Barcelona Card: 26 Free Attractions + Unlimited Transit & Discounts

The Barcelona Card is a tourist pass for those looking to save money on holiday.

It’s a a smart card with an NFC chip that grants free entry to 26 museums, discounts on 30+ attractions, and unlimited transport (including airport) .

It plays a bit like a wrist band at an all-inclusive resort – only your hotel is the city of Barcelona.

But is the Barcelona Card worth it? Let’s take a deeper look.

Where to Buy the Barcelona Card

Already in the know? You can buy this Barcelona tourist discount card via the official Barcelona Tourism Office.

Clicking the button below gets you a special 10% online discount that is not found on location in Barcelona.

The Barcelona Card: Free Entry + Discounts

I’ll be honest – if you’re going to spend most of your time lounging on Barcelona’s best beaches and devouring tapas by the tub load, the Barcelona Card may not be for you.

That said, if you’re visiting Barcelona for the culture then it’s something to really consider.

Let’s look at what’s in the pass, then we’ll get into prices and potential value.

What’s Included in the Barcelona Card?

• Unlimited Transport: bus, the Barcelona metro, Barcelona tram, overland rail, and the Montjuic funicular.
• Free Airport Transfer: (metro, train, or bus) from Barcelona airport to city centre.
• Free Skip the Line Admission to 20+ Museums: including the Picasso Museum, Moco Museum, the Antoni Tàpies Foundation, Banksy Museum, the Joan Mirò Foundation, MACBA, MNAC, CCCB, Botanical Gardens, the Chocolate Museum, and more.
• Barcelona Attraction Discounts Up to 40%: La Pedrera, Casa Batllo, Casa Vicens, Mirador Torre Glories, Wax Museum, Erotica Museum, Maritime Museum, Paradox Museum, the Aquarium, Zoo, Poble Espanyol, Palau de la Musica, and more.
• Tour Discounts: on Barcelona’s best bike tours, walking tours etc.
• City Map: to help you get to the attractions fast.
• Visit Guide: Guide in English to help you understand everything you see.

Still not convinced? Read the full list of 2026 Barcelona Card discounts.

How Much is the Barcelona Card? 2026 Prices

As noted before, ticket window prices are 10% higher so if you’re gonna do it, make sure you buy your Barcelona Cards online.

When booking with the button above you’ll also have free cancellation passes (up to 24 hours before).

The Barcelona Card Essential: Pass Without Transport

The Barcelona Card Essential is essentially (excuse the lack of creativity in my adjectives) the same Barcelona discount pass.

The only difference between this and other Barcelona Card options is there are no public transport included – only discounts for the main Barcelona attractions list above.

Clicking the button below gets you a 10% discount booking online with Barcelona Tourism Office.

Is the Barcelona Card Worth It?

Let’s take a look at transport first – remembering that single metro and bus tickets cost €2.65.

A conservative average of four trips a day over a 3 day stay costs €10.60 a day x 3 = €31.80.

Factor in return airport transfer for two more trips (remember, there’s free airport transfer) and we’re up to €39.90 for transport without the card.

Now let’s throw in the Picasso Museum.

Your free admission at this must-see museum costs €17.00 – bringing us to €56.90.

How Much Money Does the Barcelona Card Save Me?

As you can see, on a 72 hour Barcelona Card worth €51.30 we’re €5.80 in ‘profit’ visiting only the Picasso Museum – not even using the 24 other Barcelona museum options and 30+ popular attractions discounts.

The Moco Museum, another must-see that’s included, is a €19.00 value and brings us to €26.60 in savings very quickly.

Throw in a €7.00 savings at can’t-miss Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, a walking tour, the Fundació Joan Miró, and Tibidabo Amusement Park and you can start to save money for real.

For legit sightseers this all-inclusive Barcelona tourist pass makes perfect sense.

The average tourist can expect to save between €30.00 and €40.00 – that’s a “free” paella dinner with wine tacked onto your trip just for a couple mouse clicks from home.

Where to Pick Up Your Barcelona Card

To claim your smart card, simply show the purchase voucher at tourist information offices spread at/near main Barcelona transport stations – you can even conveniently do it right at the airport upon arrival.

