# Barcelona with kids: a day out

> Barcelona with kids means the zoo, a park and the sea, all side by side. In the morning, the zoo in Parc de la Ciutadella with gorillas, giraffes and a children's farm. Then rowing boats, the cascade and the stone mammoth in the park itself. After lunch, sand and waves on Barceloneta beach, and in the evening a lift up the Columbus column to look down on the port and ships.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/with-kids

## Plan

1. [Parc de la Ciutadella](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/parc-de-la-ciutadella.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · Free
   ↓ 5 min on foot
2. [Barcelona Zoo](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/barcelona-zoo.md) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 17 min on foot
3. [Barceloneta](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/barceloneta.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 18 min on foot
4. [Columbus Monument](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/columbus-monument.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 25 min · Free outside

Total with walks: 8 h 20 min

## How the family day works

Everything is close together: the zoo fills the southern part of Parc de la Ciutadella, the beach is 15 minutes' walk from the park, and the Columbus column is a stroll along the port from there. There's hardly any travel, and it's easy with a pushchair, with level paths and plenty of shade.

Arrive at the zoo at opening, when the animals are livelier and queues shorter. Have lunch on the park lawns or in Barceloneta, and hit the beach after the worst of the heat.

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## Eating with kids

Parc de la Ciutadella has plenty of lawns, so a picnic is easy: pick up food in the morning at Barceloneta market or a supermarket on the way. For a hot lunch, head into Barceloneta, where family restaurants serve paella, fried squid and patatas bravas, which most children love.

Spaniards lunch late, from 2 to 4pm, and dine after 9pm, but kitchens in tourist areas open earlier. High chairs are almost everywhere, and waiters are warm with little ones. Carry water and snacks, as there are shady benches to rest on between stops.

## More for kids

Children love [Park Güell](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/park-guell) and its mosaic dragon, [Tibidabo](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/tibidabo) with its vintage amusement park and the evening [Magic Fountain](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/magic-fountain) show. For a full day, [PortAventura](https://yesgo.io/spain/barcelona/portaventura) is an hour away by train.

## Tips

- The zoo at opening time.
- The beach after 4pm, with hats and sunscreen.
- Row on the park lake on a weekday.
- Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.

## Questions

### What is there to do in Barcelona with kids?

The zoo, rowing in Parc de la Ciutadella, Barceloneta beach, Tibidabo, Park Güell and the Magic Fountain.

### Is Barcelona pushchair-friendly?

Yes, central pavements are level and most metro stations have lifts.

### Which Barcelona beaches suit children?

Barceloneta and Nova Icària: gently shelving water and lifeguards in season.

### Is there a theme park in Barcelona?

Yes, the vintage park on Tibidabo; PortAventura is an hour away.

### How much is Barcelona Zoo?

Entry is paid, with free or reduced tickets for young children; see the zoo's site for prices.

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