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Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA)

Explore contemporary art at Barcelona's MACBA. Diverse modern artworks, installations in the heart of the city. Get tickets and dive into the rich tapestry of modern art in this iconic museum.

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA)
Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona exterior with visitors.
Visitors viewing framed artworks at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Barcelona (MACBA).
Flexible duration
  • Explore the pieces that represent key moments in Barcelona's past century of art, culture, and society.

  • Admire works by famous artists such as Basquiat, Keith Haring, and more.

  • Check out the permanent and temporary collections from the mid-20th century onward.

  • Explore MACBA's 2023 program, a captivating fusion of visual arts, performances, films, and music that promises a mesmerizing artistic journey.

  • Fun Fact: The museum houses an extensive library specializing in contemporary art. With over 60,000 volumes, including books, magazines, and multimedia resources, it is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts

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  • Explore the pieces that represent key moments in Barcelona's past century of art, culture, and society.

  • Admire works by famous artists such as Basquiat, Keith Haring, and more.

  • Check out the permanent and temporary collections from the mid-20th century onward.

  • Explore MACBA's 2023 program, a captivating fusion of visual arts, performances, films, and music that promises a mesmerizing artistic journey.

  • Fun Fact: The museum houses an extensive library specializing in contemporary art. With over 60,000 volumes, including books, magazines, and multimedia resources, it is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts

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€12
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Tourists on an open-top bus touring Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Barcelona metro train at a station, a common route to Camp Nou.
Tourist waiting at a bus stop in Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Tourists using Hola Barcelona Travel Card at a Barcelona metro station.
Group walking through a narrow street in Barcelona during a guided tour.
Tourists at Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona, with palm trees and sea view.
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Book now, pay later
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  • The Hola Barcelona Travel Card gives you 48–120hrs of unlimited public transport rides, slashing costs vs single tickets; more savings, more exploring.

  • Ride metros, TMB buses, FGC/RENFE & Rodalies trains (Zone 1), trams, Montjuïc funicular & airport metro; every route is covered with no extra costs.

  • Skip overpriced taxis and rental car hassles! Barcelona’s efficient transit network takes you everywhere without draining your wallet.

  • Your pass stays valid for 90 days pre-activation, so no rush; plan your Barcelona adventure and hop on whenever wanderlust strikes.

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  • The Hola Barcelona Travel Card gives you 48–120hrs of unlimited public transport rides, slashing costs vs single tickets; more savings, more exploring.

  • Ride metros, TMB buses, FGC/RENFE & Rodalies trains (Zone 1), trams, Montjuïc funicular & airport metro; every route is covered with no extra costs.

  • Skip overpriced taxis and rental car hassles! Barcelona’s efficient transit network takes you everywhere without draining your wallet.

  • Your pass stays valid for 90 days pre-activation, so no rush; plan your Barcelona adventure and hop on whenever wanderlust strikes.

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€18.10
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Tourists walking outside the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA).
Red sculpture outside Joan Miró Foundation building in Barcelona.
Fundacio Tapies modernist building by Domenech i Montaner in Barcelona.
Fortress of Montjuic with stone bridge and lush gardens, Barcelona, Spain.
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  • Choose between 72 or 120-hour passes and score free entry to 25+ museums like Picasso, unlimited city transport, and 40+ attraction discounts saving you 50%.

  • Get your culture fix for free at Moco Museum, Picasso, Joan Miró Foundation, Montjuïc Castle, and the lush Barcelona Botanical Garden.

  • Get 20-50% off at gems like La Pedrera, Barcelona Bus Turistic, Casino Barcelona, and more because your wallet deserves a vacation too.

  • The pass remains valid till Dec 31, 2025, before you activate it. So, go all out and see all the must-sees and save big on transport and fun!

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  • Choose between 72 or 120-hour passes and score free entry to 25+ museums like Picasso, unlimited city transport, and 40+ attraction discounts saving you 50%.

  • Get your culture fix for free at Moco Museum, Picasso, Joan Miró Foundation, Montjuïc Castle, and the lush Barcelona Botanical Garden.

  • Get 20-50% off at gems like La Pedrera, Barcelona Bus Turistic, Casino Barcelona, and more because your wallet deserves a vacation too.

  • The pass remains valid till Dec 31, 2025, before you activate it. So, go all out and see all the must-sees and save big on transport and fun!

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€57
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List of top attractions in Barcelona, including Picasso Museum.
Paintings displayed inside Picasso Museum, Barcelona.
Sculpture and paintings at Joan Miró Foundation, Barcelona.
Fundacio Tapies modernist building by Domenech i Montaner in Barcelona.
National Art Museum of Catalonia with fountains, Barcelona, Spain.
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  • Skip the lines at 6 top museums in Barcelona and save up to 50 percent with the ArticketBCN Passport that gets you in faster and for way less money.

  • Explore the Picasso Museum’s early art, the Miró Foundation’s colorful symbols, and CCCB’s sharp takes on pop culture, cities, and social ideas.

  • Soak up MACBA’s giant white abstracts, Tàpies Foundation’s textured art, and MNAC’s sweeping halls of Romanesque frescoes and Gothic Catalan works.

