In a nutshell
- Park Güell is one of the top attractions in Barcelona — and one you absolutely shouldn’t miss.
- You’ll find extraordinary sights created by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí — including the wave-shaped Banc de Trencadís, covered in colorful mosaics, and the iconic Dragon Staircase.
- So you don’t miss a thing, we’ve mapped out the best route through the park and marked all the highlights for you.
- Tickets sell out incredibly fast — make sure to buy your Park Güell ticket online well in advance.
What You Need to Know About Park Güell
- Park Güell in Barcelona is one of the most famous works of architect Antoni Gaudí.
- Gaudí’s famous trencadís technique — using broken ceramic pieces to create mosaics — is on display throughout the park.
- It’s a prime example of Gaudí’s ability to bring architecture and nature into perfect harmony.
- The park was originally conceived as a residential neighborhood for wealthy citizens, but the project was never completed due to a lack of funding.
- Since 1984, Park Güell has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What Can You See at Park Güell?
There’s a good reason Park Güell is one of the most popular attractions in Barcelona. Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Creatively designed pathways, staircases, and bridges
- Stunning garden landscapes
- Art made from colorful mosaics
- Amazing views over Barcelona and the sea
- Great photo opportunities around every corner
Park Güell Prices and Tickets
Park Güell is divided into two areas: the Monumental Zone and the free zone.
The Monumental Zone in the southern part of the park is home to the famous Gaudí works. You need an entrance ticket for this area.
The free zone is a public woodland area in the northern part of the park that you can enter without a ticket. Since there are no famous attractions here, we’d suggest skipping this area and focusing on the Monumental Zone.
Where Do You Buy Your Park Güell Ticket?
Demand is very high and visitor numbers are limited — so be sure to buy your Park Güell ticket online several days or even weeks in advance. If you show up on the day, you’ll have almost no chance of getting in.
You can buy your ticket through the official Park Güell website or through a third-party provider such as GetYourGuide or Tiqets. Here’s how they compare:
Park Güell tickets from the official website
- Entrance tickets are cheaper
- Purchasing process only in English
- Guided tours only in English
Park Güell tickets from GetYourGuide & Tiqets
- Entrance tickets are more expensive
- Purchasing process available in multiple languages
- Guided tours available in multiple languages
If you’re comfortable booking in English, it’s worth buying your Park Güell tickets on the official site — they’re a bit cheaper there than on GetYourGuide & Co.
If you’d prefer a guided tour in your own language, GetYourGuide or Tiqets are the way to go.
Overview of Park Güell Ticket Options
You can explore Park Güell on your own or on a guided tour.
You also have the option of buying a combo ticket that includes entry to both the Monumental Zone and the Casa-Museu Gaudí. The museum is located within the Monumental Zone, but it costs extra.
The table below gives you an overview of the ticket options. We’ve picked out our favorites with the best ratings:
| Park Güell Standard Ticket Our Favorite | Park Güell Combo Ticket | Park Güell Guided Tour (in German) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's included | Monumental Zone | Monumental Zone + Casa-Museu Gaudí | Monumental Zone + Tour guide + Audio guide |
| Price | Website: 18 € | Website: 24 € | 28 € |
| GYG: 21.50 € | Tiqets: 29 € | ||
| Booking | Official ticket shop | Official ticket shop | Tour on GYG |
| Ticket on GYG | Ticket on Tiqets |
* The standard ticket is also available on Tiqets. Since it’s more expensive there than on GetYourGuide and the official website, we haven’t included it in the table.
Guided Tour of Park Güell
On a guided tour of Park Güell, an experienced guide will walk you through the history and highlights of the park.
You can book guided tours through both the official website and third-party providers.
Our favorite is the 75-minute tour on GetYourGuide. It includes an entrance ticket with fast-track access through a separate entrance — really great!
You’ll also get headphones so you can hear your guide clearly. Entry to the Casa-Museu Gaudí is not included, though.
At the end of the tour, you’re free to explore the park on your own.
Book a guided tour of Park Güell with fast-track access online
Park Güell Audio Guide
If you download the free official Park Güell app, you can listen to an audio guide right on your smartphone.
It’s available in English, Catalan, Spanish, and French.
Really handy: the app also features a cool interactive map of Park Güell. It shows you suggested routes and all the highlights. Tap on individual icons to get background information about each attraction.
