Park Güell, Barcelona’s second most popular attraction, receives over ten million tourists every year.
A playground of Antonio Gaudí’s unique architectural and artistic concepts, the Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
The park has two parts – the public park that’s free and the Monumental Zone, which houses all of Gaudi’s structures and needs an entry ticket.
This article helps you with everything you need to know before buying the Park Guell tickets.
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# Park Guell Admission Ticket
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# The Barcelona PassIt’s highly recommended to book your Park Güell tickets in advance. These tickets sell out quickly, so securing your spot early ensures you don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.
What’s ahead
Where to buy tickets & how do they work
You can buy the tickets to Park Guell online or at the attraction.
We suggest getting online tickets since they are usually cheaper and you also avoid the long queues at the ticket counters.
The attraction allows only 1,400 visitors per hour.
On peak days, tickets may sell out, so booking early helps secure your preferred time slot.
Immediately after purchase, your tickets get emailed to you. You don’t need to take any printouts. Show your tickets on your smartphone and walk in right away.
You can enter the Monumental Zone up to 30 minutes after your allocated start time. For example, if you have a reservation for 9:30, you can enter the park until 10 am.
Remember that once you are inside the park, you can take as long as you like to enjoy the brilliant architect’s work, but once you have left the exit, you cannot re-enter with the same ticket.
All visitors, including children ages 0 to 6, must show the appropriate entry ticket, including where entry is free of charge.
Cost of Park Guell tickets
The general admission tickets for Park Guell cost €18. Children aged 7 to 12 and seniors (65 and above) pay a discounted €13.50 entry fee.
Kids up to six years and disabled visitors can enter for free, provided an adult or a carer accompanies them both during their visit. Carers can purchase their tickets at a reduced rate of €13.50.
Related: 13 must-know tips before visiting Park Guell
Park Guell tickets
There are different ways to experience this attraction.
You can book regular entry tickets, opt for a guided tour, book a combo with Gaudí House Museum, or go on a guided tour of Park Guell & Sagrada Familia.
Standard entry tickets
This ticket is the cheapest and most popular way to enter Park Guell.
It provides Skip The Line access to the monument, a true privilege at the overcrowded attraction.
You can visit all the areas of the attraction except the Casa Gaudí Museum, which requires a separate ticket.
Adult (13 to 64 years): €21.50
Youth (7 to 12 years): €16
Seniors (65+ years): €16
Infant (up to 6 years): Free
Guided Tour of Park Guell
If you are a first-time visitor, history enthusiast, or want to see the highlights without missing key aspects of Park Guell, we suggest you opt for a guided tour.
With a local guide leading you, you have a better understanding of Gaudí’s masterpiece and they also lead you to the best viewpoints for the best photos.
During this 90 minute guided tour of Park Guell, the local guide helps you understand Catalonia’s art movement’s rich symbolism, how Gaudi achieved harmony with nature, the secrets of his architecture, etc.
You will also get headsets to hear the guide clearly. After the guide has shown you around, you are free to stay as long as you like.
Adult (12 years & above): €29
Child (3 to 11 years): €26.10
Infant (less than 2 years): Free
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Park Guell and Casa Gaudí Museum
Antonio Gaudi’s former residence, which is within Park Guell, is now a museum with its own entry tickets.
This combo gets you access to both the Monumental Zone and the Catalan architect’s former home.
If you are a fan of Gaudi and his architecture, you should definitely get this combo because you get to see his personal belongings, furniture, and architectural models.
Ticket cost
Adult (13 years to 64): €32
Child (7 to 11 years): €25
Senior (65+ years): €25
Infant (less than 6): Free entry
Park Guell and Sagrada Familia
This 4-hour tour starts with a visit to Park Guell, after which you get 90 minutes of lunchtime.
The whole group then moves to Sagrada Familia by air-conditioned transport.
At the Basilica, the local guide takes you around for an hour, after which you can stay for as long as you want.
Adult (11+ years): €101
Child (4 to 10 years): €66
Infant (up to 3 years): Free
The Gaudi package
The Gaudi Package includes tickets to Gaudi masterpieces Sagrada Familia and Park Guell, as well as a Barcelona Card. It is a great way to save money if you are in Barcelona for more than two days.
The Barcelona Card makes traveling in the city easier because you get unlimited free travel for 72 hours on the metro, buses, trains, and trams.
