Botanical Garden of Barcelona Tours
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Located on the slopes of Montjuïc Mountain, the Botanical Garden of Barcelona spans 35 acres (14 hectares). Dedicated to protecting and promoting Mediterranean plants, the garden is home to more than 1,300 species from Australia, California, Chile, South Africa, and the Mediterranean Basin.
The Basics
The plants are arranged by geography and ecological affinity, with paths and walkways winding around the garden. See cypress and eucalyptus in the Australian zone; pines and chaparral in the California zone; olive trees in the Mediterranean zone; and dragon trees in the Canary Islands zone. Highlights include banksia, bread palms, hyacinths of Peru, Mexican blue palm, Port Jackson fig, and the stone pine.
Purchase individual tickets, or combo tickets that also include special exhibitions or entry to the Natural Science Museum. Visit on a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see Barcelona sights at your leisure. Full or discounted admission to the gardens is included in several multi-attraction passes that also include free public transport.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
Take the metro (Line L1, L3, or L8) to Plaza España, then either walk up Montjuïc or take bus No. 13 to the Jardí Botànic Station. Or take the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic to the Anella Olímpica stop and follow Passeig Olímpic around the Olympic stadium to the entrance.
When to Get There
The Botanical Garden of Barcelona is open year-round, with the exception of Jan. 1, May 1, June 24, and Dec. 25. Free entry is offered the first Sunday of every month, every Sunday after 3pm, and Feb. 10, May 18, and Sept. 24.
Historical Botanical Garden of Barcelona
The Historical Botanical Garden of Barcelona is also located on Montjuïc Mountain, on the other side of Olympic Stadium from the Botanical Garden of Barcelona. Highlights include a typical Catalan farmhouse, an organic garden with local Catalan vegetables, a sensory garden, and a waterfall.
The Basics
The plants are arranged by geography and ecological affinity, with paths and walkways winding around the garden. See cypress and eucalyptus in the Australian zone; pines and chaparral in the California zone; olive trees in the Mediterranean zone; and dragon trees in the Canary Islands zone. Highlights include banksia, bread palms, hyacinths of Peru, Mexican blue palm, Port Jackson fig, and the stone pine.
Purchase individual tickets, or combo tickets that also include special exhibitions or entry to the Natural Science Museum. Visit on a hop-on hop-off bus tour to see Barcelona sights at your leisure. Full or discounted admission to the gardens is included in several multi-attraction passes that also include free public transport.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Special exhibitions require a separate admission fee.
- Don’t forget your camera to capture stunning views over Barcelona.
- There is limited shade in the garden, so bring a hat and sunscreen.
- Special activities geared toward children and families are available.
- The garden is wheelchair-accessible.
How to Get There
Take the metro (Line L1, L3, or L8) to Plaza España, then either walk up Montjuïc or take bus No. 13 to the Jardí Botànic Station. Or take the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic to the Anella Olímpica stop and follow Passeig Olímpic around the Olympic stadium to the entrance.
When to Get There
The Botanical Garden of Barcelona is open year-round, with the exception of Jan. 1, May 1, June 24, and Dec. 25. Free entry is offered the first Sunday of every month, every Sunday after 3pm, and Feb. 10, May 18, and Sept. 24.
Historical Botanical Garden of Barcelona
The Historical Botanical Garden of Barcelona is also located on Montjuïc Mountain, on the other side of Olympic Stadium from the Botanical Garden of Barcelona. Highlights include a typical Catalan farmhouse, an organic garden with local Catalan vegetables, a sensory garden, and a waterfall.
Address: Carrer Doctor i Font Quer, s/n, Barcelona 08038, Spain
Admission: Varies
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Attraction TicketsSkip the Line: Botanical Garden Ticket Barcelona
The gardens offer an oasis of peace, tranquillity and beauty that I can't put into words. Plants are truly little miracle workers, and here you will see them in all their glory. You will see plants creating flowers with stunningly vivid colours so pure I felt mesmerized. If you take the time to really look at each flower and not just glance at them, you will see the depth of pure natural colour crimsons, oranges, yellows along with other plants that create subtle colours like soft muted purples.
Colours are not the only thing you will marvel at. The air in the different zones of the Botanic gardens was filled with natural perfumes, sweet, soft, lemon, lavender and honey, scents that gave the colours an added dimension of reality.
Soft muted purple coloured flowers
Soft muted purple coloured flowers
The central part of the Botanic Gardens has a "bee house". At first, I could only hear a gentle buzz but later I saw them collecting the nectar from the pink blossoms in the trees.
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Attraction TicketsSkip the Line: Botanical Garden Ticket Barcelona
The gardens offer an oasis of peace, tranquillity and beauty that I can't put into words. Plants are truly little miracle workers, and here you will see them in all their glory. You will see plants creating flowers with stunningly vivid colours so pure I felt mesmerized. If you take the time to really look at each flower and not just glance at them, you will see the depth of pure natural colour crimsons, oranges, yellows along with other plants that create subtle colours like soft muted purples.
Colours are not the only thing you will marvel at. The air in the different zones of the Botanic gardens was filled with natural perfumes, sweet, soft, lemon, lavender and honey, scents that gave the colours an added dimension of reality.
Soft muted purple coloured flowers
Soft muted purple coloured flowers
The central part of the Botanic Gardens has a "bee house". At first, I could only hear a gentle buzz but later I saw them collecting the nectar from the pink blossoms in the trees.
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- 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
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Make the most of Barcelona for less with the great-value Barcelona Card. Choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-day Barcelona city pass, and enjoy money-saving deals on a host of sights and activities. Gain free or discounted entry to more than 20 top visitor attractions, including the National Art Museum of Catalonia and Picasso Museum; enjoy savings at other attractions; and get free travel on Barcelona transport services, including the metro and buses. Plus, get a free city metro map and over 80 special offers at select shops, restaurants, and outlets.
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Take a DIY shore trip during your cruise stop in Barcelona on this convenient hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Climb aboard a double-decker, open-top bus at the Port of Barcelona (Port Olímpic - stop 6) just a short walk from the cruise terminal. Then begin your overview of the city. Get on or off when you want, enjoying great views of Las Ramblas, the promenade at Port Olímpic, F.C. Barcelona's Camp Nou Stadium and much more. Best of all, there are two routes, one East Route and one West Route, which are interconnected and accessible via your ticket that's valid for both routes. This hop-on, hop-off bus tour also includes headphones, city map, and discounts at select Barcelona businesses.
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