Which Barcelona City Pass Is Best?

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Updated: März 18, 2024

Whenever our guides are leading a free tour in Barcelona, there's always a chance that one of our guests will ask for tips on saving money.

Tourist passes are an excellent way to save a few euros, but it's difficult to explain how it works while also leading a tour, which is why we've created this article!

This post compares the Barcelona City Pass, the Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass, the Turbo Pass, and other tourist most popular attraction passes that are available in Barcelona.

Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text.


Before You Buy

There are several different tourist passes to choose from in Barcelona.

Some of them focus primarily on museums, while others offer price concessions at several different locations.

There are also transport passes which can make traveling around the city much easier.

You will also want to consider the differences between the all-inclusive, preset packages, and build your own options. 

One thing to keep in mind is that most passes include fast-track entry privileges at several tours and most popular attractions.

All-Inclusive City Pass

An all-inclusive pass allows you to visit most popular locations in Barcelona for free without a limit on the number of things you can do.

You can also expect a bus tour to be included with this option, but the price for these passes are usually much higher as a result of all the services they provide.

That being said, for some, this type of pass is the easiest and most stress-free way to enjoy sightseeing in the city.

Build Your Own Tourist Pass

In comparison, a build-your-own pass will allow you to choose the specific locations that you want to visit and save money on them.

If you’re not interested in paying for all of the services included with an all-inclusive pass, this can be an excellent alternative.

Rather than paying for admission to several attractions you may not even visit, you can select the locations you want to see and pay a lower price for tickets to each site on your itinerary.

If you’re not that interested in going to the Zoo or taking a tour of Camp Nou (both offered through all-inclusive and build-your-own pass services), a science museum pass may be your best bet.

There are a lot of wonderful museums in Barcelona, and more than one tourist pass provides free entry to all of them.

This is a much more affordable option and may be preferable for some visitors.

Tourists who are only interested in visiting a few specific locations may want to consider a preset package pass.

This option includes a few most popular attractions and activities for one low price.

The main advantage of these passes is that you can use them pretty much whenever you want rather than rushing to experience everything as quickly as possible.

Finally, a transport pass will allow you to use the metro, bus, and tram services for one low price.

This will allow you to hop on and get where you need to go without much trouble, but some travelers may also want to consider a hop-on-hop-off bus tour instead.

These bus tours will take you to the most popular attractions in Barcelona, and they may be preferable for visitors who aren’t familiar with the area and don’t want to get lots.

For more details on each tourist pass offered in Barcelona, make sure to visit each respective section in this post. 


All-Inclusive Pass

An all-inclusive pass will provide free admission to several different locations.

Although this type of pass is usually the most expensive option, it is also one of the easiest and most extensive tourist passes you can buy.

It also provides the potential for the most savings, which means that this could also be the cheapest option (if you plan optimally).

There are 4 different all-inclusive passes to choose from and we detail each below. 


The Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass

This All-Inclusive pass provides free admission to 23 top most popular attractions in Barcelona.

One of the services included is a hop-on-hop-off bus tour which will allow you to visit all of the major sites with ease.

Go City Logo (2023). Image Source: GoCity.com.

With that said, if you plan on doing any travel outside of the bus tour routes, you can purchase a Hola Barcelona Travel Card separately.

Check our transport pass section for more details.


Included Attractions

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Las Golondrinas Cruise
  • Barcelona Bike Tour
  • Poble Espanyol Tour
  • Casa Milá Tour
  • Camp Nou Tour
  • Barcelona Zoo
  • Casa Batlló
  • Park Güell Tour
  • Sagrada Familia Tour
  • L’Aquarium Barcelona
  • Gaudí Experiència 4D
  • 10+ Museums/Landmarks
  • Free Guidebook
  • And More!

Ticket Prices 

These are full retail prices. Often lower prices are available on their website.

  • 2-Day Pass: €159/Adults | €109/Children
    • Price per Day: €79.50/Adults | €54.50/Children
  • 3-Day Pass: €194/Adults | €134/Children
    • Price per Day: €64.66/Adults | €44.66/Children
  • 4-Day Pass: €224/Adults | €99/Children
    • Price per Day: €56/Adults | €24.75/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: €244/Adults | €179/Children
    • Price per Day: €48.80/Adults | €35.80/Children

Click here to purchase the Go City Barcelona Pass.


Is a Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona pass worth it?

If you are going to visit most of the popular attractions on your visit to Barcelona, a Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass is worth it. It will save you time and money on the most popular attractions in Barcelona city.

