Barcelona with kids

Barcelona has plenty of children friendly spaces that are a delight for kids, where the fun can also be guaranteed for adults as well!

The city has made an effort to encourage families to come. For instance, children under 4 years old can travel for free in the public transportation system. Plus, many of the most popular things to do in Barcelona are free for kids or offer discounts for children of certain ages.

The Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass does not include transportation. However, you can have unlimited access to the transportion network for as little as 16,30€ with tickets ranging from 48 to 120 hours. Get the Hola BCN Pass Here

Things to do in Barcelona with kids

Park Güell

It's by far Barcelona's most famous and iconic park. Apart from the stunning arquitecture created by Gaudí, Park Güell features more than enough green areas, paths and unique spaces that your children will enjoy. And we can guarantee you'll love it too!

Good news for families: there are free entry options at Park Güell on specific days and hours throughout the year, including every Sunday evening from April to October.

Wax Museum Barcelona

The Wax Museum Barcelona is one of the city's new attractions perfect to visit with kids. It features more that 150 realistic wax figures of the most famous people in the world right now.

Enjoy a fun time taking selfies with your favorite celebrities, fictional characters and even horror figures.

Tibidabo Amusement Park

This amusement park is a Barcelona landmark. Standing on top of Tibidabo mountain (overlooking the city), with over 100 years of history, it’s the oldest theme park in Barcelona. Actually, it’s the only amusement park in the city.

Tibidabo Amusement Park features over 30 attractions that kids will love, all of them with impressive views of the city.

Adrenaline addicts will go crazy with the 80 kph rollercoaster, the colorful ferris wheel located in the highest part of the mountain or the “Hurakan”, a ride with 360-degree turns.

The park has all sorts of rides for the whole family, as well as restaurants and a fantastic viewpoint to enjoy Barcelona at a height of over 500 meters above sea level.

Tibidabo Amusement Park Admission Ticket

Take a Bike tour

Bike tours in Barcelona are a fun and active way to explore the city with kids. Most of the bike routes in Barcelona are flat and safe, making them ideal for families.

Along the way, you can stop at some of the most iconic sites, parks, beaches, and open spaces where children can take breaks and enjoy the surroundings.

With a relaxed pace and guides who are used to working with families, these tours turn sightseeing into a perfect adventure for keeping kids engaged while discovering the best of Barcelona together. These are some recommended bike tours in Barcelona:

• Barceloneta Beach & Olympic Port Bike Tour
• Montjuïc & Barcelona Olympic Ring Bike Tour
• Historical and Modernist Barcelona Bike Tour

Barcelona Aquarium

The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world. The whole family will find it to be incredibly fun and interesting at the same time. The aquarium is home to more than 10,000 species that come from the most diverse habitats.

Here you can engage in the most breathtaking experiences with sharks, such as shark cage diving and diving with sharks.

The Oceanarium, the aquarium largest space, contains over 4 million litres of water. You’ll be able to explore the seafloor and take a walk underwater, through an 80 meter long transparent tunnel. Your kids will have a blast! Get tickets for the Barcelona Aquarium

Barcelona Aquarium: Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

Montjuic

Montjuic is one of the best areas to visit with kids in Barcelona and one of the most recommended summer activities in Barcelona. Below are a few attractions you can visit in Montjuic:

• Montjuic Castle. This ancient fortress offers some of the best views of Barcelona.
• The Montjuic Cable Car. Your kids will love riding in the modern cable car that takes you directly to the castle.
• The Olympic Stadium. Visit the venue where the 1992 Olympic Games were held.
• Magic Fountain of Montjuic. An iconic show of lights, music and water.
• Botanic Gardens. With a surface of over 14 hectares, these gardens feature typical vegetation of six different zones from the Mediterranean climate and the Canary Islands.

Get Tickets here to ride the Montjuic Cable Car

Barcelona Zoo

One of the biggest in Europe, the Barcelona Zoo is home to a very large number of species. The city’s mild climate allows plenty of time for the animals to make their living outdoors, pretty much throughout the whole year.

You’ll be able to witness the habitats of penguins, camels, zebras, african elephants, gorillas, tigers, dolphins, giraffes, flamingos, lions, rhinoceros and hippopotamus.

After the visit, relax in the neighboring Ciutadella Park, the biggest park in Barcelona.

Barcelona Zoo Tickets

PortAventura

PortAventura is the most visited theme park in Spain and sixth in Europe overall. It's one of the main attractions close to Barcelona. It's located just one and a half hours from Barcelona by train.

It features six main thematic areas with plenty of rollercoasters and rides for adrenaline junkies. One of these areas is Sesamo Aventura, decorated and featuring the characters from Sesame Street.

Get tickets to Port Aventura and enjoy a fun experience for children and adults alike. All the park’s excellent hotels have also been customized to match each thematic area.

You can also expand your visit to Costa Caribe Aquatic Park, a water themed park and Ferrari Land, for Formula 1 enthusiasts.

Ticket to PortAventura and Ferrari Land

Barcelona Bosc Urbá (Urban jungle)

Finally, this adventure playground features a variety of activities to put your adrenaline to the test. It's located in the Forum Park.

All participants will have to engage in more than 50 different challenges like zip lines, rope swings and bungee jumping, to name a few.

And that's it! You don’t need any special vaccines for your children to travel to Barcelona, but make sure you check with your health authorities for routine vaccines and other recommendations.

Where to eat with kids in Barcelona

Barcelona is a genuinely easy city to eat in with children. Meal times run late by northern European standards (lunch starts at 13:30, dinner at 21:00) but outside of those windows, most cafés and casual restaurants are open and happy to seat families at any time.

A few things that make eating out with kids easier here than in most European cities: portions are generous, menus almost always have something simple alongside the more adventurous options, and nobody rushes you. Once you have a table, it's yours.

The menú del día is your best friend. Almost every neighbourhood restaurant offers a set lunch menu from Monday to Friday — typically three courses plus bread and a drink for €13–18 per person. Portions are large enough that children often share a main. This is how Barcelona families eat out during the week, and it's far better value than anything near the main tourist sites.

Brunch works well with kids. The city has a strong brunch culture, particularly in Eixample and Sant Antoni, where most places serve until 15:30 or 16:00 on weekends. Kitchens are relaxed, menus are broad, and the later start time means you don't need to rush anyone out of bed. See our guide to the best brunch spots in Barcelona for family-friendly picks across the city.

Where to avoid: The restaurants immediately surrounding the Sagrada Família, Las Ramblas and the main tourist squares charge tourist prices for average food. Walk two blocks in any direction and the quality goes up and the price comes down.

Supermarkets for self-catering: Mercadona and Caprabo are the main chains and have good prepared food sections. Useful if you have apartment accommodation or need to stock up on snacks and breakfast items.

Tips for saving money

Most places of interest in Barcelona offer discounted prices for children and teenagers.

When it comes to transport, kids under 4 years old need no travel tickets for the metro, bus or tram. In the case of museums and attractions, normally the price is reduced for ages between 5-13 years old. This may vary so remember to check before buying.

Joining a free tour is another way to experience the city on a budget. There are many free walking tours in Barcelona where children are welcomed and guides always find a way to make the itinerary interesting for them.

Last but not least, entrance to the main Barcelona attractions are included in the Barcelona Pass, so if you're planning on making the most of your visit, buy the Barcelona Go City Explorer Pass and start saving upon your arrival.