Park Guell

Tony; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

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Park Guell Overview

Park Guell is a peaceful space just a few metro stops from the city centre, offering a world away from the madness of Las Ramblas et al. Commissioned by Eusebi Guell, Gaudi designed this park as a tranquil retreat for Barcelona’s chattering classes in the manner of El Retiro in Madrid. Unlike Retiro, Park Guell sits on a dry, dusty hill that overlooks the Gracia district. The master architect used this to his advantage, designing sweeping steps, grand viewing terraces and landscaping the gardens with tropical plants. The result is one of the most beautiful recreation spaces in Spain, if not the world.

The most memorable features are the reptilian-esque colonnades, the colorful mosaics on the slaloming seats on the viewing terrace, and the famous tiled lizard that guards the sweeping steps leading up from the entrance. The image of the lizard can be found on many a T-shirt, mug and postcard around the city.

Together these features make up ‘The Monumental Core’ of the park. Access to this section requires a ticket, as the city began to regulate visitors in 2013 to prevent overcrowding. The rest of the gardens are free to enter, though this mainly consists of wooded hills—nice but not showstopping. If you want to see any of the famous parts, reserve your space in advance.

It is also advisable to avoid visiting in the middle of the day and instead go when it’s quieter and more romantic, either in the morning or an hour or two before dusk, when the light is better for photography and the heat is more bearable.

Park Guell Opening Hours

January 1st to Feb 17th 08.30 to 18.15 (last entry time at 17.30)
February 17th to March 24 08:30 to 19.00h (last entry time at 18.00h)
March 25 to April 29 08.00 to 20.30 (last entry time at 19.30)
April 30th to August 26 08.00 to 21.30 (last entry time at 20.30).
August 27 to October 27 08.00 to 20.30 (last entry time at 19.30).
October 28 to December 31 from 08.30 to 18.15 (last entry time at 17.30)

Getting There

Vallcarca is the nearest metro station, but it takes you to the side of the park. It’s recommended to alight at Lesseps metro station and follow the signs to arrive via the grand entrance.

Park Guell Tickets & Tours

You can buy a skip-the-line ticket via Get Your Guide, which grants access to the Monumental Zone and all the aforementioned attractions. For those who want a little more insight into the gardens, there is a guided tour of Park Guell, which includes fast track entrance tickets and is affordable at just €25. Otherwise, you can explore all offers on Get Your Guide. You may want to combine your visit to Gaudi’s park with a guided tour of La Sagrada Familia as well.

Gaudi House Museum

This peach-coloured mansion is found in the grounds of Park Guell but is not part of the Monumental Core and requires a separate ticket. If you’re a fan of Gaudi’s work, it’s well worth checking out. Gaudi lived here for 20 years of his life before moving into the crypts of La Sagrada Familia where he worked on his masterpiece until his death, and the house has been refurbished with furniture and ornaments designed by the man himself. It’s fascinating to see him bring the same flowing, organic style to interior decor as to the facades of his famous masterpieces. You can buy skip the line tickets here.

Further Reading

Make sure you read up on all of Gaudi’s best works in Barcelona.