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Barcelona Aquarium

Explore Europe's top marine center, home to 11,000 marine animals. Get Barcelona Aquarium tickets with skip-the-line entry and flexible durations. Elevate your visit with exclusive combo offers for aquatic wonders in Barcelona!
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Barcelona Aquarium
Tourists walking through the underwater tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium.
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Shark swimming near visitor cage in Barcelona aquarium.
Shark swimming in Barcelona Aquarium with other fish in the background.
Tourists enjoying immersive AV room at Barcelona Aquarium.
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Penguin swimming underwater at Barcelona Aquarium.
Flexible duration
  • Visit the extraordinary Barcelona Aquarium for a fun and educational experience with skip-the-line tickets.

  • See sharks, rays, and sea turtles up close as you explore 80+ tanks and stroll through the 80-metre ocean tunnel.

  • Kids can learn and play at Explora! and create virtual fish friends in new digital zones designed for curious minds.

  • Experience Planeta Aqua to discover how different species worldwide adapt to some of the harshest marine conditions, from icy waters to the ocean's darker depths.

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  • Visit the extraordinary Barcelona Aquarium for a fun and educational experience with skip-the-line tickets.

  • See sharks, rays, and sea turtles up close as you explore 80+ tanks and stroll through the 80-metre ocean tunnel.

  • Kids can learn and play at Explora! and create virtual fish friends in new digital zones designed for curious minds.

  • Experience Planeta Aqua to discover how different species worldwide adapt to some of the harshest marine conditions, from icy waters to the ocean's darker depths.

from
€29
Tourists walking through the underwater tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium.
Tiger resting on a log at Barcelona Zoo.
Orangutans climbing ropes and trees at Barcelona Zoo.
Tourists taking photos of marine life at Barcelona Aquarium.
Penguin swimming underwater at Barcelona Aquarium.
Tourists enjoying the view of the aquarium pool at Barcelona Aquarium.
Tourists enjoying immersive AV room at Barcelona Aquarium.
Komodo dragon at Barcelona Zoo surrounded by greenery.
Hippos resting in water at Barcelona Zoo enclosure.
Orangutan climbing trees at Barcelona Zoo.
Orangutans playing on ropes and logs at Barcelona Zoo.
Giraffe at Barcelona Zoo surrounded by greenery.
Dolphins swimming at Barcelona Aquarium.
Flexible duration
  • Enjoy access to two of Barcelona's top animal attractions with a single ticket.
  • See more than 400 remarkable species of animals across 9 zoo spaces, at Barcelona Zoo.
  • Gaze in awe at lions, tigers, the Komodo dragon, alligators, the Humboldt penguin, and more.
  • Let your kids have the free reign of the children's play areas.
  • Discover 11,000 creatures housed in 35 aquariums at the Aquarium Barcelona.
  • Meet sharks, rays, moray eels, and more at the Oceanarium, the facility's largest aquarium.
  • Enjoy a remarkable underwater walk through a transparent, 80-meter-long tunnel.

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  • Enjoy access to two of Barcelona's top animal attractions with a single ticket.
  • See more than 400 remarkable species of animals across 9 zoo spaces, at Barcelona Zoo.
  • Gaze in awe at lions, tigers, the Komodo dragon, alligators, the Humboldt penguin, and more.
  • Let your kids have the free reign of the children's play areas.
  • Discover 11,000 creatures housed in 35 aquariums at the Aquarium Barcelona.
  • Meet sharks, rays, moray eels, and more at the Oceanarium, the facility's largest aquarium.
  • Enjoy a remarkable underwater walk through a transparent, 80-meter-long tunnel.
from €52
€48.88

6% off

Montjuic cable car over Barcelona cityscape and family in Barcelona Aquarium tunnel.
Cable car ascending Montjuic Hill with Sagrada Familia in background, Barcelona.
Montjuic cable cars with passengers overlooking Barcelona cityscape.
Visitors observing sharks and rays at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Visitors walking through underwater tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium.
Sagrada Familia with cranes in Barcelona, view from Montjuic cable car.
Aerial view of Barcelona's waterfront and cityscape, featuring Montjuic in the background.
Cable car ascending Montjuic Hill with view of Sagrada Familia in background, Barcelona.
Underwater tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium with colorful fish and coral reefs.
Lionfish swimming in the Mediterranean Aquarium at Barcelona Aquarium.
Octopus tentacles in Barcelona Aquarium exhibit.
Flexible duration
  • Glide above Barcelona in a modern cable car and dive into Europe's largest Mediterranean aquarium with a single ticket.

