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7 City Passes in Review

Find the best Barcelona Pass for your city trip. I show you 7 sightseeing passes and Barcelona City Cards in this review & comparison with all prices, attractions and pros and cons. The following sections will help you with your decision:

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Table of City Passes:

Sightseeing Pass: All‑Inclusive Barcelona Pass Barcelona Card Explorer Pass Barcelona City Pass Barcelona Pass Barcelona Family Card Barcelona Card Modernista
Attractions included: around 50 around 25 around 45 around 35 3 around 10 around 10
Free admission to: all¹ all 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7¹ 3 all all all
Within: 2, 3, 4 or 5 days 72, 96 or 120 hours 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days 72, 96 or 120 hours 72, 96 or 120 hours
Website of provider: All‑Inclusive Barcelona Pass* Barcelona Card* Explorer Pass* Barcelona City Pass* Barcelona Pass* Barcelona Card Family* Barcelona Card Modernista*
Sagrada Familia: ² ²
Park Güell: ² ²
Hop-on Hop-off Bus: ²
Casa Batlló:
La Pedrera:
Fundació Joan Miró:
Museu Nacional d’Art:
Barcelona Zoo:
Wax Museum:
Aquarium Barcelona:
Public Transport:
Digital or mobile pass:
Free cancellation:
Approx. price for days / hours / attractions: Days:
2: € 154.00
3: € 184.00
4: € 209.00
5: € 229.00
Hours:
72: € 49.50
96: € 58.50
120: € 69.30
Attractions:
2: € 74.00
3: € 104.00
4: € 119.00
5: € 144.00
6: € 169.00
7: € 184.00
Days:
1: € 183.10
2: € 203.10
3: € 240.50
4: € 267.70
6: € 314.90
7: € 334.90
Attractions:
3: € 84.00
Hours:
72: € 90.00
96: € 95.00
120: € 100.00
Hours:
72: € 130.00
96: € 140.00
120: € 145.00
Ideal for: active tourists museum lover relaxed travelers active tourists focused organizers family activities Art Nouveau lovers

¹) The sum of admission fees may not exceed certain purse values: All-Inclusive Pass & Explorer Pass*
²) You must determine the visiting dates during your online order process.

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Description with Review:


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All‑Inclusive Pass   
Barcelona Card   
Explorer Pass   
City Pass   
Barcelona Pass   
Family Card   
Card Modernista   


Barcelona All‑Inclusive Pass:

Barcelona Pass

The Barcelona All-Inclusive Pass from Go City allows you to visit the most iconic attractions in Barcelona within 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. Although there is a maximum value for the sum of the entrance fees, for ordinary tourists, this should not lead to any restrictions as these purse values are usually too high to reach. Such a flat rate solution gives you the opportunity to visit many well-known sights in Barcelona on your own or with a guided tour. The most famous activities and attractions are the Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, Hop-on Hop-off Bus, FC Barcelona Stadium, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà-La Pedrera, Casa Amatller, Barcelona Zoo and Aquarium... For some of the offers, you have to make a reservation. On the following web page you will find an overview of the reservations*.
The All-Inclusive Pass is only available online and will be delivered immediately by e-mail after purchasing. With this e-mail you can print the pass, save it on your smartphone or use it with the Go City app. The 90-day free cancellation policy is a big advantage. After ordering, you have up to 2 years time for activation by entering the first attraction.

  •   around 50 Attractions
  •   incl. Sagrada Família
  •   incl. Park Güell
  •   incl. Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   incl. Barcelona Stadium
  •   Free Cancellation
  •   Digital Pass
  •   without Museu Nacional d’Art
  •   without Public Transport

Active Tip ! For me, this All-Inclusive Pass is perfect if you want to visit many of the famous sights in Barcelona at a flat-rate. In addition to the most famous Gaudi buildings also, the stadium of FC Barcelona and popular destinations for families such as the zoo, the aquarium and wax museum are included. So, art lovers as well as sports fans and children get their money's worth.

