Gaudí in Barcelona: Tickets for the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and More

Gaudí is the reason many of us book Barcelona in the first place. Six of his buildings open their doors to visitors, and between them they could fill a whole long weekend. They all work on timed tickets, though, and the most famous ones sell out days or weeks ahead, so a little planning before you leave Larnaca or Paphos makes all the difference.

Below we go through each building, what a ticket costs in 2026, the entry rules that catch people out, and which ones to pick if you only have a day. Prices change, and some places charge more on busy days, so treat them as a guide and check when you book.

The six Gaudí buildings at a glance

The Sagrada Família

Gaudí's basilica is the one building almost everyone wants to see, and 2026 is a special year to go. It marks a century since Gaudí's death in 1926, and in February 2026 the cross went on top of the central Tower of Jesus Christ, taking the church to 172.5 metres and making it the tallest church in the world. It is still unfinished, and work continues around it.

Tickets (2026):

• Basic ticket with the audio guide app: about €26.
• With a tower: about €36.
• With a guided tour: about €30, or about €40 with a guided tour and a tower.
• Reduced prices: seniors pay about €21 for the basic ticket, and under-30s and students about €24.
• Free: children under 11, and visitors with disabilities.

The rules that matter:

• Names and ID. Each ticket carries the visitor's first name and surname, which must match their passport or ID card exactly. Staff check an original ID at the door and can refuse entry if the details don't match, and the names can't be changed after booking. Bring each child's passport or ID too.
• Time slots. You choose a date and time when you book and go to the entrance at that time. Once you are in, you can't leave and come back.
• Changes and refunds. As a rule there are none. Exceptions are only made in specific cases, such as an incident that stops you getting in. Tickets bought through other sellers have to be changed through them.
• The towers. You go up by lift and come down on foot. Children under six can't go up, under-16s must be with an adult, and bags and backpacks have to go in a locker first. The towers also close in bad weather.
• Dress code. Hats and caps come off, unless you wear them for religious or health reasons. Swimwear, see-through clothing and bare feet are not allowed, and shorts and skirts must reach at least halfway down the thigh.

Book on the basilica's own website, which also lists the latest prices. Metro lines L2 and L5 stop at Sagrada Família station, right beside it.

Park Güell

Gaudí's hillside park is all mosaic benches, gingerbread-style gatehouses and views over the city to the sea. The monumental area needs a ticket, and every visitor needs one, including children who go in free.

Tickets (2026): about €18 for adults, about €13.50 for ages 7 to 12 and over-65s, and free for children up to six (but you still book a free ticket for them).

Timed entry: tickets cover slots from 9:30 to 17:30. You can go in up to 30 minutes after the start of your slot (so by 10:00 for a 9:30 slot), and after that you lose your entry. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like, but if you leave you can't come back in. The early morning and evening hours are reserved for local residents, so visitors can't book them.

The park is up a steep hill, so allow extra time to get to your entrance, especially with children or a pushchair. On a wet day it is much less fun, and it is the visit we would move first if the forecast is bad.

Casa Batlló

On Passeig de Gràcia, Casa Batlló is the house with the bone-like balconies and the scaly, dragon-backed roof. Inside it is a theatrical visit, with digital rooms and light shows on top of the original architecture. Its neighbours on the same block, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera, are by other modernista architects and are worth a look from the pavement.

Tickets (2026): prices change with the day and how early you book. The basic Blue ticket was about €29 on weekdays and €35 at weekends when booked a week ahead for the autumn of 2026, and about €35 to €39 when bought in the same week. Higher tiers add extra rooms and experiences, from about €40 (Silver) to €55 (Platinum). The Platinum ticket is the only one that lets you change your date. Tickets at the box office cost more than online.

Children: free up to 12 on the standard visits.

Timed entry: go in at your booked time. There are 15 minutes of grace, and you can't go in early.

La Pedrera (Casa Milà)

A few minutes' walk up Passeig de Gràcia, La Pedrera is the wavy stone building without a single straight line on its facade. The highlight is the rooftop, with its warrior-like chimneys, and the attic of brick arches below it.

