Hop On Hop Off Bus

The Hop On Hop Off Bus is the easiest and most flexible way to explore Barcelona’s top sights. Each year, over 2 million visitors use this official city tour bus to see the best of Barcelona.

Benefits

• 1 ticket, 2 routes, 44 stops, and 4 connection points Explore Barcelona from north to south and from east to west with a single ticket.
• Hop On / Hop Off when and where you want Buses run every few minutes and stop at all main sights.
• Free audioguide in 16 languages Learn more about Barcelona’s touristic highlights with the free audio guides.
• Free coupon guide with discounts worth over €250 Discount coupons for museums, attractions, shows and establishments.
• Free WiFi on board Stay connected and share your experiences with friends and family instantly.

Routes

The open-top tourist bus runs on two circular routes, each taking around 2 hours. Together these routes let you explore the entire city!

1. Blue Line – The most popular line starts at Plaça de Catalunya, passing through the famous Passeig de Gràcia where Gaudi´s masterpieces La Pedrera and Casa Batlló can be found. Other important stops include the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Camp Nou stadium.
2. Red Line – This longest route also starts at Plaça de Catalunya and passes through the Passeig de Gràcia which is convenient for changing bus lines. After Gaudi’s highlights the bus turns left, visiting the Montjuïc hill area before driving back to the city centre.

Schedule and Tours

The Hop On Hop Off Bus passes every 5-25 minutes, depending on the time of the year. The first bus arrives as early as 9 am, and the last one departs around 7 pm. Exact timetables can be found at the bus stops.

The blue and red line run everyday of the year, except on December 25th and January 1st.

Prices and Tickets

Tickets are available for adults, seniors/disabled, and children. Kids under 4 can ride for free.

You can choose between 24-hour and 48-hour options. Your ticket activates with your first ride and remains valid for the selected duration. Overall, the 2-day tickets offer the best value, with a significantly lower cost per day compared to 1-day tickets.

To see the latest prices and buy your tickets, check out this link.

Tip: If you want to make the most of your visit, consider getting The Barcelona Pass. It includes fast-track entry to Sagrada Familia, access to Park Güell, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour covering over 40 stops across the city.