Barcelona: L'Aquàrium de Barcelona ticket
Entry to L'Aquàrium de Barcelona, one of Europe's largest aquariums, with a spectacular 80-metre shark tunnel and 11,000 aquatic animals. 4.4/5 with 19,870 reviews.
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Photo credits
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- Wikimedia Commons · Paul Hermans · File:Queen Angelfish 14-05-2009 15-24-48.JPG · · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2-3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- 80-metre transparent shark tunnel — the longest in Europe
- Over 11,000 fish across 450 species
- Explora! children's interactive area
- Located in the Port Vell, walkable from Las Ramblas
Our take
Barcelona's aquarium is strong on atmosphere — the 80-metre shark tunnel is genuinely impressive — though the overall collection is smaller than Valencia's Oceanogràfic. Worth it for the tunnel experience alone.
What's included
- Full aquarium entry
Not included
- Guided tours (extra)
- Diving experience (extra)
Good to know
What to bring
- Mobile ticket
Things to keep in mind
- The shark tunnel is the main attraction; take your time walking through it
- Peak times (summer weekends, school holidays) can be very crowded
- Buying online avoids the entrance queue
Meeting point
L'Aquàrium de Barcelona, Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell, Barcelona
The aquarium is at Port Vell, a 10-minute walk from Las Ramblas or the Columbus monument. Metro line 3 to Drassanes, or line 4 to Barceloneta.
The experience
What you'll see
L'Aquàrium de Barcelona is one of the largest aquariums in Europe, home to 11,000 animals across 450 species, located in the Port Vell marina.
The shark tunnel
The star attraction: an 80-metre transparent tunnel — the longest in Europe — surrounded by sharks, rays and open-water fish above and on all sides. The tunnel moves slowly on a travellator.
The 35 tanks
From the Mediterranean to the tropical Atlantic, each tank recreates a different aquatic ecosystem. Highlights include the coral reef tanks and the open-ocean tank with the largest specimens.
Explora! children's area
An interactive section designed for younger visitors: touch tanks, fish ID games and educational displays.
Who it's for
- Families with children.
- Anyone who wants to walk through a shark tunnel.
Who it's not for
- Visitors who've already done Valencia's Oceanogràfic (much larger collection).
- Those not interested in marine life.
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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