Barcelona City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus 1 Day Excursion S2031

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Barcelona!
  
• Easy to use system map!
  
• Multilingual audio narration on the bus - available in 18 languages!
  
• Stops at the must-see sites!
  
• Coupon book for discounts and other savings at selected stores, restaurants and attractions!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Barcelona!
• Option to purchase a pass for 24 or 48 hours!
  

For the guests who want to explore Barcelona on their own schedule, this hop on / hop off bus is a great alternative!

The bus will circle the city with numerous stops at all the must-see locations. Stay on the whole loop for a city overview or get off at any/all of the stops for an in-depth exploration. The choice is yours! As the bus moves from stop to stop, you can pick and choose which stops to get off at and explore. Tailor-make the day the way you want it! Along the way, you will learn some history of the city through an individual audio system with earphones, offered in 18 languages - English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Hebrew, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Chinese Mandarin, Turkish, Arabic, Russian and Swedish (all at no additional cost!).

Upon boarding, you will receive a map and guide from either your driver or hostess. The map includes all the stops, sites you can see them as well as discounts for different establishments in Barcelona city (click here for a copy of the Barcelona Sightseeing Excursion Map). Your driver or hostess, while not a guide, can answer many general questions you might have. For more specific information, the buses are equipped with free WiFi.

There are two routes, year round and it takes approximately 120 minutes (per route) to do the entire loop without getting off, from the time you board the bus. Buses run every 20 minutes. The Green Route is only available seasonally (March through October but check with bus staff for exact operational dates).

RED ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM. The full circuit is 120 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

1. Placa de Catalunya
2. Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
3. Passeig de Gracia-La Pedrera
4. Francesc Macia-Diagonal
5. Estacio de Sants
6. Creu Coberta
7. Placa dEspanya
8. Caixa Forum - Pavello Mies van der Rohe
9. Poble Espanyol
10. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
11. Anella Olimpica
12. Fundació Joan Miró
13. Teleferic de Montjuic
14. Miramar - Jardins Costa i Llobera
15. World Trade Center
16.  Colom-Museu Maritim
17. Port Vell
18. Museu dHistoria de Catalunya
19. Port Olimpic
20. Zoo
21. Parc de la Ciutadella - Pla de Palau
22. Barri Gotic
 
BLUE ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM. The full circuit is 12 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

01. Placa de Catalunya
2. Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
3. Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
4. Sagrada Familia
5. Gracia
6. Park Guell
7. Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo
8. Sarria
9. Monestir de Pedralbes
10. Palau Reial - Pavellons Guell
11. Futbol Club Barcelona
12. Diagonal Les Corts
13. Francesc Macia - Diagonal

GREEN ROUTE
From 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM (Mar to Oct only). The full circuit is 40 minutes, runs every 20 minutes.

1. Port Olimpic
2. Platja del Bogatell - Cementiri del Poblenou
3. Poblenou
4. Parc Diagonal Mar (direccio Centre)
5. Forum

At the end of your day, you may get off the bus at the stop you boarded at closest to your Barcelona cruise pier.

Please download a copy of the route map here. You will receive another on the bus.

What is included?

• Round trip transportation with on / off privileges
  
• Easy to use system map!
  
• Multi-lingual audio narration on the bus - available in 10 languages
• Stops at the must-see sites
  
• Onboard hostess
• Coupon book for discounts and other savings at select stores, restaurants and attractions
• Option to purchase a pass for 24 or 48 hours

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.

Where we meet

For this Barcelona City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over town, including locations near your cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on Barcelona Turistic buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ships scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com. For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.