Barcelona offers 3 main city card types: Attraction-based passes like the Headout Barcelona Pass and the Go City Explorer Pass let you pick 2 to 7 sights and explore at your own pace. Day-based passes like the Go City Barcelona All Inclusive Pass are ideal for packed itineraries if you want to visit as many of the included attractions as you want over 2 to 5 days. For transport-heavy trips, the Hola Barcelona Travel Card bundles unlimited metro, bus, and tram travel with 25+ museum entries.
Barcelona City Pass in a nutshell
Your Barcelona City Pass options explained
| Card details | Headout Barcelona Pass | Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass | Go City Barcelona All Inclusive Pass | Barcelona Card | Hola Barcelona Travel Card | Articket Passport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type of card | Attraction-based (pick 2-6) | Attraction-based (pick 2-7) | Day-based (2/3/4/5 days) | Day-based (72/96/120-hours) | Day-based (48/72/96/120 hours) | Attraction-based |
Validity after activation- first use | 30 days from date selected | 30 days | 2/3/4/5 days | 72/96/120-hours | 48/72/96/120 hours | Valid for 1 year from purchase date |
Validity of non-activated cards | 30 days from date selected | Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. | Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase | Valid until 31 December | 90 days from date of purchase | Valid for 1 year from purchase date |
No. of attractions | 19 | 45 | 40+ | 25+ museums & public transport access | Public transport only (metros, buses, trains, trams) | 6 museums |
Price range | €59-€168 | €84-€189 | €169-€299 | €59-€84 | €18.70-€43.60 | $41 |
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Types of Barcelona City Passes explained: Day-based vs. attraction-based vs. public transport



Which Barcelona City Pass is best for you

If you want to see top attractions on a budget

If you want to see as much as possible in a few days

If you want unlimited, hassle-free public transport
Top attractions included in your Barcelona City Card
| Inclusions | Headout Barcelona Pass | Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass | Barcelona All Inclusive Card | Articket Passport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Güell | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Sagrada Familia | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Casa Milà - La Pedrera | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Barcelona Zoo | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Casa Batlló | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Casa Vicens | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Barcelona Aquarium | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Montjuïc Cable Car | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Torre Glòries | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Cruises | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Picasso museum | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Poble Espanyol de Barcelona | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Moco museum | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Antoni Tàpies Foundation | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
Flamenco shows | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |

























