An underwater world at Port Vell
Barcelona Aquarium: tickets, prices, opening hours, and visit
The Barcelona Aquarium is a favorite family attraction. Located at Port Vell, it features over 80 tanks and around 11,000 animals from 600 species, with highlights including the Oceanarium and its 80-meter underwater tunnel.
- 80-meter underwater tunnel
- Giant Oceanarium
- Over 80 tanks
- Perfect for families
Barcelona Aquarium Tickets
Which Ticket to Choose for the Barcelona Aquarium?
The classic entry ticket is the simplest choice for visiting the Aquarium. The Flexi-Ticket is more appealing if you want to keep your schedule open, while the Zoo + Aquarium pass allows you to combine two major family visits in Barcelona.
The Easiest Option
Barcelona Aquarium: Entry Ticket
Access All Areas and Exhibitions
The classic ticket to explore the Barcelona Aquarium, its Oceanarium, the underwater tunnel, and all the Mediterranean and tropical areas.
- Entry Ticket to the Aquarium
- Access to All Areas and Exhibitions
- Oceanarium and Underwater Tunnel
- Mediterranean and Tropical Tanks
The most flexible
Barcelona Aquarium: Flexi-Ticket
Visit without selecting an entry time
The best choice if your plans might change. The Flexi-Ticket allows you to visit the Aquarium without booking a specific time, offering more flexibility to organize your stay.
- Entry to the Barcelona Aquarium
- Access to all areas and exhibitions
- No fixed entry time
- More flexibility to plan your visit
Perfect for families
Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Pass
Two major visits with a single booking
Combine the Barcelona Aquarium with the Barcelona Zoo, located in the Ciutadella Park. This is an ideal option for families who want to dedicate two half-days to animals during their stay.
- Entry to the Barcelona Aquarium
- Access to all areas of the Aquarium
- Entry to the Barcelona Zoo
- Two family activities to combine
At a Glance
Barcelona Aquarium at a Glance
| Attraction | The Barcelona Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Address | Moll d’Espanya del Port Vell, s/n, 08039 Barcelona |
| Price | Adult ticket from 30.00 € |
| Children | Reduced rates based on age |
| Recommended Duration | About 2 hours |
| Must-See | Oceanarium, underwater tunnel, sharks, rays, Mediterranean and tropical tanks, Planeta Aqua |
| Number of tanks | More than 80 |
| Animals | About 11,000 |
| Species | Approximately 600 |
| Best Time | At opening time, before the crowds |
| Official Website | aquariumbcn.com |
Prices may vary, so always check the available rate for your date at the time of booking.
The Aquarium is especially worth a visit if you're traveling with children: the underwater tunnel and the sharks usually make quite an impression, and the visit is easy to fit into a day in the center of Barcelona.
Try to go as soon as it opens. You'll enjoy the Oceanarium and interactive areas much more before the groups and families arrive. Plan for about two hours without rushing.
What to See
Must-Sees at the Barcelona Aquarium
The tour alternates between Mediterranean and tropical aquariums, large marine animals, and educational spaces. The Oceanarium and its tunnel are the highlights of the visit, but several areas are worth taking your time to explore.
© Robertgombos, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is the iconic tank of the Barcelona Aquarium. Here, you can observe sharks, rays, moray eels, and many Mediterranean fish.
© Tiqets.com
The Underwater Tunnel
The 80-meter transparent tunnel runs through the Oceanarium. Sharks and rays glide above and around visitors: it's the most spectacular moment of the visit.
© Javi Guerra Hernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sharks and Rays
Sharks and rays are naturally among the most anticipated animals. The tunnel allows you to observe them up close throughout the journey.
© Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Mediterranean Aquariums
These tanks allow visitors to explore the habitats and species characteristic of the Mediterranean, which remains at the heart of the Barcelona Aquarium's identity.
© Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tropical Aquariums
Tropical spaces offer a complete change of scenery with more colorful fish and ecosystems that are very different from those of the Mediterranean.
