Port Olímpic Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Port Olímpic. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Barcelona 3-hour Bike Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems

• Barcelona e-Bike Gaudí Highlights or Bohemian Neighborhoods Small Group Tour

• Barcelona Small Group Sailing with Snacks and Cava

• Barcelona Segway Tour

• Barcelona Off the Beaten Track Bike Tour

It’s free to visit the Port Olímpic, although many travelers end up paying for a meal or a drink in one of the many bars and restaurants. You can also pay to experience it on a tour: Boat trips start at around US$15, with city bike tours and hop-on hop-off bus tickets from around US$25.

The Port Olímpic is by Barceloneta Beach on Barcelona’s coast, about a 1-mile (1.5-kilometer) walk east of Port Vell, the city’s old port. It’s less than a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella—Vila Olímpica (line 4) and a common stop on Barcelona hop-on hop-off bus tours, as well as other city tours.

Yes, there are plenty of boat tours and some water activities available at the Port Olímpic. You can take cruises (some with food, drinks, and music included), learn to sail, or even charter a range of different types and styles of boat. You can also enjoy kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.

Barcelona is generally a safe city with low rates of violent crime and the Port Olímpic is no exception. However, pickpocketing can be an issue. Take reasonable precautions by keeping an eye on your belongings, storing valuables somewhere more secure than your pocket, and wearing your bag on your front rather than your back.

Yes, the Port Olímpic is fully accessible to travelers who use wheelchairs. Some boats offer wheelchair-friendly cruises featuring adapted bathrooms, ramp access, and dedicated chair spaces; check with your tour company before your book. Unusually for Barcelona, the Ciutadella—Vila Olímpica metro station is not yet wheelchair accessible, so you may wish to arrange a private vehicle.