  • Montjuïc Cable Car takes you from the park to Montjuïc castle in less than 10 minutes, with 360° views of icons like Sagrada Familia and the Mediterranean.

  • Barcelona Aquarium lets you skip the line and dive into a world of sharks, rays, and 11,000 marine animals across 35 vibrant tanks.

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  • Glide above Barcelona in a modern cable car and dive into Europe's largest Mediterranean aquarium with a single ticket.

  • Montjuïc Cable Car takes you from the park to Montjuïc castle in less than 10 minutes, with 360° views of icons like Sagrada Familia and the Mediterranean.

  • Barcelona Aquarium lets you skip the line and dive into a world of sharks, rays, and 11,000 marine animals across 35 vibrant tanks.

from €48
€45.60

5% off

Shark swimming near viewing cage at Barcelona Aquarium.
Tourists enjoying the view inside the Barcelona Aquarium.
Penguin swimming underwater at Barcelona Aquarium.
Tourists walking through the aquarium tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium, surrounded by marine life.
Entrance of L'Aquàrium de Barcelona with blue signage and modern architecture.
Ray swimming at Barcelona Aquarium.
Shark swimming in Barcelona Aquarium.
Penguin being fed a fish at Barcelona Aquarium.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Explore one of Europe’s largest Mediterranean aquariums with over 11,000 marine animals with flexible entry tickets.

  • With these tickets, you get the freedom to visit the aquarium at any point within 90 days of your booking, and to stay the entire day until closing.

  • Walk through the iconic 80-meter underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays swimming all around.

  • Discover Mediterranean, tropical, and themed aquariums that recreate diverse ecosystems, and visit exhibits like Planeta Aqua.

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  • Explore one of Europe’s largest Mediterranean aquariums with over 11,000 marine animals with flexible entry tickets.

  • With these tickets, you get the freedom to visit the aquarium at any point within 90 days of your booking, and to stay the entire day until closing.

  • Walk through the iconic 80-meter underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks and rays swimming all around.

  • Discover Mediterranean, tropical, and themed aquariums that recreate diverse ecosystems, and visit exhibits like Planeta Aqua.

from
€34
Barcelona cityscape with Sagrada Familia from Montjuic, Catalonia, Spain.
Top attractions in Barcelona, including Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, with city view from Montjuic.
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona with blooming trees and reflection in pond.
Visitors at Park Güell entrance with mosaic tiles and columns, Barcelona.
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Entrance to Spotify Camp Nou Barça Museum tour in Barcelona.
Rooftop chimneys of La Pedrera, Casa Mila in Barcelona at sunset.
Montjuic Cable Car with Barcelona cityscape in the background.
Child interacting with marine life at Barcelona Aquarium exhibit.
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Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Cross off your top 2/3/4/5/6/7 Barcelona attractions from multiple options, including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell & more, while saving up to 40%!

  • Choose from other gems too, like Hop-on Hop-off tour, city walking tours, cruises, and public transport with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.

  • This card stays valid for 30 days from the selected date, so you can tick off every chosen attraction while sightseeing at your own breezy pace.

  • One easy payment unlocks your ride and bigger savings, with no waiting in ticket queues.

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  • Cross off your top 2/3/4/5/6/7 Barcelona attractions from multiple options, including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell & more, while saving up to 40%!

  • Choose from other gems too, like Hop-on Hop-off tour, city walking tours, cruises, and public transport with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.

  • This card stays valid for 30 days from the selected date, so you can tick off every chosen attraction while sightseeing at your own breezy pace.

  • One easy payment unlocks your ride and bigger savings, with no waiting in ticket queues.

from €98
€59

40% off

Barcelona tour bus in front of historic building and aquarium with sharks and rays.
Barcelona hop-on hop-off bus with tourists, palm trees, and city street.
Colorful fish swimming among coral reefs at Aquarium Barcelona.
Visitor observing fish at Aquarium Barcelona.
Tourists on a Barcelona hop-on hop-off bus with a view of the beach and cityscape.
Octopus at Barcelona Aquarium with coral background.
Barcelona Aquarium underwater tunnel with marine life.
Shark swimming in Barcelona Aquarium exhibit.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Board the double-decker bus, hopping on and off whenever you want along the 2 routes and 32 stops at hot spots like Glories Tower, Casa Mila, and more.