Buy it online, directly from the provider at the  Go City Website*


Barcelona Card:

Barcelona Card

The Barcelona Card is the official visitors card of the city and it is offered directly by the tourist office. It is available for 72, 96 and 120 hours. In the selected period of time, you can use public transportation in zone 1 for free and visit about 25 attractions in Barcelona. The zone 1 of public transportation includes airport train and metro as well as the funicular onto the Montjuïc, a small mountain in the city. Among the free attractions you will find mainly museums such as the Museu Nacional d'Art, Picasso Museum, Fundació Joan Miró, Museu d'Història de Barcelona ... Unfortunately, none of the buildings by Antonio Gaudi are included. However, you will receive a discount of up to 25% for some of the Gaudi attractions. Under the following link you will find a list of all attractions*.
The Barcelona Card can be ordered directly on the Barcelona Turisme website and is valid for the present calendar year, i.e. currently until the end of 2024. Unfortunately, the card is not available in a digital version, but must be picked up at one of the branches of the tourist information office. These are located at the airport as well as at some places in the center of Barcelona. A list of all locations can be found on the provider's website.

  •   around 25 Attractions
  •   incl. Museu Nacional d’Art
  •   incl. Picasso Museum
  •   incl. Fundació Joan Miró
  •   Discounts for Gaudi Buildings
  •   incl. Public Transport
  •   without Sagrada Família
  •   without Park Güell
  •   without Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   no Cancellation
  •   no Digital Pass

Price Tip ! If you particularly want to visit museums and can do without the highlights Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and Hop-on Hop-off Bus, then the Barcelona Card could be an interesting option for you. If you combine some free museum visits with 1 or 2 discounted attractions, you will get a good value for your money. You can pick up the tickets you have purchased directly at the airport and take the train or metro from airport to the city for free. Unfortunately, there is no cancellation option.

Order directly on the website of the  Barcelona Card*


Explorer Pass:

Explorer Pass

If you do not like time pressure while visiting the sights, then the Explorer Pass from Go City could be the right choice. You can take up to 60 days to visit the attractions. However, you are only allowed to visit a certain number. You have to select either 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 attractions. You can choose these from a range of about 45 attractions. Although there are maximum limits for the total sum of the entrance fees, they are only achievable when combining the most expensive destinations. So, among others, you can visit the following popular destinations at a package price: Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Casa Milà-La Pedrera, Casa Amatller, Barcelona Zoo, Aquarium, FC Barcelona Stadium, Wax Museum ...
You can only buy the Explorer Pass online. After placing your order, you will receive an e-mail with the information about your pass. With this e-mail you can easily use the pass on your mobile phone or print it out. As with the All-Inclusive Pass, the Explorer Pass gives you also the possibility of a free cancellation within 90 days* after your purchase.

  •   around 45 Attractions
  •   incl. Sagrada Família
  •   incl. Park Güell
  •   incl. Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   incl. Barcelona Stadium
  •   Free Cancellation
  •   Digital Pass
  •   without Museu Nacional d’Art
  •   without Public Transport

Flexi Tip ! The Barcelona Explorer Pass is a good offer for relaxed tourists who like to visit the sights in a comfortable pace. You can choose from about 50 attractions in Barcelona which also include many well-known highlights. The digital pass and the free cancellation option are a solid base for a flexible sightseeing package. You only have to do without a few well-known museums and free public transportation.

Simply order online at the  Go City Website*


Barcelona City Pass:

Barcelona City Pass

You can buy the Barcelona City Pass for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 days. During this period the admission to the included activities and the attractions are free of charge. Public transportation can be ordered as an option and is included for a maximum of 5 days depending on the purchased period. With the 6 or 7-day City Pass, public transport is only included for 5 days. So, you can reach around 35 City Pass attractions without additional costs: Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Picasso Museum, Casa Amatller, Hop-on Hop-off Bus, Harbor Tour, Botanical Garden ...
The Barcelona City Pass is online available directly on the Turbopass website. When ordering, you may optionally book the visit to Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. With the booking you need also to specify the day of your visit, but you do not need to choose a specific time slot. You will get an entrance to these popular attractions at an allocated time during the opening hours. If your desired dates are not available, you can book the City Pass without Sagrada Familia or Park Güell and get therefore a discounted price. Unfortunately, only a part of the pass will be sent by e-mail. The other part, which is necessary for public transition, needs to be picked up on site.

