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

Family ticket available

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, a short walk from the bottom of La Rambla. 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
Book ahead: Recommended at busy times and online discounts.
Weather: Indoors, great for rainy or very hot days
Pushchairs: Yes, easy to get around
Children: Under-3s go free

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.