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This post will cover all of the bus tours available in Barcelona.

In addition to providing details about the landmarks included on these outings, we will also go over the prices for each service.

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HOP-ON-HOP-OFF BUS TOURS

The following section will focus on each of the hop-on-hop-off bus tours in Barcelona.

These services will take you to all of the most notable sites in the city, allowing you to jump off and explore the area at your own leisure.

When you’re done looking around, you can hop right back onto the bus and continue your tour!

City Sightseeing Barcelona

City Sightseeing is an international company and you’ll find their buses in many major cities.

In Barcelona, the Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Bus tour includes three routes, and 39 stops, and is available in 16 languages!

Tickets are valid for 3 months, so you can use them anytime within that time frame.

Ticket Prices

  • 1 Day Ticket: €30/Adults | €16/Kids | €25/Seniors
  • 2 Day Ticket: €40/Adults | €21/Kids | €35/Seniors

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This bus tour is included with several Barcelona tourist passes and customers who purchase a ticket for the tour will also receive more than €250 in additional discounts at various attractions, stores, and restaurants.

Buses run from 9:00 - 20:00 (9 am - 8 pm) each day and they make stops at each location once every 15-25 minutes.

Tickets can either be printed or you can use your mobile phone as your ticket!

Bus Routes

There are three routes available on the City Sightseeing Barcelona hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

Red Line

This is the main route, and it includes several popular destinations such as Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça d’Espanya, the World Trade Center, Anella Olímpica, Caixa Fòrum, and even the Zoo!

Blue Line

This route will take you to the Northern end of Barcelona to see sites like Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Futbol Club Barcelona, Monestir de Pedralbes, and more.

Green Line

Unlike the other routes, this one is only available from April 12th - November 3rd. Visit sites like Port Olímpic, Fòrum, Parc Diagonal Mar, Platja del Bogatell – Cementiri del Poblenou, and Poblenou.

For more details, check their route map.

Barcelona City Tour

Unlike its competitors, Barcelona City Tour offers only two routes.

That said, their routes cover a lot of ground, including some sites that other services only offer seasonally.

There are a total of 34 stops spread across both routes, and the tour is available in 15 different languages.

Barcelona City Tour also offers free wifi on their buses and discounts at various establishments across the city.

Ticket Prices

  • 1-Day Ticket: €30/Adults | €16/Kids | €25/Seniors
  • 2-Day Ticket: €40/Adults | €21/Kids | €35/Seniors

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Buses run from 9:00 - 19:00 (9 am - 7 pm) for the West route and from 9:00 - 20:00 (9 am - 8 pm) for the East route. Stops are made every 15-25 minutes.

This tour is included with the Barcelona iVenture City Pass and there is an app you can use to find out where you are in real time.

Bus Routes

There are two routes available on the hop-on-hop-off Barcelona City Tour.

West Route

As the name implies, this route covers a variety of popular locations on the Western side of the city.

Stops include Plaça Catalunya, Arc de Triomf, the World Trade Center, Camp Nou, Plaça d’Espanya, Estació de Sants and more.

East Route

This route covers the Eastern side of Barcelona, and it includes a lot of notable sites like Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Port Olímpic, and more.

During the winter, stops at Platja del Bogatell, La Nova Mar Bella and the Fòrum will be replaced by the Zoo - Poble Nou, Teatre Nacional - Auditori, and Glòries - Torre Agbar.

For a larger map, please download it here.

NIGHTTIME BUS TOURS

In this section, we will cover each of the bus tours offered in Barcelona after dark.

We will include details about ticket prices, tour durations, and anything else you might want to know.

Barcelona Guide Bureau

This company offers a variety of specialty bus tours, including this service which focuses on the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

In addition to the Magic Fountain, this bus tour also visits La Barceloneta, the Olympic Port, the Old Port, the Monument to Columbus, and more.

This bus tour runs on Thursday and Saturday from 20:00 - 22:30 (8 pm - 10:30 pm). 

Note: This tour runs seasonally from May to October.

Ticket Prices

This bus tour will begin at Plaça Catalunya and you’ll find the tour group by looking for their bright orange umbrellas.

A professional guide will provide additional information about each of the locations you will visit along the way.

Barcelona Party Nights

If you’re in the market for more pub crawl/club crawl, the Opium VIP Night Tour should be right up your alley.

This bus tour will take you to some of the best clubs in Barcelona, including several locations where you’ll enjoy free drinks and skip-the-line access.

Tickets start at €56.95 per person and include at least 3 free drinks as well as at least €20 worth of cover charges.

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The tour will begin at 22:00 (10 pm) and run for a total of 3-6 hours, so prepare for a long and fun night of bar hopping!

SPECIALTY BUS TOURS

This section will go into detail about all of the Barcelona bus tours with a special focus.

While other tours offer a broad overview of notable landmarks in the city, these services tend to feature specific locations and subjects.

Barcelona Guide Bureau

NOTE: This company currently isn't offering any tours as of August 2022, but that may change in the coming months.

In addition to its nighttime bus tour, this company also offers a variety of additional outings.

Barcelona Guide Bureau is run by professional, licensed guides who provide a unique bus experience in Barcelona.

With 8 different tour options, you can see the highlights or focus on a specific theme during your tour of the city.

The specialty tours allow you to skip the lines and enter some of the sites (entrance fee included in booking price) with your own guide.

Specialty Tours

Each of these tours is provided in English, and each bus is air-conditioned with reclining seats for your comfort.

Gray Line (City Sightseeing)

In addition to their hop-on-hop-off bus tours, this company also provides several half-day and full-day trips to popular locations in and around Barcelona.

Here are a few of the more notable outings you might want to consider:

Each of these day trips includes tickets to the attraction you will be visiting and round-trip transportation to and from the site.

DISCOUNTS AND PASSES

This section will provide information about the best ways to save money on bus tours in Barcelona.

In addition to covering each of the tourist passes available, we will also include details about other discounts you might want to consider.

Tourist Passes

There are several different discount passes available in Barcelona, and many of them offer admission to a hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

If you’re planning to see and do a lot of things while you’re in the city, these services can save you 50% or more on a variety of fun activities and attractions.

Each of the following tourist passes includes a Barcelona bus tour:

  • The Barcelona Pass
  • Barcelona Turbo Pass
  • Barcelona iVenture Card
  • Barcelona City Pass
  • Gaudi Pass

In addition to saving money, these passes can also save you time with skip-the-line privileges at several popular landmarks.

For more details, make sure to read our full post covering Barcelona tourist passes.

Groupon

This discount website often offers Barcelona bus tours for a very low price.

In addition to traditional services, you’ll also find half and full-day trips from the city to locations such as Montserrat.

Groupon also provides additional discounts every now and then, allowing you to save a lot of extra money on various attractions and activities.

Additional Discounts

If you decide to purchase their hop-on-hop-off bus tour, both City Sightseeing and Barcelona City Tour offer additional savings on other activities and attractions in the area.

Depending on which service you choose, you can expect coupons totaling more than €250 worth of discounts at a variety of stores, museums, restaurants, and more.

Here are a few of the most notable discounts:

  • Barcelona Aquarium
  • Casa Batlló
  • La Pedrera
  • Camp Nou

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