  • The pass stays valid for one full year if left unused so you can unlock Barcelona’s art treasures when you’re actually ready to explore.

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  • Skip the lines at 6 top museums in Barcelona and save up to 50 percent with the ArticketBCN Passport that gets you in faster and for way less money.

  • Explore the Picasso Museum’s early art, the Miró Foundation’s colorful symbols, and CCCB’s sharp takes on pop culture, cities, and social ideas.

  • Soak up MACBA’s giant white abstracts, Tàpies Foundation’s textured art, and MNAC’s sweeping halls of Romanesque frescoes and Gothic Catalan works.

  • The pass stays valid for one full year if left unused so you can unlock Barcelona’s art treasures when you’re actually ready to explore.

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€38
Palau de la Música Catalana interior with stained glass ceiling, Barcelona.
Picasso Museum interior with abstract paintings on white walls and display cases.
Group of visitors enjoying the Players Experience tour at Barça Museum and J. Cruyff Stadium.
Tourists on Casa Milà rooftop in Barcelona with Turbopass City Card.
Tourists on a Las Golondrinas boat tour in Barcelona, part of Turbopass attractions.
Tour guide leading a group through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter under the Bishop's Bridge.
Tourists walking under colorful umbrellas in Poble Espanyol, Barcelona.
Casa Amatller dining room with ornate wooden furniture and stained glass windows.
Facade of Casa Amatller in Barcelona, showcasing intricate architectural details.
Tourists on a Hop on Hop off bus in Barcelona, viewing city landmarks.
Barcelona tram used by tourists with Turbopass City Card for exploring attractions.
Tourists at Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona using Turbopass City Card.
Barcelona's Mercat del Born with Catalan flag, included in Turbopass City Card.
Tourists viewing ancient ruins at El Born Cultural Center in Barcelona.
Casa Vicens' colorful architecture in Barcelona, part of the All Inclusive Card tour.
Cloister arches at a historic site in Barcelona, part of Turbopass attractions.
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Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Enjoy entry to the top 25+ attractions and public transport all over Barcelona with this all-in-one city pass.

  • Get free admission to top sites like Casa Batllò and Casa Milà, Maritime Museum, a hop-on hop-off bus tour, and save up to 60%.

  • With the complimentary public transport, experience Barcelona by bus, train, and metro without paying any additional cost.

  • Watch your mobile open gates and discounts for you. Just download your digital pass and scan your phone for instant access.

  • Choose from 1 to 7 days of validity and enjoy the freedom to plan your itinerary on the go and change your plans without consequences.

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  • Enjoy entry to the top 25+ attractions and public transport all over Barcelona with this all-in-one city pass.

  • Get free admission to top sites like Casa Batllò and Casa Milà, Maritime Museum, a hop-on hop-off bus tour, and save up to 60%.

  • With the complimentary public transport, experience Barcelona by bus, train, and metro without paying any additional cost.

  • Watch your mobile open gates and discounts for you. Just download your digital pass and scan your phone for instant access.

  • Choose from 1 to 7 days of validity and enjoy the freedom to plan your itinerary on the go and change your plans without consequences.

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€127.40
Panoramic view of Sagrada Familia and Barcelona cityscape.
Top attractions list with Park Güell, Sagrada Familia, and more in Barcelona.
Park Güell's colorful mosaic terrace overlooking Barcelona cityscape.
Facade of Sagrada Familia with spires, Barcelona.
Casa Batlló facade with colorful mosaic tiles and unique balconies in Barcelona.
Red double-decker bus on a hop-on hop-off tour in front of Casa Milà, Barcelona.
Rooftop chimneys of La Pedrera, Casa Mila in Barcelona at sunset.
Clownfish swimming among anemones at L'Aquarium de Barcelona.
FC Barcelona museum exhibit at Spotify Camp Nou with team memorabilia.
Pink flamingo standing in water at Barcelona Zoo, Spain.
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Extended validity
1 more
  • Mix and match 2 to 7 dream attractions from 45 options, from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell, with free access and sweet savings up to 44%!

  • Feed your curiosity for free at the mind-bending Museum of Illusions, quirky Wax Museum, and captivating Museu d’Historia, and more.

  • Zoom around town on hop-on hop-off buses, cruise the harbor by boat, and unlock bonus adventures to supercharge your Barcelona trip!

  • Activate your pass anytime within one year, then enjoy 30 full days to visit all your selected attractions at your own pace.

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  • Mix and match 2 to 7 dream attractions from 45 options, from Sagrada Familia to Park Guell, with free access and sweet savings up to 44%!

  • Feed your curiosity for free at the mind-bending Museum of Illusions, quirky Wax Museum, and captivating Museu d’Historia, and more.

  • Zoom around town on hop-on hop-off buses, cruise the harbor by boat, and unlock bonus adventures to supercharge your Barcelona trip!

  • Activate your pass anytime within one year, then enjoy 30 full days to visit all your selected attractions at your own pace.

