Best of Palermo, Sicily, Barcelona, and Marseilles Package
Hop-on Hop-Off Barcelona Bus Tour
If you want to visit Barcelona at your own pace and with no hurry, the double-decker tourist bus is your option! You can get on and off all day long, with the same ticket. You can change routes and learn about the history of the city through a comfortable audio system with earphones, in multiple languages.
Wander around the ancient winding streets where many of the buildings date from medieval times, some from as far back as the Roman settlement of Barcelona and visit Gaudi's famous Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo among other beautiful places. From an open-top double-decker bus, you will get the chance to see the major sights of Barcelona. The tour will highlight all the best sights to see in the city, and you can hop on and off at your convenience at more than 30 stops.
Upon boarding you will receive a map and guide with all the stops of each of the routes, and discounts for different establishments in the city. These new buses are adapted for people with limited mobility and have an electric roof for use in the event of rain; they are fitted with ergonomic seats and heating on both decks. There is a stewardess aboard to answer general questions.
Please Note: There are 2 bus routes that follow the same schedule. The routes run every 20 minutes, and it takes approximately 2 hours to complete the routes without getting off. The tours are narrated in English, Chinese, Spanish, Catalan, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hebrew, Dutch, Norwegian, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, and Swedish. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.
The Red Route includes the following stops:
- Placa de Catalunya
- Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
- Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
- Francesc Macia - Diagonal
- Estacio de Sants
- Placa d'Espanya
- CaixaForum - Pavello Mies van der Rohe
- Poble Espanyol
- Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Anella Olimpica
- Fundacio Joan Miro
- Teleferic de Montjuic
- Miramar - Jardins Costa i Llobera
- World Trade Center
- Colom - Museu Maritim
- Port Vell
- Museu d'Historia de Catalunya
- Port Olimpic
- Zoo
- Pla de Palau - Parc de la Ciutadella
- Barri Gotic (temporarily closed)
The Blue Route includes the following stops:
- Placa de Catalunya
- Casa Batllo - Fundacio Antoni Tapies
- Passeig de Gracia - La Pedrera
- Sagrada Familia
- Sant Pau-Recinte Modernista
- Park Guell
- Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo
- Sarria
- Monestir de Pedralbes
- Palau Reial - Pavellons Guell
- Futbol Club Barcelona
- Diagonal Les Corts
- Francesc Macia - Diagonal
- Eixample
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.
Highlights of Marseille
Marseille is enjoying a cultural renaissance and you will see why during this 4-hour small tour. This city is the second largest one in France and was the European Capital of Culture in 2013.
Your adventure begins with a trip to Marseille's historical center. Walk along the Vieux Port dotted with shops and restaurants while your tour guide reveals the port's journey from a 6th century trade post to the area's hub of maritime activity in the 19th century. From there you will head to the colonnade-lined Palais Longchamp at the terminus of the Durance River. Inaugurated in 1869 as a monument to commemorate the connection of Marseille to a new waterway network, the combination large fountain-waterfall-water tower has two wings that house the city's natural history museum and Musee des beaux-arts.
Continue marveling at Marseille's highlights such as the stunning Basilique Notre Dame de la Garde. Situated on the foundation of an ancient fort, this building rests on the highest elevation in the city overlooking Marseille. Consecrated in 1864 to replace an 11th century church by the same name, the Basilique has a lower crypt built in the Romanesque style and an upper church that was built in the Neo-Byzantine style using green limestone from Florence. You'll have the opportunity to go inside the Basilique and explore the symbol of the city of Marseille for approximately thirty minutes.
Sign up today for your opportunity to step back into the history and culture of beautiful Marseille.
Please Note: The tour vehicle varies based on the size of the group.
A Taste of Palermo
On this tour you will visit a variety of places including visiting Capo and Vucciria markets.
Your adventure begins as you and your guests meet your licensed local tour guide at Piazza Verdi and receive your personal foodie passport, or Passaporto del Mangione, to record your experience. Learn about the city's street food culture as well as its Arab and Jewish culinary heritage while you sample delicious treats such as potato croquettes, chickpea fritters, rice balls, soft pizza - even a spleen sandwich (depending on availability). Make your tasting official by getting your Passaporto del Mangione stamped at every spot.
While making your way through Palermo you will also see the city's art and discover its rich history with stops at elegant squares and art scenes. Enjoy a glass of local wine as you walk through the alleys and markets. And no food tour would be complete without a bite of a seasonal dessert. Your tour concludes at the Palermo Cathedral, an impressive 12th-century structure with a mixture of architectural styles due to its many renovations over the years.
If you love food, this is the tour for you! Fill up your Passaporto del Mangione as you survey Palermo's street food scene by booking your tour now.