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Barcelona Travel Guide 2026: Sagrada Família tickets, tourist tax and real costs
Barcelona from the Turó de la Rovira (Bunkers del Carmel). Photo: Toniher, CC BY-SA 3.0
Barcelona is Gaudí's city, and nearly every building of his that you can enter now runs on timed tickets booked online. 2026 changed several numbers at once: the Sagrada Família finished its central tower, the tourist tax roughly doubled in April, and a new civic ordinance raised street fines. This guide gives the current official prices, a clear answer on what to book first and which Gaudí house to pick, and live prices from 1,440 bookable tours.
Barcelona at a glance
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, a city of about 1.7 million people on the Mediterranean, with both Catalan and Spanish as official languages. The medieval core (the Gothic Quarter and El Born) runs down to the port, the grid of the Eixample holds most of the Modernista buildings, and the Sagrada Família stands on its north-eastern edge. Montjuïc hill rises to the south-west, Park Güell to the north.
Six of Gaudí's works in the city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Park Güell, Palau Güell, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló and the Nativity façade and crypt of the Sagrada Família. 2026 is the centenary of Gaudí's death, and the city is marking it as Gaudí Year.
| Population | About 1.71 million (city, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Languages | Catalan and Spanish |
| Heritage | Works of Antoni Gaudí, UNESCO World Heritage since 1984 (extended 2005) |
| Airport | Barcelona–El Prat (BCN), about 15 km from the centre; metro L9 Sud in about 32 min |
| Tallest building | The Sagrada Família, about 172.5 m since its central tower was completed in February 2026 |
| Metro and bus | €2.90 single, €13 for 10 journeys (T-casual) in 2026 |
| Tourist tax | €7–12 per person per night depending on the hotel, since 1 April 2026 |
Barcelona in pictures
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How do Sagrada Família and Park Güell tickets work in 2026?
Verdict: book the Sagrada Família the moment your dates are fixed — tickets are online only and go on sale about two months ahead — then a Park Güell slot for early morning or late afternoon. Pay the extra €10 for a tower only if you can manage without bags: they are not allowed up, and the towers are not accessible for reduced mobility.
| Ticket (adult) | Price | Concessions | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagrada Família, basilica | €26 | €24 under-30s and students · €21 seniors · under-11s free | Audioguide app included; online only |
| Sagrada Família with towers | €36 | €34 · €28 | No bags in the towers; not accessible for reduced mobility |
| Sagrada Família with guided tour | €30 | €28 · €23 | Guided tour and towers together €40 |
| Park Güell | €18 | €13.50 ages 7–12 and over-65 · under-7s free | Enter within 30 min of your slot; no re-entry |
| Casa Batlló | from €29 | Children 0–12 free | Up to €15 cheaper booked ahead; open to 22:30 |
| La Pedrera–Casa Milà | from €29 | Sunset ticket from €25 | Night Experience from €39.50 |
| Museu Picasso | €15 (€14 online) | €7.50 reduced | Free first Sunday and some evenings, booked 4 days ahead |
The Sagrada Família: online only, timed, and strict about lateness
Every ticket is for a fixed time, and if you arrive late you do not get in. Exchanges and refunds are the exception, not the rule: requests have to reach the basilica at least 48 hours before the visit. The basilica can also close at short notice for religious events or weather — on 4 October 2026 it stayed shut until 14:00 — and in that case affected tickets are refunded automatically.
Dress for a church: no swimwear, nothing shorter than mid-thigh, no see-through clothes and no hats in the nave; bare shoulders are not allowed in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament. There are no luggage lockers, so do not come straight from the airport with a suitcase.
The new Tower of Jesus Christ is finished, but check before planning a climb
The cross on the central Tower of Jesus Christ went up in February 2026, making the Sagrada Família the tallest church in the world and the tallest building in Barcelona, and Pope Leo XIV blessed the tower on 10 June 2026, a hundred years after Gaudí's death. The building is still not complete: interior work is expected to run to around 2028 and the Glory façade is still at the planning stage. The official ticket simply says “with towers”; whether visitors can go up the new central tower is not stated, so check the official site before you book with that in mind.