  • With an audio guide in 15 languages and free Wi-Fi onboard you're sure to have a smooth and hassle-free sightseeing experience.

  • Visit the extraordinary Barcelona Aquarium, close to stop 3 on the Green route for a fun experience including close-up views of the aquatic animals.

  • Gaze out at 35 aquariums, housing over 11,000 creatures across 450 species as you check out the different zones.

  • Did you know? The Aquarium is largest Mediterranean-themed aquarium in the world.

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  • Board the double-decker bus, hopping on and off whenever you want along the 2 routes and 32 stops at hot spots like Glories Tower, Casa Mila, and more.

  • With an audio guide in 15 languages and free Wi-Fi onboard you're sure to have a smooth and hassle-free sightseeing experience.

  • Visit the extraordinary Barcelona Aquarium, close to stop 3 on the Green route for a fun experience including close-up views of the aquatic animals.

  • Gaze out at 35 aquariums, housing over 11,000 creatures across 450 species as you check out the different zones.

  • Did you know? The Aquarium is largest Mediterranean-themed aquarium in the world.

from €62
€57.33

8% off

Tourists photographing marine life at Barcelona Aquarium.
Shark swimming near visitor cage in Barcelona aquarium.
Tourists walking through the underwater tunnel at Barcelona Aquarium.
Las Golondrinas boat cruising near Barcelona waterfront with city skyline in background.
Tourists aboard Las Golondrinas viewing a large cruise ship in the harbor.
Tourists enjoying immersive AV room at Barcelona Aquarium.
Penguin swimming underwater at Barcelona Aquarium.
Las Golondrinas boat at Barcelona port with Columbus Monument in the background.
Passengers seated on Las Golondrinas boat trip in Barcelona, viewing cityscape and waterfront.
Flexible duration
  • Get access to Barcelona’s most famous tours, the Barcelona Aquarium, and the Las Golondrinas boat trip, with this money-saving combo.

  • Skip the lines and gaze out at 35 aquariums, housing over 11,000 creatures across 450 species, and wave at the friendly inhabitants of the sea at Barcelona Aquarium.

  • Hop aboard a motorized catamaran and enjoy an exquisite, 40-minute cruise and sightseeing experience as you soak up Barcelona’s picturesque skyscape along its port.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 60-minute cruise along the port and Barcelona's coastline for portcard-worthy pictures!

More details

  • Get access to Barcelona’s most famous tours, the Barcelona Aquarium, and the Las Golondrinas boat trip, with this money-saving combo.

  • Skip the lines and gaze out at 35 aquariums, housing over 11,000 creatures across 450 species, and wave at the friendly inhabitants of the sea at Barcelona Aquarium.

  • Hop aboard a motorized catamaran and enjoy an exquisite, 40-minute cruise and sightseeing experience as you soak up Barcelona’s picturesque skyscape along its port.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a 60-minute cruise along the port and Barcelona's coastline for portcard-worthy pictures!

from €38
€36.10

5% off

Casa Mila facade and woman viewing fish in aquarium, Barcelona tour combo.
La Pedrera Casa Mila dining room with ornate chandelier and vintage furniture.
Casa Mila courtyard with colorful ceiling and spiral stair, Barcelona.
Colorful fish swimming among coral reefs at Aquarium Barcelona.
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Casa Mila courtyard view with open sky in Barcelona.
Visitors exploring the unique architecture of La Pedrera-Casa Milà terrace in Barcelona.
Rooftop of Casa Milà in Barcelona with tourists exploring Gaudí's unique chimneys.
Visitors exploring exhibits at La Pedrera Sunrise Tour, Casa Milà, Barcelona.
La Pedrera Casa Mila rooftop chimneys and sculptures in Barcelona.
Visitors using audio guides at La Pedrera-Casa Milà in Barcelona.
Barcelona Aquarium underwater tunnel with marine life.
Visitors observing sharks in Dubai Aquarium tunnel.
Child reaching towards a ray in the Barcelona Aquarium marine exhibit.
Zebra Angelfish swimming in Aquarium de Paris' vibrant underwater world.
Dusky Grouper swimming at Barcelona Aquarium.
Visitor observing fish at Aquarium Barcelona.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Explore Gaudí's unconventional modern architecture and the Mediterranean Sea's biodiverse marine life—all with a single hassle-free combo ticket!

