The Four 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.
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 Mila
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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