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Including the largest collection of Mediterranean fish and sea creatures, L’Aquarium Barcelona features hundreds of species from all around the world, making it one of the best aquariums in Europe.
Tickets & Prices
Barcelona Aquarium offers four types of tickets: Adult, youth, children, and friends ack (valid for 4 adults). Children aged 2 and under do not require a ticket.
L’Aquarium Barcelona Tickets
Barcelona Aquarium: Entry Ticket
With this ticket, you skip the line and get access to the whole aquarium. There’s a long underwater tunnel you can walk through, plus sharks, penguins, rays, and lots of tropical fish.
Barcelona Aquarium: Flexi-Ticket
This one includes everything from the regular ticket, but you don’t have to pick an exact day. You can go anytime within 90 days of your chosen date. Handy if your plans are flexible.
Special Offer: Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Pass
For families traveling with kids, this one gets you into both the Barcelona Zoo and L’Aquarium Barcelona. So you’ll see everything from land animals to sharks and penguins. It also comes with a city audio guide and a 10% discount for your next booking.
It’s recommended to book your tickets online to secure your preferred visit time and avoid the queues, especially during peak periods.
Opening Hours
| Period | Days | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | Monday – Friday | 10.00 am – 7.00 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 10.00 am – 8.00 pm | |
| April – June | Daily | 10.00 am – 8.00 pm |
| July – August | Daily | 10.00 am – 9.00 pm |
| September – October | Daily | 10.00 am – 8.00 pm |
| November – December | Monday – Friday | 10.00 am – 7.00 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 10.00 am – 8.00 pm | |
| Christmas Holidays | December 21 – January 6 | 10.00 am – 8.00 pm |
Note: The aquarium is open every day of the year. Last entry is 1 hour before closing time.
What to see and do
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the top things to do with kids in Barcelona (not to say you can’t go without them). There is much to see, but these are some of the highlights:
The Oceanarium
Walk through an 80-meter underwater tunnel that gives you a 360-degree view of marine life in the main tank. You’ll feel as if you’re walking on the ocean floor, surrounded by sharks, rays, and other marine creatures.
Mediterranean Aquariums
Explore 14 Mediterranean-themed aquariums that showcase the diverse marine life found in the Mediterranean Sea. Each aquarium replicates natural habitats, offering a closer look at the underwater ecosystems of this region.
Tropical Aquariums
Experience the vibrant colors of tropical marine life with these aquariums showcasing species from warmer waters, including coral reefs and tropical fish.
The Penguin Habitat
Visit the Humboldt penguins in their specially designed habitat. You can watch these charming birds waddle on land and swim gracefully underwater. Don’t miss their feeding times at 11.30 am and 4.30 pm, when you can see them gobble up their daily sushi!
Did you know that: (3 Interesting Facts!)
- The Aquarium hosts over 11,000 animals representing around 450 species
- The main tank, home to the Aquarium’s famous bull sharks, holds 5 million liters of seawater
- Mediterranean, tropical, polar, sweet and salt water, and abyssal depths are all represented in its multiple ecosystem tanks
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L’Aquarium de Barcelona
del Port Vell, Moll d’Espanya, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain · Google Maps
How to get there
🚇 Metro:
- Line 3 (Green): Drassanes station, about 10 min walk.
- Line 4 (Yellow): Barceloneta station, about 15 min walk.
🚌 Bus: Lines 39, 45, 59, 91, 120, D20, H14, V13, V15 stop nearby.
🚋 Tram: Line T4, Port Vell stop (with a short walk).
🚆 Renfe Train: Estació de França, about 15 min walk.
🚗 Car: There’s parking nearby, but street parking is limited, so it’s best to use public transport if you can.