One of the nice things about this service is that they have a Go City app that you can use as your pass, which means you won't have to carry around a card or voucher, just your smartphone!


Turbo Pass Barcelona

Much like their competitors, this service provides free admission to certain locations and concessional prices at other most popular destinations.

They offer 28 free attractions with some notable differences to compare/contrast with the competition.

Most of these locations are science museums, but there are a few tours and other activities thrown in as well.

Unlike the Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass, the Turbo Pass actually includes a free transport card in addition to a hop-on-hop-off bus tour.

Although this is a much more affordable option, you should make sure that the activities included are of interest before purchasing the pass.


Included Attractions

  • Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Casa de les Punxes
  • Gothic Walking Tour
  • Botanical Garden
  • Mirador de Colom
  • Original Harbour Tour
  • Casa Milá
  • Poble Espanyol
  • Museu Picasso
  • 20 Museums/Exhibition Centres
  • And More!

Additional Ways to Save

Here is a list of just a few attractions where you can enjoy a price concession on your Turbo Pass.

  • Barcelona Zoo
  • Barcelona Aquarium
  • Barcelona Bike Rental
  • Palau de la Música
  • Casa Vicens
  • Casa Amatller
  • Casa Batllo
  • And More!

Ticket Prices

These are full retail prices. Often concessional prices are available on their website.

2-Day Pass:

  • €129.90/Adults (13+) | €64.90/(4-12)
    • Price per Day: €63.45/Adults (13+) | €32.46/(4-12)

3-Day Pass:

  • €159.90/Adults (13+) | €79.90/(4-12)
    • Price per Day: €53.30/Adults (13+) | €26.63/(4-12)

4-Day Pass:

  • €179.90/Adults (13+) | €94.90/(4-12)
    • Price per Day: €44.97/Adults (13+) | €23.72/(4-12)

5-Day Pass:

  • €199.90/Adults (13+) | €109.90/(4-12)
    • Price per Day: €39.98/Adults (13+) | €21.98/(4-12)

6-Day Pass:

  • €219.90/Adults (13+) | €124.90/(4-12)
    • Price per Day: €36.65/Adults (13+) | €20.81/(4-12)

7-Day Pass:

  • €239.90/Adults (13+) | €139.90/(4-12)
    • €34.27/Adults (13+) | €19.98/(4-12)

Click here to purchase the Turbo Pass Barcelona.


Is the Barcelona Turbo pass worth it?

With unlimited travel options, the Barcelona City Card, the Barcelona tour bus, and the visit to Sagrada all make the Barcelona Turbo pass worth it for those who want to do a lot of sightseeing.


Barcelona Sightseeing Pass

Unlike the other all-inclusive passes, this service is focused primarily on museums.

That being said, it also includes a travel pass and additional price concession on various attractions.

The transport pass will give you access to a free Barcelona airport transfer shuttle.

Sadly, a hop-on-hop-off bus tour is not included with this tourist pass. You can choose between a 3, 4, or 5-day pass.


Included Attractions

  • Sagrada Familia
  • CaixaForum
  • Poble Espanyol
  • CosmoCaixa
  • Casa Mila
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Olympic Museum
  • Music Museum
  • Xocolata Museum
  • Picasso Museum
  • Frederic Mares Museum
  • Ethnological Museum
  • And More!

Tickets

  • 3-Day Pass: €96/Adults | €39/Children
  • 4-Day Pass: €107/Adults | €46/Children
  • 5-Day Pass: €118/Adults | €52/Children

NOTE: This pass is not currently available as of March 2024, but we will provide an update when it is accessible once again.


Is the Barcelona Sightseeing pass worth it?

If you are not determined to visit many attractions, the Barcelona Sightseeing Pass might not be the best choice.

However, this pass is totally worth it if you are ambitious enough to visit the most popular attractions in Barcelona in a limited time frame.


iVenture Unlimited Pass

This tourist pass is very similar to other all-inclusive options with one major difference: the iVenture Card is active for just one day.

As a result, this is also one of the least expensive all-inclusive pass on our list.

The iVenture Unlimited Pass includes free admission to 35 different locations in Barcelona. 

While their competition tends to focus on museums, this option offers access to more tours and entertainment attractions.

Much like their competitors, you can expect a free hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

Unfortunately, a travel pass is not included and there are no additional price concession.


