Park Güell - Tickets and Visitor Information

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What is Park Güell in Barcelona?

• Park Güell is one of Barcelona's most famous attractions and one of Antoni Gaudí's most distinctive creations.
• Originally planned as a residential development, the park combines Gaudí's architecture with gardens, pathways and views across the city.
• The UNESCO World Heritage Site is best known for its colourful mosaics, curved Serpentine Bench, Dragon Stairway and Monumental Zone, where many of Gaudí's most recognisable designs can be found.
• Visitors can explore the free areas of the park, but a ticket is required to enter the Monumental Zone.

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Quick Information

• ‍Address: Park Güell, Carrer d'Olot, 5, 08024, Barcelona.
• Nearest Metro Station: Lesseps and Vallcarca (L3), around a 20-minute walk
• Opening Hours (Monumental Zone Tourist Entry): Daily from 09:00-19:30
• Suggested Visit Duration: 1.5-2 hours
• Important: Park Güell tickets are timed. You have 30 minutes after your booked entry time to enter, but once you leave the Monumental Zone, you cannot re-enter.
• Ticket Options

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Is Park Güell Worth Visiting?

Yes. Park Güell is worth visiting if you are interested in Gaudí's architecture and want to explore a large green space in Barcelona.

• Park Güell is very different from Gaudí's houses such as Casa Batlló and Casa Milà because his designs are incorporated into a large outdoor space.
• The Monumental Zone contains some of his most recognisable work, including the Dragon Stairway, the Hypostyle Room and the Serpentine Bench.
• The park also offers views across Barcelona, making it a popular attraction for visitors who want to see both Gaudí's architecture and another side of the city.

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Do You Need a Ticket for Park Güell?

Park Güell has both free-access areas and a ticketed Monumental Zone.

• The Monumental Zone - This is where you will find many of Gaudí's most famous features, including the Dragon Stairway, Hypostyle Room and Serpentine Bench.
• The Forest Zone - This is the free-access area of the park with woodland, paths and gardens to explore.

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What You Can See at Park Güell's Monumental Zone

The Monumental Zone is home to Gaudí's famous features including:

• The Dragon Stairway - One of the most recognisable parts, the staircase is decorated with colourful ceramic mosaics and features the famous salamander, commonly known as El Drac (the Dragon).
• The Porter's Lodge Pavilions - The two buildings beside the main entrance. Their unusual shapes and tiled roofs are amongst the first features you see when entering the Monumental Zone. One of the buildings is visitor information and the other is a shop.
• The Serpentine Bench - The Serpentine Bench runs around the edge of the main terrace with its curved design and provides views across Barcelona. It is covered with colourful ceramic fragments and is one of the most distinctive examples of Gaudí's use of trencadís.
• The Hypostyle Room - Made up of 86 columns supporting the terrace above it. Gaudí designed the space to resemble a forest and originally intended it to serve as a covered marketplace for the planned residential development.
• Plaça de la Natura - The large terrace above the Hypostyle Room and one of the most recognisable areas of the park. It was originally designed as a place for public gatherings and is often referred to as the Greek Theatre. The terrace is surrounded by the famous Serpentine Bench and offers views across Barcelona.
• The Portico of the Washerwoman - A covered walkway supported by irregular columns. It is named after the sculpture of a woman carrying a basket, which forms part of the structure.

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Park Güell: Entry Ticket

• Prices From: €21.90
• Entry Ticket
• Option to include access to Gaudi House Museum

Park Güell: Guided Tour Ticket

• Prices From: €21.90
• Entry Ticket
• Guided Tour Options
• Various Guided Tour Durations Available

Park Güell: Combination Tickets

• Sagrada Familia + Park Güell
• Casa Batlló Blue Ticket + Park Güell
• Park Güell + Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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TIP: Book your Park Güell tickets in advance, especially during the summer months. Entry to the Monumental Zone is limited and popular time slots can sell out.

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About Park Güell

Park Güell in the Gràcia district of Barcelona is best known for its Monumental Zone, which is home to features including the Dragon Stairway, the Salamander, the Serpentine Bench, the Hypostyle Room, Plaça de la Natura, the Porter's Lodge Pavilions and the Portico of the Washerwoman.

Park Güell was originally planned as a private residential development rather than a public park. The project was commissioned by Eusebi Güell, a wealthy industrialist and one of Gaudí's most important patrons. Güell wanted to create a garden city for wealthy families on land outside the centre of Barcelona.

Construction began in 1900, with Gaudí responsible for the design of the development's public areas and architectural features. Around 60 plots were planned, but the residential project did not attract the expected number of buyers and only a small number of houses were completed.

The first person to buy a plot was Martí Trias i Domènech, a friend of Güell and a lawyer for the Güell family. He bought his plot in 1902 and commissioned architect Juli Batllevell to design his house, which was completed in 1906. The house, known as Casa Trias, is still a private residence today.

At the same time, a model house was built to encourage further sales. It was designed by Gaudí's friend and collaborator Francesc Berenguer. The house was acquired by Gaudí's father in 1906, and Antoni Gaudí moved there with his father and niece. Antoni Gaudí lived there until 1925, when he moved to the Sagrada Família, where he lived and worked until his death in 1926. The building is now the Gaudí House Museum.

In 1907, Eusebi Güell converted Casa Larrard, an existing manor house on the estate, into his own residence. He lived there until his death in 1918.

Despite efforts to attract residents, the residential project was eventually abandoned in 1914. After Eusebi Güell's death, his family sold the estate to the city of Barcelona, which opened Park Güell to the public in 1926. It has since grown into one of Barcelona's most visited attractions.

Useful Information About Park Güell

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Getting to Park Güell

• Park Güell, Carrer d'Olot, 5, 08024 Barcelona
• ‍By Metro - Lesseps and Vallcarca (L3) are both around a 20-minute walk from Park Güell.
• ‍By Bus - Buses H6 and D40 stop at Travessera de Dalt and it's around a 10-minute walk.
• ‍By Tourist Bus - Barcelona Bus Turístic stops at Park Güell on Avinguda de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat.

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Park Güell Entrances

Park Güell has several entrances, but three are particularly useful for visitors.

• Carrer de Larrard entrance: Located at the intersection of Carrer de Larrard and Carrer d’Olot. Buses H6 & D40 stop at Travessera de Dalt Stop and it will take around 10 minutes to walk from there.
• Carretera del Carmel entrance: Located next to the coach parking area. The Barcelona Bus Turístic stops on Avinguda de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat, from where it takes around 10 minutes to walk to the entrance.‍
• Av. del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya entrance:  This entrance has access via an escalator, which can be useful if you want to avoid some uphill walking. Lesseps and Vallcarca stations are both on L3 and are around 20-minute walk from Park Güell.

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How Long Do You Need at Park Güell?

• Most visitors should allow around 1.5-2 hours to visit Park Güell. This gives you enough time to explore the Monumental Zone, see the main Gaudí features, take photographs and enjoy the views across Barcelona.
• You may want to allow longer if you plan to explore more of the park, visit the Gaudí House Museum or have a guided tour and then time to relax after.

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Park Güell (Monumental Zone Tourist Entry) Opening Hours

• 09:00 - 19:30