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
Routes
The open-top tourist bus runs on two circular routes:
- 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.
- Red Line – This longest route starts at Fundació Antoni Tàpies 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 between 9 am and 9.30 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, and children. Kids under 4 can ride for free.
You can choose between 24-hour and 48-hour options. Overall, the 2-day tickets give the best value, at a much 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 entrance to Sagrada Familia or Park Güell, and you can also add options like Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, or the Hop-on Hop-off Bus.