Included Attractions

  • Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Park Güell Tour
  • Isla Fantasia Water Park
  • City Hall Flamenco
  • Golondrias Boat Tour
  • Escape Hunt Game
  • Barcelona Wax Museum
  • Mirador Torre Glòries
  • Museu Il-lusions
  • And More!

Tickets


Is the iVenture pass worth it?

Being one of the least expensive passes, iVenture Pass is worth purchasing to visit Barcelona's most popular attractions and make more fun out of a single day without worrying so much about the price.


Build Your Own Pass

The build-your-own pass allows you to select a specific number of locations to visit.

These passes are available in increments of at least 3 to 5 different attractions.

Although you won’t save as much money with this option, it will allow you to pick out the places you want to visit and avoid paying for services you don’t intend to use. 


iVenture Flexi Pass

In addition to their unlimited option, there is also an iVenture Flexi Pass.

Pick either 3 or 5 different attractions to visit for one low price and save money on all of them.

You can choose any of the activities they offer through the unlimited pass and save up to 40% on all of them.

Although a hop-on-hop-off bus tour is not included, you can select one as part of your Flexi Pass.


Included Attractions

  • Port Aventura (Amusement Park)
  • Isla Fantasia Water Park
  • Camp Nou Tour
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Opera Samfaina
  • Goleta Karya Schooner Cruise
  • Montserrat Morning Tour
  • Mirador de Colón
  • Casino Barcelona
  • Cooltra Scooter Rental
  • Gaudí Experiència
  • And More!

Tickets 

  • 3-Attraction Pass: €78/Adults | €58/Children (age 4-13) | Children under 4 free
    • Price per Attraction: €26/Adults | €19.33/Children (age 4-13)
  • 5-Attraction Pass: €113/Adults | €79/Children (age 4-13) | Children under 4 free
    • Price per Attraction: €22.60/Adults | €15.80/Children (age 4-13)

Savings

Here is an example of how much you can save using this build-your-own pass. This sample will use the 3-Attraction Pass.

Buying a pass rather than paying for each attraction separately will save you 35% on cost!

Cost for 3-Attraction Pass: €78 

Regular prices for three attractions: €120

Examples:

  • Montserrat Morning Tour  €56
  • Casa Batlló  €35
  • Isla Fantasia Water Park €29

Savings: €42 (35% off)


Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass

In addition to their all-inclusive pass, the Go City Barcelona company also offers the option to build your own pass.

You can choose between 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 top attractions in the city.

There are over 30 different activities to choose from and the pass is available either on your mobile phone or as a print-out.

The Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass is valid for a total of 60 days once it has been activated.

Before the pass is activated, it will be valid for up to 2 years, giving you plenty of time to pick the right date for your vacation.


Included Attractions

  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
  • Barcelona City Cruise
  • Camp Nou Stadium Tour
  • L’Aquàrium de Barcelona
  • Palacio del Flamenco
  • Sagrada Familia Tour
  • Park Güell Tour
  • Barcelona Zoo
  • La Pedrera
  • And more!

Tickets

  • 2 Choice Pass: €79/Adults | €54/Children
    • Price per Choice: €39.50/Adults | €27/Children
  • 3 Choice Pass: €109/Adults | €79/Children
    • Price per Choice: €36.33/Adults | €26.33/Children
  • 4 Choice Pass: €129/Adults | €89/Children
    • Price per Choice: €32.25/Adults | €22.25/Children
  • 5 Choice Pass: €154/Adults | €104/Children
    • Price per Choice: €30.80/Adults | €20.80/Children
  • 6 Choice Pass: €179/Adults | €124/Children
    • Price per Choice: €29.83/Adults | €20.66/Children
  • 7 Choice Pass: €194/Adults | €134/Children
    • Price per Choice: €27.71/Adults | €19.14/Children

Purchase the Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass or learn more.


Savings

This might actually be one of the lowest-priced tourist passes in Barcelona.

Considering that you can pay less than €17 per attraction with the Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass, it's pretty easy to see how you could save a lot of money.

While this would be a great deal for some of the included attractions, it is worth noting that there are several activities you could choose from that would not be worth it.

Here is a sample itinerary to show you how you could save money with a 5-Choice tourist pass:

  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tour | €33
  • La Pedrera | €28
  • L’Aquàrium de Barcelona | €25
  • Sagrada Familia Tour | €65
  • Park Güell Tour | €35

Total Value: €186

Total Cost: €154

Total Savings: €32 (17% off)

Although most people will be lucky to save 17% if they pick and choose their attractions carefully, it is nice that you don't have to pay as much for this tourist pass as you do for many others.