Park Güell is no longer free for visitors
The whole park is ticketed for tourists, at €18 from 09:30 to 19:30; the early-morning and evening hours are reserved for residents with a free Passi Verd booking. You have 30 minutes from the time on your ticket to get in, you can stay as long as you like, but you cannot come back in. The Gaudí House Museum inside the park is temporarily closed.
Should you pay for a guided Sagrada Família tour?
The official guided ticket costs only €4 more than the basic one, so it is the cheapest way to get a guide. A tour from a platform costs more but is the fallback when official slots are gone, and some add Park Güell on the same day. Groups must be led by a guide accredited by the Catalan government.
154 Sagrada Família tours on Excurgo · from $3, typical $131 per person · rated 4.7 across 84,111 reviews
64 Park Güell tours on Excurgo · from $19, typical $154 per person · rated 4.7 across 50,764 reviews
Casa Batlló or La Pedrera — and is a museum pass worth it?
Verdict: with time for one Gaudí house, choose Casa Batlló for the interiors, especially now that its third floor has opened for the first time. Choose La Pedrera if the rooftop and its chimneys matter more to you, or for a sunset or night visit. Skip passes unless you plan three or more art museums.
The two houses stand a few minutes apart on Passeig de Gràcia and both start at €29. Casa Batlló is open every day from 09:00 to 22:30, takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and lets children up to 12 in free; booking ahead saves up to €15 a person. La Pedrera has a cheaper sunset ticket from €25 (17:30–20:30) and a Night Experience on the rooftop from €39.50.
| Option | Price | Covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single tickets | Pay as you go | Each Gaudí site separately | Most visitors — Gaudí sites are not in the Articket |
| Articket BCN | €38, valid one year | Miró, MNAC, Picasso, MACBA, CCCB, Tàpies | Three or more art museums |
| La Pedrera combined tickets | €42–44.50 | La Pedrera + Sant Pau, Palau de la Música or the Dalí Theatre-Museum | Pairing La Pedrera with one more site |
| T-casual (transport) | €13 | 10 journeys in zone 1, not the airport metro | Two to four days of short hops |
The arithmetic on the Articket: Picasso €15 alone, so it pays off once you add two more of the six museums — the Fundació Joan Miró and the MNAC on Montjuïc are the natural pair. None of the Gaudí buildings is included, which is where most visitors spend their ticket budget.
29 Casa Batlló and La Pedrera tours on Excurgo · from $21, typical $160 per person · rated 4.5 across 7,377 reviews
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
Barcelona has a mild Mediterranean climate: average highs reach 28 °C in July and August and are still 13.6 °C in January. Rain is light for most of the year; September and October are the wettest months, with 81 mm and 91 mm on average.
May, June and September are the best months
Highs of 21–26 °C and long evenings. September is as warm as June but brings more rain. Book the Sagrada Família and hotels early for all three months.
July and August are the hardest months
Highs around 28 °C with nights near 20 °C, the most visitors of the year and full beaches. Sightsee early, keep the afternoon for indoor sights or the sea, and use La Pedrera's sunset slot or Casa Batlló's night hours.
November to March is the best time for shorter queues
Days of 14–17 °C are fine for walking, and the Gaudí sites and museums are easier to book. The Sagrada Família closes at 18:00 in winter, so plan it before lunch.
| Month | Max / min | Rain | Crowds | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 5° | 37 mm | Low | Sagrada Família 09:00–14:00 on 1 and 6 January |
| February | 14° / 5° | 35 mm | Low | Coolest, driest stretch; easy bookings |
| March | 16° / 7° | 36 mm | Rising | Easter can fall here — busy that week |
| April | 18° / 9° | 40 mm | High | Sagrada Família open to 20:00 on weekdays from April |
| May | 21° / 13° | 47 mm | High | One of the best months |
| June | 25° / 17° | 30 mm | Very high | Long days; highs near 25° |
| July | 28° / 20° | 21 mm | Very high | Driest month; hot, humid nights |
| August | 29° / 20° | 62 mm | Very high | Hottest month; rain picks up again |
| September | 26° / 17° | 81 mm | High | Warm sea, more rain |
| October | 22° / 14° | 91 mm | Medium | Wettest month; Sagrada Família closes 19:00 |
| November | 17° / 9° | 59 mm | Low | Quietest museums; Sagrada Família closes 18:00 |
| December | 14° / 6° | 40 mm | Medium | Busy around Christmas; short hours 25–26 December |
Climate figures: AEMET (Spanish state meteorological agency), Barcelona airport, 1981–2010 averages.
