Things to do around Barcelona Airport
Tickets
Barcelona Airport El Prat is just 25 minutes away from the city centre of Barcelona. If you have a layover of several hours it is definitely worth it to head into the city. You can either take public transportation or a taxi.
In the immediate surrounding of Barcelona Airport you will find the Delta del Llobregat and the Centre Cultural Aeronàutic which is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10h to 13.30h.
What to do in Barcelona in 3 hours time?
You only have limited time to see one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Take a taxi into the city and go directly to Sagrada Familia, book a ticket in advance to avoid long waiting time.
Afterwards you explore the city: you can either hop on a bus and let you drive around the top sights of Barcelona. Or if you prefer more activity, you take a Segway tour, which leads you along all the tourist attractions in only 1h. Afterwards make sure to grab a piece of Tortilla or have a cafè con leche, before heading back to the airport.
FC Barcelona Fans pay attention: The FC Barcelona Museum Camp offers a 3h tour with Tapas, this is your chance to get the full Barcelona experience at once! Get your tickets here.
Activities
Barcelona Aquarium: Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket
Visit the unique Barcelona Aquarium, entering without delay on a skip-the-line ticket. Experience the spectacular Oceanarium as you walk along a transparent tunnel surrounded by sharks. Learn about the seabed and the importance of water to the planet.
Tours and transport
Barcelona: Hola Barcelona Travel Card with Multiday Options
Explore Barcelona with a public transport ticket that gives you free, unlimited access to the transportation networks in the city and its suburbs. Experience the beauty of Barcelona and uncover its many treasures with a 48, 72, 96, or 120-hour pass.
From Barcelona: Montserrat Half Day Guided Tour
Escape the busy city of Barcelona and head to Catalonia’s most famous mountain range, Montserrat. Ride the railway to the top of the mountains, admire stunning natural landscapes, visit the local monastery, and learn about this history-rich location.
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