The 15 Best Sightseeing Bus Tours in Spain

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,061 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $39Our pick

Use one ticket on Barcelona’s Red and Blue routes, with 38 stops covering Gaudí landmarks, the Gothic Quarter, beaches, Montjuïc, Park Güell, and FC Barcelona. An audio guide is available in 16 languages, and buses run about every 20 minutes from 9am to 7pm.

“Only issue was that the bus stops at 7pm no matter what station you are at. We thought the bus ended at the last station. We had to take a taxi to our hotel.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.City Sightseeing Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5,250 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride Barcelona’s open-top Bus Turistic on two routes with unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 24 or 48 hours. Use the audio guide in 16 languages, free Wi-Fi, panoramic seats, and discount coupons to reach Gaudí sites, Montjuïc, beaches, museums, and more.

“It was a little difficult to find the initial bus at the square but after that, it was great. Had a great time.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4,633 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $33

Ride Seville’s City Sightseeing bus past the Guadalquivir, Plaza de España, Triana, Macarena, and more. Use the 24-hour ticket for a city overview, or choose 48 hours for extra walks, church entry, stadium access, bike rental, and attraction discounts.

“Great city, just wished it wasn’t raining. We did two loops and did NOT get off the bus!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Palma de Mallorca: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,450 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Use a 24-hour open-top bus ticket to see Palma’s old town, waterfront, marina, Bellver Castle, and Spanish Village. An eight-language audio guide explains the sights, while the Essential ticket adds your choice of Bellver Castle or Pueblo Espanyol, CaixaForum, and several discounts.

“Pqlma is a very beautiful city! The bus was a wonderful way to explore.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Madrid Panoramic City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,118 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Ride Madrid’s open-top double-decker bus on a 24-hour panoramic ticket covering historic and modern routes. See the Royal Palace, Prado area, Gran Vía, Salamanca, Bernabéu Stadium, and KIO Towers with audio commentary in 14 languages. This is a continuous ride, not a hop-on hop-off service.

“Great thanks gave a good insight to Madrid to give us an idea of where and what to do- good way to start”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Malaga: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,619 reviews · 1 day · from $32

See Malaga from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24-hour pass covering the port, La Malagueta, Roman Theatre, Alcazaba, Picasso’s birthplace, and more. Choose a basic sightseeing ticket or a package with museums, flamenco, virtual reality, and other extras.

“Paco driver of bus 16 was an excellent driver and very helpful ! Wonderful experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.City Sightseeing Seville Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,782 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

See Seville from an open-top double-decker bus with multilingual audio commentary and flexible hop-on, hop-off access. The route links Plaza de España, Triana, the Guadalquivir, Macarena, Isla Mágica, and more. Choose a 24-hour pass for basic sightseeing or 48 hours for walking tours and added extras.

“Good hop on hop off bus. Lots to see and good information on all the areas along the way. Recommend the bus”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Panoramic Open-Top Bus Day or Night Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 916 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28Best value

Take a 1.5-hour open-top bus circuit through central Madrid by day or night. A live English and Spanish guide points out the Prado, Royal Palace, Gran Vía, Puerta de Alcalá, Cibeles, and Atocha. Sit upstairs for the best views, but expect a moving tour with no photo stops.

“The tour was very interesting. Andrea, our guide, was helpful, kind and with a good sense of humour. I really enjoyed touring Madrid and learning about its landmarks.”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Las Palmas: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 888 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Ride an open-top double-decker through Las Palmas, from Santa Catalina and Las Canteras to Vegueta and the cathedral. Use the multilingual audio guide, hop off for a guided old-town walk, and choose a ticket with extras such as a boat trip, museums, tapas, and shopping discounts.

“The bus was dirty with leftover maps that people just screwed up and left behind on the floor. We travelled on the upper deck and the rubbish was flying around our heads. Some of the headphone jacks were non-operational inside the bus. We sat upstairs despite the weather so we could listen to the English version of the information. It would be advantageous to be given information regarding the upcoming stop so you were aware of what was in the area to decide whether to get off there. The tour lasted for the full 75minutes as advertised and it was fabulous to see the town area for the new and…”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Open-Top Big Bus Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 838 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Take a 90-minute open-top Big Bus tour past Madrid’s Royal Palace, Prado, Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcalá, and Cibeles Fountain. A bilingual guide, including popular hosts such as Juan and Javi, adds history, jokes, trivia, and occasional music. This is a continuous sightseeing ride, not a hop-on hop-off ticket.

“We had the best time touring around Madrid via the big bus. Great to help you get a better understanding of the city and decide which other venues you might want to spend more time in.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Cadiz: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 753 reviews · 2 days · from $32

Use a two-day City Sightseeing pass to circle Cádiz by open-top double-decker bus. Ride past the cathedral, Tavira Tower, Roman Theatre, La Caleta, city walls, and Atlantic beaches, with audio commentary, flexible stops, and small discounts around the city.

“Two day bus tour of Cadiz. Tour only takes 90 mins but highlights all sights , great for stopping off. We used second day to go to beach area , drinks tapas and bus back to our starting spot.”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Córdoba: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 753 reviews · 1 day · from $32

Use Córdoba’s red panoramic bus and blue minibus to reach 27 stops near the Mezquita, Alcázar, Roman Temple, palaces, towers, gardens, and railway station. The 24-hour pass includes multilingual audio and a one-hour Judería walking tour at 6pm, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“My wife had injured herself at the Alhambra the day before and could not walk in Córdoba so this activity saved the day as one of the bus stops was right next to our apartment making it possible to get on and off with her new crutches.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Toledo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 683 reviews · from $28

Use a 24-hour Toledo sightseeing bus to circle the old city, stop at the Alcazar, Bisagra Gate, San Martin Bridge, and Mirador del Valle, then join a guided evening walk from Plaza Zocodover. The route is best for wide views and quick orientation, not a replacement for exploring Toledo on foot.

“Great way to get your bearings and see all the major sites, then decide which ones you want to do in more depth. The taped guided tour was informative and interesting. The driver was great and stopped a couple of times to give us 5 minutes for photos etc.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 647 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $32

See Malaga from an open-top bus on three routes covering the port, old town, beach, museums, and Gibralfaro. Your 24-hour ticket includes audio commentary in eight languages, Museo Carmen Thyssen, the Interactive Music Museum, and a guided walking tour in English or Spanish.

“We traveled on one bus only as so many were apparently cancelled. We waited 1.30 hours for a bus at stop 8 only to find via a kind Spanish lady who called the central office that stops 5,6,8 we're no longer being served on 8th December 2024. We walked and waited at stop 9 for a further period of time when we regrettably gave up. This was a reunion holiday between friends of 46 years, the day was to totally spoilt and money wasted. I would expect a refund.”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.City Sightseeing Palma de Mallorca Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 643 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

See Palma from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute route with 20 advertised stops, multilingual audio, and coastal views. Hop off for the cathedral, Bellver Castle, Poble Espanyol, markets, and old-town streets. A Supreme ticket adds selected attractions and a seasonal boat trip.

“Great way to get an overall view of the city. The hosts that checked us in as well as the drivers were very friendly.”

Check availability →Read our full review