Aquarium Barcelona Prices
Visiting L'Aquàrium Barcelona without breaking your budget is possible. Discover the best rates on tickets, how to get discounts and swim with sharks for much less than you imagine.
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L'Aquàrium Barcelona is well known not only for being the largest aquarium with Mediterranean species in the world, the possibility of swimming with sharks is one of its biggest attractions. From 28 € you can enter this enclosure, but how much does it cost to dive into the tanks surrounded by millions of species next to Milberto's shark and bull sharks?
Did you know that you can celebrate your children's birthday at L'Aquàrium? Get your certificate as an aquarist, participate in ocean-themed plays, even surround yourself with sharks and tell your partner "Will you marry me? Continue to the end and discover all the prices, promotions and special rates in all the activities of the Aquarium of Barcelona.
Barcelona Aquarium Flexible Tickets (No Date or Time Required)
Discover the great Aquarium of Barcelona with these flexible tickets (valid for 90 days from the date of purchase) and skip-the-line access guaranteed.
Don't miss the incredible marine species under the waters of the Barcelona Aquarium and explore at your own pace with these tickets.
The Oceanarium, which is unique in Europe for being the largest and the one that houses the largest number of fish, as well as species. Some curious facts about the aquarium is that it has 5 meters deep and about 4 million liters of water. Buying your tickets for the Aquarium of Barcelona you will have access to see different types of fish, even sharks!
And it also includes Planet Aqua, where you can also see penguins and turtles among many other creatures. You can tour the entire complex at your own pace thanks to these tickets, which also allow you to include a menu for adults or children and continue exploring the Aquarium once you've had your lunch.
Recommended if... you will be able to access its great underwater world without having to wait in line at the ticket office.
How much do tickets for the Barcelona Aquarium cost?
The Barcelona Aquarium is one of the most complete in Europe and contains the largest marine collection in the Mediterranean. By purchasing your skip-the-line tickets from 25 € at you can enjoy this family attraction full of innovative environments and informative exhibits that educate both children and adults about more than 11,000 different marine creatures.
L'Aquàrium Barcelona offers two types of tickets:
General admission
- Children from 3 to 4 years old: 10 €.
- Children from 5 to 10 years old: 18 €.
- General admission adults: 24 €.
Entrance with menu
- Children from 3 to 4 years old + Children's menu: 19 €
- Children from 5 to 10 years old + Children's menu: 27 €.
- General admission adults + Menu: 39 €
Reduced rates to enter Barcelona Aquarium
L'Aquàrium Barcelona offers special rates for people with disabilities. Visitors can receive the corresponding benefit upon presentation of their accredited disability cards at the ticket office.How much do reduced rate tickets cost?
- Children from 3 to 10 years old 10 €.
- People over 11 years old 18 €.
On the other hand, adults accompanying children of a birthday party will receive a 20% discount on their tickets.
Barcelona Card Express
In addition, if you have several days for sightseeing in the city you can enjoy a lot of discounts for tickets to several of its most emblematic places, such as the Aquarium, with the Barcelona Card Express. This includes discounts of up to 50%, free public transport or promotions in restaurants.
Who can get free admission to the Barcelona Aquarium
- Children from 0 to 2 years old.
- One (1) companion for each visitor with an accredited disability equal to or greater than 65%.
Barcelona Aquarium promotion: become a member
Thinking of a special gift? Are you a fan of marine life but worried about the price of tickets, I have the solution for you. Strolling through the depths of the sea has never been easier. With the Barcelona Aquarium Season Pass, you can visit L'Aquàrium as many times as you want for a whole year from 20 €. The Pass allows you to breathe among exotic species from all corners of the ocean, 10% discount on tickets for birthday parties, as well as in the store and cafeteria of the aquarium; plus special promotions that L'Aquàrium has during the year. Pass prices are as follows:
- Individual promotional pass for children from 3 to 4 years old 20 €.
- Individual promotional pass for children from 5 to 10 years old 35€.
- General individual promotional pass for children from 11 years old 50 €.
- Family Pass (two adults and two children) 150 €.
ImportantPromotional passes have a registration fee of 12 €, except for the Individual Promotional Pass for children from 3 to 4 years old, for which the registration fee is 0 €.
Rates for shark activities at the Barcelona Aquarium
Let's be honest, sharks are the stars at L'Aquàrium Barcelona, in fact, even the logo of the place proves it, and the activities around these fish are numerous as are their prices which start from 81 €. Let's take a look at everything you can do.
How much does it cost to swim with sharks at the Barcelona Aquarium?
L'Aquàrium offers you two options:
1- Dive with the sharks. For 175 € people over 8 years old can dive into the shark tank protected by a cage for 3 hours where they will live their first adventures diving with the guidance of experts.