Is the Explorer pass worth it?

If you don't want to be in a rush and lose the chance to visit some of the most popular attractions in Barcelona, Explorer Pass is one of the best options, as it works for 30 days after its activation.


Preset Package Pass

This tourist pass has a lot in common with the all-inclusive options.

The main difference to note is that there are far fewer attractions included with a preset package.

These passes typically include a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and may also offer additional price concession at popular sites. 


Barcelona City Pass

This preset package includes free admission to both Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.

In addition, you can also choose between either a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus tour.

Audio guides, mostly through the audio guide app for Barcelona and Park Guell are also included with this package, as is a 10% price concession at several popular attractions in Barcelona.

Unlike the build-your-own and all-inclusive options, this attraction pass does not have a time limit and you can use it at your own pace.


Included Attractions (10% price concession)

  • Camp Nou Tour
  • L’Aquarium Barcelona
  • Wax Museum of Barcelona
  • Dali Museum
  • Picasso Museum
  • Barcelona Zoo
  • Hola Transport Card
  • Isla Fantasia Water Park
  • Poble Espanyol
  • Port Aventura (Amusement Park)
  • Montserrat & Gaudi’s Crypt
  • Las Golondrinas Cruise
  • Flamenco Dancing
  • Helicopter Tour
  • Segway Tour
  • Bike Tour
  • And More!

Ticket Prices

  • €85/Adults (30+)
  • €82/Youth (13-29)
  • €68/Senior (65+)
  • €64/Children (11-12)
  • €26/Children (7-10)
  • €17/Children (4-6)
  • Children 3 and under free

Click here to purchase the Barcelona City Pass.


Is the Barcelona city pass worth it?

Including hop-on-hop-of bus tours, Barcelona City Pass is worth buying as it lets you explore most Barcelona tourist attractions at an amazingly low price.


Gaudi Pass

Note: Not available as of March 2024

This is one of the most affordable preset packages offered in Barcelona.

Much like the Barcelona City Pass, you will receive a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour and admission to Sagrada Familia.

Additionally, the Gaudi Pass also provides fast-track admission and an audio tour of La Pedrera.

The last two activities included with this pass are wine tasting and access to the top of the Columbus Monument.

Unfortunately, there are two big differences between this attraction pass and others on the market:

There is no child ticket option and there are no additional price concession included. Keep these factors in mind before making your decision.


Ticket Prices 

  • 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Sagrada Familia
  • La Pedrera + Audio Tour
  • Columbus Monument
  • Wine Tasting
    • €83 per person

Click here to purchase a Gaudi Pass


Barcelona Night Card

Although this isn’t your typical tourist pass or even the average preset package, it could be very useful if you’re interested in experiencing the nightlife of Barcelona.

This card will give you free entry to 20 nightclubs in the city for a total of either 2 or 7 days.

Move from one club to the next and party the night away with the help of a map that will show you where to find your next destination.

Unfortunately, unlimited travel is not included with this service, so you may want to consider getting another attraction pass to go with this one.

You must be 21 years of age to enter all of the clubs on this list.


Nightclubs Included

  • Catwalk
  • Shoko
  • Soho
  • Bikini
  • Sutton
  • The Room
  • Les Enfants
  • Moog
  • Gattopardo
  • Arena
  • Oak
  • Aire
  • City Hall
  • And More!

Ticket Prices 

TIP: You can get 30% off the Barcelona Night Card with the purchase of the Barcelona City Card.

NOTE: Only 2 night pass is currently available as of March 2024.


BARCELONA MUSEUM PASSES

These tourist passes focus primarily on museums.

Although they don’t include as many attractions, some museum passes provide free unlimited travel and/or a hop-on-hop-off tour bus tour.

If you’re particularly interested in learning about the culture of Barcelona, either of these passes will be an excellent option. 


Barcelona City Card

This museum pass provides free admission to 29 museums and cultural centers in Barcelona.

You will also receive price concessions on more than 50 additional attractions, tours, and services – including 30% off the Barcelona Night Card.

In addition, the Barcelona City Card also comes with a free transport pass.

Even if you want to do more than see science museums, the deals you can enjoy with this pass can make it comparable to some of the all-inclusive options.