How do you get from the airport and around Barcelona?
| From the airport | How | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro L9 Sud | From Aeroport T1 or T2 | About 32 min to the city, every 7 min | €5.90 airport ticket; T-dia also valid |
| Aerobús | Express bus, runs 24 hours a day | Direct to the centre | €7.45 one way, €12.85 return (last published fares) |
| Rodalies R2 Nord | Train from Aeroport via Barcelona-Sants and Passeig de Gràcia | One train every 30 min | Rodalies fare |
The common trap: the €13 T-casual does not work at the two airport metro stations, so a traveller who buys one on arrival still has to pay €5.90 to leave. The T-dia (€12 for 24 hours) covers one airport journey each way; so does the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, an unlimited pass of up to five days counted in hours from first use. Neither covers the Aerobús.
In town, the metro is the fastest way between the Sagrada Família, Passeig de Gràcia and the old town; the single ticket is €2.90 and fares rose about 3.5% in January 2026. A T-casual gives 10 journeys for €13 and needs a €1 T-Mobilitat card. Use only licensed taxis: passengers caught in unlicensed ones can be fined up to €600.
Aerobús fares were last published in March 2025; check the current fare when you buy. On protest days and holidays the service can be disrupted, as on 12 October 2026.
Don't drive into the city: Barcelona has a low-emission zone that requires foreign vehicles to register in advance. Pick up a car only to leave the city for the coast or the Pyrenees.
The best things to do in Barcelona
Must do = don't leave without it · Worth it = if it fits the plan. Tour prices are typical (median) prices per person across all matching tours on Excurgo.
1. See the Sagrada Família inside Must do· book ahead
The outside is free to look at from the street; the reason to pay €26 is the nave, a forest of branching columns lit through stained glass. Book a tower if you want the view over the Eixample, and leave the suitcase at the hotel.
2. Walk Park Güell early or late Must do· timed ticket
The mosaic terrace, the serpentine bench and the gatehouses are in the ticketed zone, €18 from 09:30. The first and last slots of the day avoid the midday groups. The park sits on a hillside, so expect an uphill walk from the metro.
64 Park Güell tours on Excurgo · from $19, typical $154 per person · rated 4.7 across 50,764 reviews
3. Go inside one Gaudí house on Passeig de Gràcia Must do
Casa Batlló for the rippling interiors and its newly opened third floor; La Pedrera for the rooftop warriors. Both start at €29; see the comparison above.
4. Get lost in the Gothic Quarter and El Born Must do· free
Roman walls, the cathedral cloister, tiny squares and, in El Born, the Gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar. Walking it is free; a guided walk on your first morning ties the history together for $41 or so. The Picasso Museum is in the same streets, and free on the first Sunday of the month if you book four days ahead.
77 Gothic Quarter tours on Excurgo · from $3, typical $41 per person · rated 4.9 across 8,552 reviews
5. Eat tapas in the old town or Poble Sec Must do
A food tour is the fastest way to learn what to order and where locals drink vermouth. La Boqueria market is worth a walk-through, but organised groups of 15 or more are kept out on Fridays and Saturdays from April to October, and it is far less crowded on a weekday morning.
113 tapas and food tours on Excurgo · from $27, typical $102 per person · rated 4.9 across 24,306 reviews
6. Ride up Montjuïc for the castle, Miró and the fountain Worth it· afternoon
The hill holds the Fundació Joan Miró, the MNAC and the castle, with views over the port. The Magic Fountain at its foot runs again after three years of drought closure; in autumn 2025 the shows ran Thursday to Saturday evenings — check this year's times before you go.
30 Montjuïc tours on Excurgo · from $6, typical $63 per person · rated 4.8 across 6,180 reviews
7. Make paella in a cooking class Worth it
Some classes start with a market visit; all end with eating what you cooked. Typical price $131, from $55.
48 paella class tours on Excurgo · from $55, typical $131 per person · rated 4.9 across 12,681 reviews
8. Sail along the beachfront at sunset Worth it· May–October
Barceloneta and the beaches run north from the old port. Sailing trips typically cost $100; private boats make up the top end of the range ($485). Cover up when you leave the sand — walking around in swimwear only is banned in parts of Spain and fined.