The package includes a guidebook, a map of Barcelona, free entry to 20+ museums, and even more discounts.
When you buy the Gaudi Package, you also get a 10% discount code, which you can use (five times!) to get discounts on future purchases.
The price varies depending on the validity of the Barcelona Card, 72 hours or 120 hours
Buy Gaudi PackageRelated: Not sure whether to visit Park Guell or Palau Guell? Here’s everything you need to know to make the best choice.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some questions tourists ask before purchasing their tickets for Park Guell
Does the park offer free tickets?
Entry to the attraction is free for children aged up to six years, people with disabilities, carers of disabled persons with a disability level equal to or more than 65%, “Targeta rosa” card holders, Gaudir Més members, local residents in the neighborhoods adjacent to the Park (El Coll, Vallcarca-Penitents, La Salut, El Carmel, Can Baró and Baix Guinardó), Baldiri Reixac, Jesuïtes de Gràcia (Kostka), Reina Elisenda-Virolai, Montseny and Turó del Cargol schools.
Can I buy tickets at the venue?
Yes, the attraction’s tickets are available at its ticket office. However, the popular timeslots may sell out due to high demand, so it’s better to get them online in advance.
What is the park’s arrival time?
You must select a preferred visit time when you book tickets for Park Guell. Considering the security check time, which typically takes a few minutes to pass through, we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your visit.
Does Park Guell offer discounts?
Yes, the attraction offers discounted admission to “Targeta Rosa Reduïda” cardholders, seniors over 65, children aged between seven and 12, and to carers of persons with disabilities with valid IDs. Unfortunately, the attraction does not offer a dedicated student or a military discount on its admission tickets.
Does the Barcelona City Card include access to Park Guell?
Yes, the Barcelona City Card is a cost-effective option to explore the best attractions in Barcelona and it includes entry to park Guell.
What is Park Guell’s refund policy?
This attraction in Barcelona has a flexible cancellation policy. You can cancel your ticket until 11.59 pm the day before your visit for a full refund by selecting a refundable ticket during checkout.
How can we reschedule the park’s ticket?
The attraction does not allow you to change the date and time of your visit under any circumstances.
What is Park Guell’s rain policy?
The attraction is an all-weather experience, so all tickets are final.
Which public transportation is better to reach Park Guell – bus or metro?
If you are short on time, take the metro, which reaches faster. Buses take longer, but you get a better view of the city on your way. Tourists also prefer buses over the metro because the walking distance from the bus stop is shorter than from the metro station.
Can I take photographs inside Park Guell?
Yes, photography is allowed inside the attraction, but only for personal use. Photography for commercial purposes requires advance authorization from the organization.
Are there any restaurants near Park Guell?
There are many good restaurants near Park Guell with options ranging from quick bites to elaborate dining experiences.
Is the park wheelchair accessible for people with disabilities?
Most of the park is accessible by wheelchair, except some areas with steep inclines or stairs that may be difficult to navigate. Check out the recommended route for people with less mobility.
Does Park Guell offer discounts for locals
Yes, local residents of Barcelona can enter Park Güell for free with a non-transferable admission card. You can apply for the card by calling 010 or using the Barcelona City Council’s procedures website.
Who is eligible for free access?
Local residents of the neighborhoods of La Salut, Vallcarca-Penitents, El Coll, Can Baró, El Baix Guinardó, and El Carmel can apply for a free-access card and the members of the Gaudir Més program can visit Park Güell for free.
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Park Guell opening hours
Park Güell opens every day at 9:30 am, with hours varying by season. From January 1 to March 30, it operates until 6 pm. Between March 31 and October 28, closing time extends to 7:30 pm, while from October 29 to December 31, it closes at 5:30 pm.
The last entry is half an hour before closure.
Best time to visit
It is best to visit Park Guell between 9.30 am to 11 am, well before the tour groups come in.
With fewer people and early morning light, you also get to take stunning photographs of the colorful Barcelona attraction.
The Gaudi masterpiece is busiest between 12–4 PM.
How long does the visit take
Most visitors take two hours to explore Park Guell. They usually stop for photos, read guides, and examine the intricate detailing at Gaudi’s masterpiece.
Tourists who are in a hurry are known to finish exploring the place in an hour.
Some sit on the bench and spend time, and many others climb up to the stone cross at the top of the Park and get panoramic views of the city.
