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Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour of Barcelona

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Many cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean stopover in Barcelona for the day, or use the fascinating city as an embarkation point. One of the best ways to get an overview of a large city like Barcelona in just a few hours is to ride a hop-on, hop-off (HOHO) bus.

Barcelona has at least two tourist bus systems that traverse the city. This photo tour was taken from the Bus Turistic, which stops at all of the sites tourists like to visit such as La Sagrada Familia, the old town (Barri Gotic), and Parc Guell. Those fascinated by Antoni Gaudi might like to visit Casa Batllo, one of the homes Gaudi designed.

In addition to these sites, Barcelona has numerous other places that will appeal to travelers, who can either choose when to stop and see a particular site, or just stay on the bus.

The Bus Turistic can be boarded at any stop, but those wanting to get an early start might want to board in front of El Cortes Ingles Department Store at Placa de Catalunya at the start of La Rambla.

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Barcelona Casa de les Punxes near La Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona Casa de les Punxes near La Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona ChurchBarcelona ChurchBarcelona Building near Parc GuellBarcelona Building near Parc GuellLa Rotonda in BarcelonaLa Rotonda in Barcelona
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