129 sailing tours on Excurgo · from $11, typical $100 per person · rated 4.6 across 13,059 reviews
9. See flamenco in an intimate venue Worth it
Flamenco is Andalusian rather than Catalan, but Barcelona has small venues with good shows from about $20; typical tickets $55.
31 flamenco tours on Excurgo · from $20, typical $55 per person · rated 4.6 across 13,456 reviews
10. Cycle from the Sagrada Família to the sea Worth it
The Eixample grid and the seafront are flat, which makes a bike or e-bike tour an efficient way to link the sights, from about $6.
84 bike tours on Excurgo · from $6, typical $51 per person · rated 4.8 across 12,583 reviews
11. Hear a concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana Worth it
The Modernista concert hall by Domènech i Montaner can be paired with La Pedrera on a €42 combined ticket, as can the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site.
Worth skipping
- Pub crawls. Organised drinking tours have been banned citywide since October 2025, with fines of €1,500–3,000; check what any “bar crawl” actually involves before you book.
- Lingering on La Rambla in 2026. The central section is a building site until the new boulevard opens in February 2027.
- Resold Sagrada Família tickets at a mark-up. The official guided ticket is €30; resellers make sense only when the official site is sold out.
- The Bunkers del Carmel at night. The viewpoint has been fenced and closed at night since 2023; go in daylight.
What are the best day trips from Barcelona?
Verdict: Montserrat is the classic and is easy by train; Girona is the best city trip, under 40 minutes by high-speed train. Take a tour for the Costa Brava coves and the wineries, where public transport is thin and someone else should drive after the tasting.
| Where | On your own | Time each way | Tours on Excurgo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat | FGC R5 from Plaça d'Espanya, then rack railway (or cable car) | About 1.5 h | 121, typical $160 |
| Girona | AVE or Avant from Barcelona-Sants | 37–39 min | 52 with Girona, Dalí or Figueres, typical $263 |
| Figueres (Dalí Theatre-Museum) | High-speed train, then a 15-min walk | About 55 min | Often combined with Girona |
| Sitges | Rodalies R2 Sud from Sants or Passeig de Gràcia | About 43 min | 24 with Tarragona |
| Tarragona | Train from Sants | About 1 h 10 | Combined with Sitges, typical $263 |
| Costa Brava | Car or tour | — | 36, typical $114 |
| Penedès cava wineries | Car or tour | — | 31, typical $159 |
Montserrat sits on a jagged mountain about an hour and a half from the centre by public transport: roughly 60 minutes on the hourly R5 to Monistrol, then about 20 minutes on the rack railway. The combined Trans Montserrat ticket starts at €50.
121 Montserrat tours on Excurgo · from $55, typical $160 per person · rated 4.8 across 62,999 reviews
Girona is a walled old town on the river Onyar, 37–39 minutes away by high-speed train, and easy to do alone. Tours usually add Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum, which is closed on Mondays outside July and August. Sitges is the beach-town option, about 43 minutes by frequent commuter train.
52 Girona and Dalí tours on Excurgo · from $56, typical $263 per person · rated 4.8 across 18,891 reviews
36 Costa Brava tours on Excurgo · from $45, typical $114 per person · rated 4.9 across 9,244 reviews
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
Three full days cover the Gaudí sites, the old town and Montjuïc without rushing; add a day for each trip out. Ticket totals below use 2026 official adult prices; tour prices are typical prices on Excurgo.
1 day
Sagrada Família at opening, Park Güell late morning, the Gothic Quarter and El Born in the afternoon, tapas in the evening. Tiring but possible.
Tickets ≈ €44 · tapas tour ≈ $102
2–3 days
Add Casa Batlló or La Pedrera, the Picasso Museum, Montjuïc, and a sunset sail or a beach afternoon.
Tickets ≈ €88 · paella class ≈ $131
4–5 days
Add Montserrat or Girona, and the second Gaudí house or the Palau de la Música.
Tickets ≈ €117 + Trans Montserrat from €50 · day trip ≈ $160
1 day: Sagrada Família €26 + Park Güell €18. 2–3 days: plus Casa Batlló from €29 and the Picasso Museum €15. 4–5 days: plus La Pedrera from €29.
How much do tours and tickets cost in Barcelona?
