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No visit to Barcelona would be complete without a stop at Park Guell, Barcelona’s most important park, designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudí.
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Tickets & Prices
Park Güell offers reasonably priced tickets, with free entry for children up to age six. Several options are available:
- Entry tickets: Access to Park Güell’s monumental zone.
- Skip-the-line entry & 75-minute guided tour: Includes a licensed guide in 4 languages (English, French, German, Spanish) and headsets for clear audio.
- The Gaudí Bundle: Access to both Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia, plus a city guide app.
- The Barcelona Card + The Gaudí Bundle: Combines Barcelona Card benefits with the Gaudí Bundle, including public transport access and skip-the-line tickets.
Given the park’s popularity, it’s highly recommended to book your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred time slot. The guided tour is especially valuable for those interested in the historical and architectural significance of Gaudí’s work.
Opening Hours
| Period | Opening Hours | Last Entry |
|---|---|---|
| March 25 – October 29 | 9.30 am – 7.30 pm | 6.30 pm |
| October 30 – March 24 | 9.30 am – 5.30 pm | 4.30 pm |
Your ticket has a set time, and you have 30 minutes to enter after that time. For example, if your ticket is for 9.30 am, you can enter until 10.00 am. After that, you will lose your right to enter. Once you’re inside, you can stay as long as you want, but if you leave, you can’t go back in. Try to arrive early so you don’t miss your entry time.
What to see and do
Park Güell is one of the most popular destinations in Barcelona, with much to see and many places to take great pictures. These are some of the best:
Turó de les Tres Creus
The Hill of Three Crosses is the highest point in the park, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the Catalan capital. It’s an ideal spot to watch the sunset, and it’s a popular place for selfies with the cityscape in the background.
Hypostyle Hall
Located near the entrance, this hall features a forest of Doric-style columns supporting the park’s central terrace. The ceiling is adorned with colorful mosaics, with each color representing different seasons and lunar phases. It’s a striking example of Gaudí’s integration of art and nature.
The Viaduct and Walkways
Designed during Gaudí’s naturalist phase, the park’s viaducts and walkways are inspired by nature, with stone columns that appear to have grown naturally from the ground. These pathways are perfect for a leisurely stroll while admiring Gaudí’s architectural genius.
Did you know? (3 Interesting Facts!)
- Park Guell was originally intended to be a high-class housing development, but when the original plan failed it was converted into a public park.
- Gaudí lived in Park Guell from 1906 until his death in 1926. His house, which is now the Gaudí House Museum (Casa Museu Gaudí), is open for visitors.
- The Doric columns in Hypostyle Hall are actually water collectors. Rainwater that falls on the main plaza above filters through into an underground cistern, which was meant to supply the houses in the park.
Pictures
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Before it became the colorful landmark we know today, Park Güell had a very different beginning. Here’s the history of how it all started:
1900
A rich businessman named Eusebi Güell asked his friend, architect Antoni Gaudí, to design a fancy garden neighborhood in Barcelona.
1906
Gaudí started building on a hill called Muntanya Pelada. The plan was to build 60 houses, but only 2 were ever finished.
1914
The project was stopped because people weren’t buying the homes. But the beautiful gardens, paths, and buildings stayed.
1922
Eusebi Güell’s family gave the park to the city of Barcelona.
1926
Park Güell officially opened as a public park. Gaudí also passed away that same year.
1984
Park Güell was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique and beautiful design.
Present day
It’s one of the most famous parks in the world, a mix of nature, art, and imagination where millions of people come to walk, take photos, and enjoy Gaudí’s playful style.
Map & Address (Location)
Park Guell
Park Güell, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, Spain · Google Maps
How to get there
Park Güell has several entry points. For the easiest and most convenient access, we recommend these:
- Carretera del Carmel, 23 – this entrance also has a coach parking area.
- Carrer de Larrard – entry from the Carrer d’Olot / Carrer Marianao side lane.
- Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya – entry by escalator.
🚇 Metro: Take L3 (Green) and get off at Lesseps station. From there, it’s about a 20-minute walk. You should choose the entrance on Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, which has an escalator.
🚌 Bus:
- Bus H6 and D40: Get off at Travessera de Dalt. Walk 10 minutes to the entrance on Sant Josep de la Muntanya or Carrer de Larrard.
- Bus 24 and V19: These stop right near the main entrance at Carretera del Carmel.
🚌 Tourist Buses: Barcelona Bus Turístic (Blue Line) and Barcelona City Tour (Green Route) stop at Avinguda de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat. From there, it’s a 10-minute walk via Av. Pompeu Fabra.
🚖 Taxi: Taxis can drop you off at the Carretera del Carmel entrance, which is closest and most convenient.
🚗 Car: You can park at the BSM Travessera de Dalt – Park Güell car park. Use the smou app to manage parking and get a 30% discount.