Is the Barcelona Card Worth it? Breaking Down the Cost

Whether or not the Barcelona Card is worth it is a difficult question to answer.

In truth, the answer is like many travel-related questions: it depends on your specific circumstances and what you want to see and do in Barcelona.

However, I’m gonna try to list the cases in which I think it’s a wise investment – and when it’s not.

Is It Worth Getting a Barcelona Card?

The Barcelona Card is worth the cost if:

• You are going to visit more than one of the best museums in Barcelona included for free with the card.
• You intend to get around using public transport (unlimited transport is included) at least 3 times a day.
• You want to visit other discounted attractions with the card (see: Barcelona Card discount list).
• It is your second visit to the city and you want to see a particular attraction (Moco Museum, Miró Foundation, the Botanical Gardens, Cosmo Caixa, etc.)
• You are passionate about art.

Conversely, the card is NOT worth it if:

• You are a student, as you can already take advantage of numerous discounts at museums and attractions.
• You plan to stay less than 72 hours.

You can buy the Barcelona Card online with a 10% discount on the Barcelona Turisme website:

Interested in understanding the differences between Barcelona tourist passes? Click the previous link, or fire away in the comments below.

Enjoy your Barcelona Card 😃