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L'Aquàrium de Barcelona

L'Aquàrium de Barcelona

In the city's old harbour, the Port Vell, L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is the world's most important marine leisure and education centre dedicated to Mediterranean undersea life.

Discover the underwater life of the Mediterranean in the Barcelona Aquarium

Immerse yourself in the seabed without getting wet. Located in the heart of the Port Vell of Barcelona, the Aquarium is one of the most spectacular places to learn about the marine fauna of the Mediterranean, with more than 11,000 animals of about 450 different species.
With your ticket you can explore more than 66 themed aquariums, cross an 80-meter underwater tunnel and see up close species such as sharks, rays, sunfish, gilthead bream, seahorses, moray eels, jellyfish, or penguins.

Why visit the Aquàrium de Barcelona

A unique experience for children, families, and sea lovers. L'Aquàrium is not only one of the most important aquariums in the world focused on the Mediterranean ecosystem, but also an educational space with interactive areas and activities adapted for all audiences.

All the advantages of your Aquarium ticket

  • Queue-free entry.
  • Unique Oceanarium in Europe: 5 meters deep and 36 in diameter.
  • 80-meter acrylic tunnel: walk through the sea with the sharks.
  • Access to permanent exhibitions Planet Aqua and Explore!
  • Children's area with games and sensory learning.
  • Shop, cafeteria, auditorium, activities for the whole family.
  • Free with the purchase of the Barcelona Card Family.
  • Free cancellation.
  • Facility accessible for people with reduced mobility.

What does your Aquarium ticket include?

Your reservation gives you access to all areas of the aquarium.
When you buy your ticket, you can access the following spaces:
  • Entrance to the central Oceanarium.
  • Free tour of the 66 Mediterranean and tropical aquariums.
  • Planet Aqua zone, about species adapted to extreme conditions.
  • Explore! interactive area, ideal for children and families.
  • Services such as cafeteria, souvenir shop, and rest area.
Buy your ticket and you can make the visit on the day you choose until December 2025!
Remember that you always have the best price guaranteed thanks to Barcelona Tickets, the official store of Turisme de Barcelona.

Frequently asked questions about the Aquarium de Barcelona

We answer your questions about the Aquarium de Barcelona in the city's port:

How long does it take to see the Aquarium de Barcelona?
The visit lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, although you can stay as long as you want.

What does the Aquarium ticket include?
The ticket includes access to all aquariums, the Oceanarium, permanent exhibitions, children's area, and additional services.

When is the Aquarium de Barcelona free?
With the Barcelona Card Family you can access without any additional cost.

How much does the Aquarium de Barcelona ticket cost?
Tickets from €27, available online at a discounted rate. Children under 3 enter free.

An unforgettable marine experience

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea at the Barcelona Aquarium. Walk among sharks, observe how a sunfish breathes, and watch the jellyfish move to the rhythm of the water. Not only is the aquarium an educational experience for children but a captivating journey for visitors of all ages.

Are you going to miss the most refreshing experience in Barcelona? Buy your tickets to the Aquarium de Barcelona now with an online discount.
Discover more information and details before your visit to the Barcelona Aquarium.
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General details


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Accessibility details


The Aquarium has no architectural barriers and runs guided tours for groups with special needs.
Visual impairment
"Explora!" is an interactive leisure and educational space. Conceived to present the sea world to children, it has more than 50 interactivities to touch, look at, listen to, investigate and discover nature. In Explora! three Mediterranean coastal ambients are presented: the marshes of the Delta del Ebro, an area of the Costa Brava and an underwater cave in the Islas Medas.
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Motor impairment
The Aquarium is well adapted for people with reduced mobility and is easily accessible from street level. Its different floors are connected by spacious lifts and ramps.
The Aquarium has wheelchairs that can be loaned to visitors.
There are adapted toilets and disabled parking spaces

Last update: 18/08/2023

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Service providing personalized tourist information about Barcelona in several languages, by phone, fax and e-mail. We'll be glad to help you to book and buy tickets for tours, shows or other.

Phone: (34) 932 853 832, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm

E-mail: infoaccess@barcelonaturisme.com

Purchase on-line. Barcelona Tickets: Virtual shop run by Turisme de Barcelona where you can purchase tourist products and services.

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