Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Catamaran Cruise

Ride the bus when you want, step off when something catches your eye, then sail the coast

You get unlimited bus access across Barcelona's two main routes for a full day or two consecutive days, hop off whenever a landmark or neighborhood interests you, and ride a 1-hour catamaran along the coast with views of Port Olímpic and the beaches. The multilingual audio guide works through wireless headphones, and you choose when to board and when to explore on foot—no fixed schedule, no rushing between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Hop on Green Route bus
• Visit França Railway Station
• See St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral
• Explore Barcelona Aquarium
• Visit History Museum of Catalonia
• Walk around Maremagnum
• Stop at Port Olímpic
• Visit Barcelona Zoo
• View from Torre Glòries
• See La Monumental Bullring
• Visit Sagrada Família
• Explore Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site
• Visit Park Güell
• See Casa Vicens
• Visit Tibidabo Amusement Park
• View Collserola Tower
• See La Pedrera
• Visit Casa Batlló
• Walk along La Rambla
• Relax in Ciutadella Park
• Hop on Orange Route bus
• Visit Plaça de Catalunya
• See Palace of Catalan Music
• Visit Chocolate Museum
• Walk through Arc de Triomf
• Explore Ciutadella Park
• Visit Santa Caterina Market
• Explore El Born district
• Visit European Museum of Modern Art
• See França Railway Station
• Visit Maritime Museum of Barcelona
• See Columbus Monument
• Explore Montjuïc Park
• Visit Montjuïc Castle
• See Joan Miró Foundation
• Visit National Art Museum of Catalonia
• Explore Spanish Village
• Visit CaixaForum Barcelona
• See Plaça d'Espanya
• Visit Spotify Camp Nou
• See La Pedrera
• Visit Casa Batlló
• Walk along La Rambla
• Visit Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
• Enjoy 1-hour catamaran cruise

The Experience

Most city tours lock you into a schedule—you sit, listen, arrive at the next stop whether you're ready or not. Barcelona's hop-on hop-off system flips that. You board the Green or Orange Route bus, and the moment something on La Rambla or near Casa Batlló pulls you in, you get off. No permission needed, no apology. The multilingual audio guide runs through your headphones as the bus moves, so you're learning the whole time, but you're not trapped by the pace. Your ticket works for 24 or 48 hours (consecutive days if you pick the longer option), which means you can spend two hours at Montjuïc Castle one afternoon and circle back to Plaça de Catalunya the next morning without buying a second ticket.

The catamaran piece is the thing that makes this different from just riding a bus all day. After you've walked La Pedrera or ducked into the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, you head down to Columbus Monument where the boat waits. An hour on the water gives you the whole coastline at once—Port Olímpic, the beaches, the city rising behind them—and it's the kind of view you can't get from the street. The boat also contributes to Mediterranean sea clean-up and coral plantation with every ticket sold, so you're not just seeing the coast, you're part of keeping it alive. The catamaran schedule shifts with the weather and availability, so the staff on the bus will tell you the actual times when you board; if rough seas cancel a sailing, they'll offer you another day or refund part of your fare.

The buses themselves are set up for people who need them—wheelchair accessible, with audio adapted for hearing disabilities (wireless headphones, priority seating marked on board). Infants ride free on an adult's lap. The routes do change sometimes because of festivals, sports events, or official ceremonies in the city, so check the day you're going, but the core stops stay the same: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Ciutadella Park, the museums around Montjuïc, El Born, the Gothic Quarter. You only redeem your voucher once you're on the bus; the driver hands you your catamaran ticket right there, and the boat dock is close by. Pets travel if they're in a proper basket.

What’s included

• Multilingual wireless audio guide system.
• 24 or 48-hour unlimited access to all hop-on hop-off bus routes (Green and Orange).
• 1-hour catamaran cruise along Barcelona's coast with views of Port Olímpic and the beaches.
• contribution to Mediterranean sea clean-up and coral plantation with your ticket.
• wheelchair-accessible buses and adapted audio system for passengers with hearing disabilities.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Julia Travel

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to set your own pace through Barcelona without renting a car or planning fixed tour times—the bus runs all day, you hop off whenever something interests you, and the catamaran adds a full coastline view without a separate booking.

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Top questions

Can I use the 48-hour ticket over two separate weekends, or does it have to be back-to-back days?

The 48-hour ticket must be used on consecutive days. If you need flexibility across separate dates, you'd need to purchase two 24-hour tickets instead.

What happens if the catamaran cruise is cancelled due to bad weather?

If weather cancels the sailing, the operator offers an alternative day to use the catamaran ticket. If that's not possible, a partial refund of your reservation is issued.

Where do I pick up the catamaran ticket?

You redeem your voucher on the bus itself. The driver gives you the catamaran ticket on board, and the boat dock is located near Columbus Monument, which is close by.

Is the hop-on hop-off bus accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible. The audio system has adapted seating for people with hearing disabilities.

Can I bring my dog on the bus or catamaran?

Pets are allowed only if they're transported in a properly prepared basket.

Do the buses stop at Park Güell and Sagrada Família?

Yes, both Park Güell and Sagrada Família are among the main stops on the hop-on hop-off routes.

What languages does the audio guide support?

The audio guide is multilingual. Wireless headphones deliver the commentary in multiple languages, and an adapted system with priority seating is available for passengers with hearing disabilities.

If I buy a 24-hour ticket, can I use it at any time during the day, or does it expire at a set hour?

The ticket gives you 24 hours of unlimited use from the time you first board. The exact expiry depends on when you activate it on the bus.