Family-Friendly Attractions In Barcelona

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Park Güell

Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views. · Dogs allowed

Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Casa Batlló

Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

Pg. de Gràcia, 43, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

La Pedrera - Casa Milà

Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.

Pg. de Gràcia, 92, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Arc de Triomf

Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

Passeig de Lluís Companys, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Ciutadella Park

Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails. · Dogs allowed

Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Aquàrium Barcelona

Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.

del Port Vell, Moll d'Espanya, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Tibidabo

Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

Pl. del Tibidabo, 3, 4, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Zoo

Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.

Parc de la Ciutadella, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Picasso Museum Barcelona

Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

Carrer de Montcada, 15-23, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona

White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.

Plaça dels Àngels, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona Maritime Museum

Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Rambla De Mar

Designed in 1994 by Albert Viaplana & Helio Piñón, this modern walkway stretches over the sea.

Rambla de Mar, s/n, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Museu de la Xocolata

Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

Carrer del Comerç, 36, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Plaça de la Sagrada Família

Gaudi's masterpiece of modernist cathedral design looms over a tree-lined city square with benches. · Dogs allowed

Plaça Sagrada Família, s/n, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Gaudí House Museum

Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

Parc Güell, Gràcia, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Museum Of Wax Barcelona

Waxwork figures of historical & cultural characters & celebs, plus a cafe in a fantasy fairy forest.

Passatge de la Banca, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi

Gothic church set on an elegant square, with a grand rose window & views from the bell tower.

Plaça del Pi, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Plaça de Gaudí

Small, square park featuring landscaped gardens & scenic views of the Basilica of Sagrada Familia. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de Lepant, 278, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Museum of Illusions

Optical illusions make visitors appear to be a part of large paintings at this playful museum.

Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 17, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Barceloneta Park

Park featuring soccer & basketball, plus tree-lined walking paths, a bar & views of the ocean. · Dogs allowed

Pg. Marítim de la Barceloneta, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Parc del Castell de l'Oreneta

Park with Mediterranean forest vegetation, a mini steam train & pony rides, plus panoramic views. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de Montevideo, 45, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Plaça del Rei

Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.

Pl. del Rei, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Jardins Baix Guinardó

Spacious recreational park featuring a man-made lake & playgrounds, plus a cafe with a terrace. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de la Marina, 372, 382, Horta-Guinardó, 08025 Barcelona, Spain

Casa Amatller

Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

Pg. de Gràcia, 41, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Vallvidrera Reservoir

Walking trails run alongside a reservoir in this scenic natural park in a serene environment. · Dogs allowed

Camí del Pantà, s/n, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

Tibidabo Panoramic Area

Pl. del Tibidabo, 3, 4, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08035 Barcelona, Spain

Big Fun Museum

Museum with optical illusions for photo opportunities & portraits of famous people made out of food.

Big Fun Museum, Rambla de Sant Josep, 88-94, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Museu Frederic Marès

Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.

Plaça Sant Iu, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Jardins de Can Mantega

Airy outdoor retreat offering a children's playground, an off-leash dog area, benches & fountains. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de Joan Güell, 53, Sants-Montjuïc, 08028 Barcelona, Spain

Parc de Sant Martí

Four-legged friends are welcome at this snug green space with playgrounds & a small garden. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de Menorca, 64, Sant Martí, 08020 Barcelona, Spain

Mosaic de Joan Miró

Large & colorful circular mosaic by famed artist Joan Miró, inlaid in the ground along La Rambla.

La Rambla, 71, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Plaça del Pi

Plaça del Pi, s/n, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Moll de la Fusta

Ronda Litoral, 1740, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain

Turó de les Tres Creus

Skyline views from an observation point built of loose stones & topped by 3 landmark crosses.

Av. del Coll del Portell, 72I, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Gaudí Experiència

Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.

Carrer de Larrard, 41, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Mirador dels Xiprers

Ctra. de les Aigües, 20, 08017 Barcelona, Spain

Pont del Bisbe

Marble crossing between 2 buildings in the Gothic Quarter, marked by a skull pierced with a dagger.

Carrer del Bisbe, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Escalinata monumental

Carrer d'Olot, 78, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain

Bunkers El Camel

Carrer de la Gran Vista, 96, Horta-Guinardó, 08032 Barcelona, Spain

Parc de Carles I

Tall cypress trees dot this scenic park with large lawns, paved sections & a water channel. · Dogs allowed

Av. d'Icària, 121, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Portal Miralles

This iconic modernist gateway was designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1901 as part of a farm fence.

Passeig de Manuel Girona, 55, 57, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Olympic Port Park

Waterfront park lined with palms, pines & Olympic flagpoles on a site from the 1992 Summer Games. · Dogs allowed

Carrer de Salvador Espriu, Sant Martí, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Illa de la Discòrdia

City block with early-1900s houses designed in varying modernist styles by different architects.

Pg. de Gràcia, 41, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Passeig del Born

Pg. del Born, 26, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Font Monumental del Passeig de Gràcia

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 638, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Plaça Sant Agustí Vell

Plaça de Sant Agustí Vell, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Casa Lleó Morera

Pg. de Gràcia, 35, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

The Chariot of the Aurora

Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Font Pla de la Boqueria

Pla de la Boqueria, 3, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain