Barcelona Park Güell Tickets and Tours

If you add Gaudí’s genius to the beauty of the park, the result is this: an obligatory stop during your trip to Barcelona.

Park Güell with Barcelona in the background | ©Denise Jones

Park Güell is the living work of Gaudí, conceived as a refuge and resting place for the most important family of Catalonia in the early twentieth century, the Güells. It is a manifesto of modernist urbanism, with large green areas and incredible views of Barcelona.

1. Park Güell tickets and guided tours

Visiting Park Güell is something that anyone in Barcelona would recommend you, and in this guide I will give you all the tips to get your tickets at the best price and tricks to make your visit unforgettable.

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2. Tour of Park Güell with skip the line entrance (Early Bird)

This is the best value for money option to visit Park Güell, being its biggest advantage the early access to Park Güell (Early Bird), which will avoid the queues and the crowds of tourists.

Once inside you will tour the main areas of the park with a local guide, discovering every nook and cranny and learning about Gaudi’s artistic vision at every turn, with beautiful views of Barcelona framed by the iconic tile-decorated structures. At the end of the tour, you can stay at Park Güell for as long as you like to explore it at your leisure.

Recommended: If you are an early bird on your sightseeing tours and don’t like crowds of tourists.

3. Tour of Park Güell and Sagrada Familia

You also have the option to combine the two most interesting visits in Barcelona in one tour, combining Park Güell and Sagrada Familia in a half-day tour.

You will take a tour with a similar route to the previous option, seeing the main points of interest of the park while learning about Gaudí and the importance of Park Güell for the modernist urbanism of Barcelona, and then you will head to the Sagrada Familia where you will take a tour of its exterior facades and its interior.

Something to keep in mind is that this tour is bilingual in English and Spanish, and your guide will narrate the tour in both languages in succession. Although it may seem a little strange, the truth is that it is quite fluent and is not a problem.

Recommended: If you are looking for a combined experience that will help you discover in depth the two icons of the city.

4. Complete tour of Barcelona with visit to Park Güell and Sagrada Familia

If you want to tour Barcelona in the company of a specialized guide with a visit to Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia, this is the tour for you. You will see the most famous sights of the city and its main tourist attractions.

The tour starts at La Rambla and takes you to visit various points of interest in the city, stopping for a coffee at Els Quatre Gats, which used to be frequented by Picasso and is the place where the artist had his first exhibition, and enjoying a tapas lunch before visiting the two jewels of Barcelona, the Park Güell and the Sagrada Familia.

Duration: 6 hours
Recommended: If you are going to be in Barcelona for a short time and can only choose one tour, this is it. It is also a good option if you like combined experiences.

What you will see

• Güell Palace
• Plaza Real
• Boqueria Market
• Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi
• Els Quatre Gats
• Passeig de Gràcia
• Batlló House
• Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
• Park Güell
• Sagrada Familia

5. About the entrances to Park Güell

When you buy your Park Güell ticket, you will receive the confirmation by email and you can print it or take it with you on your cell phone. In either case, you must present the QR code at the access point.

Tickets have a fixed time and you are allowed to enter up to 30 minutes after the assigned time. For example, if you have a ticket for 10:00 a.m., you will be able to enter from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the park. Once inside, there is no time limitation and you can stay in Park Güell as long as you want.

In any case, I recommend that you arrive at Park Güell a little before the time marked on your ticket to make sure, because once you have passed the 30 minutes of margin your ticket will be considered invalid. Tickets to Park Güell only give access to the monumental area, which is the tourist part of the park. To the north of the park is the forest area, which is reserved for Barcelona residents only.

Inside Park Güell is the Gaudí House-Museum, for which a different ticket is required as access is not included in the park entrance tickets.

Alex’s Traveller Tip

You have up to 30 minutes after the time marked on your ticket to enter Park Güell. After that time, your ticket is considered invalid.

6. Organize your visit to Park Güell

How to get to Park Güell

To go by metro, you have two options. One is to take metro line 3 to Vallcarca station, and from there walk to the park (it is very well signposted, so it is a matter of following the arrows). There are escalators to help with the climb, as it is a bit steep. From the metro, it takes about 15 minutes to walk to the park.

The other option is to go on the same metro line 3 to Lesseps, but the downside is that although the way to the park is a little shorter there are no escalators to get there so in the end it is better to go to Vallcarca.

You can also avoid the walk by taking bus 24 from the Lesseps metro station to Park Güell, and it will leave you right at the door. The downside: it is usually always full.