  • With just a short bus ride every 10 minutes, hopping between Casa Milà and Barcelona Aquarium is as simple as it gets!

  • Families love combining both in a day for the mix of experiences, but you can choose different days to explore at your own pace!

  • Stroll along Casa Milà and glimpse early 20th-century bourgeois life with an audio guide available in 10 different languages.

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  • Explore Gaudí's unconventional modern architecture and the Mediterranean Sea's biodiverse marine life—all with a single hassle-free combo ticket!

  • With just a short bus ride every 10 minutes, hopping between Casa Milà and Barcelona Aquarium is as simple as it gets!

  • Families love combining both in a day for the mix of experiences, but you can choose different days to explore at your own pace!

  • Stroll along Casa Milà and glimpse early 20th-century bourgeois life with an audio guide available in 10 different languages.

from
€54

Pro tips to help you make a pick

The Skip-the-Line Ticket is ideal if you want to enter without a wait. Walk right in and begin exploring Barcelona’s aquatic wonders, from the Oceanarium with its 80-meter tunnel to the interactive Children’s Area. Perfect for those who want to maximize their time among the Mediterranean’s diverse marine life.

For a blend of marine and city views, the Aquarium + Las Golondrinas Boat Trip Combo brings you both worlds. After wandering the aquarium’s stunning exhibits, set sail along Barcelona’s coastline. It’s a great option if you want to pair a sea-life adventure with sweeping views of the city from the water.

The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Aquarium Combo gives you the flexibility to tour Barcelona’s highlights before stepping into the depths of the aquarium. With 24/48-hour access to the bus, you’ll explore at your own pace, stopping at the Aquarium and other key attractions as you please. Ideal if you love variety and want to see it all.

The La Pedrera-Casa Milà + Aquarium Combo is perfect for art and nature lovers alike. Start by experiencing Gaudí’s iconic architecture at Casa Milà, then head to the Aquarium to discover the Mediterranean’s marine beauty. This ticket is for those who seek the best of Barcelona’s art and aquatic life in one day.

The Zoo + Aquarium Combo offers a double dose of biodiversity. Begin with a stroll through Barcelona Zoo’s vibrant habitats, then immerse yourself in the aquarium’s marine exhibits. Ideal for families or anyone wanting to encounter wildlife from land to sea in one seamless experience.

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About L'Aquàrium Barcelona

Barcelona Aquarium is a must-see for anyone who loves the ocean. It's like stepping into an underwater world right in the heart of the city. You'll be amazed by the sheer number of fish and sea creatures swimming around – we're talking over 11,000 animals from 450 different species! Perfect for curious minds, the aquarium blends education on marine ecosystems and conservation with stunning aquatic displays.

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Addressdel Port Vell, Moll d'Espanya, s/n, 08039 Barcelona, Spain
Also known asBarcelona Aquarium
Year opened1995
Visitors per year1500000

Did you know?

L'Aquàrium de Barcelona's Size: L'Aquàrium de Barcelona holds the title of the world's largest aquarium devoted exclusively to the Mediterranean. Its 14 pools, ranging from 6 to 120 m³, showcase diverse marine life from various Mediterranean regions.

Oceanarium's Dimensions: The Oceanarium, Barcelona's largest aquarian basin, spans an impressive 36 meters in diameter, with a water depth exceeding 5 meters and a substantial 4 million liters of water.

Shark Species in Oceanarium: The Oceanarium's undeniable headliners are the sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) and sandbank sharks (Carcharhinus plumbeus). Visitors can get an intimate view of these magnificent creatures and other sea inhabitants through a transparent tunnel on the 'seabed'.

Mediterranean Exhibit's Specifications: The Mediterranean exhibit replicates the distinctive flora and fauna of the region, spanning over 3,700 m³ of water. With 14 pools, it maintains a Mediterranean-like surface water temperature between 14 and 18 °C, offering an authentic representation of the sea's surface environment.

