Backstage Tour

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Europe’s largest aquarium by purchasing the Backstage Tour experience. A ticket to the Oceanogràfic is required to enjoy this activity.

• Duration: 75 minutes.
• Age: From 6 years old.
• Languages: English, Italian and Spanish (depending on the season).
• Price of the experience: 12€ per person.

Visit the quarantine area to get a close-up view of the hatchlings of different species that are waiting to join the aquariums in the public area.

Learn how all the water that comes directly from the sea is filtered on a daily basis. There are 960,000 litres to monitor to ensure the health of the animals. Discover the water storage and treatment system.

And if you are one of those who enjoy strong sensations, this is your adventure: you will be able to walk over the shark tunnel, with lots of sharks at your feet.

Which areas will you visit?

• Mediterranean technical and filtration area.
• Quarantine area.
• Divers’ hut and Oceans walkway.

Rules and recommendations for the experience

• The use of closed footwear is compulsory.
• During the visit it is not allowed to take photographs or videos of the facilities.
• The experience is not adapted for people with functional diversity.
• You must always stay with the group together with the guide.
• Baby buggies are not allowed in the facilities to be visited.

Meeting point

Please arrive 5 minutes before at the Meeting Point in the Access Building.