Discover Europe's largest aquarium with this entrance ticket to L'Oceanogràfic in Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences. Walk through the 70-metre underwater tunnel, meet the only belugas in Spain, and explore ten themed habitats from the Mediterranean to the Antarctic.
Highlights
- Walk through the 70-metre underwater shark and ray tunnel
- See the only beluga whales in Spain in the Arctic dome
- Explore 10 themed habitats — Mediterranean, Antarctic, Tropical, Red Sea and more
- Catch the included dolphin show (every 1.5 hours)
- Marvel at Felix Candela's iconic parabolic shell architecture
What's included
- Entrance to L'Oceanogràfic
- Access to all 10 habitat zones
- Entry to the dolphin show
- Skip-the-ticket-line access
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Address
C/ d'Eduardo Primo Yúfera, 1B, 46013 València, Spain
Getting there
Metro Line 5 to Alameda, then 15 min walk · Bus 95 stops at the entrance · Taxi from Old Town €8–12
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (extended to 20:00 in summer · reduced to 17:00 in winter)
Important information
What to bring
- A light layer (Antarctic dome and tunnel run cool)
- Refillable water bottle — refill stations onsite
- Snacks for kids (onsite food is mediocre)
- Comfortable shoes — you'll walk 3–4 km inside
Know before you go
- Arrive at 10:00 opening to beat school groups (they land at 11:00)
- Avoid summer Saturdays and Sundays after 11:00 — peak crowds
- Dolphin show times posted at the entrance — plan around one
- The combo ticket (Oceanogràfic + Hemisfèric + Science Museum) is only a few euros more — worth it for stays of 2+ days
What travellers are saying
Travellers consistently praise the architecture, the underwater tunnel, and the variety of habitats. Most-cited issue is the dolphin show — some find it a highlight, others have ethical concerns about captive marine mammals. Plan 3–4 hours minimum.
Summarised from verified GetYourGuide customer reviews