2-Divewith sharks. Are you ready to be a diver for a day and come face to face with one of the most powerful predators in the ocean? For 300 € divers with a valid certificate will be able to dive surrounded by more than 15 sharks, turtles, jellyfish, stingrays and other marine species. This activity allows you to take up to two companions to the aquarium with free admission. While L'Aquàrium gives you souvenirs of the activity, your family or friends will watch your diving skills.
ImportantTo practice this activity, divers with a valid diving license must meet one of the following requirements:
- Age between 10 and 15 years old. They must have a signed parental authorization and be accompanied by their legal guardian.
- Age between 16 and 17 years old. They must be accompanied by their legal guardian.
- Must be over 18 years of age.
In no case it will be necessary that the guardian practices the immersion with his ward.
How much does it cost to sleep with sharks at the Barcelona Aquarium?
Yes, as you read it, L'Aquàrium offers a night at the aquarium, an ingenious activity that allows children between 8 and 12 years old to spend the night at the aquarium from 81 € per person.
The sleepover will allow children to sleep in the Oceanarium, in front of the sharks. They will be able to see what these fish and 8,000 other species of the aquarium do, and they will also witness the morning activities at L'Aquàrium and much more.
Check the availability of the activity in advance. You can make your reservations by calling +34 93 221 74 74.
Prices of the experimental workshops at the Barcelona Aquarium
L'Aquàrium Barcelona in support of children's education prepared a series of experimental workshops where preschool and primary school children will participate in fun activities to dive into marine life, its preservation, types of species, physiognomy and behavior. For only 10.7 € per child, schools and the aquarium organize enriching activities with up to 30 participants for 45 minutes.
The Aquarium of Barcelona also has a proposal for students of ESO, Bachillerato and training cycles. For only 11.2 € groups with a maximum of 25 students will learn the basics of diving, apart from the study of marine ecosystems for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Price of advice on research work on marine issues
The Education Department of L'Aquàrium de Barcelona offers high school students a course that emphasizes the use of marine themes and especially the Mediterranean Sea. For only 50 € students interested in doing research work related to the marine ecosystem can take this 3 meeting course.
During the 2 hours of each session, participants will have access to audiovisual resources related to the ecosystem under the sea, apart from meeting with experts in marine biology at the aquarium.
How much does it cost to celebrate a birthday at the Aquarium of Barcelona?
Children between 3 and 12 years old will experience their birthday as an adventure at the bottom of the sea. Groups of 10 to 25 children can be included in each party. The price of the birthday party depends on the number of children and the day of celebration.
- From Monday to Thursday the entrance fee per participant will be 30€.
- On weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) the entrance fee per participant will be 35€.
How much does the aquarist certificate at L'Aquàrium cost?
For 65€ young people from 8 to 14 years old develop their activities as aquarists at L'Aquàrium de Barcelona. During 7 hours groups of 5 to 15 participants meet at the aquarium and under the guidance of the internal staff, they share the activities of the enclosure. A day as an aquarist promotes sensitivity for the marine ecosystem to recognize its importance and the proper way of preservation. Reservations can be made by emailing reserva@aquariumbcn.com or by calling the aquarium at +34 93 221 74 74.
How much does it cost to make a hand request at the Aquarium of Barcelona?
You can make your proposal in the most original way. Imagine distracting your partner by the Mediterranean underwater life as you walk through the 80 meter tunnel and then reach the shark tank where a sign with the phrase " will you marry me " is waiting for you. You can make this dream come true from 300€. The Barcelona Aquarium offers three alternatives to make this experience unforgettable.
How much does a marriage proposal at the Oceanarium cost?
The first option is the proposal in the Oceanarium. A certified diver will dive into the fish tank and after a sign will show a sign with the phrase you have chosen for this special moment. The price is 300 €.
What does this proposal include? A show by the diver interacting with the fish, a photograph in the Megalodon's jaw and a toast with champagne to celebrate the event.
How much does a marriage proposal surrounded by sharks cost?
Meet your partner in the shark tank of the Barcelona Aquarium and pop the big question while swimming with the sharks for only 450 €.
The package is quite complete, including instructions, insurance and diving equipment for one person, the proposal sign, a toast with champagne and a photo of the memorable moment.
How much does an immersive marriage proposal surrounded by sharks cost?
You can raise the stakes and live an immersive experience as a couple. You and your partner can dive into the Oceanarium together inside a cage and watch sharks swim just meters away from you. You will create unforgettable memories and all for 600 €.
The L'Aquàrium Barcelona package includes instructions, insurance and diving equipment for two people accompanied by a professional diver, the sign with the request for hand, toast with champagne and photo for the memory.
To make reservations for any of the packages you only have to contact L'Aquàrium Barcelona by email comercial@aquariumbcn.com or call +34 93 221 74 74.