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Barcelona City Pass
One pass. Unlimited city.
Barcelona has two city pass options worth considering: the official Barcelona Card (3–5 days, free museum entry and unlimited transport) and the Go City Barcelona Explorer Pass (choose two to seven attractions from a fixed list, including Sagrada Família). This page covers what each one includes, how they're priced, and which makes sense for your trip.
Everything in the pass
What's included
Barcelona Card
The official city pass from Turisme de Barcelona. Available for 3, 4, or 5 consecutive days. Includes free unlimited public transport (Zone 1) and free entry to 25+ museums. Buy with a 10% online discount.
Go City Explorer Pass
A choose-your-own-attractions model – pick 2 to 7 venues from a set list. Starts at €125 for two choices. Valid for 30 consecutive days from first use. The main differentiator: Sagrada Família guided tour is on the list.
Free public transport (Barcelona Card only)
The Barcelona Card covers unlimited metro, bus, tram, FGC suburban trains, and Renfe Rodalies within Zone 1, including the airport train (L9 Sud). The Go City pass does not include transport.
Sagrada Família included (Go City only)
The Go City Explorer Pass includes a guided Sagrada Família tour – the one major Gaudí attraction that is excluded from both the Barcelona Card and the Articket BCN.
What neither pass covers
The Barcelona Card does not include Sagrada Família, Park Güell's Monumental Zone, Casa Batlló, or Casa Milà. The Go City pass does not include transport. Budget separately for whichever attractions fall outside your chosen pass.
Where to buy
Barcelona Card: bcnshop. (10% online discount) and tourist offices at Airport T1/T2, Plaça Catalunya, Plaça Espanya, and Sants station. Go City:
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City Pass pricing
Barcelona Card – 3 days
3 days
€57
- Unlimited Zone 1 public transport
- Free entry to 25+ museums including MNAC and Miró
- 70+ discounts on tours and shows
- Airport train included
Barcelona Card – 4 days
4 days
€67
- Best match for a typical Barcelona city break
- Unlimited metro, bus, tram, and suburban trains
- MNAC, Picasso Museum, Miró, MUHBA, MACBA, CCCB free
- MOCO Museum included (added 2025)
- 70+ discounts on tours, shops, and activities
Barcelona Card – 5 days
5 days
€79
- Maximum coverage for longer stays
- All 4-day inclusions extended
- Pays off with three or more metro journeys per day
- Good for day trips on FGC suburban lines
Prices as of our research and subject to change — see What's included above for where to buy each option, and the FAQs below for more details.
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Common questions
FAQs
Is the Barcelona Card worth the money?
It depends on how you travel. The 4-day card costs €67 and pays off if you use the metro three or more times daily and visit two or more included museums. A T-Casual (10 metro journeys, €13) plus individual Picasso Museum (€15) and Miró (€13) entry already reaches €41 – add MNAC (€12) and you're at €53, with the card costing €14 more but covering unlimited transport for four days. For transport-heavy, museum-focused visitors, it earns back its price comfortably.
Does the Barcelona Card include Sagrada Família?
No. Sagrada Família is excluded from the Barcelona Card, the Articket BCN, and most city passes. You must book separately – entry runs from €26 to €40 depending on what tower and tour options you add. Tickets are nominative (photo ID required), sell out weeks ahead in peak season, and cannot be transferred. The only bundled pass that includes Sagrada Família is the Go City Explorer Pass, starting at €125 for two attractions.
Which Barcelona pass is best for a short break?
For a three or four-day trip focused on museums and daily metro use, the Barcelona Card is the stronger choice: unlimited transport and free entry to 25+ venues including MNAC, Miró, and MUHBA. If Sagrada Família is your priority and you're comfortable booking other things individually, buy Sagrada Família directly (€26–€40) and use a T-Casual (€13) for transport – you'll almost certainly spend less than any bundled pass. The Go City Explorer Pass only makes financial sense at four or more selections.
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