Are you looking for a tour of Barcelona’s maze gardens, to discover one of the oldest spots in the city?
The maze gardens of Horta are the oldest remaining in the city. It was laid out as a neoclassical garden, bringing a characteristic touch of Italy to Barcelona. This charming space has been preserved as a romantic garden.
Every doubt that comes to your mind is like a maze. Every decision, idea and theory is a way to an eventual solution, a way out of the mental maze. So, stepping into a hedge maze with tall, well-kept cypresses for walls is one of the best ways to spend an unusual day in Barcelona.
With the help of our expert guide you will come to understand the intricacies of in this garden-cum-museum, where romanticism and neoclassicism meet.. Discover art that has influenced the city of Barcelona in a very profound way, through this itinerary for all ages.
Tour rating:
Duration 
:2h
Available languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian, Arabic
Type of tour: Private tours in Barcelona
The maze gardens are famed as some of the city’s most beautiful. What makes them most special is the spectacular maze at the heart of the greenery. This maze serves as a connection to different parts of the park – that is, if you can find the right path, because there is only one!
With your local guide, you will discover the history of the park. the history of the park and the peculiarities that are hidden in it and that have made it positioned as one of the most famous and relevant green spaces of Barcelona.
The final price will depend on the number of participants in the group. The guides who lead the tours are accredited professionals with the necessary training to answer any questions you may have for them on the tour.
*Dollar prices are approximate depending on fluctuation
Adults Low Season (from October 1st to April 30th)
| People | Total Price | (Price x person) |
| 1 person | 199€/213$ | 199€/213$ person |
| 2 people | 178€/190$ | 89€/95$ person |
| 3 people | 267€/295$ | 89€/95$ person |
| 4 people or more | – | 70€/75$ person |
Adults High Season (from May 1st to September 30th)
| Persones | Total Price | (Price x person) |
| 1 person | 330€/354$ | 330€/354$person |
| 2 people | 300€/320$ | 150€/160$person |
| 3 people | 330€/354$ | 110€/118$person |
| 4 people or more | – | 90€/96$ person |
Children (up to 11 years old)
- Free
Our tour of the maze gardens of Horta consists of a leisurely stroll through this green area. Your guide will make stops to explain the species of animal and plant that coexist here in perfect harmony, as well as everything you need to know about the history of art in Barcelona, through the sculptures you come across.
Along the route, no doubt a lot of many questions will come to you, so don’t hesitate to ask your guide, who will be happy to give you all the answers.
- Have the maze gardens always been public?
- Why did they decide to build a maze in the heart of the park?
- What species of animal live in these gardens?
If you want to extend your visit to the gardens, after the tour ends, you can buy a ticket to the maze for just €3. Do you dare enter this magical place, where you will have to rely on your intuition alone to find your way out?
The tours are carried out in two time slots:
- Morning: 10.30 a.m.
- Afternoon: 4.30 p.m.
Cancellation of this tour is free of charge,provided you do it up to 48 hours before it starts. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
Tour language
We have guides who can give tours in Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Russian and Arabic.
What does the tour include?
The price of the tour includes a 2-hour tour of Barcelona’s mase gardens, led by a local expert.
Duration
The tour lasts 2 hours.
How late can I book?
You can book your tour of the maze gardens of Horta up to 24 hours before it begins. We recommend you book a little further in advance to ensure that we have guides available to accompany you on your tour.
Accessibility
This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, we recommend you notify us when you make your booking so that we can be 100% sure the tour is fully accessible.
Pets
The tour is pet-friendly.
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Meeting point:
The meeting point will be at the exit to Mundet metro station (on the L3 line).
How to find us
You can find us at the exit to Mundet metro station. To get there, get off at Mundet metro station (on the L3 line) and go out onto the street. Your guide will be waiting for you there.
The guide will have already contacted you with more details if necessary. We will provide them with your phone number and name, so that they can contact you in the event you cannot find each other.
FAQ
If you are a lover of art and nature, you cannot afford to miss a tour through the Horta maze gardens. This tour is recommended for anyone from Barcelona who want to find out in depth about the history and art of their city, and for any visitor who wants something more than a walk through the city centre.
You do not have to tip the guide at all, since the price you will pay for the tour already includes their work.
The Barcelona maze gardens tour is one of the most interesting ways to get to know the city in depth, but Barcelona is not a city you can get to know in one day, so let us recommend you some more tours to take on your holiday: Musical tour in Barcelona, US culture tour in Barcelona, legends tour in Barcelona, etc.
