Barcelona Card: prices, what's included, and whether it's worth it
The Barcelona Card is Turisme de Barcelona's own city pass: unlimited public transport, the airport metro and free entry to more than 25 museums. It is good value for museum-heavy trips and poor value for everyone else. Here is how to tell which you are.
Prices
| Duration | Adult | Child (4–12) | Essential adult (no transport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 hours (2 days) | 35,10 € |
24,30 € | — |
| 72 hours (3 days) | 53,10 € |
33,30 € | 29,00 € |
| 96 hours (4 days) | 62,10 € |
41,40 € | 35,00 € |
| 120 hours (5 days) | 71,10 € |
48,60 € | 45,00 € |
Official Turisme de Barcelona online prices, checked on 22 October 2026. Online is about 10% cheaper than the full price.
Buy the Barcelona Card · €35.10 Official Turisme de Barcelona shop.
What's included
- Unlimited public transport: metro, TMB buses, tram, Rodalies trains in zone 1 and the Montjuïc funicular. Night buses are not included.
- The airport, by metro or train. The Aerobus is a separate ticket.
- Free entry to more than 25 museums and venues, including the MNAC, MACBA, CaixaForum, CosmoCaixa, Fundació Joan Miró and the Barcelona History Museum sites. Full list with prices.
- Discounts at dozens of other attractions, shows and tours (Turisme de Barcelona advertises more than 70), such as Casa Batlló, Palau Güell and the Bus Turístic.
What it does not include: Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló entry, the Aerobus and the night buses. If your list is mostly Gaudí, this is the wrong pass.
Is it worth it?
Compare it with the transport-only option. For three days the Barcelona Card costs 53,10 € and the Hola Barcelona 25,94 €: the museums have to be worth 27,16 € to you. That is roughly 2 of the included museums, starting with the dearest. Visit fewer and buy transport plus tickets instead; visit more and the card wins.
Two honest caveats. Of the 23 museums we track, only 12 have a price we can verify, so the card can be worth a little more than our sums show. And museum time is the real limit: three museums a day is a lot of walking. Our side-by-side is in Barcelona Card vs Hola Barcelona, or put your own trip into the calculator below.
How it works
- Buy online, collect in person. It is a physical card you pick up at a Turisme de Barcelona information point: the airport (T1 and T2), Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça d'Espanya, the Sagrada Família booth or the Columbus Monument.
- The clock starts at first use, not at purchase. Unused cards are valid until the end of the year.
- It is personal. Children aged 4 to 12 have their own cheaper card; under-4s do not need one.
- Show it to get the discounts. They cannot be combined with other offers.
The other versions
- Barcelona Card Essential: the museums without the transport, from 29,00 € for 72 hours. Only makes sense if you will barely use public transport.
- Barcelona Card Family: a different set of free entries aimed at children, such as the Zoo, the Aquarium and Tibidabo, from 72,00 € per child for 72 hours. Is the family card worth it?
Price your own trip
Which ticket works out cheapest?
Official prices, updated 22 October 2026. We tell you what to buy — and when no pass is worth it.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Barcelona Card?
Online, from 35,10 € for 48 hours to 71,10 € for 120 hours (adults). Children aged 4 to 12 pay less, and under-4s do not need one.
Does the Barcelona Card include the airport?
It includes the metro and the local train to the airport. It does not include the Aerobus.
Does the Barcelona Card include Sagrada Família or Park Güell?
No. Neither is included; at best you get a discount on some Gaudí sites. If those are your priority, look at Go City instead.
When does the Barcelona Card start counting?
From first use, not from purchase. Bought cards are valid until the end of the calendar year, so you can buy ahead.
Is the Barcelona Card worth it?
For a three-day stay it costs 27,16 € more than a transport-only Hola Barcelona. If you will visit at least 2 of the included museums, it pays for itself. If not, it does not.
Is there a Barcelona Card without transport?
Yes, the Barcelona Card Essential, from 29,00 € for 72 hours. Adding a transport pass to it usually costs more than the full card.
Checked 22 October 2026. Sources: Turisme de Barcelona (Barcelona Card terms and live prices) · TMB