Barcelona Card Express is a 48-hour city pass to explore the city. Holders of this card get discounts at many of Barcelona’s most famous attractions and free transportation in Barcelona.
Barcelona Card Express – 48 Hours
Visiting Barcelona for 2 days? The Barcelona Card Express is a useful way to get around and save money:
🚇 Get around easily with 48 hours of unlimited public transport
💰 Over 65 discounts at top attractions, tours, shops, and restaurants.
🗺️ Comes with a free city and metro map to help you get around easily.
🎫 One card for everything, no need to buy separate tickets.
🎯 Highlight attractions you can save on:
- Casa Batlló
- Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
- Poble Espanyol
- Picasso Museum
- L’Aquarium Barcelona
- Barcelona Zoo
- Discounts on bike rentals, flamenco shows, harbor cruises & more
See the full list of discounts here ->
It’s simple to use and can save you up to 120€ if you plan to visit a few places and use public transport.
Please note: The 48-hour “Barcelona Card Express” does not include free admission to the museums and attractions. The card only provides special discounts and free transportation in Barcelona. The 72-hour card might be better deal, even if you’re less than 3 days in Barcelona.
Discounts
The Barcelona Card is easily the best way to enjoy all the sights that Barcelona has to offer without spending your entire vacation budget on tickets or standing in queues at the popular attractions.
What discounts does the Barcelona Express Card offer?
The Barcelona Card Express offers the same discounts as the standard 72/96/120-hour Barcelona Card:
- Transport: Holders of this pass can enjoy free access to Barcelona’s extensive public transport network, including metro, buses, and trams. The Airport Train is also free of charge.
PierreOlivier/Depositphotos- Attractions: The Barcelona Express Card offers dramatic discounts to over 50 of the most popular attractions in the city, including Casa Batlló, Casa Mila and Casa Vicens.
efired/Depositphotos- Tours: The card provides discounts on various tours, such as the Barcelona Bus Turístic, shows like the famous Tablao Flamenco Cordobés, and popular attractions like the aquarium and zoo.
fotokon/Depositphotos- Other discounts: In addition to attraction discounts, the Barcelona Express Card can be used for discounts on locker rentals and bike rentals, making it easier to explore Barcelona.
- Discount list:
Museums and attractions
| Attraction | Discount |
|---|---|
| Biblioteca Arús | -20% |
| CaixaForum | -25% |
| Casa Amatller | -20% |
| Casa Batlló | -7€ |
| Casa Milà – La Pedrera (Essencial adult) | -1€ |
| Casa Rocamora | -20% |
| Casa Vicens | -20% |
| Castell de Montjuïc | -30% |
| Centre Martorell d’Exposicions | -50% |
| Centre d’Art Amatller | -20% |
| CCCB | -25% |
| Disseny Hub Barcelona (DHUB) | 6€ → 4€ |
| El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria | -30% |
| Fundació Joan Miró | -20% |
| Fundació Vila Casas | -25% |
| Gaudí Experiència | -20% |
| Jardí Botànic de Barcelona | -50% |
| KBr Fundación MAPFRE | 5€ → 3€ |
| MAC – Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya | -25% |
| MACBA – Museu d’Art Contemporani de BCN | -25% |
| Mirador de Colom | -20% |
| Mirador Torre Glòries | -20% |
| MOCO Museu Barcelona | -25% |
| MUHBA El Call | 2€ → 1,50€ |
| MUHBA Plaça del Rei | 7€ → 5€ |
| MUHBA Domus (Avinyó i Sant Honorat) | 2€ → 1,50€ |
| MUHBA Via Sepulcral Romana | 2€ → 1,50€ |
| Museu Bansky | -20% |
| Museu de l’Art Prohibit | -20% |
| Museu de Cera de Barcelona | -20% |
| Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona | -50% |
| Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa | -25% |
| Museu de la Música | 6€ → 4€ |
| Museu de la Xocolata | -30% |
| Museu de l’Eròtica de Barcelona (MEB) | -25% |
| Museu del Torró i la Xocolata de Barcelona | -25% |
| Museu d’Història de Catalunya | -20% |
| Museu Egipci de Barcelona | -30% |
| Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món – Montcada | -30% |
| Museu Etnològic i de Cultures del Món – Montjuïc | -30% |
| Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM) | -50% / -25% |
| Museu Frederic Marès | -2€ |
| Museu Marítim de Barcelona | -20% |
| Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya | -20% |
| Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch | -25% |
| Museu Tàpies | -25% |
| Palau Baró Quadra | -20% |
| Palau de la Música Catalana | -25% |
| Palau Güell | -25%* |
| Pavelló Mies van der Rohe | -25% |
| Poble Espanyol de Barcelona | -20% |
| Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes | -30% |
| Sant Pau Recinte Modernista | -20% |
Tours and excursions
| Tour | Discount |
|---|---|
| A-Bike Rental & Tours | -2€* |
| Barcelona Walking Tours Gòtic | -50% |
| Barcelona Walking Tours Picasso | -50% |
| Catalunya Bus Turístic | -15%* |
| Las Golondrinas Barcelona Port i Litoral | -2€ |
| Las Golondrinas Barcelona Port | -2€ |
Leisure
| Leisure | Discount |
|---|---|
| Casino de Barcelona | Free Admission + Drink |
| Icebarcelona | -20%* (online only) |
| L’Aquàrium de Barcelona | -20% |
| Paradox Museum | -20% |
| Parc d’Atraccions del Tibidabo | -20% |
| White Rabbit Barcelona | -50% |
| Zoo de Barcelona | -20% |
Entertainment
| Entertainment | Discount |
|---|---|
| El Duende | -10% |
| Tablao Flamenco Cordobés (Drink & Show) | -20% |
| Tablao Flamenco Cordobés (Dinner & Show) | -8% |
| Tablao Flamenco Patio Andaluz | -10€ |
Other services
| Other services | Discount |
|---|---|
| Locker Barcelona | -10% |
*Online booking available
Updated: Q2 2025. The discounts included in the Barcelona Card Express may be changed without prior notice. You’ll receive a brochure with all discounts when you pick up the Barcelona Card Express.
Barcelona Card Express vs Barcelona Card
What are the key differences between the Barcelona Express Card and the regular Barcelona Card? Here are the main ones:
Barcelona Card Express
Barcelona Card
Validity
48 hours
72, 96, or 120 hours
Public Transport
✔ Yes – unlimited metro, buses, trams, FGC trains, and airport train (Zone 1)
✔ Yes – unlimited metro, buses, trams, FGC trains, and airport train (Zone 1)
Free Museum Entry
❌ No free entries – only discounts
✔ Yes – free entry to 25+ museums like Picasso Museum and more
Free guidebook and map
✔ Yes
✔ Yes
Discounts
✔ Yes – over 70 discounts
✔ Yes – over 65 discounts
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Discount
✔ Yes
✔ Yes
Estimated savings
Save up to 120€ over 2 days
Save up to 350€ on tours, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Which one to choose?
Great for short 2-day trips with public transport and some discounts.
Good if you’re staying 3+ days and want to visit museums and many places.
How long is this card valid?
The Barcelona Card Express is valid for 48 hours from the moment you first use it.
Overall, whether you’re in Barcelona for a day, a few days, or a week, the Barcelona City Cards offer great value by helping you see the city’s incredible sights without spending too much time in queues or too much money on tickets.
If you’re staying longer, the classic Barcelona Card is your best bet, offering extended access and free entry to many attractions. But if you’re only in town for a short visit, the Barcelona Card Express is perfect for two days of fun, food, art, and culture before you continue your journey.