Barcelona Card: 25+ Museums and Free Public Transportation

Sant Gervasi - la Bonanova, Barcelona



Access over 25 of Barcelona’s best museums and attractions. Save money, be flexible and enjoy free public transportation with a 3, 4, or 5-day card.

Barcelona Card: Museum Access and Public Transport Pass

The Barcelona Card offers free entry to 28 major museums and unlimited public transportation across the city, ideal for tourists wanting convenience and savings.

Highlights

  • Free entry to 28 emblematic museums including Picasso Museum and Joan Miró Foundation
  • Unlimited use of public transport: trams, buses, metro
  • Exclusive guidebook available in six languages and a detailed city map
  • Discounts on top activities, tours, flamenco shows, and attractions

Description

The Barcelona Card grants free admission to key museums and attractions, plus unlimited access to public transportation for 3, 4, or 5 consecutive days.

Alongside the card, you receive a city map and a multilingual guidebook (Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian) that details must-visit sites and offers.

You save up to 77% compared to regular admission prices and get discounts of up to 50% on additional entries, including Gaudí’s Casa Milà and Casa Batlló, select tours, and flamenco shows.

Included Museums and Attractions

  • Art Museums
    • Picasso Museum
    • Moco Museum
    • National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) - skip the ticket line
    • Antoni Tàpies Foundation - skip the ticket line
    • Frederic Marès Museum
  • Natural History and Science Museums
    • CosmoCaixa Science Museum
    • Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona (Museu Blau)
  • Contemporary Art Museums
    • Design Museum of Barcelona
    • Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) - skip the ticket line
  • Archaeology and Ethnology Museums
    • Egyptian Museum of Barcelona
    • Ethnological Museum of Barcelona (Parc de Montjuïc)
    • Ethnological Museum of Barcelona (Montcada)
  • Cultural Centers
    • Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) - skip the ticket line
    • El Born Cultural and Memorial Center
    • CaixaForum
  • History Museums
    • Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) - Refugi 307 (Air-raid shelter)
    • Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) - Via Sepulcral Romana (Roman funeral way)
    • Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) - El Call (Jewish district)
    • Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) - Plaça del Rei
  • Other Attractions
    • Banksy Museum
    • Joan Miró Foundation
    • Montjuïc Castle
    • Botanical Garden of Barcelona
    • Music Museum of Barcelona - skip the ticket line
    • Chocolate Museum - skip the ticket line
    • Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antonio Samaranch - skip the ticket line
    • The Royal Monastery of St Mary of Pedralbes

Includes

  • Free admission to over 25 museums and attractions
  • Unlimited public transport access
  • Discounts on additional activities and attractions
  • City map and metro map highlighting points of interest
  • Multilingual guidebook

Note: Children under 4 travel free by public transport and receive discounted entry without the card.

Excludes

  • Audio guide at the Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antonio Samaranch
  • Aerobus airport shuttle and night bus services

Important Information

  • The card is valid from first use for 72, 96, or 120 hours depending on your selected duration
  • Accepted on metro, tramway, TMB buses, FGC urban railway lines, and Renfe Rodalies train zone 1

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the first use for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring a valid ID, start using your card early in the day, and plan visits to skip-the-line museums to save time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Barcelona Card provides free entry to over 28 museums, including the Picasso Museum and Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona.
Yes, the Barcelona Card offers unlimited use of public transport such as buses, trams, and the metro throughout Barcelona.
The Barcelona Card is available for different durations; check the official website for specific validity options when booking.
Yes, the card grants discounts on top tours, activities, flamenco shows, and other attractions in Barcelona.
Yes, the Barcelona Card comes with an exclusive guidebook and a detailed city map available in six languages.
You can use the Barcelona Card on all public transportation within Barcelona, including trams, buses, and the metro system.
Advance booking policies vary by museum; check the individual museum websites in Barcelona for current visitor requirements.
Tourists seeking convenient access to multiple museums and unlimited public transportation in Barcelona benefit most from the card.
Yes, the card is ideal for first-time visitors looking to explore major museums and public transport options in Barcelona efficiently.
Yes, the Barcelona Card allows unlimited entries to participating museums and unlimited use of public transport within its validity period.

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