Barcelona Aquarium

One of Europe’s biggest aquariums, right on the waterfront at Port Vell. It’s a good choice for a hot or rainy day, and there’s a family ticket for two adults and two children.

Under-3s go free

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Price:

Adults from €30

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

2–3 hours

Weather:

Indoors

📍 Area:

Port Vell · Map →

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Visiting Barcelona Aquarium with Kids

Barcelona Aquarium sits on the Port Vell waterfront. Its tanks feature Mediterranean marine life alongside species from tropical waters. The 80-metre shark tunnel runs through the Oceanarium, the largest tank, where sharks, rays and moray eels swim overhead. The penguins live in Planeta Aqua, and there are play areas for younger children. You can watch the penguins, sharks and rays being fed: see times.

Visiting Barcelona Aquarium with Kids

Quick Family Facts

Best for: All ages
Visit time: 2–3 hours
Pushchairs: Yes, easy to get around
Children: Under-3s go free
Nearby: Port Vell, Beaches, Maritime Museum

Highlights

The Shark Tunnel

Walk through the 80-metre tunnel in the Oceanarium, the aquarium’s largest tank, as sharks, rays and moray eels swim overhead.

The Immersive Room

Journey into the Depths takes you from the ocean surface down to the deepest trenches, with large projections and stories about protecting the seas. It may not suit visitors with photosensitivity.

The Penguins

The penguins live in Planeta Aqua, where you can watch them swim and see them being fed each day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we book Barcelona Aquarium tickets in advance?

It’s a good idea at weekends, in school holidays and on rainy days, when queues can be long. Online tickets skip the line at the entrance.

Do children need tickets?

Children under 3 go free. Children aged 3–10 pay reduced prices, and from 11 they pay the adult price. There’s also a family ticket for two adults and two children aged 5–10.

Can we take a pushchair?

Yes, the aquarium is easy to get around with a pushchair.

How do we get to Barcelona Aquarium?

Take the metro to Drassanes (L3 green line) or Barceloneta (L4 yellow line), then walk about 10 minutes to Port Vell. From the bottom of La Rambla, cross the wooden Rambla de Mar footbridge to reach the aquarium.