Hola Barcelona Travel Card in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain

Hola Barcelona Travel Card

Outty Ranking 50 3.5 · 146 traveler reviews48 hoursFrom $22

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Outty Ranking

50/100

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Traveler rating

3.5/5

Based on 146 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Hola Barcelona Travel Card worth booking?

Hola Barcelona Travel Card is a 48-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $22 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 146 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
50 / 100
Rating
3.5/5 (146)
Duration
48 hours
From
$22 per person

The Hola Barcelona Transportation Pass provides unlimited access to the city's public transportation system, including buses, metro, and trains. With the Hola Barcelona pass, you can easily move around the city and visit

What you get

  • Travel Card

About this experience

The Hola Barcelona Transportation Pass provides unlimited access to the city's public transportation system, including buses, metro, and trains. With the Hola Barcelona pass, you can easily move around the city and visit the various tourist attractions that Barcelona has to offer. One of the best things about the Hola Barcelona pass is its flexibility. The card is available in 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, and 5-day options, which makes it easy to choose the one that best suits your travel plans. Simply present the card at the turnstile when entering the metro or at the onboard validator when using the bus or train. You can use the card as many times as you like during the validity period, which means that you can explore the city at your own pace without worrying about transportation costs. Overall, the Hola Barcelona Transportation Pass is an excellent choice for visitors to Barcelona who want to explore the city with ease!

What's included

Included

  • Travel Card

Not included

  • Night Bus Service not included.
  • Aerobus (airport shuttle bus) not included

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

Barcelona

There is an official tourist information office also on the left hand side of the cathedral de Barcelona. Open on Mondays, from 9am to 4pm. Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5.30pm. Sunday, closed.

Meeting point

Barcelona

Located just in front of the Sagrada Familia, in Plaza de la Sagrada Familia. Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm.

Meeting point

Barcelona

The transportation passes can be pick up at the two terminals of the Airport of Barcelona. Look for the official tourist infornation office. Open daily from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Meeting point

Barcelona

This is the main tourist office in Plaza de Catalunya. It's an underground office located in the middle of the square. Look for the two red pillars with the "i" on top and descend the mechanical stairs. Open daily from 8.30am to 8.30pm.

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

There is an official tourist information office also on the left hand side of the cathedral de Barcelona. Open on Mondays, from 9am to 4pm. Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 5.30pm. Sunday, closed.

Ends at

Located just in front of the Sagrada Familia, in Plaza de la Sagrada Familia. Open daily from 8.30am to 8pm.

Ends at

The transportation passes can be pick up at the two terminals of the Airport of Barcelona. Look for the official tourist infornation office. Open daily from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm

Ends at

This is the main tourist office in Plaza de Catalunya. It's an underground office located in the middle of the square. Look for the two red pillars with the "i" on top and descend the mechanical stairs. Open daily from 8.30am to 8.30pm.

Options you can book

  • Hola Barcelona. 72 hours

    Duration: 3 days

  • Hola Barcelona. 48 hours

    Duration: 2 days

  • Hola Barcelona . 120 hours

    Duration: 5 days

  • Hola Barcelona . 96 hours

    Duration: 4 days

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ticket
Paper
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Turisme de Barcelona

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Traveler reviews

148 verified traveler reviews for Hola Barcelona Travel Card. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

5 star
71
4 star
14
3 star
14
2 star
8
1 star
41
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Simon_C · August 2026

Hola card

It’s easy to redeem the voucher at BCN. I saw tourists tried to redeem at those automated kiosk and they seemed to have trouble. Be careful about the actual paper card with the magnetic strip. It is easily scratched, crumpled and tender it non-operative. Mine was not working at my last trip to the cruise terminal and not easy to get help. Tram and metro stations use the card reader only not the “tap”

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iestynl2025 · July 2026

IL

Great cost effective way to travel barcelona with the family

via Tripadvisor

180brig · July 2026

not valid on all buses

Can’t recommend as they advertised that it is valid on buses, however, in actuality, you cannot use it on many Buss routes so makes this not as valuable as it would seem ended up having to walk larger distances due to this fact, they should do better if they want to be a tourist, friendly city!

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bertsF3757RU · June 2026

Very poor service

Do not use this service as it will leave you running from one machine to the other at stations trying to redeem a voucher that only works for metro. No signs at stations to tell you where to go with this service. Staff at stations also do not know or do not help when you have a voucher from this service. Simply buy your tickets at machines available and forget this or even better use taxis! We have been to all major cities in Europe and used public transport there, so not a novice to any of this,

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scarehughes2018 · May 2026

Don't bother! it's a rip off

I'ts a rip off! I bought it at the Metro station in Barcelona Airport. The woman who sold it to me told me correctly that it was not valid on the RENFE/RODIALES train network only for the Metro but that was not relevant as the RENFE train did not go to my destination (arch de triomph) in central Barcelona. that's not true! The overground train does connect the airport with/ central Barcelona and it is a faster journey than the metro. It was not valid on some of the buses although I was told it was unlimited and valid for all public transport. I bought a 5 day pass and after 3 days it stopped working going through the turnstiles on the metro as it was "bent" out of shape, a flimsy bit of card that I had kept well protected in my wallet. Use the T mobilitat pass, it's much more efficient and much cheaper. Also for all of April and May until at least 8 May (may be extended)they are giving out FREE 10 journey tickets for the Renfe/Rodiales overground train network as an apology for previous problems with those trains.

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Good to know

Duration
48 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
5+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$22 to $51
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
51
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 50

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)3
Review evidence (18% weight)65
Booking momentum (14% weight)59
Value for money (12% weight)100
Listing quality (10% weight)90
Local standing (8% weight)0
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Hola Barcelona Travel Card: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.

How much does Hola Barcelona Travel Card cost?

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Prices start at $22 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Hola Barcelona Travel Card take?

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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.

Is Hola Barcelona Travel Card worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 146 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Hola Barcelona Travel Card?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Hola Barcelona Travel Card suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 48-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book Hola Barcelona Travel Card?

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Around 51 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Hola Barcelona Travel Card start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Barcelona?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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