Map of Park Güell
To give you an overview of where everything is located in Park Güell, we’ve marked the most important attractions on a map of the Monumental Zone.
We’ve also drawn in a suggested route through the park. We recommend this route if you start your Park Güell visit at the main entrance on Marianao Olot — it takes you past all the top highlights.
Park Güell Attractions
There’s so much to discover in Park Güell. Here’s a closer look at the standout highlights.
Casa-Museu Gaudí
The Casa-Museu Gaudí is the former home of Antoni Gaudí. Here you can get a real glimpse into the life and work of the famous architect.
The museum contains furniture, drawings, and personal belongings of Gaudí. If you’re into art and culture, also check out our article on the most beautiful museums in Barcelona.
Your ticket for the Casa-Museu Gaudí must be purchased separately — it’s not included in the standard Park Güell ticket. Admission costs around €8. Alternatively, you can get the Park Güell combo ticket, which includes both.
Book the Park Güell + Casa-Museu Gaudí combo ticket online
Three Viaducts
Gaudí designed three viaducts for Park Güell. They serve as bridges connecting different parts of the park.
The viaducts are called Pont de Baix (lower viaduct), Pont del Mig (middle viaduct), and Pont de Dalt (upper viaduct).
What makes them special: the columns are shaped to look like natural rock formations, blending perfectly into the surroundings.
From the viaducts, you get a stunning panorama of Barcelona.
Plaça de la Natura
The top highlight of Park Güell is the Plaça de la Natura. From this vast terrace, you get a spectacular view over Barcelona all the way to the sea. For a similarly breathtaking vista — plus a cable car ride — the city’s famous hill Montjuïc is also worth a visit.
The wave-shaped bench covered in colorful mosaics (Banc de Trencadís), which wraps all the way around the terrace, is one of the most popular spots in the park.
This is a seriously great place to take amazing vacation photos.
Pórtico de la Lavandera
The Pórtico de la Lavandera (Portico of the Washerwoman) is a covered, wave-shaped walkway with slanted columns. With its organic forms, it’s a perfect example of Gaudí’s naturalistic architectural style.
The portico got its name because one of the columns is shaped like a woman carrying laundry.
Hypostyle Hall
Beneath the terrace of the Plaça de la Natura lies the Hypostyle Hall, a large columned hall.
When Park Güell was still planned as a residential neighborhood, Gaudí envisioned the Hypostyle Hall as a marketplace. With its 86 massive columns, though, it feels much more like an ancient temple.
Be sure to look up at the ceiling — it’s covered in all kinds of mosaics and it’s truly beautiful.
Austrian Gardens
Want a quieter corner of the park? The Austrian Gardens are just the place. They’re less well-known than other parts of Park Güell, but no less beautiful.
The gardens were originally laid out as a nursery to grow plants for the park. Later, trees from Austria were planted here — hence the name.
Today it’s a truly lovely spot for relaxing and strolling.
Dragon Staircase
To get from the Hypostyle Hall down to the pavilions (highlight #8), you walk down the Dragon Staircase — one of the most famous attractions in Park Güell.
Sitting right in the middle is the iconic mosaic salamander “El Drac” — the symbol of the park and easily its most photographed feature.
The colorful ceramic tiles decorating it are a wonderful example of Antoni Gaudí’s unique style.
Pavilions
Gaudí’s originally planned residential neighborhood naturally needed an extraordinary entrance. That’s how the two somewhat fairytale-like little buildings — the pavilions — came to be at the foot of the Dragon Staircase.
The larger pavilion, the Casa del Guarda, was intended to be the gatekeeper’s house — though that never came to be. Today you can explore the history of Park Güell inside.
Next to it stands the Pavelló de Consergeria, originally envisioned as a reception building and now home to a souvenir shop.
With their stunning mosaic rooftops, both pavilions are real eye-catchers and popular photo spots in Barcelona.
Visiting Park Güell: Tips & Info
To make sure you’re fully prepared, here are the most important tips and info for your visit to Park Güell.
#1 Where Is Park Güell in Barcelona?
Park Güell is located in the Gràcia neighborhood, on a hill. Gràcia is one of the most authentic neighborhoods in the city and still a genuine local favorite in Barcelona.
The address of Park Güell is:
Carrer d’Olot, 7, 08024 Barcelona
Park Güell on Google Maps
#2 Where Are the Entrances to Park Güell?
