Jim

Any one ever take the Bus Turistic in Bacrelona? Is it a good way to see the city? How long does it take ? <BR> <BR>Thanks

Monica

Hi Jim <BR>The Bus Turistica is a great way to see the city..there are two routes it takes. Its a hop on and hop off bus so the length of time can depend on you itinerary. I highly recommend doing it to get a good taste of the city.

Lou

I agree! <BR>We made the mistake of using the all orange bus company, I think it's called Barcelona Tours. The bus was supposed to show up at certain locations every hour. We waited over 2 hours at Sagrada Familia, and the worst part was that 7 turistic buses went past while we waited. We laughed it off as a learning experience... much later! ;-)

Gloria

Hi, Jim <BR>You may purchase a 24 hour pass or a 48 hour pass. I think each loop if you were not to get off would be about 2.5 hours long. We hopped on our first day in Barcelona. It gave us a nice overview of the city and was a relaxing way to spend that first day. My daughter enjoyed to top deck of these double decker buses. <BR>Enjoy!

ger

Jim: <BR> <BR>I took the bus in may. Here's what I wrote about it: <BR> <BR>Regards .... Ger <BR> <BR>Took the Bus Turistic (2200 pts per person for one day, 2800 pts for two days, discount coupons for public and private attractions provided). Main "Launch Point": Placa de Catalunya. Total time, two routes; About 3.5 hours. Buses come every 15-10 mins: <BR> <BR>There are two routes: Red - North, Blue - South. They hit the following areas: <BR> <BR>· RED/NORTH: Pg de Garcia La Pedrera, Sagarada Familla, Park Guell, Trama Blau Tibidabo, Montisir de Pedidralbes-Thyssen, Palau Reial, Club Barcelona, <BR>· BLUE/SOUTH: Barri Gothic, Zoo, Olympic Village, Port Olimpic, Port Vell, Colon La Rembla, Miramar Jardins, Funicula Montjuic, Olympic site, Poble Espanyol, Placa Espanyol, Place d"Espanya, Estacio de Sants <BR> <BR>Impressions <BR>· Good way to orient yourselves in the city <BR>· Expensive as a bus tour, but might be ok if you take advantage of the discount coupons <BR>· Best plan: Buy the two-day package and do one each day, jumping off at each stop to take advantage of coupons <BR>· For me: Glad I did it, despite the fact that I was bored during the Northern portion of the journey. It did "orient" me and now I can plan my walks <BR>

Bedi

Great way to see the city and orient yourself. Do keep in mind that the 2,200-2,800 pesetas you spend for the bus does not include admission to the sites. You get a coupon book for discount admission. Enjoy!!