Shore Excursion: Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
Barcelona, Spain
- 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a DIY shore trip during your cruise stop in Barcelona on this convenient hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Climb aboard a double-decker, open-top bus at the Port of Barcelona just a short walk from the cruise terminal. Then begin your overview of the city. Get on or off when you want, enjoying great views of Las Ramblas, the promenade at Port Olímpic, F.C. Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium and much more. The two routes are interconnected. This hop-on, hop-off bus tour also includes headphones, city map, and discounts at select Barcelona businesses.
- Barcelona shore excursion: Barcelona hop-on hop off tour
- Two interconnecting routes show you the best of Barcelona
- All double-decker buses have a unique sliding roof to keep you dry if it rains
- Get a free discount booklet for many of Barcelona's major attractions, shops and restaurants
What's Included
- All routes and stops with a single ticket.
- Multilingual audio guide system.
- Discounts booklet and Barcelona City Tour stops guide.
- Air-conditioned double-decker open coaches.
- Audio system adapted for people with auditory disabilities (multilingual looping system).
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- This excursion is not covered by our worry-free policy
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
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Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Get the perfect overview of Barcelona during your cruise ship excursion in Barcelona thanks to this convenient hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Climb aboard your double-decker, open-top bus as you tour the city's top sights. Best of all, your ticket is valid on both the bus tour's East Route and West Route, meaning you can change things up or adjust your itinerary as you see fit, with buses departing regularly.
The East Route takes you past landmarks like Catalunya Plaza, the Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta, Port Olímpic, the world-famous Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Tibidabo, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló. While the West Route includes highlights like the World Trade Center, Miramar Gardens, Olympic Park, Camp Nou Stadium (F.C. Barcelona), and Montjuic Hill.
For a full description of the sights along each route, check out the itinerary details below.
The East Route takes you past landmarks like Catalunya Plaza, the Gothic Quarter, Barceloneta, Port Olímpic, the world-famous Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell, Tibidabo, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló. While the West Route includes highlights like the World Trade Center, Miramar Gardens, Olympic Park, Camp Nou Stadium (F.C. Barcelona), and Montjuic Hill.
For a full description of the sights along each route, check out the itinerary details below.
Green Route
14 Stops
36 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: In winter (November–March), the service begins at 9:00 from various stops, and the last departure leaves at 18:00 from Plaça Catalunya. In summer (April–October), the service begins at 9:00 from various stops, and the last departure leaves at 19:00 from Plaça Catalunya.
1
Pla de Palau
2
Barceloneta Beach
3
Port Olímpic
4
Platja Bogatell
5
Platja de la Nova Mar Bella
6
Forum Sport
7
Glòries
8
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
9
Park Güell
10
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
11
Casa Batlló
12
Barcelona City Tour
13
Arc de Triomf
14
Ciutadella Park
Points of interest passed by on this route
Plaza de Catalunya
Placa de Tetuan
Estacio del Nord
Palace of Catalan Music
Museu de la Xocolata
Arco di Trionfo
Parc de la Ciutadella
Mercado de Santa Caterina
El Born
MEAM Museu Europeu d'Art Modern
Estacio de Franca
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Port Vell (Old Port)
L’Aquarium de Barcelona
Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
Maremagnum
Port Olimpic
Casino Barcelona
Barcelona Zoo
Teatre Nacional De Catalunya
L'Auditori
Museum Of Design
Mirador torre Glories
Los Encantes Barcelona
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Barcelona
Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Park Guell
Casa Vicens Gaudi
Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo
Torre de Collserola
Avinguda Diagonal
La Pedrera - Casa Mila
Passeig de Gracia
Casa Batllo
Las Ramblas
Orange Route
20 Stops
35 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: In winter (November–March), the service begins at 9:00 from various stops, and the last departure leaves at 18:00 from Pedrera. In summer (April–October), the service begins at 9:00 from various stops, and the last departure leaves at 19:00 from Pedrera.
