The Barcelona Aquàrium is located in the old harbor, Port Vell, and is the world’s largest aquarium and education center dedicated to Mediterranean marine life. It is a unique attraction that has already been visited by more than 14 million people. Don’t wait for people to tell you about it… buy your ticket now and skip the line!
It's the perfect place to learn about the seabed and all its different species. You'll learn about them through the 35 Mediterranean and tropical tanks which are home to 11,000 animals from around 450 different species. The most spectacular part of all is the immense Oceanarium, the only one in Europe which is 5m deep and 36m in diameter. A transparent 80 meter long tunnel runs through the Oceanarium and allows you to walk among sharks, giltheads, morays, ocean sunfish and many more species.
With your ticket, you'll also be able to visit the permanent exhibitions, Planeta Aqua and Explora! which show the importance of water in the development of our planet, where children can discover the underwater world using their five senses. After your visit, you'll be able to enjoy the different services on offer: the café, shop, souvenir photo, auditorium.

Barcelona Aquarium skip-the-line tickets
- Skip the line and enter the world's most important aquarium dedicated to Mediterranean marine life
- Walk through the enormous Oceanarium
- Be surrounded by sharks, morays and other underwater species
Admission to the Barcelona Aquarium
Entrance to the permanent exhibitions
Food and drinks
Moll d'Espanya, s/n, 08039 Barcelona, Spain
- Please note that the Aquarium has the following opening times: March and April: from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, weekends and holidays from 10 am to 8 pm; May: From Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm
What people say about this experience
Based on 154 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
5/5
Service
5/5
Staff
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anonymous
From Italy - May 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From Italy - May 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2023Great
Overall rated4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2023Great
Overall rated4/5
Bellissimo parco acquatico ben gestito e con tante attivitper i più piccoli
Saki
From United States of America - April 2023Traveled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Enjoyed the easy purchase, fast track and great aquarium experience.
Anonymous
From Italy - March 2023Great
Overall rated4/5
L'acquario è gradevole e la parte sommersa è molto carina ma è piccolo e le vasche sembrano un pò troppo piccole. La parte dei pinguini è stata diver ...