Barcelona Card
Save money with numerous free admissions + discounts to attractions, as well as free public transport
With the Barcelona Card, you save a lot of money: through free use of public transportation, free admissions, and plenty of discounts at top attractions. It's the ultimate city pass.
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The Barcelona Card and the Barcelona Card Express are ideal if you want to explore the city individually. They are among the most booked tourist services.
Highlights Barcelona Card
- Free and unlimited use of public transportation within the city area (Zone 1): metro, tram, TMB buses, FGC and RENFE railways
- El Prat de Llobregat Airport: Train, Bus 46 and Metro L9 to downtown and back
- Free admission to 25 attractions
- Many admissions without queuing, simply show the card and go inside
- Discounts at 25 museums and cultural institution
- Discounts at 20 additional visits, tours, entertainment, events, etc.
- Booklet describing the facilities with discounts (English, French, German, Spanish, Catalan and Italian)
- City map and metro map
Benefits of the Barcelona Card in detail
Free usage of public transport
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| Metro | In city district zone 1 for 72, 96 and 120 hours (3, 4 or 5 days) | In city district zone 1 for 48 hours (2 days) |
| TMB busses | In city district (Zone 1), including the airport (Bus 46) | In city district zone 1, including the airport (bus 46) |
| Tram | Yes | Yes |
| Nitbus, Bus Turístic | No | No |
| Bus 46 to airport | Yes, rounttrip | Yes, rounttrip |
| Train to the airport | Yes, rounttrip | Yes, rounttrip |
| Metro L9 to the airport | Yes, rounttrip | Yes, rounttrip |
| Funicular Montjuïc | Yes | Yes |
| Trains | Yes (local trains in the city area) | Yes (local trains in the city area) |
- Free and unlimited usage of public transport: TMB buses, metro, FGC trains, trams, Renfe Rodalies trains in Zone 1
- Free travel by bus 46, metro L9 and train from / to the airport
- The included public transport ticket is valid for 72, 96 or 120 hours from first use, the Barcelona Card Express for 48 hours.
- For example, if you use the 3-day ticket for the first time on Monday at 15:00, then Thursday it expires at 14:59.
Free entry to museums and attractions
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) | Admission free Skip the line! | - 20 % |
| Centre Martorell d'Exposicions | Admission free Skip the line! | |
| Fundació Antoni Tàpies | Admission free Skip the line! | - 25 % |
| Fundació Joan Miró | Admission free Skip the line! | - 20 % |
| Museu Nacional d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) | Eintritt frei Ohne Anstehen! | - 25 % |
| Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC) | Eintritt frei Ohne Anstehen! | - 20 % |
| Museu Picasso | Admission free | |
| Castell de Montjuïc | Admission free | - 2 € |
| El Borne Centre de Cultura i Memòria | Admission free | - 30 % |
| MUHBA El Call | Admission free | 5,00 € 7,00 € |
| MUHBA Plaça del Rei | Admission free | 5,00 € 7,00 € |
| MUHBA Refugi 307 | Admission free | 5,00 € 7,00 € |
| MUHBA Via Sepulcral Romana | Admission free | 5,00 € 7,00 € |
| Museu del Disseny Hub Barcelona | Admission free | 4,00 € 6,00 € |
| Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món - Montcada | Admission free | - 30 % |
| Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món - Montjuïc | Admission free | - 30 % |
| Museu Frederic Marès | Admission free | - 2,00 € |
| Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes | Admission free | - 30 % |
| CaixaForum | Admission free | - 25 % |
| Jardí Botànic de Barcelona | Admission free | - 50 % |
| MOCO Museum Barcelona | Admission free | - 20 % |
| Museu Blau / Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona | Admission free | - 50 % |
| Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa | Admission free | - 25 % |
| Museu de la Música | Admission free | 4,00 € 6,00 € |
| Museu de la Xocolata | Admission free Skip the line! | - 30 % |
| Museu Egipci de Barcelona | Admission free Skip the line! | - 30 % |
| Museu Olímpic i de L'Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch | Admission free Skip the line! | - 25 % |
For skip-the-line museums, you can just show the Barcelona Card or put it on the scanner and walk inside. No waiting at the checkout office!
Discounts to museums and attractions
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| Casa Amatller | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Casa Batlló | - 3 € | - 3 € |
| Casa Milà - La Pedrera | - 3 € | - 3 € |
| Casa Vicens | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Castell de Castelldefels | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Centre d'Art Amatller | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Cripta Gaudí de la Colònia Güell | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Fundació Vila Casas / Museu Can Framis de Pintura Contemporània | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Fundación MAPFRE | - 3 € | - 2 € |
| Gaudì Experience | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| L'Aquàrium de Barcelona | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Mirador de Colom | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Mirador Torre Glòries | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Museu Banksy Barcelona | - 20 % | |
| Museo d'Arqueologica de Catalunya | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Museu d'Història de Catalunya | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Museu de Cera | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Museu de l'Eròtica de Barcelona (MEB) | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Museu del Perfum | - 40 % | - 40 % |
| Museu Europeu d'Art Modern (MEAM) | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Museu Marítim de Barcelona | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Palau de la Música Catalana | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Palau Güell | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Pavelló Mies van der Rohe | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Poble Espanyol de Barcelona | - 25 % | - 25 % |
| Hospital Sant Pau | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Zoo Barcelona | - 25 % | - 25 % |
You will receive the discounts directly at the box office. Show the Barcelona Card and save money.