Included Museums & Cultural Centres

  • Picasso Museum
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Frederic Marès
  • Music Museum
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Olympic Museum
  • National Art Museum of Catalonia
  • Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món - Parc de Montjuïc
  • CaixaForum
  • CosmoCaixa
  • And More!

Included Attractions

  • Casa de les Punxes
  • Casa Vicens
  • Liceu Opera
  • Museu de L’Erotica
  • Museu del Perfum
  • Mirador de Colom
  • Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
  • Las Golondrinas Cruise
  • Isla Fantasia
  • L’Aquarium de Barcelona
  • Barcelona Zoo
  • And More!

Ticket Prices

  • 72-Hour Pass: €55/Adults | €32/Children
  • 96-Hour Pass: €65/Adults | €42/Children
  • 120-Hour Pass: €77/Adults | €47/Children

Click here to purchase the Barcelona Card.


Is the Barcelona card worth it?

If you love visiting museums, zoos, and other similar attractions and don't want to waste money on each separately, Barcelona City Card saves you money. So, it's worth it for science and nature lovers.


Barcelona Museum Pass

Unlike their competition, this pass provides free admission to only 6 of the most popular museums in Barcelona.

But the pass is valid for 3 months! This is ideal if you like to take your time in museums. 

Note: Because the entrance to many of Barcelona’s museums is free for children 15 and under, the pass is only available to adults aged 16 and older.


Included Museums

  • Picasso Museum
  • National Art Museum of Catalonia
  • Museum of Contemporary Art
  • The Foundation of Joan Miro
  • The Foundation of Antoni Tapies
  • Barcelona Contemporary Culture Centre

Ticket Prices 

  • €38 per person (ages 16 and up)
  • Pass is valid for three months from its first use

Click here to purchase the Barcelona Museum Pass.


Is the Barcelona Museum pass worth it?

With its 3 months validity, the Barcelona Museum pass is worth it if you like spending time in the museum and feeding your literary juices.


Transport Passes

Whether or not you’re interested in a tourist pass, you may want to consider getting an unlimited travel card.

Each travel pass is very similar in price and some of them even include price concessions at a variety of locations around the city.

This pass will allow you to use public transport such as the metro and bus in Barcelona.

If you only intend on traveling around the city center, a hop-on-hop-off bus tour could be an excellent alternative. 


Hola Barcelona Travel Pass

This pass will allow you to travel around Barcelona using the tram, bus, or metro. 

This service also provides free Barcelona airport train transfers.

It is available in increments of 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours. 

The Hola Barcelona Pass can be easily combined with the all-inclusive Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass to make your trip even easier.


Ticket Prices (as of 2024)

  • 48-Hour Pass: €17.50 per person
  • 72-Hour Pass: €25.50 per person
  • 96-Hour Pass: €33.30 per person
  • 120-Hour Pass: €38.20 per person

Click here to purchase the Hola Barcelona Pass.


Is the Hola Barcelona pass worth it?

Hola Barcelona Pass is worth it as it provides unlimited bus, tram, and metro travel. When combined with the Go City All-Inclusive Barcelona Pass, it gives you even more by making your trip easier.


Barcelona Card Express

This is the less extensive version of the Barcelona Card.

The express option does not include free admission to any attractions, but it will allow you to travel freely around the city using the metro system.

In addition to acting as a travel pass, the Barcelona Card Express also includes price concessions on over 90 different activities.

Unlike the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, this card can only be used for 48 hours.


Attractions Included

  • Camp Nou Tour
  • Mirador de Colom
  • Liceu Opera
  • Las Golondrinas Cruise
  • eBike Tour
  • Isla Fantasia
  • PortAventura
  • L’Aquarium de Barcelona
  • Barcelona Zoo
  • Barcelona Night Card
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • And More!

Ticket Prices (as of 2024)

  • 48-Hour Pass: €26.00 per person

Click here to purchase the Barcelona Card Express.


Is the Barcelona travel card worth it?

Barcelona travel card or Barcelona Card Express provides unlimited travel in Barcelona. So, even without free admission to any tourist attractions, Barcelona Travel Card is worth it just to make it easier to get around.


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About The Author

Stephen Pickhardt

Stephen is the CEO of Free Tours by Foot and has overseen the transformation of a local walking tour company into a global tour community and traveler’s advice platform. He has personally led thousands of group tours in the US and Europe, and is an expert in trip planning and sightseeing, with a focus on budget travelers. Stephen has been published and featured in dozens of publications including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Yahoo, Washington.org, and more.
Updated: März 18th, 2024

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