The Barcelona Christmas Tour, a tour of Barcelona’s impressive Christmas lights, returns for the fifth consecutive year. This route in an open-top double-decker bus allows residents and visitors to enjoy the illuminated wonders of the city.
During the 80-minute tour, a guide provides information about the different Christmas traditions of Barcelona in Catalan, Spanish and English.
This exciting Christmas tour will be available from November 24, 2023 to January 4, 2024, offering four daily departures, two at 6:30 p.m. and two at 8:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Tickets are now available through the web portals www.holabarcelona.com and tickets.visitbarcelona.com.
The tour includes illuminated monuments and landmarks, such as Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Passeig de Gràcia, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, the Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Sant Joan. Also the Arc de Triomf, the monument to Columbus, Paral-lel Avenue, Gran Via, Universitat square and Roger de Llúria, Aragó, Balmes and Pelai streets. The starting and ending point is always Plaça de Catalunya.
Barcelona Christmas Tour: Christmas lights seen from the comfort of a bus
This experience has become a Christmas tradition for many locals and visitors, as it allows them to explore the beauty of Barcelona during the holiday season in a unique and festive way.
The Barcelona Christmas Tour service is offered by Turisme de Barcelona, Barcelona City Council and Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). During the tour, guides provide information about Catalan Christmas traditions, providing a cultural context to the impressive illuminated sights.
This year, the route incorporates an exciting new feature: the Paseo de Sant Joan, which is illuminated for the first time for the Christmas season. Tickets are now available for purchase, and given last year’s success, it is advisable to purchase them in advance.
In addition to enjoying the lights, passengers can also enjoy a Christmas soundtrack thanks to a playlist of Christmas songs created by TMB’s Spotify profile, adding a festive touch to the experience.
Live the Christmas spirit again
The Barcelona Christmas Tour is a perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to Barcelona to immerse themselves in the Christmas spirit of the city, admiring the spectacular light decorations that illuminate the streets and the most emblematic monuments.
Now in its fifth consecutive year, this experience has proven to be a success and a treat for those wishing to celebrate the festive season in Barcelona.
So, if you are looking for a special way to enjoy Barcelona’s Christmas lights and immerse yourself in the city’s Christmas traditions, the Barcelona Christmas Tour is an ideal option. With a festive atmosphere, cultural information and Christmas music, this experience will make you fall even more in love with Barcelona during the holiday season.
