The Barcelona Nàutic Bus is the most practical and comfortable way to travel from Las Ramblas to the Olympic Port. You can complete the activity with a helicopter ride and a tapas tasting.
Barcelona Nàutic Bus
By booking your ticket for the Barcelona Nàutic Bus, you’ll travel aboard the tourist boat that connects Moll de Drassanes and Moll de Llevant. During the journey, you’ll enjoy some of the best views of the city while sailing on the Mediterranean Sea.
The route will take you around the port of Barcelona, passing iconic spots such as Maremagnum, the Hotel W, known as the Sail, Montjuïc castle and mountain, the new Europe Gate Bridge, and the Clock Tower.
The boat operates every day from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, every hour. You can use your ticket throughout the day, and it includes only a round-trip. Each journey lasts 15 minutes.
On the day of the activity, you’ll need to board at Moll de Drassanes, next to Las Ramblas. The route ends at Moll de Llevant, in Barcelona’s Olympic Port.
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose one of the following options:
Barcelona Nàutic Bus ticket
In this case, only the journey on the tourist boat is included.
Barcelona Nàutic Bus + Tapas tasting
If you’d like to complete the boat ride and discover local flavours, you can choose the option that includes a tapas tasting. This option includes a portion of Spanish omelette, bread with tomato, and a drink, with a choice of water, soft drink, or beer.
The tapas tasting will take place at the Alsa – Barcelona Nàutic Bus bar, at Moll de Llevant. You can enjoy it at any time of day during opening hours (from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm).
Barcelona Nàutic Bus + Helicopter ride
If you choose the option that includes the helicopter ride, you’ll need to take the first boat departing from Moll de Drassanes (at 9:30 am), which will take you directly to the helipad, where the flight will take place at 10 am. The helicopter ride lasts 10 minutes, perfect for enjoying the landscape of Barcelona from above.
From the helicopter, you’ll be able to admire Barceloneta, San Sebastián Beach, San Miguel Beach, and Somorrostro Beach, as well as the World Trade Center, the Columbus Monument, and Glòries Tower.
After the flight, you’ll board the boat again to continue the journey to Moll de Llevant.
Barcelona Nàutic Bus and Helicopter + Tapas Tasting
This is the most complete option. In addition to the boat ride and helicopter ride, you’ll also enjoy the tapas tasting.