The 60,000-capacity stadium is now used as a venue for sporting events and concerts. You can explore the interior as part of a free tour of Barcelona Olympic Park, which covers other highlights such as Palau Sant Jordi and the Olympic Esplanade. Wider Barcelona sightseeing itineraries also tend to stop at the Olympic Ring complex, in addition to Barcelona big-hitters such as La Sagrada Familia, Las Ramblas, and the Gothic Quarter.
To get to the Barcelona Olympic Stadium using public transport, you can take Metro lines 1 and 3 to Plaça Espanya; use the Montjuïc Funicular; take the FGC Railway; or local buses (150, 55). If you plan to drive, travel via the Carrer del Foc; the stadium has ample public parking.
Barcelona’s Olympic Park is open daily to from early morning until mid-evening in summer, and from midmorning to early evening in winter. Concerts and other events at the stadium are held at varying times, and box office hours also vary depending on the event calendar; research specifics in advance of your visit.
Home to cultural venues and boasting serious views, the Montjuïc Hill is a must-visit attraction. After admiring the stadium, spy other highlights of the city’s Olympic Ring complex, which include the Palau Sant Jordi and the Montjuïc Communications Tower. You can also tour Montjuïc Castle, venture to the Fundació Joan Miró to learn about the artist’s life and explore the Tibidabo Amusement Park.