Tickets (2026):

• La Pedrera Essential (day visit with audio guide): from about €29.
• La Pedrera Sunset (evening): from about €25.
• Night Experience (with projections and music): from about €39.50.
• Children under 12 go free, and there are reduced prices for ages 12 to 17, over-65s and students.

Opening hours, winter 2026–27: from 2 November 2026 to 25 February 2027, daily 9:00–18:30, with night sessions in the evening. Over Christmas (26 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) it stays open until 20:30. It closes on 25 December 2026 and from 11 to 17 January 2027.

Changes: once bought, tickets can't be changed or refunded, unless you add flexibility insurance (about €1.90) when you buy. If it rains, the rooftop closes for safety.

Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens in Gràcia was Gaudí's first house, and it is a fascinating place to see where his ideas began. It is smaller than the big names and usually far less busy, which makes it a good pick if you have already seen the Sagrada Família or want a break from the crowds.

Tickets (2026): about €18 to €22 for a self-guided visit, depending on the season and where you buy. Guided visits cost more. Children up to 11 go free.

Address: Carrer de les Carolines, in Gràcia. Combine it with lunch in one of Gràcia's squares.

Palau Güell

Just off La Rambla, Palau Güell is the townhouse Gaudí built for his patron, Eusebi Güell, the same family behind Park Güell. It is an easy one to fit in between the Gothic Quarter and the old town's tapas bars, and its price is the lowest of the six.

Tickets (2026): about €15 for adults, about €12 for over-65s and €5 for ages 13 to 18. Children up to 12 go free.

Free days: the first Sunday of every month, and a few other days a year.

Opening hours: from 1 November to 31 March, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–17:30 (last entry 16:30). It is closed on Mondays that aren't public holidays, on 25 and 26 December and on 1 and 6 January, and for a week in January for maintenance.

Address: Carrer Nou de la Rambla 3–5. The nearest metro is Drassanes (L3).

How to book: tips that save time and money

• Book the big two first. The Sagrada Família and Park Güell are the ones that sell out. Book them as soon as your flights are fixed, and build the rest of the trip around those time slots.
• Buy on the official websites. You get the official price, and changes or refunds (where allowed) are easier. Resellers can charge more, and their tickets follow their own rules.
• Type names carefully. At the Sagrada Família, the name on each ticket must match the visitor's ID, and it can't be corrected later.
• Carry ID for discounts. Seniors, students and young visitors need proof of age or status at the door.
• Book free children's tickets. At Park Güell, everyone needs a ticket, even if it costs nothing.
• Leave buffers. Park Güell gives you 30 minutes and Casa Batlló 15. Don't book two places back to back across the city.
• Check the weather. Rain can close La Pedrera's rooftop and the Sagrada Família towers, and makes Park Güell much less pleasant.

Short on time? Which ones to choose

Half a day: the Sagrada Família, inside. If you only go into one Gaudí building, make it this one.

One day: the Sagrada Família in the morning, then walk or take the metro to Passeig de Gràcia. Go inside either Casa Batlló or La Pedrera and see the other from the street. In the late afternoon, stroll down to Palau Güell's facade near La Rambla.

Two days: add Park Güell on a morning slot and Casa Vicens in Gràcia, which is not far away, with lunch in between.

With children: Park Güell lets them run around, and Casa Batlló's digital rooms go down well. Under-12s are free at Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and Palau Güell, and under-11s at the Sagrada Família, but remember that under-sixes can't go up the Sagrada Família towers. Our things to do with kids in Barcelona guide has more ideas.

On a budget: see the facades of Casa Batlló, La Pedrera and the Sagrada Família for free, and time your trip for the first Sunday of the month for free entry to Palau Güell.

Getting there from Cyprus

Barcelona is one of the longer flights from Cyprus, so most people make it a long weekend. Check the airlines for direct flights from Larnaca on your dates; from Paphos, or if the dates don't work, you can connect via Athens. Our weekend in Barcelona guide has a two-day plan, and our Barcelona destination page covers the basics. Planning around school holidays? See our half-term trips with kids.

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