Last Updated on February 29, 2024 by Natalia
There are several wonderful Gaudí houses to visit in Barcelona, from the amazing Casa Batlló to Casa Vicens – the architect’s first major project. Each of the Gaudí houses has something different to offer thanks to the unique and eccentric architecture, so it can be hard to decide which is best to visit. Gaudí’s influence can be felt across Barcelona, from Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, and much of his work is inspired by nature. The architect’s two most famous houses are Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, both considered masterpieces in their own right. If you only have the time or budget to visit one, then we suggest Casa Batlló – find out why in our comparison between Casa Batlló and Casa Milà! As long as you have time though, it’s definitely worth visiting more than one of the Gaudí Houses in Barcelona – it’s just a matter of which to pick! Find out what different Gaudí Houses you can visit in Barcelona with this guide.
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Best Gaudí houses to visit in Barcelona
Palau Güell
One of the lesser visited Gaudí houses in Barcelona is the impressive Palau Güell. Built between 1886 and 1888, it was Gaudí’s first commission for Eusebi Güell – for whom he would later build Park Güell. Situated just off La Rambla, this neo-Gothic mansion is an incredible work of architecture.
The exterior is unsurprisingly impressive, particularly the twin parabolic arches with iron gates leading inside the building. It’s a bit hard to get a great view of the exterior as the building is on a relatively narrow street, but it’s still possible to appreciate the great architectural work.
Like many of the Gaudí houses you can visit in Barcelona, the interior is very grand and reflects the owner’s wealth.
The entrance hall and staircase are particularly impressive, as are the Central Hall and southern terrace. There is also a rooftop terrace that you can visit, which is home to some of Gaudí’s unique chimney designs.
Entrance to Palau Güell costs €12 per person, and tickets can only be booked via the official website. Tickets include access to an audioguide which can be downloaded and listened to via your phone or other smart device.
Casa Milà
Casa Milà, often referred to as La Pedrera, is one of the most famous Gaudí Houses in Barcelona. Located on Passeig de Gràcia, this impressive building was built between 1906 and 1912, and was the last private home designed by Antoni Gaudí.
The stone facade of Casa Milà is particularly eye-catching, with wavy balconies that give the exterior a unique shape. Like most of the other Gaudí Houses in Barcelona you can see the facade without taking a tour, but to see inside of the building then you will need to pay for a tour.
A tour of Casa Milà gives you access to a number of areas inside the building, including the courtyard, the attic, the furnished Pedrera apartment and the unmissable rooftop terrace. The highlight of any visit to Casa Milà is the rooftop terrace with its unique rooftop guardians and city views making it the best Gaudi rooftop in Barcelona.
The two main options to visit Casa Milà are via the standard audioguide tour, or a special night time visit which includes an audiovisual display on the rooftop terrace. We personally took the audioguide tour, which can be booked in advance via Get Your Guide from just €28 per person.
Click here to book an auidoguided tour of Casa Milà on the Get Your Guide website!
If you want a slightly different experience then the nighttime trip to Casa Milà costs just €39 per person, which includes projections around the building, skip-the-line access, and even a glass of champagne!
Click here to book a unique nighttime visit to Casa Milà through Get Your Guide!
Casa Vicens
Casa Vicens is considered to be Antoni Gaudí’s first major project, making it the first of the Gaudí Houses in Barcelona. Built between 1883 and 1885, it’s a wonderful place to visit in order to see some of Gaudí’s early work.
The exterior architecture of Casa Vicens is captivating, with many green and white tiles adding some lovely colour to the facade. Despite being some of his early work, it still has the unique feel that makes it distinctively Gaudí.
There are plenty of rooms to discover inside the house, with a particular highlight being the beautiful smoking room with its vibrant colour. Other areas you will have access to include the garden, dining room, bedrooms, the rooftop terrace and more.
Casa Vicens is one of the cheaper Gaudí Houses in Barcelona to visit, with entrance starting from just €18 per person for an audioguide tour. Tickets can easily be booked through Get Your Guide with skip-the-line access included!
Click here to book skip-the-line tickets to Casa Vicens on Get Your Guide!
If you would prefer a slightly more interactive visit then there is also the option for a guided tour of Casa Vicens. This 1½ hour guided tour is great value at just €21 per person, and can also be booked in advance through Get Your Guide.
Click here to book a wonderful guided tour of Casa Vicens through Get Your Guide!
Casa Batlló
If we had to recommend just one of the Gaudí Houses to visit in Barcelona then it would be the stunning Casa Batlló.
Josep Batlló bought the house in 1903 but didn’t like the design, and so the following year hired Gaudí to construct a new house. Gaudí convinced him that a better option would be to renovate the existing building, and the refurbishment was completed in 1906.
Casa Batlló’s facade is visually striking, with vibrant colours and unique mask-shaped balconies. Located on Passeig de Gràcia, it easily stands out from the neighbouring buildings due to its unconventional exterior.
The interior is equally impressive, particularly the elegant living room overlooking Passeig de Gràcia and the beautiful blue-tiled staircase. To top if off Casa Batlló also has a lovely rooftop terrace for you to enjoy.
Entrance to Casa Batlló starts from €35 per person, which includes an informative audioguide to lead you through the building.
There are a few other ticket options available if you’re happy to pay slightly more, with these premium tickets offering extras such as access to exclusive rooms, use of a virtual reality tablet and more!
Click here to book your visit to the wonderful Casa Batlló through Get Your Guide!
More Gaudí architecture in Barcelona
If you’re looking to see even more of Gaudí’s famous architecture during your time in Barcelona then there are a couple of other spots you won’t want to miss. They may seem like obvious choices, but Sagrada Familia and Park Güell are two of the city’s biggest attractions!
Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is unquestionably one of the best places to visit in Barcelona, and is one of Gaudí’s masterpieces. It has been under construction since 1882 and is still yet to be finished!
It’s a truly amazing sight to see, both in terms of the exterior and interior. Viewing the basilica from the outside it towers above the surrounding buildings, with several spires reaching towards the sky.
There is no way we could write anything that comes close to doing justice to this incredible building, so just make sure it’s on your list of things to do in Barcelona!
Tickets to the Sagrada Familia start from €26 per person via the official website, but there are a few different options to consider before booking.
The standard ticket gives you access to the main basilica and an audioguide to listen to via your mobile device, but if you’re happy to pay more then you can opt for a guided tour or for access to the Sagrada Familia’s towers.
It’s also worth considering booking your tickets via Get Your Guide as they offer fast track entrance, so that you minimise your time spent queuing. Fast track tickets are slightly more expensive at €31.60 per person, but it can end up saving quite a bit of time so is often worth the cost!
Click here to book fast-track entrance to the Sagrada Familia via Get Your Guide!
Park Güell
Built between 1900 and 1914, Park Güell is one of the most popular Gaudí attractions in Barcelona. Although Park Güell is technically a public park, there is an entrance fee to access the park’s monumental zone.
There are a number of interesting spots to visit in the park, but the main attraction is the huge terrace with a colourful mosaic serpentine bench stretching along its edge. The terrace has some great views of Barcelona, as well as a view of the park’s blue and white mosaic tower.
Park Güell is also home to Gaudí’s famous ‘El Drac’ mosaic salamander sculpture, which is located on the stairs below the terrace. Other parts of the park you won’t want to miss include the Viaducte dels Enamorats, Passeig de las palmeras and the Hypostyle room.
You can book via Get Your Guide as they offer skip-the-line access for just €13 per person.
Click here to book skip-the-line access to Park Güell with Get Your Guide!
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