Top Aquariums in Barcelona | Opening Hours, Location, Zoos in Barcelona, Nearby Attractions & More!

• Visit the world's most important marine leisure and education center at the Barcelona Aquarium with your hassle-free skip-the-line tickets.
• Learn about the Mediterranean sea life and the species that live on its seabed.
• With 35 aquariums and enclosures housing over 11,000 animals across 450 species, you'll have plenty to see.
• Check out Explora! Children's Area, Planeta Aqua, The Oceanarium and the many other zones to indulge yourself in the marine world.
• At the Oceanarium, walk through an 80-meter tunnel and W=wave at the sharks, sunfish, giltheads, and morays while you're here.

Need to know

• Tip: Visit the touch pools, especially if you're with children, for a hands-on experience with some of the marine creatures under the guidance of aquarium staff.
• Operating hours are 10 AM to 7 PM, Monday to Friday, and 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket offices and access close one hour before facility closure.

Inclusions

• Skip the line admission to Barcelona Aquarium

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Explore the Barcelona Zoo, a biodiversity reserve home to 4,000 animals and over 400 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and more.
• Educative and fascinating, visit 11 distinct divisions such as the Land of Dragons, Terrarium, Gorillas Area, and Aquarama to learn about different species.
• See exotic animals like the Chinese Alligator, Nicobar Pigeon, and Muntjac deer.
• The Zoo plans special kid-friendly educational activities, workshops, and exhibits including the New Escape Room.

Inclusions

• Entry to the Barcelona Zoo

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Hotel transfers
• Transport

• Please note that you need to print out the tickets in order to redeem it.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• From lions, tigers, and gazelles to the Black howler and Komodo dragon, find an incredible display of biodiversity at Barcelona Zoo.
• Check out the 9 exciting zoo spaces, including the Land of Dragons, Terrarius, Aviary, Palm Trees, and Flying Birdhouse.
• Visit Aquarium Barcelona, housing 11,000 creatures of 451 species, spread across 35 aquariums. Embark on a spectacular underwater walk through an 80-meter-long transparent tunnel.
• Gaze at sharks, moray eels, sunfish, and more at Oceanarium, the largest aquarium in the facility.
• Discover minute details of marine flora and fauna. Check out Explore!, where children can get close to the marine world through 50 interactive activities.

Inclusions

• Entry into Barcelona Zoo
• Entry into Aquarium Barcelona

Barcelona Zoo

• The zoo offers a free wheelchair service. Chairs can be requested at either of the park's two entrances.
• Services for children include ergonomic seats where you can leave your baby while using the services and diaper changes in many of the zoo's restrooms.

Aquarium Barcelona

• It is forbidden to feed the animals.
• Children are to be kept under supervision.
• The Park Management reserves the right of admission and may also, if the conduct of one or more users is not correct, proceed to expulsion from the premises, without the right to claim.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Get access to Barcelona’s most popular attractions with a single combo ticket– skip-the-line entry to Barcelona Aquarium and Las Golondrinas boat trip.
• Check out the different zones including Planeta Aqua, The Oceanarium, the Explore! and Children’s Area and spot sharks, ocean sunfish, and morays at the aquarium.
• Bask in the soft sunlight as you glide atop the waves for 40 minutes on Barcelona’s classic Golondrina and soak in glorious views of the top sites of the city.

Inclusions

Barcelona Aquarium

• Skip-the-line admission

Las Golondrinas Boat

• 40-minute Cruise
• Views of the Maremagnum, Puerta de Europa Bridge, Torre del Reloj, Sideroploide

-Views of the castle and the mountain of Montjuïc, the W hotel, and the “PortVell"

Barcelona Aquarium

• Tip: Check the schedule and arrange your visit in advance if you’re interested in unique events like feedings and diving displays.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stoller Accessibility
• You are permitted to purchase food at the aquarium or carry your own but are not permitted to eat within the exhibits.
• Flash photography and tripods are not permitted.