1
WTC Barcelona Parking
2
Avinguda Miramar, 56
3
Avinguda Miramar, 2
4
Olympic Ring
5
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
6
Poble Espanyol
7
CaixaForum Barcelona
8
Plaça d'Espanya
9
Parking Estació de Sants
10
Spotify Camp Nou
11
Av. Diagonal, 635
12
Av. Diagonal, 571
13
Plaça de Francesc Macià
14
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
15
Sagrada Família
16
Barcelona Nord Bus Station
17
Carrer de la Marina, 37
18
Port Olímpic
19
Pla de Palau
20
Roch Xarcuters i Formatgers
Points of interest passed by on this route
Placa Catalunya
Placa de Tetuan
Estacio del Nord
Palace of Catalan Music
Museu de la Xocolata
Arco di Trionfo
Parc de la Ciutadella
Mercado de Santa Caterina
El Born
MEAM Museu Europeu d'Art Modern
Estacio de Franca
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Museu Maritim de Barcelona
Port Vell (Old Port)
Monument a Colom
Mossen Costa I Llobera Gardens
Parc de Montjuic
Montjuic Castle
Fundacio Joan Miro
L'Anella Olimpica de Montjuic
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Poble Espanyol
CaixaForum
Placa d'Espanya
Torres Venecianes
Centro Comercial Arenas De Barcelona
Estacion De Barcelona Sants
Spotify Camp Nou
L'illa Diagonal
Avinguda Diagonal
La Pedrera - Casa Mila
Passeig de Gracia
Casa Batllo
Las Ramblas
MACBA Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to the events to be celebrated in the city (demonstrations, sport events, cultural events, official acts and public works).
- Audio system adapted for people with auditory disabilities (multilingual looping system). Through this system, passengers will be able to listen to audio through your headphones without the need for wires. Seats that have this system are signaled and passengers who need the system to hear the audio will have priority.
- Remember that pets are only allowed if they are transported in a basket suitably prepared.
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Shea_S, Jul 2026
had a very disappointing experience with this tour. The pickup information was inaccurate, and despite following the instructions, no one ever picked me up. I spent about three hours walking between different stops trying to find the correct location.
I repeatedly tried calling the company, but no one answered the phone, and I was never able to speak with a representative. I also never received any communication or assistance while I was waiting.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this tour. I paid for a service that was never provided, and the lack of customer support made the situation even more frustrating. I would not book this tour again, and I encourage others to be cautious before booking.
Debra_B, Jul 2026
Big city tours Barcelona was HORRIBLE!! Very crowded bus. Not enough busses at start of route. Busses were infrequent! DO NOT pay for this horrendous experience!
Michelle_M, Jul 2026
Great way to get a taste of Barcelona. This hits most of the highlights. While Park Guell is on the list. You have to walk to it. There are 2 lines, into ok the orange line. The coastal part of the trip ia gorgeous. No one tells you about the gardens and museums you can see. If I were going to be here longer, I'd get the 2 day pass and explore every stop. Use the map. My headphones did not work.
Stephen_L, Jun 2026
Route was very good, and gave a good overview of the city. But on a hot day, bus is also hot. A/C is not great as there is no door to upper deck, so hot air permeates lower level. Audio was not very well synched to location and repeated several times. ‘Hostess’ held two seats for herself with her bags that prevented paying guests from using them.
ROBERT_G, Jun 2026
The experience was great. I would highly recommend this to everyone. there were plenty of stops. and plenty of busses.
Heather_B, May 2026
Great way to see the sites and get from one place to another. My husband and I like to do these when we’re seeing a city for the first time.
Brenda_F, May 2026
Spent almost an hour trying to catch the correct bus to begin. Not so easy as their stops were so brief at some !
Amanda_f, May 2026
This event was cancelled at the last minute so very disappointed as waste of time & money ( for taxi to get there & back). Communication from the company was good although I don’t understand why the cancellation was discovered so late!
JAMES_J, May 2026
User friendly system for getting around to see Barcelona's highlights. Be advised it could be crowded and is first come first serve. Friendly and helpful people operate the buses.
yvonda_g, May 2026
The bus is good just you might have to wait for the next bus because it’s full. Also some of the audio on bus doesn’t work
Jeffrey_R, May 2026
Great way to tour the city. Lots of interesting history and some incredible architecture.
Try to get a seat on the top level for the best view.
