The 5 best bus tours in Barcelona

Discover the ancient, medieval and modern sights of Barcelona on this convenient city sightseeing hop-on-hop-off tour. With one-day or two-day passes available, travel by open-top, double-decker bus along three routes to visit major attractions, including the Sagrada Família, the Gothic Quarter, Park Güell, the Picasso Museum and Ciutadella park. Customise your own itinerary and get on and off as you please at more than 44 stops around town. Plus you get a booklet with discount coupons to attractions, restaurants and more.

Take your time taking in the city. Barcelona has much to offer those willing to explore it, so you can choose a one- or two-day hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. With two interconnected routes, this tour is the easiest way to get around Barcelona and see all the sights. Get a bird's-eye view of the medieval streets of La Rambla, discover the Port Olímpic beachfront promenade, and see the famous FC Barcelona football stadium, Camp Nou, among other top sights.

If you're looking for a bit more exclusivity, this four-hour private tour with a licensed expert Barcelona guide may be just the choice for you. Exploring Barcelona with your extended family, a bunch of friends or a group from work? Do it from the comfort of a Mercedes minibus that will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, the airport or the port if you're on a cruise. You'll visit the Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, and the Sagrada Família, and you'll get to see other architectural wonders, such as Casa Batlló, as well as the scenic waterfront. Plus, the tour is flexible so you can add or change sights on your itinerary.

On this half-day trip you'll visit the Girona coast, christened 100 years ago as the Costa Brava. The name is due to its unique rocky and rugged coastline, composed of small coves surrounded by pine forests. Natural wealth and beauty is apparent in several territories and protected areas, such as Cap de Creus, the Empordà Marshes and the Marine Reserve Medes islands. This area has historically been a point of entry, transit and settlement for different cultures and civilisations, and each has left its footprints.

If it's Tuesday, it must be Barcelona. Or Ax-les-Thermes in France. Or Andorra la Vella. Be sure to pack your passport for a full 12-hour day travelling on a comfortable coach through three countries. Before crossing the border into France, you stop to explore a medieval Catalan village, and then it's into the beautiful French spa town of Ax-les-Thermes to discover the healing waters and local artisan shops. Next you cruise through the stunning Pyrenees (Instagram moments abound!) on the way to Andorra la Vella, renowned for tax-free bargains before heading back to Barcelona.