Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Timetable

Barcelona hop-on hop-off buses usually operate every day of the year except on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. So, the only thing you need to account for is the weather. Choose to travel in the summer or the winter, pack accordingly, and use the open deck on top if it isn’t rainy or too chilly. 

Some Barcelona hop-on hop-off tours can be fully tracked through their apps (you will be provided information about them upon booking). You will also be provided with maps and audioguides to help you navigate and learn more about everything en route. We recommend that you go through our maps beforehand and plan your stops. 

A 1 or 2-day pass lasts for 1 or 2 consecutive calendar days from 12am to 11:59pm, whereas a 24/48-hour pass is valid for 24 or 48 hours since the first activation. For example, if you used the pass for the first time at 9am, it will remain valid for 24 hours, that is, till 9am of the next day. 

Multiple operators like Bus Touristic and City Tour run hop-on hop-off services across multiple routes in Barcelona. Services are available every 15 to 20 minutes on most routes, so you needn’t wait too long.

Hop-on hop-off bus timings are subject to traffic situations, so account for that time delay when you plan. This is especially important when the tickets to your next attraction are timed. Start early to visit as many destinations as possible and consider the weather while packing.

Barcelona hop-on hop-off passes do not cover attraction tickets. You can, however, use it to travel from one attraction to another on the hop-on hop-off bus. Sometimes, these passes come with many inclusions like discounts applicable at restaurants, shops, and more.