The Hop On Hop Off Bus has two routes to choose from: Blue Route – Red Route
Download the Hop On Hop Off route map here (PDF)
The Blue and Red Lines run the whole year and take about two hours each.
With each route, you can hop on and off the Bus Turístic at as many stops as you like and stay as long as you want. Just hop back on the next bus when it comes along.
You can even change routes at one of the stops where the routes overlap, so you can see which sights you want to see, in a personalized route. There are 44 stops in total, all of which can be seen with the purchase of just one ticket.
The Blue Route
The Blue Route has a total of fourteen stops, which overview some of Barcelona’s most important cultural sites, from the Sagrada Familia to the Futbol Club Barcelona stadium.
While you can choose to remain on the bus and just get a passing view of each of these locations, we definitely recommend stepping off and exploring each stop, as many of these locations allow visitors a unique look at Barcelona culture and architecture.
Total time: About two hours, depending on how long you stay at each stop.
Stops: The Blue Route includes some of Barcelona’s most famous and well-loved stops, including:
– Plaça Catalunya – The central square in the heart of Barcelona.
– Casa Batlló – The famous dragon-inspired house from Gaudí. His other building, Casa Milá/La Pedrera is just a short walk away.
– Passeig de Gràcia – Barcelona´s high-end shopping street.
– Sagrada Família – A church with an epic history and just as epic design.
– Park Guëll – A unique park, offering great views of the city.
– Tramvia Blau – From here you can visit the Tibidabo amusement park.
– Camp Nou Stadium – The home of FC Barcelona.
– And many, many more!
The Red Route
The Red Route has a total of twenty stops and is the most intensive of our routes, allowing visitors to see as much of Barcelona as possible.
Many of the stops on this route are interactive, so it’s best to plan a little extra time into your tour in case you want to stick around and get a better sense of one of the sights or activities you’ll be encountering on this route.
Total time: About two hours, depending on how long you stay at each stop.
Stops: The Red Route has the most stops, overlapping some of the best stops from the Blue Route, including:
– Gothic Quarter – Home to the magnificent Barcelona Cathedral and the charming Plaça Reial.
– Port Olimpíc – With its many beach bars, lounges and restaurants.
– Port Vell – Shopping mall right at the end of the Ramblas.
– CaixaForum – A cultural center offering exhibitions and events.
– Montjuic – Enjoy the spectacular views from this hill.
– Poble Espanyol – Learn more about Spanish traditions at this small village.
– And many, many more!