There are several entrances to Park Güell. If you’re approaching from the city center, these three are the most relevant:
- Carrer Marianao / Carrer d’Olot (main entrance)
- Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya
- Carretera del Carmel, 23
We’ve marked all the entrances on our Park Güell map further up in the article.
We recommend the main entrance at the corner of Marianao / Olot. From there you can follow a really lovely route through the park that covers all the highlights. It’s also easily accessible by public transportation in Barcelona.
#3 How Do You Get to Park Güell?
If your hotel is in downtown Barcelona, you have several options for getting to Park Güell. Here’s how to reach the main entrance from the central hub Plaça de Catalunya:
By Metro to Park Güell
Take Line L3 (green) in the direction of Trinitat Nova and get off at Lesseps station. From there, it’s about a 20-minute walk to the park.
By City Bus to Park Güell
Take Line 24 and get off at the Travessera de Dalt stop. From here it’s about a 10-minute walk to the main entrance.
By Hop-on/Hop-off Bus to Park Güell
You can also take the hop-on/hop-off bus in Barcelona. Get off at the Park Güell stop and walk about 15 minutes to the entrance.
#4 Park Güell Opening Hours
Park Güell is open year-round. Opening hours vary by season:
- January through March: daily 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- April through June: daily 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- July and August: daily 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- September and October: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- November and December: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
#5 What Is the Best Time to Visit Park Güell?
Visit Park Güell early in the morning on a weekday if at all possible — that’s when it’s the least crowded.
If you’re only in Barcelona for a weekend, your best bet is to book the first time slot of the day.
#6 Wait Times at Park Güell
Wait times at the Park Güell ticket booth can be extremely long. That’s why we really recommend booking your ticket online in advance — that way you skip the line at the box office and go straight to the entrance.
Once you’re there, you’ll typically only wait a few minutes before being admitted right at your booked time slot.
Book your Park Güell ticket online
#7 How Much Time Do You Need at Park Güell?
Plan on about two hours for a relaxed visit. That gives you enough time to see all the highlights and take a few breaks along the way.
That said, you can stay in the park as long as you like, even though you do have to select a start time when booking.
Photos of Park Güell in Barcelona
To get you really excited for your visit, here are some of our favorite photos from Park Güell:
Frequently Asked Questions About Park Güell in Barcelona
What makes Park Güell special?
Park Güell is a perfect example of Gaudí’s unique style, in which he brought architecture and nature into perfect harmony.
The colorful mosaics, sweeping shapes, and imaginative structures make it a true highlight in Barcelona.
How do you pronounce Park Güell?
The pronunciation of “Park Güell” in Catalan sounds something like this: Park Gwej.
Can you eat something at Park Güell?
In the park, next to the pavilions, there is a small restaurant with snacks and drinks (Google Maps location). It’s currently closed, though, and it’s unclear whether it will reopen.
According to reviews, the value for money there wasn’t great anyway.
Your best bet is to simply bring your own food and drinks to the park. There are several picnic spots that are perfect for a little break.
Is Park Güell wheelchair accessible?
Partially. Some areas — especially the upper parts of the park — are harder to access due to steep paths.
However, there are routes that are easily navigable by wheelchair. Your best bet is to ask directly at the entrance.
For accessible entry, the entrance on Carretera del Carmel is the most suitable option. From there, wheelchair-friendly paths lead into the park.
Is Park Güell suitable for children?
Absolutely! There’s tons to discover here, which makes the park really exciting for kids.
There’s plenty of room to run around, and some areas are perfect for breaks, like the picnic spots.
Most paths are paved, so you can bring a stroller along. Keep in mind, though, that there are occasional uphill stretches.
Is Park Güell included in a Barcelona city pass?
Admission to Park Güell is included in the Barcelona Pass.
The Explorer Pass and All-Inclusive Pass include the ticket with a guided tour.
The Turbopass does not automatically include Park Güell, but you can add it as an optional extra.
You can find more information about city passes in our Barcelona pass comparison.
Is Park Güell included in a city tour?
A great city tour in Barcelona that also takes you to Park Güell is the Sagrada Família & Park Güell Combo Tour.
An experienced guide will take you through the park first and then through the Sagrada Família, sharing fascinating background information about both Gaudí attractions.
Of course, you’ll also have free time at each location to explore at your own pace.
