The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass is an all-inclusive tourist pass accepted at over 40 of the city’s most popular attractions. You’ll pay one flat, discounted rate ahead of time to purchase the pass, after which you’ll pay nothing out of pocket to visit a wide selection of Barcelona’s beloved historic sites, museums, guided tours, and more—all while eliminating the need stand in line waiting to buy admission tickets. From Gaudí’s trio of acclaimed creations, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), and Sagrada Familia, to renowned art institutions like the Joan Miró Museum and Moco Museum, the Barcelona City Pass comes well-stocked with a host of outstanding cultural attractions. The Barcelona City Pass also includes a harbor boat tour, a 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, and a complimentary public transportation pass.
Top Included Barcelona Attractions
Casa Batlló
Casa Milà – La Pedrera
Joan Miró Museum
Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)
Original Harbor Tour
Mirador Torre Glòries Skydeck
L’Aquàrium de Barcelona
See the complete list of available attractions and tours in the sidebar, divided by type of activity.
How the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass Works
The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass serves as the only admission ticket you need to dozens of Barcelona’s most popular attractions. Simply select the duration of your pass, click “Book Now,” and in short order you’ll receive an email containing your pass. This digital product can be scanned at the entry gate of each and every attraction you want to visit during your time in Barcelona.
No matter where you choose to go with your Barcelona City Pass in hand, you won’t need to carry around multiple different paper tickets or pay anything out of pocket. You’ll save time and money, all while setting yourself up to enjoy perks like discounts on local shopping and free drinks at select area establishments.
The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass also comes with a complimentary sightseeing map and public transportation card. After you purchase your Barcelona Turbopass, you’ll receive an email containing a voucher. You can take this voucher to a Tourist Information desk at the Barcelona airport to pick up your map and transit card; you can also acquire them at Barcelona’s famous central square, Plaça Catalunya.
What’s Good with the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass
The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass covers your admission to two of the city’s absolute most essential attractions: the legendary architect Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpieces, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (often referred to as simply La Pedrera). Both of these unforgettable structures have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and truly no trip to Barcelona is complete without experiencing them firsthand.
The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass also offers visitors several notable exclusive inclusions such as the Mirador de Colom, the Museu del Disseny (Museum of Design), the Joan Miró Museum, and the Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes, a Gothic monastery widely considered one of the city’s architectural treasures. If you’re excited to visit one or all of these popular attractions, it’s worth noting that the Barcelona City Pass is the sole tourist pass that features these sightseeing favorites.
Likewise, the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass is the only tourist pass on the market today in Barcelona that includes complimentary public transportation. This terrific perk covers trams, buses, the Metro, and train rides to and from the airport. It’s an excellent and convenient way to save some money on transportation costs during your Barcelona adventure.
Last but not least, your Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass entitles you to a complimentary guidebook. This handy resource includes both a sightseeing map and a public transportation map; it can be picked up in person when you arrive in Barcelona at one of two locations: Terminal 1 or 2 at the airport, or at a Turbopass location in the city center.
What Could Get Better?
Given how much there is to see and do in Barcelona, it won’t come as a surprise that no one tourist pass covers everything worth experiencing in this fabulous city. Still, it’s worth noting that the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass doesn’t include guided tours of either Sagrada Familia or Park Güell. As these guided tours are considered essential outings by many, some potential passholders will find this fact disappointing.
Furthermore, while many visitors quite enjoy the number of museums and cultural attractions covered by the Barcelona City Pass, some report wishing that the pass included a few more “fun things to do.” For instance, the Barcelona Zoo, Aquàrium Barcelona, and the Wax Museum of Barcelona are all popular local attractions that appeal to many families, yet none of them are covered by the Barcelona City Pass. The Barcelona City Pass also currently features just one guided walking tour.
Get Your Money’s Worth with the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass
In order to save as much money as possible when using the Barcelona City Pass, you’ll want to prioritize those attractions with the most expensive admission rates. Go to these attractions first, as their higher entry fees will add up the quickest, ensuring that you get your money’s worth and then some. When in doubt, remember this simple rule: the more attractions you visit, the more you’ll save.
The Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass comes with over a dozen unique discounts that you’ll definitely want to take advantage of. Some of these discounts involve receiving 10% off at a popular local store; others offer reduced admission prices at attractions that aren’t fully covered by the Barcelona City Pass. You’ll definitely want to check out the Barcelona Turbopass official website in advance of your visit for all the latest deals, specials, and up-to-date information.
Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass Insider Tips
If you happen to purchase a two-day Barcelona City Pass, there’s an intriguing wrinkle to keep in mind as you plan your outing. Each two-day Barcelona City Pass comes with a public transportation card that’s valid for 72 hours. As a result, a great tactic for maximizing your trip’s efficiency would be to activate your transportation card the day before you start using your two-day pass. This way you can use your transportation card to arrive at and settle into your hotel the night prior to beginning your sightseeing.
Something to keep in mind as you plan your trip to Sagrada Familia: the stunning site has a strict dress code. This means appropriate footwear, pants/skirts to below mid-thigh, no “see-through clothing,” and all shoulders must be covered.
As you’re perusing the list of attractions covered by the Barcelona Turbopass, be sure and read carefully all the way to the end; for what it’s worth, the site frequently lists some of its most interesting offerings and best attractions all the way near the bottom of the available options.
Where to Buy the Barcelona City Pass by Turbopass
The Barcelona City Pass is available online directly from Turbopass.