Price ranges per person from the 1,440 Barcelona tours on Excurgo. Many Gaudí tours include the entry ticket, so compare the total with the official price (€26 for the Sagrada Família, €18 for Park Güell) rather than the headline figure.
| Activity | Tours | From | Typical | Top end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagrada Família | 154 | $3 | $131 | $417 |
| Park Güell | 64 | $19 | $154 | $490 |
| Casa Batlló and La Pedrera | 29 | $21 | $160 | $381 |
| Gothic Quarter walks | 77 | $3 | $41 | $186 |
| Tapas and food tours | 113 | $27 | $102 | $228 |
| Paella and cooking classes | 48 | $55 | $131 | $228 |
| Flamenco shows | 31 | $20 | $55 | $193 |
| Bike and e-bike | 84 | $6 | $51 | $171 |
| Sailing and boats | 129 | $11 | $100 | $485 |
| Montjuïc | 30 | $6 | $63 | $148 |
| Montserrat | 121 | $55 | $160 | $628 |
| Girona and Dalí | 52 | $56 | $263 | $794 |
| Costa Brava | 36 | $45 | $114 | $445 |
| Penedès wine and cava | 31 | $37 | $159 | $548 |
| Sitges and Tarragona | 24 | $6 | $263 | $623 |
| Andorra and the Pyrenees | 23 | $99 | $384 | $856 |
“Typical” is the median price; “top end” is the 90th percentile (private and premium versions). 94% of the tours offer free cancellation.
31 cava and wine tours on Excurgo · from $37, typical $159 per person · rated 4.9 across 1,504 reviews
Where should you stay in Barcelona, and what is the tourist tax?
The Eixample is the most practical base: central, on several metro lines, a walk from Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, with a straight run to the Sagrada Família. The Gothic Quarter and El Born put the old town on your doorstep, with more noise at night. Gràcia is quieter and more local, close to Park Güell. Barceloneta is for the beach, but it is a long way from the Gaudí sites.
| Where you sleep | Tax per person per night | Before April 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 5-star hotel | €12 | €7.50 |
| 4-star hotel | €8.40 | €5.70 |
| Holiday flat (tourist accommodation) | €9.50 | €6.25 |
| Other hotels and guesthouses | €7 | — |
| Cruise stop under 12 hours | €11 | — |
The tax combines the Catalan rate and a city surcharge of €5 that rises by €1 a year to €8 in 2029, so expect these totals to climb each spring. It is charged for up to seven nights, and under-17s are exempt. If you paid a booking in full, tax included, before a rate change, the old rate applies. Cruise visitors face a bigger rise: in September 2026 the council gave initial approval to lift the short-stop surcharge from €5 to up to €24 by 2030.
Rules, safety and money in Barcelona
- Street drinking: fined €100–600 under the ordinance in force since 15 February 2026, and €750–1,500 in crowded places or near children. Urinating in the street costs up to €300, up to €750 near bars or in narrow streets.
- Pub crawls: banned citywide since October 2025.
- Swimwear: keep it for the beach; walking the streets in only swimwear is banned in parts of Spain.
- Pickpockets: thieves work in teams and use distraction; keep phones off café tables and bags closed on the metro and in crowds.
- ID: you must show photo ID if a police officer asks; carry a copy of your passport and keep the original safe.
- Taxis: licensed taxis only — passengers in unlicensed cars can be fined up to €600.
- Churches: at the Sagrada Família, cover to mid-thigh and keep shoulders covered in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament.
- Tipping: optional. Staff are salaried; rounding up or a few euros for good service is plenty. Check the bill for a service charge.
- Entry: the EU Entry/Exit System takes fingerprints and a photo of non-EU visitors at the border, free of charge; ETIAS has not started and has no date. Check GOV.UK for your passport rules.
Mistakes travellers regret in Barcelona
- Not booking the Sagrada Família until arrival — tickets are online only and go on sale about two months ahead.
- Arriving late for a timed slot — the Sagrada Família turns latecomers away, and Park Güell allows only 30 minutes.
- Buying a T-casual for the airport — it does not work at the airport metro stations.
- Budgeting with old tax figures — a couple in a 4-star hotel now pays €16.80 a night in tax, and €24 in a 5-star.
- Bringing a suitcase to the Sagrada Família — there are no lockers.
