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10+ tourist cards, wildly different prices, and only a few that actually make sense for your trip. I've tested them all so you don't have to.
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Barcelona tourist cards & passes
Every card below has been independently reviewed. Prices include the best available online discount.
Best for: First-timers, 2–5 day stays
- Unlimited public transport
- Free entry to 25+ museums
- Skip the queue
- Airport train included
Best for: Families with children
- Unlimited transport included
- Zoo, Aquarium & CosmoCaixa free
- Tibidabo & Poble Espanyol
- Skip the queue
Best for: Museum lovers with own transport
- Free entry to 25+ museums
- 70+ attraction discounts
- No transport (pair with Hola)
- Physical NFC card
Best for: Transport-only visitors
- Unlimited metro, bus & tram
- Airport L9 metro included
- Cheapest transport option
- No attraction benefits
Best for: Heavy sightseers, 2–5 days
- 52 attractions all included
- Hop-on hop-off bus included
- Skip-the-line access
- No transport pass
Best for: Light sightseers, 3 top sights
- Pick 3 from 14 top attractions
- Includes Sagrada Família or Casa Batlló
- Skip-the-line access
- 30 days to use them
Best for: Flexible sightseers
- Choose 3–7 from 46 attractions
- 30 days to use them
- Skip-the-line access
- No transport included
Best for: Gaudí & hop-on-hop-off fans
- Sagrada Família included
- Park Güell included
- Hop-on hop-off bus
- Audioguides included
Best for: First-timers, scenic tours
- Red & Blue routes
- Unlimited hop on/off
- Audioguide in 16 languages
- Free Wi-Fi on board
Side by side
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Barcelona Card | Card Family | Card Essential | Hola BCN | Bus Turístic | Bcn Pass | GoCity All-In | GoCity Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €43.20 | €70 | €29 | €11.25 | €33 | €86.50 | €114 | €59 |
| Online discount | 10% | — | — | 5% | — | — | 5% | 5% |
| Validity | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 2–5 days | 1–3 days | 2 days | 2–5 days | 60 days |
| Public transport | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Museum / attraction access | 25+ | ✓ | 25+ | — | — | Gaudí | 45+ | Choose |
| Skip the line | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hop-on hop-off bus | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
Common questions
FAQ
For most 3-day visits, the Barcelona Card offers the best all-round value — unlimited transport plus free museum access from €43.20. If you're doing a heavy attraction itinerary (5+ sights), GoCity All Inclusive often wins on raw savings.
Online, always. Most cards include a 5–10% online discount, and you get instant delivery to your phone. Buying at the airport or tourist offices means paying full price and sometimes queuing.
Not free entry — Sagrada Família gives a discount with the Barcelona Card but still requires a separate booking. For free entry, you need GoCity All Inclusive or Barcelona Pass. Always pre-book your Sagrada Família time slot; it sells out weeks ahead in peak season.
For 1 day: probably not. Just buy a T-casual transport card and individual tickets. For 2 days: the Barcelona Card now starts at 48 hours (€35.10) and includes unlimited transport plus 25+ museums — worth it if you plan to visit at least one museum.