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Shore Excursion Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off

Barcelona, Spain
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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

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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.
Green Route of Barcelona City Tour

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

Plaça Catalunya

2

Arc de Triomf

3

Passeig de Picasso

4

Passeig d'Isabel II & Pla de Palau

5

Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 4

6

Carrer de Salvador Espriu, 21

7

Playa de Bogatell

8

Platja de la Nova Mar Bella

9

Fòrum

10

Carrer de Badajoz, 148

11

Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167

12

Av. de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat, 1

13

Pg. de Gràcia, 92

14

Pg. de Gràcia, 43

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 of Barcelona City Tour

20 Stops

36 Points of Interest

Duration: 2 hours 30 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

Plaça de Catalunya

2

Carrer de la Marina, 126

3

Carrer de la Marina, 37

4

Carrer de Salvador Espriu, 21

5

Passeig d'Isabel II & Pla de Palau

6

Plaça Portal de la Pau

7

Moll de Barcelona

8

Plaça de Carlos Ibáñez, 3

9

Parc de Montjuïc

10

Olympic Ring

11

Carrer del Mirador del Palau Nacional, 2

12

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13

13

Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7

14

Plaça d'Espanya

15

Passeig de Sant Antoni

16

Carrer d'Arístides Maillol

17

Plaça de Pius XII

18

Av. Diagonal, 557

19

Pg. de Gràcia, 92

20

Carrer de Sardenya, 401

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

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia

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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.9
based on 307 reviews
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Good way to see the city!

Dan_R, Sep 2026
Hits numerous points of interest. Great way to see the city if you don’t have a great deal of time. On time, you don’t have to wait too long for the next bus.

On Time and friendly...

Gilbert_P, Aug 2026
On Time and friendly guides who tried to help as much as they could with information on sights. Drivers were excellent and this was a great budget friendly way to see most of the sights.

It was a hot day and air...

Laura_S, Aug 2026
It was a hot day and air conditioning didn’t work. Head phones were challenging. Enjoyed view from top deck.

Bad for 1 day. Great for 2 days.

Douglas_M, Aug 2026
Buses on the Orange and Green routes run at often enough. Traffic was the issue. Also, we were all asked to leave a bus because they said it was the last stop. If it's continuous, that didn't make sense. Waiting for the next bus was taking way too long. Ended up taking a cab to my final destination. Some connections for headsets didn't work. It's best if you utilize this transportation for full days. Partial days are too risky.

Its a Bus

Gary_H, Aug 2026
Typical hop bus system. Unfortunately, the bus broke down and we had to find alternate transportation for get us back to our starting place.

Disappointed

loveunlimitedtravel, Aug 2026
Unfortunately we weren't able to go on this excursion. Our flight arrived too late to Spain. Busses were not running anymore.

had a very disappoint experience with this tour. The pickup information was inaccurate, and despite following the ins

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.

Horrible

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!

Great Barcelona Exposure

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.

Good overview of city

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.

The experience was great....

ROBERT_G, Jun 2026
The experience was great. I would highly recommend this to everyone. there were plenty of stops. and plenty of busses.

Great tour

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.

Good information. Don’t get off! Hop on and off ease tricky!

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 !

Annoyed

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!

Easy On and Off Barcelona Tour Vehicle

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.

Good option

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

Great way to tour the...

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.

Hop On Bus

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 😊

Excellent Tour

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.

See the entire city of Barcelona at a glance!

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!

2.5 Hour Entire Barcelona....Perfect

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

Great Experience

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.

up and down

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.

Great introduction to Barcelona

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.

Fantastic attendants

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.

It's Awesome

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!

A Great Way To See Barcelona!

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!

Very convenient, Pickup...

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.

Barcelona

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.

Easy to navigate...

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
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