- Signing up for a pub crawl — they are banned, and street drinking fines start at €100.
- Planning a late-night visit to the Bunkers del Carmel — the site is closed at night.
Barcelona FAQ
How much is a Sagrada Família ticket in 2026?
€26 for the basilica with the audioguide app, €36 with a tower, €30 with a guided tour and €40 for both. Under-30s and students pay €24, seniors €21, and children under 11 enter free. Tickets are sold online only.
How far ahead should I book the Sagrada Família?
As soon as your dates are fixed: tickets go on sale roughly two months before the visit. Each ticket is for a fixed time, late arrivals are not admitted, and exchanges or refunds must be requested at least 48 hours ahead.
Is Park Güell free?
Not for visitors. A timed ticket costs €18 (€13.50 for ages 7–12 and over-65s, free under 7) and is sold for 09:30–19:30. Free access before 09:30 and in the evening is only for residents with a Passi Verd booking.
Casa Batlló or La Pedrera: which one?
Casa Batlló for the interiors, especially with its third floor open for the first time in 2026; La Pedrera for the rooftop and its sunset and night visits. Both start at €29.
How much is the Barcelona tourist tax in 2026?
Since 1 April 2026 it is €12 per person per night in 5-star hotels, €8.40 in 4-star hotels, €9.50 in holiday flats and €7 in other establishments. It applies for up to seven nights, under-17s are exempt, and the city part rises by €1 a year until 2029.
What is the best way from Barcelona airport to the centre?
The L9 Sud metro takes about 32 minutes and needs the €5.90 airport ticket or a T-dia; the T-casual is not valid at the airport stations. The Aerobús runs 24 hours a day, and the R2 Nord train runs every 30 minutes to Sants and Passeig de Gràcia.
Can I climb the new Tower of Jesus Christ?
The tower was completed in February 2026 and blessed on 10 June 2026, but the official ticket only says “with towers” and does not state that the central tower is open to visitors. Check the Sagrada Família website before booking for that reason.
Is Montserrat worth a day trip?
Yes, and it is easy without a tour: about 60 minutes on the R5 train from Plaça d'Espanya and about 20 minutes on the rack railway, around 1.5 hours in all. The combined Trans Montserrat ticket starts at €50.
Can I drink in the street in Barcelona?
No. Under the ordinance in force since February 2026 street drinking is fined €100–600, and up to €1,500 in crowded places or near children. Organised pub crawls are banned across the city.
Do I need ETIAS to visit Spain?
No. ETIAS has not started and no launch date has been published; a 2027 start is widely expected. The EU Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and a photo for non-EU travellers, is already in use and is free.
Sources and how this guide is made
Written by the Excurgo editorial team with AI assistance. We are a tour comparison site, not a tour operator, and we have not personally tested every tour. Every fact was researched in official and specialist sources and checked against them before publication; prices, ratings and tour counts come from our live catalogue of 1,440 Barcelona tours. Ratings and review counts are collected by Viator and Tripadvisor. Tours are picked by rating weighted by number of reviews (at least 20); we earn a commission from Viator when you book, and it does not affect the order.
- Basílica de la Sagrada Família — ticket prices (Oct 2026)
- Basílica de la Sagrada Família — FAQs: sales, dress code, refunds (Oct 2026)
- Basílica de la Sagrada Família — opening hours (Oct 2026)
- Park Güell — prices and times (Oct 2026)
- Casa Batlló — tickets (Oct 2026)
- La Pedrera–Casa Milà — visits (Oct 2026)
- Agència Tributària de Catalunya — tourist tax exemptions and night limit (Oct 2026)
- Associació Catalana de Municipis — Law 2/2026 tourist tax rates (Mar 2026)
- TMB — metro and bus fares (Oct 2026)
- TMB — airport metro (Oct 2026)
- Cremallera de Montserrat — getting to Montserrat (Oct 2026)
- AEMET — climate normals, Barcelona airport (Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK — Spain entry requirements (Oct 2026)
- Catalan News — new tourist tax totals (Apr 2026)
- Ara — Barcelona's 2026 civility ordinance (Feb 2026)
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Changelog. 12 October 2026: guide published with 2026 prices (Sagrada Família €26, Park Güell €18), the April 2026 tourist tax and the February 2026 civility ordinance.
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