Best of Barcelona and Palermo, Sicily Package

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This package includes: Hop-On Hop-Off Barcelona Bus Tour, and A Taste of Palermo

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Hop-On Hop-Off Barcelona Bus Tour

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Shore Excursion Duration 1 Day

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Numerous bus stops throughout Barcelona. A shuttle (not included) may be required to reach the closest stop. Additional charges may apply depending on the cruise line. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.

Food/Beverage Provided Not Included

Recommended Dress As you will be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.

Restrictions Guests must be able to step up onto and off of the bus. To access the upper deck, a narrow staircase must be climbed. Fold up wheelchairs can be stored based on space available. The buses are equipped with a manual ramp for wheelchair access. There are steps required to enter several of the sites, as well as steep curbs in some areas.

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

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.

A Taste of Palermo

Shore Excursion Size

Small

Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food

Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

A 15 to 20 minute walk or a taxi (not included, approximately 15 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.

Food/Beverage Provided Wine, five street food samples, and a seasonal dessert is included.

Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable seasonal, clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Guests should have a light breakfast prior to the tour.

Restrictions Guests must be able to walk for two miles and eat on the go. There are few stops where seating will be available. This tour is not recommended for guests with mobility issues. Participants must be 21 years or older to consume alcohol. This tour is NOT wheelchair accessible. This tour is not suitable for travelers who suffer from celiac disease, those who have dairy allergies, or vegans. Please be aware that some of the specialties include alternate cuts of meat.

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.