Are you looking for a guided tour of the Sant Pau Hospital?
The Sant Pau Hospital has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is one of the most visited buildings in Barcelona. Every year, thousands of tourists enter through its doors to visit this building that continues to function as a health center. In its walls you will be able to contemplate the pure essence of the Catalan Modernism that took place between 1890 and 1910.
Visiting Sant Pau Hospital at your own pace is possible, as long as you buy the entrance ticket. But if you hire a guided tourIn addition to not having to wait in line to enter, you will be able to discover each of the secrets hidden in the corners of this marvelous hospital and you will learn some of the curiosities you will know some of the curiosities that have made the city of Barcelona what it is today.
Tour rating:
Duration 
: 1 :15 hs
Languages available: Spanish 
Type of tour: Guided tours in Barcelona
Pere Domènech i Roura began designing what is now known as the Hospital Sant Pau in the early 20th century. This building was intended to be the most important hospital in the city and was projected in different wardsto divide the patients depending on the care they need.
Over time, this large complex was modernized, but it never lost the essence that the original architect had given it. Currently, the Hospital de Sant Pau has been considered as one of the most important jewels of Catalan Modernism and is available to all visitors.
Through the guide you can take a tour of this modernist site to discover the history of Barcelona. history of Barcelona, the most curious customs of his city and delve into this artistic movement that was a before and after in the architecture of the time. As you make your way through the tour, you may have some questions, which your guide will be happy to answer:
- Who was Pere Domènech i Roura?
- What materials is the Hospital de Sant Pau built of?
- What is the area dedicated to healthcare?
- In what year was the Hospital de Sant Pau built?
- What happened to this enclosure during the Civil War?
Still we do not have information about the price as soon as we have it available, we will update this section.
Adults
The price of the visit for an adult is 34€ and 27€ for seniors over 65 years old.
Children (12 to 16 years old)
The fee is 27€.
Children (5 to 11 years old)
The fee is 12€.
Under 5 years old
Free of charge.
If you prefer, you can take a private private tour, for which you will have to consult the prices personally: contact us at help@willysplan.com
Visiting the Sant Pau Hospital with a guide, you will be able to discover the most enigmatic curiosities hidden behind each of the symbols and you will also have the opportunity to contemplate some of the most interesting points of the Art Nouveau Site.
To better understand the reasons why the complex was erected and what are the general lines that dominate the architecture, the tour will be mainly based on the Sant Salvador pavilion. Inside you will have the opportunity to visit an exhibition of the history of medicine and discover all the secrets of Catalan Modernism.
Finally, the guided tour will end at the gardens of the gardens, where you will also be able towhere you can also appreciate the imprint of this architectural style.
Currently no dates planned for this tour. As soon as the schedules are available, we will post them on this site.
The cancellation of this tour is free of charge if you do it 24 hours before of the group’s departure. In case you do so with a time frame of less than one day, you will not receive a refund.
Tour language
We have a guide in Spanish to carry out the tours.
Duration
The complete tour of the Hospital de Sant Pau takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutesbut it will depend on the speed of the group and how curious you are.
Until when is it possible to reserve?
You can proceed to make your reservation up to 7 hours before of the departure of the tour, if there are still places available. To secure your place in this experience, we recommend that you book a little further in advance.
Accessibility
This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. As the space functions as a hospital, the entire Art Nouveau Site is perfectly adapted for wheelchair users.
Pets
It is not allowed to take the tour accompanied by pets.
Meeting point:
167 Sant Antoni Maria Claret Street
How to find us?
You can find us at Calle Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
A visit to the Art Nouveau Site of the Hospital de Sant Pau will help you understand a little better the Catalan culture and the type of art that has remained the hallmark of the city. In addition, from this point, you will be very close to the Sagrada Familiathe main emblematic building of Barcelona, which is still under construction.
When you make your reservation for the tour at the Hospital Sant Pau, you will have to pay the amount corresponding to the price of the excursion. Once there, therefore, you should not tip the guide at all.
If you want to continue getting to know Barcelona, you will have the opportunity to do so by complementing this tour with other routes. Some of the most recommended by travelers are the Free tour of the Raval of Barcelona, the Free tour of the mysterious and forbidden Barcelona and the Free tour of the Civil War in Barcelona.