What to expect
Located on the hills of Barcelona, Park Guell was a residential complex designed by architect Antoni Gaudi between 1900 and 1914.
Originally, the complex was supposed to have 60 houses, but the project was abandoned because it didn’t have many tenants.
After a few years, the authorities turned it into a Public Park.
Today, the monument reflects Gaudí’s signature architectural style, which includes colorful mosaics, organic shapes, and playful sculptures in accordance with nature, religion, and Catalan folklore.
The Park has two parts – Monumental Zone and the Public Park.
Monumental Zone
The Monumental Zone occupies 5% of the total area.
This section of Guell Park contains most of Antoni Gaudi’s work, which tourists often like to see.
The must-see attractions in this zone are:
- Guard Museum (Museu del Guarda)
- Hypostyle Room (Sala Hipòstila)
- Gardens of Austria (Jardins d’Àustria)
- Wash House Portico (Pòrtic de la Bugadera)
- Nature Square or terrace (Plaça de la Natura)
- The Roadways, Paths, and Viaducts
There are different ways to experience this attraction.
You can book entry tickets, opt for a guided tour, book a combo with Casa Gaudí Museum, or choose to go on a guided tour of Park Guell & Sagrada Familia.
Public Park
The Park area, which is open to all, is lush with vegetation and offers a peaceful retreat for the visitors.
The Park’s green areas, housing a variety of plant species and birds, are popular among nature enthusiasts.
Many vantage points in the Public Park help you feast your eyes on the unmissable views of Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea.
It is also a popular picnic spot for both locals and tourists. The attraction also has a playground for children.
Try Barcelona Public Transport Travel Card for unlimited access to the transportation networks in the city and its suburbs.
Audio guide
If guided tours feel too expensive, you still have a great way to explore Park Güell. The fantastic alternative is the Park Güell app.
For the best experience, pair one of the recommended walking routes with this app which is available in English, Catalan, Spanish, and French.
The official Park Güell app is free and includes an audio guide, itineraries, a map, and practical information.
It can help you understand the history of the park, Gaudi’s architectural style, and the buildings inside the park also show you which areas of the park are most accessible.
Park Guell map
Park Güell, located on Carmel Hill in Barcelona, is best explored on foot with plenty of time to take in its beauty.
Given its vast size, a map is essential for navigating the park and discovering its many attractions. It helps visitors plan a route to key highlights, locate entrances, ticket offices, picnic areas, and public restrooms, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit. Without a map, it’s easy to lose your way in the park’s winding paths.
Download Park Guell Map (Pdf, 446kb)
The route you will take to explore the attraction will depend on the entrance you get in through.
Park Guell entrances
Two entrances are at the base and one at the top. Check out Park Guell Entrances.
Carrer de Larrard leads to Carrer d’Olot, the main entrance.
If you are taking Bus Line H6, D40, or 92, you will enter the main entrance on Carrer d’Olot.
The second entrance is on Carretera del Carmen, and if you are reaching the Park by private tour buses or coaches, this is how you will enter.
Passage de Sant Josep de la Muntanya is the entrance at the top of Park Guell. If you are taking the Metro, this is how you will enter.
You can access this entrance by an elevator.
Best walking routes
Whichever entrance you get in from, your objective should be not to miss any of the highlights within Park’s Monumental Zone.
Identify the appropriate route map, take a printout, and take it along when visiting Park Guell. Or better still, bookmark this page.
To help you understand the maps better, here is the key:
A: Entrance and Porter’s Lodge
B: Casa del Guarda (the Guard’s house)
C: Monumental staircase (the Dragon stairway)
D: Hypostyle room, the outdoors
E: Hypostyle hall, the indoors
F: Austria gardens
G: Nature Square or Greek Theatre
H: The roadways, paths and viaducts
I: Ramp and Casa Larrard
On the route maps, the blue arrow depicts the point of entry.
Route 1: From Sant Josep de la Muntanya
If you entered from Passage de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, please follow the route as specified in this map for the best Park Guell experience.
Route 2: From Carrer d’Olot
If you entered from Carrer d’Olot, please follow the walking route as specified in this map.
Route 3: From Place de la Natura
If you enter Park Guell from the entrance near Placa de la Natura, you start with a great view.
Have a virtual visit before you visit!
Your descriptions of the park entrances do not match the entrance names and locations shown on the maps, so this is confusing.