Barcelona Bus Turistic is a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour in Barcelona, Spain. The bus takes visitors to the city’s most famous landmarks and attractions, allowing them to explore the city at their own pace. The tour covers three different routes with more than 40 stops, giving visitors a comprehensive view of the city.
The tour provides audio guides in 16 different languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Russian, providing visitors with information about the history and significance of each location. The audio guide also offers a children’s channel in Spanish, Catalan, and English for younger visitors.
The three different routes offered are the Red Route, the Blue Route, and the Green Route. The Red Route takes visitors through the historic city center, showcasing the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum. The Blue Route travels to Montjuïc, where visitors can explore the Olympic Ring, the Joan Miró Foundation, and the National Art Museum of Catalonia. The Green Route takes visitors to the city’s northern region, including the Park Guell and the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
The Barcelona Bus Turistic operates all year round, with buses running every 5 to 25 minutes depending on the season. The buses are wheelchair accessible and provide free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and audio guides.
Visitors can choose from a one-day pass or a two-day pass, giving them the flexibility to explore the city at their own pace. The one-day pass allows visitors to access all three routes, while the two-day pass offers additional discounts and benefits at select attractions and museums.
The Barcelona Bus Turistic is a convenient and affordable way for visitors to explore the city, providing a stress-free and flexible way to see the sights.
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Which days and times do you offer the different routes?
The Barcelona Bus Turístic offers daily services that start between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. at most of the stops. You can get information about the approximate Barcelona Bus Turístic timetable for the first and last buses, at the bus stops The routes Barcelona Night Tour and Barcelona Christmas Tour run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with different departure times. Check times on the web page Barcelona Tourist Bus timetables.
Are there different prices depending on the ages and the routes?
Yes, each route has a different price according to the age. You can consult the fare prices and all the information related to the purchase and use of the tickets on the page Barcelona Tourist Bus fares and prices.
Where do I get on the bus for the route I have chosen?
You can board the Barcelona Tourist Bus at any of the stops of the Blue Route, the Red Route and the Green Route. The buses for the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour have different departure places. Find out more on the web page Barcelona Tourist Bus timetables.
Are the buses adapted for people using a wheelchair?
All Barcelona Bus Turístic buses are equipped with an access ramp and wheelchair space inside the vehicle.
Can I bring my luggage on board the bus?
Our buses are not equipped with luggage racks. Passengers travelling with suitcases should leave them in the central space on the lower deck of the bus and must not leave them unattended.
Can I bring a child’s pushchair on board?
Yes, of course, children are welcome! But you must store the pushchair, folded where possible, on the lower deck and it must not be left unattended.
Are animals allowed on board?
Pets are only allowed on board if they are transported in an appropriate carrier properly prepared for the task so that they do not create a mess or inconvenience other passengers.
How can I enjoy discounts for all kinds of leisure activities in the city with the Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket?
To obtain the discounts, you will need to your Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket at the establishment’s ticket offices that offer the promotions, except for those that operate with a discount code you have to enter during the purchasing process in the collaborator’s website. Check all the promotions on the Discounts page.
I have lost my ticket, what can I do?
Unfortunately, it is only possible to travel on the bus with a valid ticket and no refunds or exchanges will be made in respect of tickets that have been lost or stolen. No other types of proof of payment or travel pass will be accepted. Once you have purchased your ticket you must keep it safe, as you will be required to show it when you board the buses and during routine inspections. Passengers are responsible for making sure that they have been issued a ticket and, if not, request it from the bus personnel at the time of purchase.
I have left an object on board the bus, how can I recover it?
Please check with the Tourist Information Office located in Plaça de Catalunya. You can also contact the Tourist Information Office by phone (+34) 93 285 38 32
How many languages does the audioguide offer?
Included on board the bus is an audioguide system in 16 languages (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, and Turkish) with individual headphones. Listen to information about history and culture, anecdotes, curiosities and much more….
What health and safety measures do I have to take to travel on the Barcelona Bus Turístic?
We have reinforced the hygiene and disinfection measures. Try to maintain a safe distance from other users and remember that the use of the mask is compulsory.
Why buy my ticket online?
If you access our online platform Hola Barcelona, you will get a 10% discount on the purchase of your tickets, except for specific routes.
Where else can I buy Barcelona Tourist Bus and other route tickets?
You can buy Barcelona Bus Turístic tickets at the normal price at the Barcelona Tourism Information Offices, news stands, bookshops and hotels. For the routes Barcelona Night Tour and Barcelona Christmas Tour, you will only find the tickets at the Barcelona Tourist Information Offices. Another option is to buy tickets on board the buses on all routes as long as there are seats available.
Do children pay?
Children under the age of 4 can ride for free and the children's rates (from 4 to 12 years old) have a special discount.
Do I have to buy the ticket for a specific date?
For the Barcelona Bus Turístic, you can use your ticket within 90 calendar days from the date of purchase. As for the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour, you have to use the ticket on the day you selected when purchasing. For the Barcelona Christmas Tour, you must also reserve your seat for a specific departure time.
Is the Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket valid for one day or for 24 hours? Is the two day ticket valid for 48 hours?
The Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket is valid for one or two consecutive natural days, depending on the type you purchase. The one-day ticket is not valid for 24 hours, and the two-day ticket is not valid for 48 hours. The tickets are valid until the end of the service on the day when the ticket is used.
If I buy a two-day ticket for the Barcelona Bus Turístic, do they have to be consecutive?
Yes, the two-day tickets for the Barcelona Bus Turístic must be used on consecutive days.
How and where do I give in the tickets to go on the Barcelona Bus Turístic route and other special routes?
When purchasing tickets online, you need to download the voucher and print it out. If you made the purchase on the Hola Barcelona platform you can choose to save it and show it on your mobile device to the tour guide on board the bus.
Can I get on and off the bus with the same ticket as many times as I wish?
Yes, with your one-day or two-day Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket you can get on and off the bus as often as you like. The routes of the Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour do not offer the hop-on hop-off service.
Can I change a Barcelona Tourist Bus route with the same ticket?
Yes, the ticket is valid for the Blue Route, the Red Route and the Green Route, and you can get on and off at any of the stops as long a you show a valid ticket.
When purchasing a ticket, does it include any type of guide?
Yes, when purchasing a Barcelona Bus Turístic ticket it includes a headphone set with an audio guide in 16 languages (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew and Turkish). The routes Barcelona Night Tour Bus and Barcelona Christmas Tour offers a live guided service in Catalan, Spanish and English.