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€84
Barcelona airport transfer bus and metro train at station.
Aerobus on Barcelona street, offering transport from airport to city center.
People chatting inside Aerobus traveling to Barcelona city center.
Tourists on an open-top bus touring Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Aerobus at Barcelona city center, offering one-way tickets to/from airport.
Tourist waiting at a bus stop in Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Barcelona Aerobus interior with passengers seated and digital screens displaying route information.
Aerobus driving through Placa de Catalunya, central square in Barcelona, Spain, with people and historic buildings.
Group walking through a narrow street in Barcelona during a guided tour.
Tourists boarding trams at a Barcelona station with cityscape views.
Tourists using Hola Barcelona Travel Card at a Barcelona metro station.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Transfers included
  • Discover Barcelona's top landmarks using trams, buses, metros, and suburban trains, complemented by a smooth, one-way Aerobus airport transfer.
  • Utilize the Hola Barcelona Travel Card for unlimited city travel, enabling cost-effective and convenient exploration.
  • Plan your trip with flexibility using 2, 3, 4, or 5-day passes, and take advantage of the card's 90-day validity.
  • Travel from Barcelona Airport to Plaça Catalunya in under 35 minutes by bus, avoiding taxi delays.
  • Benefit from consistent, year-round bus service with departures every 5-20 minutes, featuring free Wi-Fi, USB charging, and ample luggage space.

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  • Discover Barcelona's top landmarks using trams, buses, metros, and suburban trains, complemented by a smooth, one-way Aerobus airport transfer.
  • Utilize the Hola Barcelona Travel Card for unlimited city travel, enabling cost-effective and convenient exploration.
  • Plan your trip with flexibility using 2, 3, 4, or 5-day passes, and take advantage of the card's 90-day validity.
  • Travel from Barcelona Airport to Plaça Catalunya in under 35 minutes by bus, avoiding taxi delays.
  • Benefit from consistent, year-round bus service with departures every 5-20 minutes, featuring free Wi-Fi, USB charging, and ample luggage space.
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€31.30

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Barcelona city tour bus with Hola Barcelona logo.
Tourists on an open-top bus touring Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Barcelona metro train at a station, a common route to Camp Nou.
Mother and child riding Barcelona metro with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Tourists boarding trams at a Barcelona station with cityscape views.
Tourists using Hola Barcelona Travel Card at a Barcelona metro station.
Tourist waiting at a bus stop in Barcelona with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Tourists at Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona, with palm trees and sea view.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Seamlessly travel between Barcelona’s top attractions without worrying about multiple tickets, including access to the airport's metro and train services directly from the city.

  • Discover Barcelona’s historic neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines at your own pace, with unlimited hops on metro and bus lines, including TMB, FGC, and Renfe services.

  • Make the most of your trip with the card’s access to the Montjuïc Funicular, offering easy access to one of Barcelona’s best viewpoints and the city's cultural hotspots.

  • Valid for 96 hours from the first validation, this travel card ensures non-stop exploration for four days, allowing you to see more of the city’s iconic sights, all with one convenient pass.

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  • Seamlessly travel between Barcelona’s top attractions without worrying about multiple tickets, including access to the airport's metro and train services directly from the city.

  • Discover Barcelona’s historic neighborhoods, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines at your own pace, with unlimited hops on metro and bus lines, including TMB, FGC, and Renfe services.

  • Make the most of your trip with the card’s access to the Montjuïc Funicular, offering easy access to one of Barcelona’s best viewpoints and the city's cultural hotspots.

  • Valid for 96 hours from the first validation, this travel card ensures non-stop exploration for four days, allowing you to see more of the city’s iconic sights, all with one convenient pass.

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€34.40

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Yoana Bogdanova
BG

Yoana

Bulgaria
Feb 2025
5/5
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You have to go to tourist information cabins in Barcelona to redeem you tickets. Everything was fine with the public transport and the museums! Recommending! :)
Jennifer Exson
DE

Jennifer

Germany
Aug 2025
5/5
We were able to pick up our tickets at the tourist information desk at the airport. The nice man at the counter gave us a map of Barcelona and showed us which means of public transport we could use. The transport network is very well developed and timed. All the metros, streetcars, buses and associated stations were super clean and well maintained. What I would like to mention explicitly is that the cable car to Montjuïc is not included, as this is operated by a private company. However, there is a public cable car that goes up and back down.
DAVID BANDINI
IT

David

Italy
Aug 2025
5/5
The ability to be able to move freely without the hassle of always having to buy a ticket especially when in a hurry
NILCE HANSFORD

Nilce

Apr 2024
5/5
Opportunity to visit exhibitions in foundations I didn't know - No bureaucracy, no queue and no advance booking - Sensational
Catherine Patricia Carter
US

Catherine

United States
Nov 2023
5/5
The Picasso museum was a highlight of our visit to Barcelona. We also visited the modern art museum. We love that the passport is good for a year. There was a bit of a hiccup picking up the pasees as my husband was redirected to another location. Might want to correct that.
Denise Grashoff
CH

Denise

Switzerland
Feb 2025
5/5
Practical overview and good information about the meeting points, reminders the day before the excursions and how to get there.
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