The 10 top escape rooms in Barcelona
BARCELONA BEST ESCAPE GAMES
The Barcelona escape rooms are ranked amongst the best in the word. Their impressive settings will immediately get you into the story and make you feel like you are in a movie or in parallel reality. Get your travel mates together and get ready to think outside the box, decipher clues and solve challenging puzzles before the time runs out (or trust the game master to give you hints when you feel stuck).
What are your favorite? Terror, dystopia, fantasy, movies…? Do you prefer team work or individual spot light moments? Do you want to get a bit physical and a bit dirty or you’d rather keep your clothes clean and let your brain do the work? The scene of the escape rooms in Barcelona covers everything you have in mind, and more! We’ve selected a variety that includes some of the most internationally acclaimed, but also some less famous ones that will also wow you. Be aware that some of them are located in the suburbs and you’ll take longer to get there.
These are our favorite Barcelona escape rooms
1
District 111, by Unreal
Inspired in the Las of Us TV show, this escape room takes you to a dystopic world where you need to survive the attacks of the rebels. The game is a surprise from the moment the doors open and you are left alone until it's over. The setting is very realistic and fully immersive, and the intensity of the action escalates at you progress through the game. There's some surprising plot twists, and you'll be required to pay attention to your surroundings, make connections and figure out puzzles. There's also parts where you need to destroy props.
LOCATION: Sant Martí district (Barcelona city)
THEME: Post-Apocalyptic world
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 7
DURATION: 90 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: While their website is in Spanish, clues can be given in English – the rest of the game isn’t influenced by what language you speak.
AGE LIMITS: From 5yo (12+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: The game includes crawling and climbing ladders. No emergency exit.
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2
The brewery, by Enigmik
This award-winning escape room has been created in collaboration with Estrella Damm, one of the most popular beer brands in Barcelona, whose main headquarters are just one block away. In this game you are tasked with recreating the lost recipe of a special beer that you’ll have to brew. The room recreates a brewery in a very convincing way, and to solve the puzzles you’ll not only have to observe your surroundings and make connections but also measure, pour, mix… Each member of the team is given a specific role, so there’ll be personal moments to shine as well as team work.
LOCATION: Eixample district (Barcelona city)
THEME: Beer
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 6
DURATION: 80 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium-High
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in English. Clues and introduction can be given in English as well.
AGE LIMITS: 14+ to play without adult supervision. Otherwise there’s no age requirement but most puzzles will be too challenging for kids under 12yo.
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Free beer at the end of the game.
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3
CyberCity 2049, by Escape Barcelona
This escape room is inspired in movies such as Matrix, Blade Runner and Terminator. And it has won multiple awards, including best of Spain and Top-5 in the world. A breathtaking cyberpunk display that makes you feel immerse in the story as soon as you step in the room. There’s puzzles to be solved and lots of action, as well as some role playing. The game’s ending is quite open and the experience can be very different depending on how each team decided to interact with it.
LOCATION: Santa Coloma de Gramanet (Barcelona suburbs, but easily reachable by subway)
THEME: Futuristic world
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 7
DURATION: 8-120 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Clues can be given in English – the rest of the game isn’t influenced by what language you speak.
AGE LIMITS: From 12yo (16+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Physical game that requires crawling, climbing, jumping…). The set is quite dark in some moments. Actor interactions.
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4
Prisoners of Alkaban, by Maximum Escape
LOCATION: Eixample District (Barcelona city)
THEME: Fantasy
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 4
DURATION: 60 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Easy
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in English. Game can be played in English.
AGE LIMITS: From 8yo (16+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Actors interaction.
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5
Mission Gaudi, by Lock-Clock
It’s 1936 and the workshop of Antoni Gaudi in Sagrada Familia church is burning in a fire. You’ll have to enter it and save the blueprints before they are destroyed. A fun escape room with convincing decoration and interesting challenges that require you to think, look around, find, connect…
LOCATION: Gothic QuarterDistrict (Barcelona city)
THEME: Historical
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 5
DURATION: 60 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in English. English version can be chosen upon booking.
AGE LIMITS: From 7yo (13 to 15yo can play with a Game Master for an extra fee, and 16+ can play without adult supervision).
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: If you are a Gaudi fan, try also The Mystery of Gaudi by Escape Hunt and the Casa Batllo street scape.
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6
The tavern, by The City Escape Room
The resistance wants to defeat the tyrant Neil Parker, and for that it’s key to prove that this family lineage is fake. Enter the Tavern to find out that are the real ancestors of the tyrant. Espectacular start as you enter the set, then the rythm of the action grows as you progress through the different scenes, interacting with props and characters and solving many many puzzles until you reach the explosive finale.
LOCATION: Terrassa (Barcelona suburb, you’ll need a car to get there)
THEME: Pirates
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 6
DURATION: 120 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium-High
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in Spanish, but English session can be requested upon booking.
AGE LIMITS: No age limits (12+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Actor interactions. One of the longest escape rooms in Barcelona.
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7
The secret of Cerda, by Maximum Escape
LOCATION: Eixample District (Barcelona city)
THEME: Historical
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 100
DURATION: 120 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in English. Game can be played in English.
AGE LIMITS: From 6yo (kids can play without adult supervision at their parents discretion)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Outdoor activity involving a considerable amount of walking.
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8
Outline, by Outline Escape Room
Awarded 12th Top Room and 2nd best in Spain, this is a must for any horror lovers. Outline is the name of a factory, apparently haunted by its late owner, and you are hired to rescue a journalist that went in and never came back. The setting is very realistic and you’ll be interacting with actors along the way. Be prepared for darkness, dirt, loud noises and very scary moments. You’ll run, you’ll climb, you’ll crawl, you’ll scream, you’ll feel lost at times. Really thrilling.
LOCATION: Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona subburb reachable by subway)
THEME: Terror
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 3 to 8
DURATION: 120 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in Spanish. Their English version is still being implemented and while you can still play there can be communication issues that lead to frustrating moments. Email them before booking so they can confirm the availability of English-speaking actors that day.
AGE LIMITS: From 15yo (18+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Actors interaction.
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9
Poison, by Kadabra Escape
This escape room inspired in Batman takes you to a Gotham City to stop the Joker. The scenery is vibrant, and the atmosphere is playful: joy and laughter are good definitions of the overall experience. Lots of challenges, tasks, locks and puzzles that keep you busy, sometimes individually and sometimes as a team effort.
LOCATION: Mataró (Barcelona subburb reachable by Rodalies train)
THEME: Fantasy
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 4 to 7
DURATION: 80 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in Spanish, but you can select the English version of the game upon booking.
AGE LIMITS: From 12yo (16+ to play without adult supervision)
MORE TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: Cleaner and better mantained than the average. If you are a Batman fan (and up to physical challenges), try also Abduction 4 Enterprises.
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10
Catacombs, by Golden Pop
LOCATION: Eixample District (Barcelona city)
THEME: Adventures
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 to 10
DURATION: 90 minutes
DIFFICULTY: Easy-Medium
ENGLISH VERSION: Website in Spanish, but the game is available in English as well.
AGE LIMITS: From 10yo.
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Marta
Marta is the founder of ForeverBarcelona. She is a passionate tour guide that loves Barcelona and loves writing too. She is the main author of our Blog, and is committed to sharing her knowledge about Barcelona and her best tips with our readers.
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