops and sightseeing highlights.

Buy your Hop On Hop Off bus tickets online to receive 10% discount and avoid waiting lines at the ticket office. Vouchers are valid for three months.

Hop-on Hop-off Barcelona is Barcelona´s official tourist bus . With three connecting lines , the bus turistíc covers the whole city and allows you to see the best of Barcelona with one single ticket .

It’s the easiest and safest way to get around the city and see all of its beautiful attractions.

If you only have one day in Barcelona, get on the bus for an unforgettable sightseeing tour of Barcelona. You´ll see Barcelona´s highlights, including the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi´s buildings and Camp Nou , the stadium of FC Barcelona.

If you have more time, get a 2-day ticket and explore the city at your own pace. Hop on and off the bus as many times as you want and use the free vouchers to receive a discount at Barcelona´s top attractions.

Barcelona has hundreds of great attractions to see and the tourist bus lets you see all of these sights from the comfort of a stylish, clean bus.

Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off bus are available online at this website and at tourism offices in Barcelona.

If you buy your tickets online, you´ll receive 10% discount on the official price and you´ll avoid the waiting lines in Barcelona.

Use the booking module on the left to buy your tickets for the Hop On Hop Off bus online. After you´ve completed the purchase process, you´ll receive your vouchers via email.

Tickets are available for one or two calendar days. Starting at only €17,10 per day, the two-day tickets offer the best value.

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

Vouchers are valid for 90 days. Buy your tickets now to receive 10% discount and pick up your tickets when you arrive in Barcelona.

After purchasing your one or two day pass via the secure booking module on the left, you´ll receive a voucher via email. Print this voucher and take it with you to Barcelona.

When you´ve arrived in Barcelona, simple exchange this voucher for a ticket directly on the bus or at one of the many tourism offices.

Your ticket allows you to get on and off the bus as many times as you want for the duration of your ticket.

Any time you want to get off the bus and take a closer look at the landmark, building, or attraction, you can. Just hop back on the next bus or even switch to a different route, when the bus comes along.

The different routes get you everywhere you want to go, for one rate, so you don’t have to worry about transportation fees or limiting yourself to just a few sights within walking distance of your hotel.

• Montjuïc cable car
• Catalunya Bus Turístic

24/03: due to Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, some Barcelona Bus Turístic stops around Pl. Espanya and Montjuïc will be affected during the morning.

30/03: 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 6 pm.

Fares and prices

Check out the prices and rates we apply to all our routes.

Barcelona Bus Turístic

Check your questions about buying tickets, why buy my ticket online.

If you access our online platform Hola Barcelona , you will get a 10% discount on the purchase of your tickets, except for specific routes.

Where else can I buy Barcelona Tourist Bus and other route tickets?

You can buy Barcelona Bus Turístic tickets at the normal price at the Hola Barcelona Store, located in the L3 lobby of the Catalunya metro station.

You can also buy them for the routes Barcelona Night Tour and Barcelona Christmas Tour, you will only find the tickets at the Hola Barcelona Store and Barcelona Tourist Information Offices.

Another option is to buy tickets on board the buses on all routes as long as there are seats available.

Do children pay?

Children under the age of 4 can ride for free and the children's rates (from 4 to 12 years old) have a special discount. 

Do I have to buy the ticket for a specific date?

For the Barcelona Bus Turístic, you can use your ticket within 90 calendar days from the date of purchase.

As for the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour, you have to use the ticket on the day you selected when purchasing. For the Barcelona Christmas Tour, you must also reserve your seat for a specific departure time.

How and where do I give in the tickets to go on the Barcelona Bus Turístic route and other special routes?

When purchasing tickets online, you need to download the voucher and print it out. If you made the purchase on the Hola Barcelona platform you can choose to save it and show it on your mobile device to the tour guide on board the bus.

Can I get on and off the bus with the same ticket as many times as I wish?

Yes, with your one-day or two-day Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket you can get on and off the bus as often as you like.

The routes of the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour do not offer the hop-on hop-off service.

Can I change a Barcelona Tourist Bus route with the same ticket?

Yes, the ticket is valid for the Blue Route  and the Red Route , and you can get on and off at any of the stops as long a you show a valid ticket.

When purchasing a ticket, does it include any type of guide?

Yes, when purchasing a Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket it includes a headphone set with an audio guide in 16 languages (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew and Turkish).

The routes Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour offers a live guided service in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Per a més informació, consulta les condicions generals del servei .