Your family guide to Barcelona

Discover Barcelona with Kids

Fun things to do in Barcelona with kids at Barcelona’s family-friendly museums and attractions. See ticket prices, family discounts, highlights and practical tips for parents.

Plan Your Family Visit

Explore Barcelona’s family-friendly attractions, find things to do this month, compare city passes and plan Christmas with kids.

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Things to Do

What can kids do in Barcelona? Compare the aquarium, zoo, Gaudí’s buildings, science and art museums and theme parks, with ticket prices and free ages for each.

Barcelona in November

What’s on for kids in Barcelona in November? Chestnut stalls, panellets, mushrooms at the markets, museums and autumn in the parks.

Two girls looking out over Plaça d’Espanya from Montjuïc

Plan Your Visit

Planning a family trip to Barcelona? Guides to where to stay, the Barcelona Family Card, what to book ahead, markets, beaches and free things to do with kids.

String of Christmas lights shaped like snowmen and stars

Christmas with Kids

Things to do with kids in Barcelona in December and over Christmas, from the Christmas markets and light trails in late November to the Three Kings Parade in January.

Things to Do

What can kids do in Barcelona? Compare the aquarium, zoo, Gaudí’s buildings, science and art museums and theme parks, with ticket prices and free ages for each.

Barcelona in November

What’s on for kids in Barcelona in November? Chestnut stalls, panellets, mushrooms at the markets, museums and autumn in the parks.

Plan Your Visit

Planning a family trip to Barcelona? Guides to where to stay, the Barcelona Family Card, what to book ahead, markets, beaches and free things to do with kids.

Christmas with Kids

Things to do with kids in Barcelona in December and over Christmas, from the Christmas markets and light trails in late November to the Three Kings Parade in January.

Top Things to Do with Kids

Cultural visits, unique museums and fun activities for families in Barcelona, with ticket prices and tips.

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Animals & Nature

Barcelona Aquarium

An 80-metre shark tunnel, tropical reefs and penguins on the Port Vell waterfront.

Adults from €30

2–3 hours

Under-3s go free

Gaudí & Architecture

Park Güell

Gaudí’s hillside park, with its mosaic dragon, tiled benches and views across Barcelona.

Adults from €18

1.5–2 hours

Under-7s go free

Animals & Nature

Barcelona Zoo

Gorillas, sea lions, a farm area and a big wooden playground beside Parc de la Ciutadella.

Adults from €20.70

3–4 hours

Under-3s go free

Museums & Learning

Big Fun Museum

Eight themed spaces of illusions and giant photo sets on La Rambla, next to La Boqueria.

Adults from €25.50

About 1 hour

Under-5s go free

Museums & Learning

Museum of Illusions

More than 30 hand-painted 3D murals to step into and photograph, just off La Rambla.

Adults from €14.50

30–45 minutes

Under-5s go free

Tours & Sightseeing

Barcelona Bus Turístic

Barcelona’s official hop-on hop-off tourist bus, with red and blue routes and a 1- or 2-day ticket.

Adults from €29.70

24 or 48 hours

Under-4s go free

What’s On with Kids

Shows, exhibitions and events on now and this Christmas for families in Barcelona.

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Ballet dancer in a light-up Cinderella dress

Auditori l’illa

4 Oct – 31 Jan

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella

Cinderella told through ballet, with dancers in light-up costumes. The one-hour show is at Auditori l’Illa and is recommended for ages 5 and up. A great autumn or Christmas treat.

From €19.50

Sant Pau

19 Nov – 10 Jan

The Little Prince Light Experience

Els Llums de Sant Pau: an evening light trail through the Modernist pavilions, with Little Prince projections and characters.

Under-3s free

From €10

Plaça de Catalunya

26 Nov – 4 Jan

Barcelona Christmas Tour

An evening open-top bus tour past the Christmas lights on Passeig de Gràcia, Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. The guide on board explains local Christmas traditions in English, Spanish or Catalan.

Under-4s free

From €10

Poble Espanyol

28 Nov – 4 Jan

Natalis: Christmas at Poble Espanyol

Six Christmas worlds with around 20 characters and shows in the main square. Children can hand their letters to Santa, or later to the Three Kings from 26 Dec.

From €12

Auditori l’illa

4 Oct – 31 Jan

Ballet of Lights: Cinderella

Cinderella told through ballet, with dancers in light-up costumes. The one-hour show is at Auditori l’Illa and is recommended for ages 5 and up. A great autumn or Christmas treat.

From €19.50

Sant Pau

19 Nov – 10 Jan

The Little Prince Light Experience

Els Llums de Sant Pau: an evening light trail through the Modernist pavilions, with Little Prince projections and characters.

Under-3s free

From €10

Plaça de Catalunya

26 Nov – 4 Jan

Barcelona Christmas Tour

An evening open-top bus tour past the Christmas lights on Passeig de Gràcia, Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló. The guide on board explains local Christmas traditions in English, Spanish or Catalan.

