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Top 10 Barcelona Sightseeing Passes

Spain’s lively metropolis, bustling Barcelona, renders culture vultures, Gaudí-fanatics, and seasoned travellers a prospect to peek at the plethora of perplexing attractions. Discover a wide range of Barcelona Sightseeing Passes that offer discounted prices on tours, activities, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, restaurants, and transportation. Our guide provides a comprehensive comparison of the Top 10 Barcelona Sightseeing Passes.

Here’s what we cover in this guide:

  1.      Barcelona Card 

  2.      Barcelona Card Express

  3.      Barcelona Card Family

  4.      Barcelona City Pass

  5.      Articket Barcelona 

  6.      The Gaudi Bundle

  7.      iVenture Card Barcelona 

  8.      Go Barcelona Pass

  9.      Other Barcelona Discounts 

  10.    Public Transport Tickets and Passes 

Free entry to 25 of Barcelona’s best museums including:

The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), Picasso Museum, Joan Miró Foundation, Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA), Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA), the Chocolate Museum, Barcelona Botanic Gardens, Pedralbes Monastery, Cosmo Caixa Science Museum, Barcelona Botanic Gardens, El Born Cultural CentreMuseu de Modernisme Catala.

Up to a 50% discount on 40 of Barcelona’s top tours and attractions including:

La Pedrera (Casa Milà), Casa Batlló, Santa Maria del Mar, Colonia Güell, Barcelona Aquarium, Montjuic Cable CarColumbus Monument and Viewpoint, Barcelona Maritime Museum, Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours, Barcelona Walking Tours, Las Golondrinas boat tours, Tibidabo theme park, Barcelona Zoo, Barcelona Ciclo Tour (bike tours), Patio Andaluz Flamenco Show, Palau de la Musica, La Roca Village Shopping Express, Barcelona Casino, Tablao del Carmen…

Unlimited travel on public transport

The Barcelona Card includes unlimited travel on the metro, TMB buses, trams and commuter trains (RENFE and FGC) within travel zone one for the duration of the card. This includes free airport transfer on the L9 metro, R2 airport train and bus number 46.

What’s not covered: 

The Barcelona Card unfortunately does not include entry into the Sagrada Familia, or Parc Güell, as well as the Aerobus fast shuttle that runs to and from the airport. 

El Dinero: 

Up to 50% discount at more than 60 of Barcelona’s top tours and attractions including:

La Pedrera (Casa Milà), Casa Batlló, Santa Maria del Mar, Colonia Güell, Barcelona Aquarium, The National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC), Picasso Museum, Joan Miró Foundation, Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA), Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA), the Chocolate Museum, Barcelona Botanic Gardens, Pedralbes Monastery, Cosmo Caixa Science Museum, Barcelona Botanic Gardens, El Born Cultural Centre, Museu de Modernisme Catala. Montjuic Cable Car, Columbus Monument and Viewpoint, Barcelona Maritime Museum, Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village), Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours, Barcelona Walking Tours, Las Golondrinas boat tours, Tibidabo Theme Park, Barcelona Zoo, Barcelona Ciclo Tour, Patio Andaluz Flamenco Show, Palau de la Musica, La Roca Village Shopping Express, Barcelona Casino, Tablao del Carmen…

What’s not covered: 

The Barcelona Card Express unfortunately does not include entry into the Sagrada Familia or Parc Güell. 

El Dinero: 

20% discount at the following attractions and activities

Kids and Family Walking Tour, 2-hour Mosaic Workshop, Catalunya en Miniatura (adventure park plus model village), Port Aventura (theme park), Marineland (water park).

The Barcelona Card Family includes unlimited travel on the metro, TMB buses, trams and commuter trains (RENFE and FGC) within travel zone one for the duration of the card. This includes free airport transfer on the L9 metro, R2 airport train and bus number 46.

What’s not covered: 

The Barcelona Card Family unfortunately does not include entry into the Sagrada Familia or Parc Güell. 