Here is the full list of Barcelona Card pickup points:

✈️ Airport – Terminal T1 (Metro)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25, Jan 1
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26 & Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–1 pm

✈️ Airport – Terminal T2 (Metro)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25, Jan 1
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26 & Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–1 pm

✈️ Airport – Terminal T1 (Main)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–7:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26 & Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–5 pm
  • Jan 1: 10 am–2:30 pm

✈️ Airport – Terminal T2 (Main)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–7:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26 & Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–5 pm
  • Jan 1: 10 am–2:30 pm

🏙️ Plaça de Catalunya (Main office, basement of no. 17)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–8:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26 & Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–5 pm

🏙️ Plaça de Catalunya Kiosk (in front of El Corte Inglés)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25 & 26
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Jan 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm

🏛️ Placa Espanya (Avinguda Maria Cristina)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–2:30 pm
• Closed: Dec 25, Jan 1
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24, 26 & Jan 5–6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–5 pm

⛪ Sagrada Família Information Booth

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–8 pm
• Closed: Dec 25
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24 & Jan 5: 8:30 am–6:30 pm
  • Dec 26, Jan 1 & 6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–2:30 pm

🗺️ Mirador de Colom (The Columbus Statue)

• Regular hours: Daily, 8:30 am–2:30 pm (last admission 1:30 pm)
• Closed: Dec 25, Jan 1
• Special hours:
  • Dec 24, 26 & Jan 5–6: 8:30 am–1:30 pm
  • Dec 31: 8:30 am–1 pm

Note: the Barcelona metro station pickup points (L9S) are the best option for late arriving flights – at either station simply look for the Barcelona Turisme information point to pick up your Barcelona Card.

All Barcelona Card ticket offices are closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Related: What Transport Is Included in the Barcelona Card?

What is Free with the Barcelona Card? Barcelona Card Museums List

Once you’ve grabbed your Barcelona sightseeing passes at any of the official Barcelona tourist offices, you’ll be ready to explore – here’s the full list of free entry museums using the Barcelona Card:

CCCB, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Fundació Joan Miró, MACBA, MNAC, Museu Picasso, El Born Centre Cultural, MUHBA, Cultures of the World Museum, Design Museum, Ethnological Museum, Frederic Marès Museum, CaixaForum, CosmoCaixa Science Museum, Natural Science Museum, Music Museum, Chocolate Museum, Catalan Modernism Museum, Egyptian Museum, Museum of Olympics and Sport.

Again, keep in mind these free museums are only accessible with the 3, 4, and 5 day passes.

The Barcelona Card Express (48 hours) only takes advantage of the attraction discounts below.

Related: What Museums Are Included in the Barcelona Card

Barcelona Card Discounts: What Attractions are Included

In addition to free museums, you’ll be given a Barcelona discount card valid pretty much everywhere.

Major Attractions: Casa Batlló (-€3.00), La Pedrera (-€3.00), Casa Vicens (-25%), Palau Guell (-25%), Poble Espanyol de Barcelona (-25%), Palau de la Musica (-25%), Sant Pau Recinte Modernista (-20%), Pavelló Mies Van der Rohe (-25%).

Secondary Attractions: Gaudi’s Crypt (-20%), Fundacio Vila Casas (-25%), MAPFRE (-€2.00), Archaeology Museum (-25%), Catalan History Museum (-20%), Wax Museum (-€3.00), Sex Museum (-25%), Perfume Museum (-40%), Maritime Museum (-20%), the MEAM (-25%), Human Bodies (-25%).

Again, add just one of these on top of our base trip that we outlined above and we can save €10.00 or €20.00 quite easily.

For more info on purchasing, click the button below:

How to Use the Barcelona Card Properly

If you’re there for X days, get it for X days.

Remember: public transport is included in the card and a day of normal public transport can really set you back.

Pick it up at the airport. You’re already there and there’s value in the airport transit into town.

Your Barcelona Card validity only begins the moment you use it for the first time. In other words, if you use a 72 hour card for the first time at 8 pm on the 1st of the month the card will expire at 8 pm on the 4th of the month.

Remember: to book the walking tours with a 50% Barcelona Card discount you’ll need to send an email to [email protected] letting them know which day you’ll be touring.

You have to book at least one day in advance and take the tour during the validity of your travel card. You need to show your cards on the day of the tour.

Related: How Does the Barcelona Card Work?

Related: Is the Barcelona Card Worth It?

Looking for Sagrada Familia and Park Güell?

It’s obvious: the Barcelona Card does not include the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.

That’s why our friends at Tiqets have created the Gaudi Bundle: as an add-on to the Barcelona Card.

