Barcelona City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus 1 Day Excursion

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Barcelona!
  
• Easy to use system map!
  
• Multilingual audio narration on the bus - available in 16 languages!
  
• Stops at the must-see sites!
  
• Coupon book for discounts and other savings at selected stores, restaurants and attractions!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Barcelona!
• Option to purchase a pass for 24 or 48 hours!
  

For the guests who want to explore Barcelona on their own schedule, this hop-on / hop-off bus is a great alternative!

The bus will circle the city with numerous stops at all the must-see locations. Stay on the whole loop for a city overview or get off at any/all of the stops for an in-depth exploration. The choice is yours! As the bus moves from stop to stop, you can pick and choose which stops to get off at and explore. Tailor-make the day the way you want it! Along the way, you will learn some history of the city through an individual audio system with earphones, offered in 16 languages - English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Hebrew, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Chinese Mandarin, Turkish, Arabic, Russian and Swedish (all at no additional cost!). You may book up to 3 months prior to your excursion date.

Upon boarding, you will receive a map and guide from either your driver or hostess. The map includes all the stops, sites you can see them as well as discounts for different establishments in Barcelona city (click here for a copy of the Barcelona Sightseeing Excursion Map). Your driver or hostess, while not a guide, can answer many general questions you might have. For more specific information, the buses are equipped with free WiFi.

There are two routes, year-round and it takes approximately 120 minutes (per route) to do the entire loop without getting off, from the time you board the bus. Buses run every 20 minutes. The Green Route is only available seasonally (April through November but check with bus staff for exact operational dates).

RED ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM. The full circuit is 120 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

1. Placa de Catalunya
2. Casa Batllo - Fundació Antoni Tapies
3. Passeig de Gracia-La Pedrera
4. Francesc Macia-Diagonal
5. Estacio de Sants
6. Placa d'Espanya
7. Caixa Forum - Pavello Mies van der Rohe
8. Poble Espanyol
9. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
10. Anella Olimpica
11. Fundació Joan Miró
12. Teleferic de Montjuic
13. Miramar - Jardins Costa i Llobera
14. World Trade Center
15. Colom-Museu Maritim
16. Port Vell
17. Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
18. Port Olimpic
19. Zoo
20. Parc de la Ciutadella - Pla de Palau
21. Barri Gotic

 
BLUE ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM. The full circuit is 120 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

01. Placa de Catalunya
2. Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tapies
3. Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
4. Sagrada Familia
5. Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
6. Park Güell
7. Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo8. Sarria
9. Monestir de Pedralbes
10. Palau Reial - Pavellons Güell
11. Futbol Club Barcelona
12. Diagonal - Les Corts
13. Francesc Macia - Diagonal
14. Eixample

GREEN ROUTE (SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE)From 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Apr to Nov only). The full circuit is 40 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

1. Port Olimpic
2. Platja del Bogatell - Cementiri del Poblenou
3. Poblenou
4. Parc Diagonal Mar (direccio Centre)
5. Forum
6. Parc Diagonal Mar
7. Poblenou
8. Platja del Bogatell - Cementiri del Poblenou

At the end of your day, you may get off the bus at the stop you boarded at closest to your Barcelona cruise pier.

Please download a copy of the route map here. You will receive another on the bus.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation with on / off privileges
  
• Easy to use system map!
  
• Multi-lingual audio narration on the bus - available in 16 languages
• Stops at the must-see sites
  
• Onboard hostess
• Coupon book for discounts and other savings at select stores, restaurants and attractions
• Option to purchase a pass for 24 or 48 hours

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
• Due to COVID-19, customers are required to wear a face mask at all times during the time of the excursion. Health measures are subject to change at any time.

Where we meet

For this Barcelona City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over town, including locations near your cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on Barcelona Turistic buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ships scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.