Brenda_S, Apr 2026
Easy and convenient to book. Tickets were downloaded to phone. One can start trip at any stop. They will print your ticket for a hard copy once you load bus 😊
Jeffrey_E, Apr 2026
It was a great way to see Barcelona in a short period of time. We were on a cruise so only had one day. The two routes cover the entire city. We never had to wait more than 5-10 minutes for a bus. I highly recommend it.
Adriana_P, Apr 2026
The bus tour gives you the opportunity to see the whole city of Barcelona in a couple of hours. You get to stop andjump off and where you want. Definitely sit on the top to truly enjoy the ride and the views!
AnnL_N, Apr 2026
Excellent 2.5 hrs spent on top deck. Entire Barcelona city tour. We just wanted to tour city in one lump. Perfect. Great audio
Shanea_S, Mar 2026
This was a great experience. This is a definite excursion to try. You would be able to see a lot of difference places, and you can use the bus for 24 hours if needed.
Sarah_D, Mar 2026
Great tour. The bus stop is easy to locate. I like the fact that the stop number is stated. The bus lines have some of the same locations, so it is easy to cross over.
Kirk_B, Mar 2026
Great introduction on Barcelona. We did both routes and it took about 5 hours. We didn't get off to see areas, as we've already visited the main attractions. One complaint...there are two companies that provide this service...make sure you're clear on where their stops are (generally the same areas), but it was confusing for us at first as we saw the red bus and thought that's where we should go. It would be nice to have clear descriptions on the exact location where each stop is located. Seems to me that with today's technology, that should be possible.
Aldo_R, Feb 2026
I want to profusely thank the attendants on the two buses in Barcelona who reunited me with my phone after I dropped it on one bus and got off by the Soccer Stadium. The attendant on the following bus called the other, who found the phone. MY THANKS AGAIN TO YOU BOTH.
Cathie_B, Dec 2025
This was absolutely awesome! Loved having the flexibility. My family was too jet lagged to enjoy it properly but would definately book again!
SKIJAMMAN2, Oct 2025
We did this tour in one day. There are so many stops that we wanted to see but could not do it all in one day. If you get a chance to do this tour, try to do the 48hr pass as the stops take away from your day and there are just so many. The Wifi on board was great! I was emailing and texting friends back in the states what I was seeing after just seeing it! What a great way to see Barcelona!
Gerardo_M, Oct 2025
Very convenient, Pickup is just in the corner of our Hotel, Barcelona Princess, The 2 bus routes with English narration of each stops gave us history and instant knowledge of the district. A very rewarding experience of Barcelona in 6 hours.
Wendy_D, Oct 2025
We always take a hop on hop off bus in a new city we aren’t familiar with. Happy with this particular one in Barcelona.
Janine_P, Sep 2025
Easy to navigate throughout the different parts of the city and they came at good segments of time if you miss last one
Lindy_J, Sep 2025
Very good tour, but a little too busy and unorganized. The area at the world trade center was chaotic and difficult to navigate.
zurey_f, Jul 2025
That the meeting point from the cruise is far and inconvenience. Barcelona is a busy port , this Hop on Hop off is not a good idea
Flavio_K, Jul 2025
Very convenient, easy to use with abundance of buses running through the main point of interest. Great value!
Andy_S, Jun 2025
It was typical HO HO bus. When we first got on bus there were plenty of seats and the recording work just fine. One thing I will say is that they automatically upgrade in our 24 hour to a 48 hour which was nice.
One thing to know they run until 7 o’clock, but you don’t know where you’re gonna end up at so you need to be careful about that. Because when it’s 7 o’clock, they stop the bus it seems.
If you were getting on at the Sagrada Familia then just be aware that seats are going to be limited, especially up top. I don’t know if it was just that particular route but when we got on there, they just played music for the most part and did not do any narration.
It’s always a good idea to do this cause then you get a good layout of the whole city so yes, I would recommend it
Mike_M, Jun 2025
It was great! First time with this company! Just look for Tall Red markers! Great way to pick and choose what you want to see!
GARY_F, Jun 2025
Easy way to see thw city but not the most engaging. I mean Barcelona is a city that is meant for walking and given it takes a good while to ride the bus with traffic not sure this is the most effective method. On the plus side you don't have to stress with pickpockets like taking metro.
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