How to Save Money in Barcelona

Tourist cards, free museums, transport and general tips: what actually saves money on a trip to Barcelona.

Tourist Cards: Are They Worth It?

Barcelona Card and Articket, compared: what each one includes, how much they cost, and when they actually pay off.

Barcelona Card from €39 · Articket €38

Free (or Nearly Free) Museums in Barcelona

Time slots and days of the month when Barcelona's main museums open for free or at a discount.

First Sunday of the month: free at most

Save on Transport

Why the single ticket almost never pays off if you'll be moving around more than once a day.

T-casual: €12.55 for 10 trips

General Tips to Spend Less

Booking ahead, avoiding high season, and other simple tricks that add up to real savings.

Booking ahead usually lowers the price