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Free tour of Barcelona’s Park Güell

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Are you looking for a free tour of Parc Güell to learn all Gaudí’s secrets? Here we tell you all about this free guided tour.

The Park Güell is one of the most important works of Antoni Gaudí and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. That is because it is not a normal park, but each of its corners hides secrets and enigmas that you will be able to decipher thanks to a free tour.

The rounded architecture, the constant references to nature, the mosaics, etc. are examples of Modernism. Modernism the city lived in the period between 1890 and 1910. With the help of an expert guide you will understand the history of Barcelona through the shapes of this park and you will understand a little bit more about the Catalan culture and traditions.

Tour rating:

5/5

Duration ⌛: 1 hs

Languages available: Spanish 🇪🇦

A free tour of Park Güell consists of taking a leisurely stroll through the entire expanse of land it occupies, just as you could do on your own. The main difference is that thanks to this guided tour, you will not only see what you can see with the naked eye, but you will also see what you can see with your own eyes. you will deepen your knowledge of this emblematic park of the city of Barcelona.

As the tour progresses you will be able to ask all your questions to the guide questions to the guide and he will be happy to answer them:

  • Who was Gaudí?
  • When was this park opened to the public?
  • What was this park originally?
  • How large is the park?
  • What material is the dragon made of?

The tour includes several stops where the meaning of each of the corners of Park Güell will be explained to you. The first thing you will visit, when you enter the park with your free tour guide, will be the Dragon Staircase. There you will discover all the curiosities about this beautiful staircase and you can take one of the most famous photos of Barcelona.

The tour will continue through the Hypostyle Hall and the Portico of the Washerwoman, while you know the main characteristics of Catalan Modernism. The route will end at the viewpoint of the Park Güell, where you will have the opportunity to contemplate one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.

The free walking tour of Barcelona’s Park Güell departs every weekday every weekday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) at 9:30 am and at 11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the morning.

In case of any inconvenience and you cannot attend the free tour, you will be able to cancel it free of charge. cancel the free tour free of charge. Remember to let your guide know so that the group is not left waiting for you and can start their experience as soon as possible.

Tour language

We have a guide in Spanish for the tours.

Duration

The complete free tour of Barcelona’s Park Güell lasts approximately 1 hour. The time is approximate, because if the group is very fast the excursion may be shorter and if you are very curious it is possible that it could be longer.

Price

In order to take the guided tour it is necessary to to buy tickets to Park Güell in advance, either in person at the park or through the internet. Prices are as follows: 10€ adults, 7€ seniors over 65, 7€ children from 7 to 12 years old, free for children under 6 years old.

The tour is totally free of chargefor both children and adults. Remember that at the end of the tour you will be able to decide the price of the explanation you have just received and reward the guide for his work.

Until when is it possible to reserve?

You can book the free tour of the Park Güell, up to 12 hours before the tour startsif there are still places available. We recommend that you book in advance, so you don’t miss out on this experience.

In order to make a reservation for one of the limited places on the excursion, you must select the date you are interested in and fill in the following information fill in the information to complete the reservation. You will immediately receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Accessibility

Park Güell is not fully adapted Park Güell is not fully adapted for people with special needs.

Pets

It is not allowed to take the tour accompanied by pets.

Meeting point:

We will start the tour from the following address: Carretera del Carmel, number 22.

How to find us?

You can find us at Carretera del Carmel, number 22, with a Civitatis badge and a pink umbrella. a pink umbrella. You will have to approach the group of people waiting there and indicate your name so that the guide can find your reservation.

José Manuel Martín Perera
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It was a very entertaining and enjoyable activity. I must say that the guide did a phenomenal job, you can see the passion with which she works and how much she loves her job. An A+.
Pilar
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Esther made our visit very enjoyable and gave us many interesting facts and recommendations!
Fran
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Very interesting and a very professional and friendly guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The free tour of the Park Güell in Barcelona is one of the most demanded by users. This park, apart from being one of the most emblematic points of the city of the city, it offers views over the city and the Mediterranean Sea that will be difficult to find elsewhere in the city.

The free tour is free of charge, as the name suggests, but at the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to financially reward to the guide for his work. Evaluate your experience and remember that this is their job.

If you want to continue getting to know Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to do so by complementing this free tour with other routes. Some of the most recommended by travelers are the Free tour of Gaudi, the Free tour of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, and the Free tour of Montjuïc.

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