All Barcelona Tourist Passes Compared: Which One Should You Buy?
Barcelona's big sights are timed, online-only tickets you can book directly, and the big three Gaudí sights cost about €77 together. For many visitors, no pass is the cheaper choice.
Types of tourist pass
Gaudí-marathon day pass
Two to five days of open entry: Sagrada Familia tour in the morning, Casa Batlló after lunch, Camp Nou before dinner.
In Barcelona: Barcelona Go City Pass
Pick-your-own pass
Choose 3 to 7 Barcelona sights from 44 and spread them across a month.
In Barcelona: Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass
Which pass for your trip?
Barcelona Go City Pass
- Two frantic days: Gaudí houses, Camp Nou, Picasso, the Aquàrium and the bus. Only beats direct tickets at seven or eight paid sights in two days.
Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass
- A relaxed week with five or more paid sights. Compare the 5-7 pick prices with direct tickets before buying.
No pass needed
- Just the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and Casa Batlló. About €77 booked on their own sites, less than any Barcelona pass.
- Barceloneta beach, the Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria. Free to wander.
The passes compared
Barcelona Go City Pass
- Attractions
- 50
- Price
- €189 (2 days)
- Time to use
- 2-5 days
- Best for
- Seven or eight paid sights crammed into two days
- Guided Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Camp Nou tour
- A day on the hop-on hop-off bus up to Montjuïc
- The Gaudí big three alone are only about €77
- La Pedrera on Passeig de Gràcia isn't on it
Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass
- Attractions
- Pick 3-7 of 44
- Price
- €114 for 3
- Time to use
- 30 days
- Best for
- A slow week with five or more Gaudí and museum visits
- Same guided Sagrada Familia and Picasso tours
- No rush between Park Güell and the Eixample houses
- Three picks (€114) cost more than the Gaudí big three booked direct (€77)
Which big sights are on which pass?
| Sight | Go City | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Sagrada Familia | Included | Included |
| Park Güell | Included | Included |
| Casa Batlló | Included | Included |
| Camp Nou tour | Included | Included |
| Picasso Museum | Included | Included |
| La Pedrera | Not included | Not included |
Worth knowing before you buy
The Gaudí big three are about €77
Sagrada Familia guided (€30), Park Güell (€18) and Casa Batlló (from €29), all bookable directly.
Sagrada Familia comes as a guided tour
Worth €30 directly, against €26 for the standard ticket.
La Pedrera isn't on any Go City pass
Book it directly (€29).
Book early either way
Sagrada Familia and Park Güell slots sell out in busy months.
Much of Barcelona is free
The beaches, Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria and Montjuïc's parks cost nothing; Montjuïc Castle is free on Sunday afternoons.
Sagrada Familia runs on timed slots, and the first slot of the day is still the calmest. Look up its live crowd level, and Park Güell's, on beatthecrowd.co and plan around the quiet hours.
Check live crowds in Barcelona →How pass companies make money
A pass in Barcelona is a bet: the seller wins if you slow down, you win if you plan. Here's the business behind Barcelona Go City Pass and Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass.
Attractions such as Sagrada Familia give pass sellers a discount in return for guaranteed visitors.
Rainy days, late starts and skipped sights all count in the seller's favour.
Each extra day or pick on Barcelona Go City Pass is only a saving if you'd really use it.
Other ways to save
- Go City Barcelona Essentials
€89 for 3 attractions: one of the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, a flamenco show or a city tour, plus two more. Compare with about €77 for the big three directly.
- Barcelona Card
The city's official card with public transport and museum discounts. Check what's included before buying.
FAQs
Is a Barcelona city pass worth it?
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Often not: the big three Gaudí sights cost about €77 directly, less than the Explorer (€114) or All-Inclusive (€189). A pass pays only on very packed days.
Which Barcelona pass includes the Sagrada Familia?
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Both Go City passes, as a guided tour.
Does any Barcelona pass include La Pedrera?
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Not the Go City passes. La Pedrera's Essential ticket is €29 on its own.
Is Park Güell free with a Barcelona pass?
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Both Go City passes include hosted entry to Park Güell's Monumental Zone, which costs €18 on its own.
Does a Barcelona pass include public transport?
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The Go City passes don't; they include a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus instead.