Las Golondrinas Boat

• Tip: Opt for the cruise during the months of May and September for pleasant and bright weather.
• Please be aware that in the event of inclement weather, services may be delayed or canceled without notice.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Combine cultural marvels and aquatic fun with one super-saver combo. Access La Pedrera-Casa Milà and Barcelona Aquarium – the best of both worlds!
• Feast your eyes on Casa Milà! Marvel at the flowing wave-like design, quirky wrought iron balconies, and unique asymmetrical facades.
• Learn about Gaudi's life and his masterpieces while wandering through Casa Milà with an engaging audio guide available in 10 different languages.
• Get up close with aquatic animals. Gaze at 35 aquariums swarming with sharks, ocean sunfish, moray eels, penguins, and more.
• Check out different zones, including Planeta Aqua, the Oceanarium, and the children’s area, Explora!

Inclusions

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

• Skip-the-line entry to La Pedrera-Casa Milà
• Audio guide for La Pedrera-Casa Milà

Barcelona Aquarium

• Entry to Barcelona Aquarium

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

• Tip: Start your visit by heading to the rooftop terrace of La Pedrera-Casa Milà. This offers stunning panoramic views of Barcelona and allows you to admire Gaudí's unique architectural elements from above.

Barcelona Aquarium

• Tip: Wear comfortable footwear as you will be walking through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe.
• Guests are requested to avoid touching the tanks and follow recommended itineraries.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Get the best of both worlds as you explore the city on an open-top, double-decker bus, and experience the Barcelona Aquarium.
• Whisk past 45 stops across the city along 2 well-planned routes, with a frequency of 5 to 25 mins allowing you to hop on and off as you like.
• Enhance your sightseeing experience with a multilingual audio guide, live guide, free WiFi, and exclusive smartphone app services!
• Learn about the diverse flora and fauna of Mediterranean sea life at the Barcelona Aquarium.
• See enclosures housing over 11,000 beings across 450 species. Immerse yourself in zones like Planeta Aqua, The Oceanarium, and more.

Inclusions

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Tour

• 24/48-hr Barcelona hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Blue & Red routes
• Audio guide in 16 languages
• Live guide
• WiFi onboard
• Access to a smartphone app with information about the city
• Access to discounts

Barcelona Aquarium

• Entry to Barcelona Aquarium

Blue Route

• The first bus is at 9am from Plaça de Catalunya and the last bus is at 7pm in the winter and 8pm in the summer.
• Frequency: Approx every 5 to 25 mins.
• Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Red Route

• The first bus is at 9am from Plaça de Catalunya and the last bus is at 7pm in the winter and 8pm in the summer.
• Frequency: Approx every 5 to 25 mins.
• Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

Barcelona Hop On Hop Off Tour

• Tip: If you fancy an authentic Vermouth, try out Bodega LA TIETA, a short walk from the Red Route Montjuic stop, or Casa Mariol, right near Sagrada Familia on the Blue Route.
• Your pass is valid for either 1 calendar day or 2 consecutive calendar days depending on your purchase. The pass is activated on the first usage.
• Facilities: Wheelchair & Stroller Accessibility, Accommodations for Hearing Disabilities, Free WiFi.
• Audio guide available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew, & Turkish.

Barcelona Aquarium

• Tip: To reach the aquarium via hop-on hop-off bus, get off at Port Vell on the Red Route.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Grab this pocket-friendly combo for access to Casa Batlló and Barcelona Zoo.
• At Casa Batlló, enjoy fascinating insights into one of Gaudí's most famous masterpieces with an audio guide.
• Get a glimpse inside Gaudí's mind through Gaudí Cube (360°), the world's first six-sided immersive LED cube.
• Witness the incredible biodiversity of the zoo, home to over 5,000 animals across 400+ species. Spot the exotic Muntjac deer and the Chinese Alligator.
• Discover amazing facts about various species as you explore 11 divisions including the Gorillas Area, Aquarama, and the Land of Dragons!

Inclusions

Casa Batlló

• Timed entry into Casa Batlló
• Audio guide
• Gaudí Cube (360°)

Barcelona Zoo

• Entry into Barcelona Zoo

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.