Barcelona with kids.
A day trip from the UK.
9 family days out in Barcelona, 3 that work if it rains, 1 free. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.
Family days out in Barcelona
9 placesL'Aquàrium de Barcelona
The long shark tunnel and the hands-on Explora kids zone keep children engaged, and it is a solid rainy or very hot day option.
- Tickets
- £26 (€30) adult, £20 (€23) child, free under 3
- Best for
- Ages 3-12
- Allow
- 2.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Zoo de Barcelona
Central, manageable in a few hours, with a farm area, playgrounds and pony rides that suit younger children.
- Tickets
- £20 (€23) adult, £12 (€13.90) child, free under 3
CosmoCaixa (science museum)
Huge hands-on science museum with a walk-through flooded rainforest and live animals, and very cheap since under-16s go free.
- Tickets
- £7 (€8) adult, children free
- Allow
- 3.5 hours
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Tibidabo Amusement Park
Historic hilltop park with rides colour-coded by age and the best views over Barcelona, with funicular and bus included.
- Tickets
- £33 (€39) adult, £13 (€15.50) child
- Season
- Rides open on weekends and selected dates in November and December, and 2 to 5 January, then shut until March.
Museu de Ciències Naturals (Museu Blau)
Big natural history collection with lively animations and a touch room for toddlers, and kids go free.
- Tickets
- £5 (€6) adult, children free
- Rain
- Works if it rains
Las Golondrinas boat trip (Port and Coast 60 min)
Cheap, relaxing hour on the water with harbour and beach views, and short enough for young children.
- Tickets
- £11 (€13) adult, £5 (€6) child
- Allow
- 1 hour
Montjuïc Cable Car
Short, high cabin ride with big views up to Montjuïc Castle, and queues move quickly.
- Tickets
- £16 (€19) adult, £11 (€13) child, free under 4
Parc de la Ciutadella
Central park with several playgrounds, a rowing lake, a big fountain and a life-size mammoth statue, ideal for a picnic.
- Tickets
- Price not published, see the official site
Barceloneta Beach
Easy-to-reach city beach with beach bars, loungers and space to run around after a morning of sightseeing.
- Tickets
- Free
Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.
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