  •   around 35 Attractions
  •   incl. Sagrada Família
  •   incl. Park Güell
  •   incl. Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   incl. Barcelona Stadium
  •   Public Transport optional
  •   without Museu Nacional d’Art
  •   no Free Cancellation
  •   only partially Digital Pass

Beside the free entrance to numerous museums, Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia, the City Pass also includes a hop-on hop-off bus, a harbor cruise, a guided tour of the old town and, if you want, the use of public transportation. Unfortunately, the Museu Nacional d’Art and the Fundació Joan Miró is not included, you will not receive a complete digital pass and you will have to pay a fee in case of cancellation.

Order now online directly from the provider:     Turbopass Website*


Barcelona Pass

Barcelona Pass Tiqets

Tiqets is an online ticket provider for many different attractions and offers some combo tickets for Barcelona. Among these is the Barcelona Pass for 3 attractions and one app. With it you can visit Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and ride a hop-on hop-off bus for one day. The only additional option is available for the visit of the Sagrada Familia. For an extra charge, you can climb up one of the towers and enjoy the view of Barcelona. Otherwise, there are no alternative options available for this sightseeing pass. In addition to the entrance tickets, you will receive a general audio guide app for Barcelona and a free audio guide app for the visit to Park Güell.
This Barelona Pass is only available online directly from Tiqets. During the ordering, you must specify the start date for your pass. For the visit of Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, you need to choose additionally a specific time slot. No exact time is required for the hop-on hop-off bus. You can simply use the app and the hop-on hop-off bus at the given start date.

  •   3 Attractions
  •   incl. Sagrada Família
  •   incl. Park Güell
  •   incl. Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   incl. Audio Guide App
  •   no Selectable Options
  •   no Cancellation
  •   no Price Benefit

The Barcelona Pass from Tiqets is a combo ticket for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell. In addition, you can use the hop-on hop-off bus for one day, get an audio guide app for a Barcelona city tour and an audio guide app for the visit of Park Güell. If the Barcelona city tour app is not of interest to you, the direct booking of the included attractions is usually cheaper!

Booking and further information at:     Barcelona Pass*


Barcelona Card Family

Barcelona Card Family

The Barcelona Card Family is an offer from the tourist office Barcelona Tourisme. The card is available for 72, 96 and 120 hours. During the respective time period you can visit up to 10 attractions. The offer is specially designed for families with children and people young at heart. It includes the following attractions: Barcelona Zoo, Aquarium, Wax Museum, Harbor Tour, Open Air Museum Poble Espanyol, Amusement Park Tibidabo, CosmoCaixa Science Museum ...
Although the Barcelona Card Family is only available online, unfortunately the card will not be delivered digitally. After ordering the Family Card online on the Barcelona Tourism official website, you must collect it either at the airport or at certain locations in the city center. Please note that the Barcelona Card Family is currently only valid until the end of 2024.

  •   10 Attractions
  •   incl. Barcelona Zoo
  •   incl. Aquarium
  •   incl. Wax Museum
  •   incl. Amusement Park Tibidabo
  •   without Hop-on Hop-off Bus
  •   without Public Transport
  •   no Cancellation
  •   no Digital Pass

If you plan to visit several interesting attractions for children during your city trip to Barcelona, then the Family Card could be an inexpensive solution. In the offer you can find the following highlights for children: zoo, aquarium, wax museum, amusement park Tibidabo, harbor tour ... The attractions can be visited within 72, 96 or 120 hours. Unfortunately, there is no digital pass and free cancellation option.

For more information, please visit:     Barcelona Tourisme*


Barcelona Card Modernista

Barcelona Card Modernista

This offer is especially designed for architecture fans of the Catalan modernism. The Barcelona Card Modernista includes free admission to some of the architectural buildings by Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Among these 10 included attractions you will find: Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller, Casa Milà-La Pedrera, Museu Nacional d'Art, Casa Vicens, Palau Güell ... Like the other city cards from Barcelona Tourisme this one is also available for 72, 96 or 120 hours.
You must order the Card Modernista online and then pick it up on site. There are several pick-up possibilities in the branches of the tourist information Barcelona. These can be found at the airport and as well in the center of the city. The tourist information offices are usually open every day.

  •   10 Attractions
  •   incl. Casa Batlló
  •   incl. Casa Milà-La Pedrera
  •   incl. Casa Amatller
  •   incl. Museu Nacional d’Art
  •   without Sagrada Família
  •   without Park Güell
  •   without Public Transport
  •   no Cancellation
  •   no Digital Pass

If you are a fan of Antoni Gaudi and do not need to see the two crowded highlights Sagrada Família and Park Güell, then this Barcelona Card might be the perfect choice for you. With this card you can visit many of the architectural masterpieces of Catalan modernism at a package price. As with the other Barcelona Cards, there is unfortunately no digital pass.

