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History of HOHO Barcelona: Routes & Fleet Evolution

A quick history of Barcelona’s HOHO: early open-top buses, route expansions, and modern fleets.

12/20/2025
13 min read
Historic Barcelona bus photo with passengers

Open-top buses began as novelties, then matured into multi-line city networks.

Old Barcelona bus

Milestones

  • Expansion to Red/Blue core.
  • Seasonal Green for coastal reach.
  • Fleet upgrades for accessibility and audio.

Tip: Old photos are fun; the city’s silhouette has shifted with new towers.


Bottom Line

HOHO evolved alongside Barcelona’s growth, making panoramic exploration democratized.

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Barcelona Travel Expert

Barcelona Travel Expert

I built this guide to make Barcelona’s hop‑on hop‑off experience simple, flexible and full of practical, local‑style tips.

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History
Routes
Fleet
Evolution

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