Visits & guided tours
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| A-Bike Rentals & Tours | -2 € | |
| Barcelona Bus Turístic | - 10 % | |
| Walking Tour Gòtic | - 50 % | - 50 % |
| Walking Tour Picasso | - 50 % | - 50 % |
| Catalunya Bus Turístic | - 10 € | - 10 € |
| Las Golondrinas Port i Litoral | - 2 € | - 2 € |
| Las Golondrinas Port | - 3 € | - 1,5 € |
| Sailing Experience Bcn | - 15 % | - 15 % |
You will receive the discounts for the guided tours included in the Barcelona Card directly at the box offices and venues.
Entertainment and events
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| America's Cup Experience | - 20 % | |
| Casino de Barcelona | Free admission + Welcome Drink | Free admission + Welcome Drink |
| Icebarcelona | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Gaudí Experiència | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| L'Aquàrium de Barcelona | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Paradox Museum | - 20 % | |
| Parc d'Atraccions de Tibidabao | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Telefèric de Montjuïc | -15 % | - 15 % |
| El Patio Andaluz | - 10 € | - 10 € |
| Tablao Flamenco Cordobés | - 20 % Drink&Show - 8 % Dinner&Show | - 20 % Drink&Show |
For events, you will receive the discounts directly at the box office.
Miscellaneous
| Barcelona Card | Card Express | |
| Locker Barcelona | - 10 % | - 10 % |
| Las Golondrinas Barcelona Mar | - 4 € | - 4 € |
| Las Golondrinas Barcelona Port | - 3,20 € | - 3,20 € |
| Sailing Experience Bcn | - 15 % | - 15 % |
| Castell de Castelldefels | - 20 % | - 20 % |
| Telefèric de Montjuïc | - 15 % | |
| Information material | Booklet with information Extra city map and metro map | Leaflet with city map and metro map |
Our tip: Barcelona Card + Gaudí Bundle
Even though it's very individual what someone must have seen, the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell definitely belong to it.
With the combo package 'Barcelona Card + Gaudí Package,' you definitely have the most important sights of Barcelona included. Plus, you also save compared to purchasing the card and tickets separately.
The "Barcelona Card + Gaudí Package" includes:
- Everything included in the Barcelona Card (such as free public transportation, numerous free and discounted admissions to top attractions)
- Skip-the-line admission to the Sagrada Familia and the museum
- You can optionally add the tower tour
- Admission to Park Güell
- Sagrada Familia app with downloadable audio guide
- City tour of Barcelona: downloadable audio guide app with over 100 landmarks
- Audio guide app for Park Güell with over 10 points of interest for a self-guided tour
All statements without guarantee. Subject to change. Updated Jan. 2024.
Barcelona Card FAQ
When is the Barcelona Card valid?
- Beginning of validity: with the first use. The Barcelona Card is then valid for 72, 96 or 120 hours
- The included public transport ticket is also valid for 72, 96 or 120 hours from first use.
- Barcelona Card Express accordingly for 48 hours
- The period of validity is without interruption
Where can I get the Barcelona Card?
- Sending by e-mail: immediately after booking you will receive the voucher with which you can pick up your booked Barcelona Cards directly at the airport or at various locations in the city (tourist information)
- Simply show your smartphone, a printout is also possible
- Here you can find the opening hours of the tourist information
Can I cancel the booking free of charge?
- You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
- No cancellation fees
- No refund if lost
How to use the Barcelona Card?
- Metro and trains: tnsert the public transport ticket into the machines at the entrance barrier
- Insert the public transport ticket into the validator on the bus
- Sights without queuing: show the Barcelona Card at the extra entrance or hold it on the reader
- For attractions with a discount: show the Barcelona Card at the ticket office, the discount will be deducted from the ticket price
- And now: have fun with the Barcelona Card
Discounts also when booking tickets online?
- For skip-the-line entry, just show your Barcelona Card or place it on the reader and walk inside. Extra tickets are not necessary
- The included discounts are available directly at the box offices. Advance booking with a discount is not possible.
- Many attractions have a separate counter for Barcelona Card holders
Why the Barcelona Card is worth it
- The 5-day (120 hours) Barcelona Card costs €79.00, so only €15.80 per day. It can pay off for you even if you save just one entry per day. If you also use the metro more often or transfer to the airport with the metro L9, you will save a lot of money.
- You don't need to worry about tickets
- You'll also save a lot of time with the included free skip-the-line entrances
Book here your Barcelona Card
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- Free use of public transport
- Free and reduced admission to many sights
- Barcelona Card + Gaudí Bundle: Sagrada Familia + Park Güell included
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