Updated Nov 16 2023
When visiting new cities for holidays, the main thing that most parents want to know is “what is there to do with the children?”. This won’t be a problem in Barcelona, as it’s a city that’s completely geared up for families, with plenty of places to visit and things to entertain kids of all ages.
Combined tickets to the best children’s attractions in Barcelona
Barcelona Card Family
| WHAT INCLUDES? |
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| FREE TRAVEL ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT |
| BARCELONA ZOO |
| BARCELONA AQUARIUM |
| LAS GOLONDRINAS SIGHTSEEING CRUISE |
| POBLE ESPANYOL |
| SANT PAU RECINTE MODERNISTA |
| COLÒNIA GÜELL – GAUDÍ CRYPT |
| COSMOCAIXA |
| BARCELONA CHOCOLATE MUSEUM |
Barcelona Family Fun Pass
| WHAT INCLUDES? |
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| BARCELONA ZOO |
| LAS GOLONDRINAS SIGHTSEEING CRUISE |
| WAX MUSEUM |
| AUDIO GUIDE APP |
| 10% DISCOUNT on other attractions |
As well as telling you about the places that are open year-round and suitable for children and having a family day out, there are also many bespoke events and activities that are organised in the city. You’ll find a particularly good choice of events around the Christmas and summer holidays, but these aren’t the only options – there are plenty of activities to choose from.
The best places and activities for children in Barcelona
From kid’s play areas to theme parks and museums, below we have given you some more information about the different places you can go to for a great family day out with your children.
1. Theme parks and themed attractions in Barcelona and surroundings
Without doubt, one of the best ways to entertain the smallest of children without fail is to take them to a theme park or amusement park.
Barcelona Olympic and Sports Museum
-5% online
The ideal setting for children to experience sport and learn about the Barcelona Olympic Games
Colònia Güell and Crypt Gaudí
Walk among the historic buildings of Colonia Güell with a visit to Gaudí’s Crypt
To spend half a day with family outside of Barcelona
Barcelona Music Museum
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Collection of all kinds of instruments and music area for the little ones
2. Where to see animals in Barcelona with the children?
It’s no secret that kids love being around animals, and another sure way to keep them entertained is to take them to one of the many places with animals that we’ve listed below.
Barcelona Zoo
Online discount and avoid the queue at the ticket office
To discover the animal kingdom with children
Aquàrium de Barcelona
Online discount and avoid the queue at the ticket office
Barcelona Aquarium with a large number of aquatic animal species
3. The best parks and gardens in Barcelona to visit with children
Barcelona’s many parks are ideal places to take a walk with the family, as well as offering play areas dedicated to children. Nearly all of the city’s parks are suitable for children, but we’ve given you a list of those that we think are the best for one reason or another.
4. The most interesting museums in Barcelona to visit with the family
In Barcelona there are a few museums which, by their nature, are already oriented towards children, and you will also find child-friendly areas of many of the best-known museums in the city.
Tutankamun the Immersive Experience
Enjoy a fantastic immersive experience with this exhibition about Tutankhamun, the famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt
Cosmocaixa Barcelona
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Science and fun in an ideal space to learn and have fun at the same time
Barcelona Maritime Museum
Discover the museum’s children’s activities
Explore the maritime world as a family
Camp Nou F.C. Barcelona Experience
Skip the long lines at the ticket office
Visit to the F.C. Barcelona museum and football stadium tour
Barcelona Chocolate Museum
Includes a small chocolate bar as a gift
Wonderful and delicious chocolate figures
Joan Miró Foundation
Avoid the queue by buying online
Various children’s activities are carried out
5. Children’s activities and experiences in Barcelona
As well as the more typical places to take kids that we’ve mentioned above, there are a few more which are more difficult to categorize, which we’ve listed below.
Poble Espanyol Barcelona
Various activities and recreational proposals in this unique and open-air space on the Montjuïc mountain
Other places in Barcelona to take your children