Barcelona Card

Discover Barcelona conveniently and cheaply with the official City Card

  • Unlimited use of public transportation in Barcelona, including metro, bus, streetcar and airport transfer
  • Free entry to over 25 museums and attractions, including Museu Picasso and MNAC
  • More than 70 discounts on sights, tours, shows and restaurants
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Alternatives to the Barcelona Card

In addition to the official Barcelona Card, there are several City Passes for Barcelona that already include the top attractions and hop-on hop-off buses. Our recommendation is the Barcelona City Pass.

Barcelona Pass, Barcelona,

Barcelona Pass

Barcelona Pass with Sagrada Família, Park Güell and one additional top attraction of your choice (Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Casa Batlló or La Pedrera)

  • Sagrada Família
  • Park Güell
  • Hop-on Hop-off Bus (optional)
  • Casa Batlló
  • La Pedrera (optional)
  • Audio guide
4.4 (3,772)
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96.00 EUR
Barcelona Essentials Pass, Barcelona,

Barcelona Essentials Pass

Affordable Barcelona Pass with tickets for Park Güell, Sagrada Família, and a public transport ticket.

  • Sagrada Família
  • Park Güell
  • Hola Barcelona Travel Card
  • Audio guide
4.5 (1,706)
From
86.00 EUR
Barcelona City Pass, Barcelona,

Barcelona City Pass

Versatile Barcelona Pass with 40+ attractions and public transport, valid for 1 - 7 days.

  • Park Güell
  • Sagrada Família
  • Hop-on Hop-off bus
  • Public transport
  • Guided city tours
  • Tapas tour
4.3 (276)
From
109.90 EUR
Barcelona Explorer Pass, Barcelona,

Barcelona Explorer Pass

Visit 2-7 attractions from 40+ available within 60 days including Hop-on/Hop-off Bus

  • Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell
  • Casa Batlló
  • La Pedrera

4.3 (28,633)
From
84.00 EUR
Gaudi-Pass, Barcelona,

Gaudi-Pass

Compact Barcelona Pass with Gaudí's two main attractions.

  • Park Güell
  • Sagrada Família
  • Audio guide
4.4 (1,330)
From
65.50 EUR
Barcelona Card, Barcelona,

Barcelona Card

Official Barcelona Card with public transport ticket, access to the main museums and many discounts

  • Admission to 25 museums
  • Public transport
  • Valid for 72, 96 or 120 hours
4.3 (2,098)
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57.00 EUR
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How the Barcelona Card works

The Barcelona Card is the official tourist card of the city of Barcelona, available for 3, 4 or 5 days. How it works is explained in this section:

  • 1

    Buy Barcelona Card

    The Barcelona Card is available online (with a discount) or on site in Barcelona. When buying online, you select the date and the desired validity (3, 4 or 5 days) and pay in advance.
  • 2

    Receive a voucher

    After purchasing online, you will receive a voucher by email. You can print this out or exchange it digitally for the physical card in Barcelona.
  • 3

    Pick up a card

    With the voucher you can pick up the card at an official tourist information office, e.g. at Barcelona Airport (T1/T2) or in the city center (e.g. Plaça de Catalunya).
  • 4

    Activate your card

    The card is activated the first time it is used. The validity period (72, 96 or 120 hours) begins at this point. The first use determines the starting time.
  • 5

    Enjoy free admission

    The Barcelona Card gives you free entry to over 25 museums and sights. Simply show it at the entrance or at the ticket office.
  • 6

    Using public transportation

    During its validity period, the card also serves as a ticket for bus, metro and streetcar - including airport connections. It is not transferable and is valid per person.
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Barcelona Card
Barcelona Card

What attractions does the Barcelona Card include?

The Barcelona Card gives visitors free entry to 25 museums and free access to public transport, including the metro and train to the airport.

In addition, there are more than 70 discounts for other cultural attractions, guided tours, leisure activities, entertainment venues and services. Here is a selection of the most important highlights of the card:

  • Museu Picasso

    Free entry to the world-famous museum with works by the young Picasso.

  • Fundació Joan Miró

    Access to the important collection of the Catalan artist Joan Miró.

  • Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

    Admission to the national art museum with Romanesque, Gothic and modern art.

  • Castell de Montjuïc

    Free access to the historic fortress with views over Barcelona.

  • Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa

    Admission to the natural science museum with interactive exhibitions.

  • Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport

    Free visit to the Museum of Sports History and the Olympic Games.

  • MACBA - Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona

    Access to the Museum of Contemporary Art in an iconic building.

  • Museu de la Xocolata

    Admission to the Chocolate Museum with sweet exhibitions.

  • MUHBA - Museu d'Història de Barcelona

    Free access to various historical sites in the city.

  • El Born Center de Cultura i Memòria

    Insight into Barcelona's history with archaeological finds.

  • Poble Espanyol

    Discount for the open-air museum with reconstructed Spanish buildings.

  • Public transportation

    Free use of metro, buses, streetcars and local trains - including airport connections.
Dies ist nur eine Auswahl – die Barcelona Card bietet Zugang zu vielen weiteren Museen, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Ermäßigungen. Die aktuelle vollständige Liste findest Du in der Barcelona Card Broschüre.
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