Barcelona Aquarium
Explore Europe's top marine center, home to 11,000 marine animals. Get Barcelona Aquarium tickets with skip-the-line entry and flexible durations. Elevate your visit with exclusive combo offers for aquatic wonders in Barcelona!Bestseller
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About L'Aquàrium Barcelona
The Barcelona Aquarium is a family-friendly attraction featuring extensive exhibits, including a tropical coral area, interactive zones, and the Oceanarium with its famous shark tunnel. It's an ideal place for those looking to learn about marine ecosystems and conservation efforts while enjoying unforgettable underwater views. Ensure a smooth and efficient visit by reserving tickets online, unlocking an immersive experience with the diverse marine life of the Mediterranean.
Why visit L'Aquàrium Barcelona?
- L'Aquàrium de Barcelona's Size: L'Aquàrium de Barcelona holds the title of the world's largest aquarium devoted exclusively to the Mediterranean. Its 14 pools, ranging from 6 to 120 m³, showcase diverse marine life from various Mediterranean regions.
- Oceanarium's Dimensions: The Oceanarium, Barcelona's largest aquarian basin, spans an impressive 36 meters in diameter, with a water depth exceeding 5 meters and a substantial 4 million liters of water.
- Shark Species in Oceanarium: The Oceanarium's undeniable headliners are the sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) and sandbank sharks (Carcharhinus plumbeus). Visitors can get an intimate view of these magnificent creatures and other sea inhabitants through a transparent tunnel on the 'seabed'.
- Mediterranean Exhibit's Specifications: The Mediterranean exhibit replicates the distinctive flora and fauna of the region, spanning over 3,700 m³ of water. With 14 pools, it maintains a Mediterranean-like surface water temperature between 14 and 18 °C, offering an authentic representation of the sea's surface environment.
- Tropical Diversity in Seven Pools: L'Aquàrium dazzles with seven tropical water pools ranging from 11 to 156 m³. Maintaining warmer temperatures between 23 and 27 °C, these pools house an impressive array of species, including sharks, coral reef inhabitants, and aquatic life from the Great Barrier Reef, Red Sea, Caribbean Sea, and tropical atolls.
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Barcelona Aquarium Guide
Barcelona Aquarium Guide
Read on to know more about which Barcelona Aquarium tickets you should book, what to expect inside, discounts, opening hours, best deals and more.
All Your Barcelona Aquarium Ticket Options
All Your Barcelona Aquarium Ticket Options
Skip-the-Line Tickets
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As the name suggests, the skip-the-line tickets allow you to skip the long queues at the entrance and visit one of the unique education centers in the world. Plan a trip to the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona and view 35 aquariums that flaunt 11,000 animals across 450 species.
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- Combo: Casa Mila + Barcelona Aquarium
Get the best of both worlds with this Casa Mila and Barcelona Aquarium combo ticket. Learn more about the famous Gaudi’s personal life and explore the marine diversity at the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona in a single trip all while saving 10% on your ticket price. - Combo: Barcelona Hop On Hop Off + Barcelona Aquarium Tickets
Make the most of your Barcelona visit and hit up all the famous attractions in the city with the Barcelona Hop on Hop Off ticket. It offers you unlimited access to multiple parts of the city across two main routes. In addition to that not only do you get to enjoy direct admission to the Barcelona Aquarium but also get to save big on both time and money.
Which Barcelona Aquarium ticket should you go for?
Which Barcelona Aquarium ticket should you go for?
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Plan Your Visit to Barcelona Aquarium
Plan Your Visit to Barcelona Aquarium
Opening Hours
Getting there
Guidelines/Facilities
The Barcelona Aquarium’s opening hours are 10 AM to 8 PM, daily.
L’aquarium Barcelona is open to tourists throughout the year.
If you wish to thoroughly experience flora and fauna at the L’aquarium Barcelona , consider visiting around 10:00 or 11:00 AM, near the opening hours or in the evening between 6:00 to 8:00 PM, near the closing hours. These respective time slots see lesser footfall, allowing you to leisurely take your time to explore the diversity.
We recommend keeping aside at least 2 hours when you visit the aquarium.
The L’aquarium Barcelona is located in Port Vell, which is also considered to be the oldest area of the Barcelona harbor. The complete address of the aquarium is: del Port Vell, Moll d'Espanya, s/n, 08039 Barcelona, Spain.
Google Map Directions
There are many ways to get to the venue.
By bus: Hop on bus numbers V39, V17, V45, V59, V91, V120, D20, H14, V13, V15 and get off at the Port Vell bus stop which is a 2 minute walk away from the aquarium.
Yes, you can take the metro to the Barcelona Aquarium. You must take the train on metro lines L3 Drassanes and L4 Barceloneta. The stations are a 13 minute walk and a 9 minute walk to the aquarium respectively.
Yes, you can take public buses or hop-on-hop-off the bus to Barcelona Aquarium.
Bus numbers V39, V17, V45, V59, V91, V120, D20, H14, V13, and V15 will take you to Port Vell which is a 2 minute walk from L’aquarium Barcelona.
Yes, all areas of the venue are wheelchair accessible.
Yes, lockers are available at the aquarium if you wish to leave your personal belongings there during your visit.
Yes, there are a few dining options within the premises. The aquarium has a cafeteria and a restaurant if visitors wish to eat something during their visit there.
Explore Barcelona Aquarium Zones
Explore Barcelona Aquarium Zones
The Oceanarium
Mediterranean Aquariums
Tropical Aquariums
Planet Aqua
Jewels of the Sea
Children’s area
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PortAventura World
Park Guell
Sargada Familia
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Tibidabo Amusement Park
Los Golondrinas
Big Fun Museum
Barcelona Aquarium Tickets FAQs
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How do I get to Barcelona Aquarium?
- By bus: Hop on bus numbers V39, V17, V45, V59, V91, V120, D20, H14, V13, V15 and get off at the Port Vell bus stop which is a 2 minute walk away from the aquarium.
- By metro: You need to board the trains on metro lines L3 Drassanes and L4 Barceloneta. The stations are a 13 minute walk and a 9 minute walk to the aquarium respectively.
- By Hop-on-Hop-off bus: Get down at Port Vell (red route)