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Free things to do in Barcelona

10 places with verified free entry · 4 free today

2 of them are free to enter every day they're open, and 5 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10

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FAQ

Free things to do in Barcelona: common questions

What can you visit for free in Barcelona?

Free Tickets lists 10 places in Barcelona with free entry we checked against official sources. Always free: Bunkers del Carmel and Magic Fountain. Free on set days: CCCB, MACBA, MUHBA Plaça del Rei, MNAC and Museu Picasso. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Barcelona Cathedral, Sagrada Família, CCCB, MACBA, MUHBA Plaça del Rei, MNAC and 2 more.

When are museums and landmarks free in Barcelona?

CCCB — exhibitions free every Sunday 3-8pm (reserve online); MACBA — mACBA Evenings: free Thursday and Friday from 6pm; MUHBA Plaça del Rei — every Sunday from 3pm; MNAC — every Saturday from 3pm (book online); Museu Picasso — every Thursday 4-7pm (book a free time slot online). Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.

Which places in Barcelona are free for children?

Sagrada Família, CCCB, MACBA, MUHBA Plaça del Rei, MNAC, Museu Picasso and Park Güell — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.

Are there free days only for residents in Barcelona?

Some free days are for Barcelona residents and Park Guell Neighbourhood residents only, with proof of address. Visitors from elsewhere can use the free days for everyone or the paid options on each page.

Do I need to book free entry in Barcelona?

At Sagrada Família, CCCB, MNAC, Museu Picasso and Park Güell even free entry needs a timed reservation, and free slots can run out. Book as soon as the slots open.

What if I can't go on a free day?

Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is MUHBA Plaça del Rei at €7.30 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.