© Tiqets.com
Planeta Aqua
Planeta Aqua allows you to discover how different species have adapted to their environment and enhances the visit with a more educational approach.
Visit Duration
How long does it take to visit the Barcelona Aquarium?
Plan for about 2 hours to visit the Barcelona Aquarium at a leisurely pace.
This duration allows you to follow the route without rushing, enjoy the Oceanarium and the tunnel, and stop at the main areas.
If you have young children or spend more time in the interactive areas, consider allowing 2 to 2.5 hours.
Two hours are enough for the essentials. If you need to shorten your visit, keep the Oceanarium and the underwater tunnel: they are the heart of the tour.
Family Fun
Barcelona Aquarium with Children
The Aquarium is an especially easy visit to make with children. The tour is very visual, the underwater tunnel immediately captures attention, and the interactive spaces provide variety during the visit.
Specific rates are offered for children depending on their age. As these conditions may change, check the applicable rate when booking.
With young children, don't feel the need to see everything in detail: focus on the Oceanarium, the tunnel, the sharks, the tropical tanks, and Planeta Aqua.
Aim for the first time slot of the day. You'll avoid the crowds and the children's fatigue, and the tunnel can be crossed without waiting.
The child rate depends on age: check it when booking.
Plan Your Visit
Barcelona Aquarium Opening Hours
| Opening | Open all year round |
|---|---|
| Closure | Variable depending on the date and season |
| Recommended Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| Best Time | From the moment it opens, especially on weekends and during school holidays |
| Official Website | aquariumbcn.com |
As opening hours may change throughout the year, always check the official website for the opening and closing times corresponding to your date before your visit.
Barcelona with the Family
Other Family-Friendly Attractions
If you're travelling with children, Barcelona offers several great visits that are easy to combine with the Aquarium during your stay.
© Robot8A, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Barcelona Zoo
A grand outdoor adventure in the heart of Parc de la Ciutadella, featuring over 300 species and a new model focused more on biodiversity conservation.
© Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tibidabo
The amusement park perched 512 metres up at the top of Collserola, with its historic rides, Ferris wheel and one of the best views over Barcelona.
© Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Poble Espanyol
An open-air museum village featuring architecture, artisan workshops, contemporary art, interactive experiences, and family-friendly activities.
© Georges Jansoone (JoJan), CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Getting there
Getting to Barcelona Aquarium
The Aquarium stands on the Moll d'Espanya, in the middle of Port Vell, facing the bottom of La Rambla. You reach it on foot across the Rambla de Mar footbridge, after a short metro or bus ride.
Getting there
Nearby
Christopher Columbus monument
The 60-metre column built for the 1888 Universal Exhibition has a lift to a viewing platform over the port.
Barcelona Maritime Museum
The medieval royal shipyards house a full-size replica of the Royal Galley from 1571, a second sea-themed visit for children.
Museum of the History of Catalonia
Set in the Palau de Mar, a former port warehouse, with hands-on displays and a rooftop terrace over the marina.
La Barceloneta
The 18th-century fishermen's quarter with its grid of narrow streets leads straight to the beach, for an afternoon by the sea.
Gothic Quarter
Up from the port, the old town keeps sections of the Roman walls of Barcino and the Cathedral cloister with its geese.
FAQ
FAQ - Barcelona Aquarium
Plan for about 2 hours for a regular visit. If you have young children or if you spend more time in the interactive areas, consider allowing 2 to 2.5 hours.
Online booking is recommended, especially on weekends, during holidays, and in peak season. It allows you to plan your visit in advance and choose the ticket that best fits your schedule.
Yes. The underwater tunnel, the sharks, the tropical fish, and the interactive spaces make the visit particularly suitable for families and young children.
The best time to visit is usually right at opening. There are fewer visitors, and the Oceanarium, the underwater tunnel, and the interactive spaces are more enjoyable to explore.
Yes. Sharks are among the iconic animals of the Oceanarium. You can observe them from the long underwater tunnel that runs through the tank.
No. Once you leave the Aquarium, it is generally not possible to re-enter with the same ticket.