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Including the largest collection of Mediterranean fish and sea creatures, L’Aquarium Barcelona features hundreds of species from all around the world, making it one of the best aquariums in Europe.
Tickets & Prices
Barcelona Aquarium offers four types of tickets: Adult, youth, children, and friends ack (valid for 4 adults). Children aged 2 and under do not require a ticket.
For families traveling with kids, the Barcelona Zoo + Aquarium Pass is an excellent choice, offering both educational and entertaining experiences. This pass provides skip-the-line access to both the Barcelona Zoo and L’Aquarium Barcelona, plus a city audio guide app.
You can get a 10% discount by prebooking your lunch online. Adults can pick from a burger, pizza, salad, or fish & chips—drink included. The kids’ menu includes a hot dog and a drink.
It’s recommended to book your tickets online to secure your preferred visit time and avoid the queues, especially during peak periods.
What to see and do
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the top things to do with kids in Barcelona (not to say you can’t go without them!). There is much to see, but these are some of the highlights:
The Oceanarium
Walk through an 80-meter underwater tunnel that gives you a 360-degree view of marine life in the main tank. You’ll feel as if you’re walking on the ocean floor, surrounded by sharks, rays, and other marine creatures.
Mediterranean Aquariums
Explore 14 Mediterranean-themed aquariums that showcase the diverse marine life found in the Mediterranean Sea. Each aquarium replicates natural habitats, offering a closer look at the underwater ecosystems of this region.
Tropical Aquariums
Experience the vibrant colors of tropical marine life with these aquariums showcasing species from warmer waters, including coral reefs and tropical fish.
The Penguin Habitat
Visit the Humboldt penguins in their specially designed habitat. You can watch these charming birds waddle on land and swim gracefully underwater. Don’t miss their feeding times at 11:30 and 16:30, when you can see them gobble up their daily sushi!
Did you know that: (3 Interesting Facts!)
- The Aquarium hosts over 11,000 animals representing around 450 species
- The main tank, home to the Aquarium’s famous bull sharks, holds 5 million liters of seawater
- Mediterranean, tropical, polar, sweet and salt water, and abyssal depths are all represented in its multiple ecosystem tanks
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Map & Address (Location)
L’Aquarium de Barcelona
del Port Vell, Moll d’Espanya, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain · Google Maps