Further information and ordering at:     Barcelona Tourisme*

Sightseeing Advice & Price Comparison:

In this section, I will show you a sightseeing program proposal for each Barcelona Pass and Card with a price comparison to the costs of direct purchase. So, you can estimate whether the respective sightseeing pass is attractive for you in terms of price.


Jump to the price comparison of:
All‑Inclusive Pass   
Barcelona Card   
Explorer Pass   
City Pass   
Barcelona Pass   
Family Card   
Card Modernista   


Barcelona All‑Inclusive Pass 2 Days:

You can complete this sightseeing program with a bit of time management and without too many coffee breaks within 2 days. Due to the number of included Barcelona highlights, you can save quite a bit of money. Fast tourists already have a significant price advantage with this 2-day Pass.

On-Site Tickets
Pass Price
approx. € 233.00 approx. € 154.00

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 79.00


Barcelona Card 72h:

With a few exceptions, the Barcelona Card mainly includes museums. This program covers the Botanical Garden and Montjuïc Castle besides some popular museums. If you compare the ticket costs on site with this favorable offer, then it obvious that you can save a lot of money even with a relaxed program.

On-Site Tickets
Card Price
approx. € 93.80 approx. € 49.50

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 44.30


Explorer Pass 4 Attractions:

This sightseeing advice and price comparison combines the top Antoni Gaudi destinations with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. You can complete this program in 2 days without hustle. With the Explorer Pass you can give yourself more time and definitely save a lot on admission prices.

On-Site Tickets
Pass Price
approx. € 154.00 approx. € 119.00

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 35.00


Barcelona City Pass 2 Days:

This sightseeing program proposal for the City Pass starts with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. This will give you a good overview about the popular sights in Barcelona. With the included public transportation you can quickly reach the listed attractions and so you will be able to manage the tight program with a little discipline.

On-Site Tickets
Pass Price
approx. € 222.50 approx. € 203.10

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 19.40


Barcelona Pass:

For the predefined attractions in the Barcelona Pass you need about 2 days at a relaxed pace. With the cheaper option you can use the hop-on hop-off bus for 1 day. Unfortunately, you do not get a price advantage, but even have to pay a surcharge for this sightseeing package offer from Tiqets.

On-Site Tickets
Pass Price
approx. € 73.00 approx. € 84.00

Surcharge compared to the on-site price: approx. € 11.00


Barcelona Card Family 72h:

If you want to avoid bored kids on your sightseeing tour, then you should check out this program suggestion. Normally, you should be able to visit these 6 attractions within 3 days at a normal pace. But the 72h Family Card is already a bargain if you are only able to visit 5 attractions.

On-Site Tickets
Card Price
approx. € 131.90 approx. € 90.00

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 41.90


Barcelona Card Modernista 72h:

As with the other Barcelona Cards, the Card Mordenista is already a good deal if you complete a relaxed program with 2 to 3 attractions a day. If you would like to visit many unique buildings of Catalan modernism, then you will be able to save a little of your holiday budget with this offer.

On-Site Tickets
Card Price
approx. € 147.00 approx. € 130.00

Savings compared to the on-site price: approx. € 17.00

When is the best time for a Barcelona trip?

For most of the tourists, best time to travel to a city depends on the weather, the price and the number of visitors. To make the most out of a city card, of course the weather should play along. Since Barcelona is situated on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, even the winter months can be fine for a city trip. Already in March and still in November the daily maximum temperatures are most times above 15°C. From June to September, however, it can get very hot during the day. You can find the exact values in this climate table.
Hotel costs normally play a large role in the budget for a city trip. From the months of November to March the hotel rooms are usually a little bit lower in price. If you travel during these months and without public holidays, you should be able to avoid crowds because of a large number of visitors. A statistic with exact figures for the average prices for hotel rooms can be found here.
The months of March and November should be a good choice if you look for a compromise between weather, hotel prices and crowds of visitors. This way you should be able to afford a Barcelona Pass with your vacation budget and with a little luck visit many of the sights with nice weather.

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