El Dinero: 

What’s covered in the Barcelona City Pass: 

Skip the line entry to the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell plus an audio guide, as well as a 1 or 2-day pass for the Hop on Hop Off open-top bus tours. Return transport between Barcelona airport and the city centre on the Aerobus express shuttle bus (or one way from/to Girona Costa Brava Airport).

Coupon code giving 20% discount on more than 50 popular attractions and tours including:

Camp Nou Stadium tour, Picasso Museum, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Barcelona Aquarium, Salvador Dalí theatre museum, Articket Barcelona (see below), MNAC, Joan Miró Foundation, Casa de les Puntxes, Barcelona Waxworks museum, Barcelona Aquarium, Barcelona museum of contemporary art (MACBA), Barcelona Zoo, Montjuic Cable Car, Isla Fantasia, Catalan wine tasting, Hola Barcelona transport card, Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Port Aventura & Ferrari Land, Isla Fantasia, Museu del Modernisme, Columbus Monument, Montserrat and Gaudi’s Crypt, Torres wine cellars, Barcelona Gothic Quarter walking tour, Las Golondrinas boat tour, Flamenco shows, Helicopter tours…

What’s not covered: 

A travel pass (metro, bus, tram, etc.).

El Dinero: 

El Dinero: 

El Dinero: 

Choose 3, 5 or 36 attractions, tours and activities from:

The Sagrada Familia (tour), Montserrat Mountain (tour), Gaudi Experiència, Park Güell (tour), Hop On Hop Off bus tour, Barcelona Highlights (tour),Barcelona Aquarium, Picasso Museum and Gothic Quarter (tour), Columbus Monument, La Pedrera, Port Aventura, Barcelona City Tour, Gaudi Exhibition Centre, Hard Rock Café (meal), Casa Vicens (tour), Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site (tour), Artistic Barcelona (tour), Santa Maria del Mar rooftop tour, Las Golondrinas (boat tour), Casa Batllo (tour), Casa de les Puntxes, Colonia Güell, scooter rental, FC Barcelona experience, Torre Bellesguard, Girona Game of Thrones Tour, La Roca village shopping express, MNAC, the Egyptian museum, Palacio del Flamenco (show), Palau Requesens (tour and show), Poble Espanyol, La Burguesa restaurant (meal), Txapela restaurant (meal), Barcelona Casino. 

What’s not covered: 

Unfortunately, the Barcelona iVenture Card does not include public transport. 

El Dinero: 

What’s not covered: 

The Go Barcelona Pass doesn’t include entrance to the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell or the Picasso Museum. Public transport is also not included. 

El Dinero: 

For those of you who want the basic breakdown, here’s a one-minute read. This is essentially the most basic version comparing the Barcelona Sightseeing Passes.

The magnitude of Barcelona Sightseeing Passes is indisputably well worth your pennies, particularly if you’re strapped for time and keen to explore the top attractions.

If you have any doubts, questions, or Barcelona Budget queries, comment below and I’ll get back to you pronto! 

On top of the panoply of attractions in Barcelona, it’s topped with late-night dinners, afternoon siestas, fuming football fanatics, and some seriously killer cuisine. If you’re interested in more information on travel logistics, things to do, where to stay, what to eat, how to get around, airport information, packing lists for every season, insider tips and additional information, look no further than this Barcelona Travel Guide. This is the Ultimate Itinerary for Visiting Barcelona!

In contrast to other rivalled European hot spots, such as ParisIbiza, and Rome, Barcelona proffers even the most stingy of travellers great value for money. With entry fees hovering around the €5 to €25 mark, these costs can stack up surprisingly quickly if you don’t plan ahead…. Fortunately, there are many sightseeing passes and discount passes to help save yourself some cashola without missing out on anything.

Barcelona, Catalonia's capital city, boasts diverse architectural wonders, medieval landmarks, exciting activities, and awe-inspiring monuments. With so many options, deciding which ones to prioritise can be overwhelming. Fortunately, this guide to the top 10 Barcelona sightseeing passes helps you save money and can significantly impact your travel plans to Spain's second-largest city.

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