Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Barcelona Card?

Barcelona Card is the touristic card of Barcelona. It inlcudes a transport pass, museum pass and discount card. With Barcelona card pack you also receive a city map, and a small travel guide.

What does the Barcelona card cover?

Are included free city transport and also free airport transfer. You can get to the city centre for free with Airport Train. Moreover skip the line entrance for touristic attractions, information guide, city map, and many discount in museums, shops, restaurant, cultural activities and nightclubs.

Which are its advantages?

It allows you to save time and money during your journey in Barcelona. Thanks to this card you’re allowed to skip the line at attraction, use all public transport in the zone 1, and take benefits from many more discounts.

Is a Barcelona Card worth it?

This depends on what you are looking for.

When is it active?

Barcelona Card starts to be active since the first use and it works on a “per day” basis. So if you activate a Barcelona Card on Monday it will be valid until 00:00.

Where is it possible pick up the card?

After your purchase you will receive an email with a Voucher. You just need to go to any Tourist information office in Barcelona City and also in Barcelona Airport, show your voucher and exchange it with the card.

Can I use Barcelona card in no consecutive days?

The Barcelona card just works for consecutive days. If you have a 3 days card and you start to use it on Monday it will be valid until the end of Wednesday.

What happen if I don’t use and activate my Barcelona Card?

If you don’t activate the card you can keep it and use it during your next trip in Barcelona. Pay attention that the next trip must take place in the same year in which you purchased the card.

What is the difference between the Barcelona Card and T10 Transport card?

T10 is just a normal public transport ticket which allows you to ride on the public transport. Barcelona card is more, it allows you to use the public transport and also take advantages for museum visits and many discounts.

Where can I buy the Barcelona Card?

It is possible to buy it at any touristic office in Barcelona. Best solution is to purchase it online because you can take advantage of a 10% discount and you are ready to obtain your card as soon as your arrive in the Airport. You don’t need to be worried about the local currency to pay the card and you can start to use it soon.

Does Barcelona Card include entrance to the Sagrada Familia?

The Barcelona Card does not include entrance or a discount to Sagrada Familia, if you wish to visit the basilica you would have to book the tickets yourself. However, the Best of Barcelona Combo Card does include general entrance tickets to the Sagrada Familia, you then pick a date and a preferred time of your visit. To go to the Best of Barcelona Combo card please follow this link: https://www.bcn.travel/tours/best-of-barcelona-combo/

Is the Barcelona Card valid at Park Guell?

The Barcelona Card does not include entrance to the admissions part of Parc Guell, if you wish to visit the park you would have to book the tickets yourself. However, the Best of Barcelona Combo Card does include entrance to the admissions part of the park, you then pick a date and a preferred time of your visit. To go to the Best of Barcelona Combo card please follow this link: https://www.bcn.travel/tours/best-of-barcelona-combo/

Where can you skip the line with Barcelona Card?

With the Barcelona Card you can skip the line at all 25 included free attractions.

What is the difference between Barcelona Card and Hola BCN Card?

The Hola BCN Cardis a public transport ticket which allows you to ride unlimited on the public transport. Barcelona card is more, it allows you to use the public transport and also take advantages for museum visits and many discounts

Where can I find Barcelona Card reviews?

For reviews please consult the following website: https://www.bcn.travel/tours/barcelona-card/#customer-reviews

Can I buy Barcelona card at the airport?

Yes you can buy the Barcelona Card at the touristic office at the airport. However, buying it online will give you a 10% discount.