Which hop-on hop-off bus is best in Barcelona?
For most visitors, City Tour is the safest choice: it has the best rating of the 2 operators (4.4 out of 5 from 25,240 reviews). The lowest price right now is City Tour at €29.70 for 24 hours with Headout.
Our pick for each type of traveller
Short on time
City Tour
Buses as often as every 7 minutes, the shortest wait of all operators.
See as much as possible
Bus Turistic
38 stops on 2 routes, the largest network.
Lowest price
City Tour
€29.70 for 24 hours with Headout, live price for one adult.
The operators in figures
| Operator | Routes | Stops | Bus every | Audio languages | Child fare (age) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Turistic | 2 | 38 | 10 min | 16 | 4-12, free under 4 | 4.3 / 5 (13,077) |
| City Tour | 2 | 30 | 7 min | 15 | 4-12, free under 4 | 4.4 / 5 (25,240) |
Bus every: shortest regular interval on the main route, from the operators' published timetables. In traffic and off season the wait can be longer. Ratings live from the seller with the most reviews.
Head-to-head comparisons
Live prices
| Operator | 24 hours | 48 hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Turistic | €30.50at Tiqets | €40.60at Tiqets | 4.3 / 513,077 reviews |
| City Tour | €29.70at Headout | €39.60at Headout | 4.4 / 525,240 reviews |
Lowest price for one adult across all sellers, as of November 2026, live from Headout and Tiqets. The cheapest operator for each ticket is in bold.