Tropical Diversity in Seven Pools: L'Aquàrium dazzles with seven tropical water pools ranging from 11 to 156 m³. Maintaining warmer temperatures between 23 and 27 °C, these pools house an impressive array of species, including sharks, coral reef inhabitants, and aquatic life from the Great Barrier Reef, Red Sea, Caribbean Sea, and tropical atolls.

Why visit L'Aquàrium Barcelona?

Diverse Marine Life

Explore the 14 themed zones that showcase sea life from the Mediterranean and beyond. You’ll encounter native species like grouper and sea bream, alongside exotic creatures in the Tropical Aquarium. As you wander from the rugged Costa Brava displays to the lush Ebro Delta setup, you'll get a crash course in just how amazing and varied our underwater world is. 

Underwater Tunnel

Walk through the 80-meter underwater tunnel, immersing yourself in the Mediterranean seafloor environment, surrounded by sharks, stingrays, and dories. Fun fact: Kids can even experience sleepovers in the underwater tunnel.

Interactive Exhibits

Get up close with the sea life in touch tanks and learn about marine ecosystems through engaging displays. You’ll meet Humboldt penguins in the chilly "La Vida en el Frio" zone, and learn about jellyfish within the belly of a colossal model sperm whale. There are more than 50+ interactive activities for kids in Explora!

Conservation Efforts

Gain a deeper understanding of Barcelona Aquarium's dedication to marine conservation. Know how the facility actively contributes to environmental sustainability through breeding programs and research initiatives.

Unique Experiences

Craving adventure? Barcelona Aquarium offers three exhilarating shark encounters, including diving experiences. The standout "Sleeping with Sharks" program lets kids 8-12 spend a night observing these apex predators up close. 

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What our guests say

Franklin B

United States
Couple
Last week
Easy to book, easy to hop on and off, or even walk to the next stop! Professional, friendly and prompt service! Wonderful narration of historical and contemporary sites. The lines give lovely varying perspectives of BCN allowing participants to get a full view and insight into this vibrant city. Thank you, City Bus!

Combo: Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Barcelona Aquarium Skip-the-Line Tickets

Mary F

United States
Couple
2 weeks ago
Good audio telling about all the sites Staff were friendly Seats are hard and a bit uncomfortable for the almost 3 hour tour Lots of traffic

Combo: Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Barcelona Aquarium Skip-the-Line Tickets

Florencia F

Spain
Couple
2 weeks ago

+2 more

The bus tour was an incredible experience—you literally get to see all of Barcelona. I recommend studying the map beforehand and getting off at the stops that interest you most. If you download the City Tour app, you can see where the bus is coming from so you don’t end up waiting in vain at the stop. I also recommend the 48-hour tour—there are so many beautiful places. We spent two hours just at the MNAC, and we only managed to see half of it, and then we continued with the tour. Excellent app, and I recommend getting tickets in advance—not for the tour, since there’s always availability, but the other sites sell out quickly.

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Samantha S

United States
Couple
Mar 2026
The many options of sightseeing that were available with the pass as well as the different packages available to purchase at discount prices. Also, the app was easy to use and retrieve the tickets.

Headout Barcelona Pass: Save up to 40% at All Top Attractions

Silviu C

Romania
Group
2 weeks ago

+4 more

Definitely worthy - at a convenient price per ticket we visited both houses and skipped a 50 person line! Our ticket included a tablet with guide and virtual reality, which was really helpful and interesting. Do not miss the immersive show when exiting Casa Batllo!

Combo: La Pedrera-Casa Milà + Aquarium Tickets

Sasa V

Family
2 weeks ago

+1 more

A truly beautiful view of the city and the marina with its luxury yachts. The weather was perfect. I was there with my daughters

Combo: Montjuic Cable Car + Barcelona Aquarium Tickets

Natalia P

Norway
Couple
Mar 2026
I really enjoyed the aquarium. We bought tickets online in advance, but the line at the box office was short. There were several rooms and lots of marine animals. You could even feed the fish in one of the rooms. We had a great time.

Combo: Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Barcelona Tickets

Panagiotis A

Couple
Mar 2026

+1 more

We enjoyed our visit at the aquarium very much. We booked our tickets few ours before and when we arrived there it was very easy and convenient to get inside.

Combo: Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Barcelona Tickets

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