Under-4s free

From €10

Poble Espanyol

28 Nov – 4 Jan

Natalis: Christmas at Poble Espanyol

Six Christmas worlds with around 20 characters and shows in the main square. Children can hand their letters to Santa, or later to the Three Kings from 26 Dec.

From €12

City Passes & Travel Cards with Kids

Save on attraction tickets as a family and get around Barcelona easily with a city pass or travel card.

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City Pass

Barcelona Family Card

Entry to top museums and attractions, plus unlimited public transport. See what is included with the Barcelona Family Card.

5% off online

Travel Pass

Hola Barcelona Travel Card

Enjoy unlimited Barcelona public transport, including to and from the airport, with this all-inclusive city travel pass.

Travel Card

T-mobilitat

Barcelona’s rechargeable travel card for the metro, buses, trams and trains. Load a T-casual, or a T-familiar to share with the whole family.

City Pass

Barcelona Family Card

Entry to top museums and attractions, plus unlimited public transport. See what is included with the Barcelona Family Card.

5% off online

Travel Pass

Hola Barcelona Travel Card

Enjoy unlimited Barcelona public transport, including to and from the airport, with this all-inclusive city travel pass.

Travel Card

T-mobilitat

Barcelona’s rechargeable travel card for the metro, buses, trams and trains. Load a T-casual, or a T-familiar to share with the whole family.

Free Things to Do with Kids in Barcelona

Free and affordable ways to spend time in Barcelona as a family.

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Magic Fountain

Is the Magic Fountain free? Yes: the evening show of water, music and coloured lights on Montjuïc is free, with no tickets needed.

The flooded rainforest at CosmoCaixa science museum

Best Museums for Kids

Which Barcelona museums are most fun with kids? Find out where kids enter for free and which Sundays are free for everyone.

Parks & Playgrounds

Where can kids play in Barcelona? Ciutadella’s boating lake, the Montjuïc gardens, playgrounds across the city and indoor play for rainy days.

Free Things to Do

What can kids do for free in Barcelona? Playgrounds, beaches, the Montjuïc gardens, free museum days and where children get free entry.

Magic Fountain

Is the Magic Fountain free? Yes: the evening show of water, music and coloured lights on Montjuïc is free, with no tickets needed.

Best Museums for Kids

Which Barcelona museums are most fun with kids? Find out where kids enter for free and which Sundays are free for everyone.

Parks & Playgrounds

Where can kids play in Barcelona? Ciutadella’s boating lake, the Montjuïc gardens, playgrounds across the city and indoor play for rainy days.

Free Things to Do

What can kids do for free in Barcelona? Playgrounds, beaches, the Montjuïc gardens, free museum days and where children get free entry.

Family Guides to Barcelona

Guides to where best to stay, Barcelona markets and what to book ahead.

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Seasonal

Barcelona in November

What’s on for kids in Barcelona in November? Chestnut stalls, panellets, mushrooms at the markets, museums and autumn in the parks.

Itinerary

3 Days in Barcelona

A day-by-day family itinerary covering Gaudí’s sights, Barcelona’s old town and Montjuïc, with ideas for babies and toddlers, ages 6–12 and teenagers.

Tickets & Transport

What to Book Ahead

Which Barcelona attractions should you book in advance? Find out when to book tickets for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, when to arrange airport transfers and what can wait until you arrive.

Markets

Barcelona Markets

Explore Barcelona’s food markets with kids, from the busy stalls of La Boqueria to quieter neighbourhood markets.

Seasonal

Barcelona in November

What’s on for kids in Barcelona in November? Chestnut stalls, panellets, mushrooms at the markets, museums and autumn in the parks.

Itinerary

3 Days in Barcelona

A day-by-day family itinerary covering Gaudí’s sights, Barcelona’s old town and Montjuïc, with ideas for babies and toddlers, ages 6–12 and teenagers.

Tickets & Transport

What to Book Ahead

Which Barcelona attractions should you book in advance? Find out when to book tickets for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, when to arrange airport transfers and what can wait until you arrive.

Markets

Barcelona Markets

Explore Barcelona’s food markets with kids, from the busy stalls of La Boqueria to quieter neighbourhood markets.

Where to Stay with Kids in Barcelona

Compare Barcelona’s neighbourhoods and find the best place to stay with kids.

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Eixample

Barcelona’s elegant grid district, with wide, flat streets. Choose it for city-centre accommodation and easy access to attractions.

Sant Antoni

A traditional neighbourhood centred on a beautifully restored 19th-century market, with several streets transformed into car-free “superblocks” with benches, trees and play areas.

Barceloneta

The old fishermen’s quarter, between Marina Port Vell and the city’s beaches, with narrow streets, a local market and plenty of seafood restaurants.

Eixample

Barcelona’s elegant grid district, with wide, flat streets. Choose it for city-centre accommodation and easy access to attractions.

Sant Antoni

A traditional neighbourhood centred on a beautifully restored 19th-century market, with several streets transformed into car-free “superblocks” with benches, trees and play areas.

Barceloneta

The old fishermen’s quarter, between Marina Port Vell and the city’s beaches, with narrow streets, a local market and plenty of seafood restaurants.