Opening days and hours of Park Güell

The site is open every day of the year and the opening hours for visitors to Park Güell vary throughout the year, depending on the season and the season:

• Between January 1 and February 14: from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Between February 15 and March 28: from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Between March 29th and April 26th: from 8:00 to 19:30
• Between April 27 and September 23: from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Between September 24 and October 24: from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Between October 25 and December 31: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Duration of the visit to Park Güell

A typical visit to Park Güell lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes, since only touring the monumental area will take you a long time. If you want to stop and enjoy the park and the views of Barcelona at your leisure, calculate about 2 hours for the visit.

In case you visit Park Güell at sunset, you will probably want to stay a little longer watching the sun set over Barcelona. It is one of the busiest times in the park and the crowds are quite high, but it might be worth it.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Park Güell is as early as possible, if possible, at opening time. You will avoid the large groups of tourists that visit the park in the middle of the morning and you will be able to enjoy the walk at your leisure.

If you are especially overwhelmed by tourists, remember that with the Park Güell Early Bird Tour you can visit the park before it officially opens for visitors and experience it as if you were a local, as Barcelona residents are allowed to enter the park at special times before and after opening and closing respectively.

Where to eat in Park Güell

I advise you to bring your own food and water to visit Park Güell, as there are not too many options for eating and the places around the park are quite expensive and not particularly good. You might be able to wait for food if you visit the park early in the morning or at sunset, but definitely packing a bottle of water in your backpack is one of the best ideas.

7. Why Park Güell is a must-see visit

Gaudí, through the patronage of the Güell family, was in contact with the crème de la crème of Catalan society in the early 20th century, and set out to recreate the English garden cities that the Catalan bourgeoisie knew and admired.

With the creation of Park Güell, Gaudí elaborated a truly original urban model. In his conception, the park was to serve as a residence for Barcelona’s wealthy families, and the pedestrian and carriage paths were organically intertwined, as was the large central square, which was to be used as a market, recreational and cultural space.

In addition to its cultural interest and for providing a glimpse into the tastes, aesthetics and social dynamics of the era in which it was created, Park Güell is an essential visit just for the artistic delight offered by the plasticism of its structures and the creativity of its architectural design.

8. Bunkers of Carmel

The so-called Carmel bunkers are on a mound near Park Güell where, at the time of the Civil War, an anti-aircraft battery was located. Today it is the best viewpoint in Barcelona with stunning views of the city and a very popular place to watch the sunset. After your visit to Park Güell, especially if you go in the afternoon, you might want to stop by the Carmel bunkers to end the day.

It is about a 20 minute walk from Park Güell, and you can also go by metro (Alfons X station on line 4). Remember to wear comfortable shoes as the climb to the bunkers is a bit steep, and I recommend wearing a sweater or sweatshirt if you are going to see the sunset. If you bring something to snack and water or a couple of beers in your backpack, you will be sure to have a great time.

9. Other visits that may interest you

Along with Park Güell, a visit to the Sagrada Familia is an experience not to be missed on your trip to Barcelona. Whether you are planning to visit it on your own or on a guided tour, my guide from Sagrada Familia – Skip The Line Tickets will help you with the best tips to enjoy it to the fullest.

Another visit you may find interesting is the Camp Nou. In the Camp Nou Experience you will tour the stadium, access the pitch and immerse yourself in a retrospective of FC Barcelona and the club’s greatest soccer achievements, read all about it here: Camp Nou Experience Tickets.

Barcelona also has a varied selection of museums that I recommend you explore. For that, read my Barcelona Museums guide to find out which one to choose and how to get your tickets at the best price!

Finally, if you want to continue exploring Gaudí’s architecture, I recommend visiting La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. In their respective guides, Barcelona La Pedrera Tickets and Tours and Barcelona Casa Batlló Tickets and Tours you will find all the information and tips to get your tickets or take a guided tour.

Frequently asked questions

What is Park Güell famous for?

It was designed by the Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí and is a perfect example of the artist’s style. It is also a unique area of Barcelona and a must-see point of interest.

How long does it take to visit Park Güell?

The average visit time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and an extra 60 minutes if you visit the monumental area. In this time, you can visit the park and make stops in some of its higher areas to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Barcelona.

Any tips I should know before visiting Park Güell?

It takes about 50 minutes to get there from the city center. It is advisable to use sunscreen in the summer as shaded areas are scarce. If you can, make your visit in the afternoon to enjoy more comfortable temperatures and spectacular photos of the sunset. Also, we recommend you book your tickets online to avoid waiting in the very long lines to get in.