It includes:

• Skip-the-line entrance to the Sagrada Familia with an official audio guide
• Skip-the-line entrance to Park Güell
• City audio guide app with over 100 points of interest including routes and secrets of Barcelona
• English audio guide for Park Güell via a downloadable app on your phone

Barcelona Card FAQ

• Where to pick up the Barcelona Card?

  You can pick up your Barcelona Card at Airport Terminal T1 and Terminal 2, Placa Catalunya, the Columbus Statue, Plaza Espanya, Sagrada Familia, Plaza Sant Jaume, and Sants Estacio.

• How much money can I save using my Barcelona Card?

  With average travel, airport transport, a few free entrances, and just a few discounts at places you’ll be seeing anyway in any half-decent 3 day Barcelona itinerary you can easily save €10.00-€20.00.

• Is the Barcelona Card worth it?

  Yes, if you visit major included museums like the Moco and Picasso Museum (which have a combined value of over $30.00) plus take transport a couple of times a day it is very easy to break even on this card. The savings can pile up if you take advantage of the discounts as well. The typical traveller saves €10.00-€20.00.

• Can I skip lines with the Barcelona Card?

  No.

  To get your entrance discounts using this pass you’ll have to show up to ticket booths.

  If you’re looking for a Barcelona tourist card that allows you to skip lines and book everything online then check out the Barcelona Pass.

• Does the Barcelona Card include Sagrada Familia?

  No, the Sagrada Familia is not included with the Barcelona Card, nor are there any discounts with the discount booklet.

• Is it better to get the Barcelona Card or the Hola BCN Card?

  They’re both different products. The Barcelona Card includes unlimited public transport and free entrance to certain attractions while the Hola BCN offers only unlimited transport.

  At any rate I’ve prepared a page explaining the difference between the Barcelona Card and Hola BCN so you can make the proper decision based on your needs.

• Can I use the Barcelona Card for the Aerobus?

  No, the free public transportation applies to city and public transport services only.

• Which Airport transport is included in the Barcelona Card?

  With your Barcelona Card you’ll be able to take the metro, airport train, or bus 46 into the city. The bus is only recommended for late night or early morning departures/arrivals when the first/last train has already departed.

  The first train departs from Barcelona Airport at 05:42 and the last one leaves at 23:38. There are two trains an hour with service to Barcelona Sants, Passeig de Gracia, and El Clot.

  For your flight home the first airport train departs the city center at Passeig de Gracia at 05:13, with the last one departing at 23:07.

• How Do I book the Picasso Museum with the Barcelona Card?

  Regardless of what it says on the card, the Picasso Museum has confirmed that Barcelona Card holders can show up at the ticket windows at 23 Carrer de Montcada where they’ll get express entrance. There’s no need to book.

• Is the Barcelona Card valid for days or hours?

  The Barcelona Card is valid for consecutive hours. If you validate a 72 hour pass at 6 pm on Friday that means you’ll have until 6 pm on Monday to take advantage of the deals and transport.

• Can the Barcelona Card give you train access?

  Yes, you’re free to use any of the RENFE trains as long as you’re going between stops in zone one of the Barcelona Transport Network.

• What do I need to pick up the Barcelona Card?

  A printed out copy or mobile phone receipt of the voucher sent at the moment of purchase + one piece of ID.

• Can I use the Barcelona Card on non-consecutive days?

  No, the Barcelona Card must be used on consecutive days.

• Does the Barcelona Card Expire?

  Yes, the Barcelona Card expires exactly six months from the date of purchase. You will need to activate your Barcelona Card before then or risk missing out.

• What transit can I use with the Barcelona Card?

  The Barcelona Card is valid in all of zone one of the Barcelona Transport Network. This includes the entire city and all major tourist attractions.

• Can I cancel my Barcelona Card?

  Yes, all inquiries however must be made to [email protected].

• Can I use the Barcelona Card on the Montjuic Funicular?

  No.

• Can I use the Barcelona Card on the Tram Blau?

  No.

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Enjoy your Barcelona Card 🙂

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Ashley Pilfold

14 years of Barcelona experience and not slowing down anytime soon! I've seen the city through the eyes of a misguided, Sangria-filled tourist and a responsible local fluent in Spanish and everything Barcelona. I co-founded Barcelona Hacks to help visitors discover the city with insider info - just try me! :)