Park Güell Barcelona Hours

Seven World Heritage Sites bear the signature of Antoni Gaudí on your tour of Barcelona and before you decide on your tickets, you'd better take a look at the opening times of Park Güell, you may decide to combine some of the attractions, in fact, that's my recommendation when you visit the park.

The dragon's staircase, better known as El Drag, opens the way to the 17 hectares of this monumental architectural communion with nature. Gaudí was undoubtedly a genius, but did you see the size of the park? To appreciate the details you have to organise your timetable. Stay with me and I'll help you plan your itinerary according to the season.

Park Güell is open from Monday to Sunday all year round. However, access for tourists is divided according to two seasons:

• Between summer and autumn comes the high season at Park Güell. The opening hours from May 1st to October 30th are from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm.
• Between winter and spring is the low season, when the opening hours of the guides and park staff in general are shortened. The opening hours for this period are from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Important information

• The park entrance time is strictly governed by the information on the ticket. You will have up to 30 minutes after the allocated time to enter the park. This means that if you bought your ticket for 11:00 hours, you will be able to access the facilities until 11:30 hours. Once inside, you will be able to enjoy the attractions on offer until the end of the day.
• Park Güell is divided into two areas. The monumental area, where all the architectural attractions are located, and the forest area, 7 hectares of majestic green reserve. The entrance fee allows access to the first area. The second area is free for the general public.

If you live in Barcelona or in the metropolitan area of the city, a visit to Park Güell is a must. Best of all, the park's management has simplified access to the facilities since 2021, and now residents have free access to Park Güell without reservations, with two options available all year round:

• With an admission card for local residents: the application is simple, a phone call to (010) or a visit to the Barcelona City Council website is all it takes to apply.
• By subscribing to the Gaudir més programme: to join the A park for everyone movement, all you have to do is follow the steps online.

The special timetable for Gaudir més members and residents has morning and afternoon spaces:

• Bon Dia Barcelona: From 7:00 am to 9:00 am.
• Bon Vespre Barcelona: From 18:00 to 22:00.

If you are a resident of the park or a member of the Gaudir més programme, you will be able to access the facilities at night, between 18:00 and 22:00. This is exclusive access for the aforementioned citizens. Tourists are subject to the regular opening hours. That is, in low season from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and in high season from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm.

The timetable for guided tours of Park Güell varies according to season and language. These tours are offered in French, Spanish, English and bilingual (Spanish and English). The available times are as follows:

• At 10:00 a.m.
• At 12:00 noon.
• At 16:00 hours.
• At 18:00 hours.
  If you wish to access the park with a guided tour, book your tickets online, places are limited.

The three-stage tour lasts between 3h 30min and 4h 30min. The variation corresponds to the time for lunch.

Barcelona is a great city, in fact, voted the best European destination on several occasions and this park annually receives millions of visitors. The best time to visit Park Güell is in the morning. If you arrive at the park at 9.30am you can spend the day inside.

If you prefer to enjoy a more relaxed plan, it is best to choose the low season, between October and November or between January and April, when there are fewer people strolling around Park Güell. This is the perfect time to make the most of your trip. Guided tours have more places available, the weather will be pleasant and the prices will be cheap.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to share the experience with a group, plan your visit between April and September, during peak season, when the colourfulGaudí' s works combine with the vibrant surroundings. Plus, you're almost guaranteed a multicultural experience as tourists come from far and wide.

Best time to visit Park Güell

Plan your trip during the last two weeks of September or the first two weeks of October.

Movie fact

In 2008 Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem and even Scarlett Johansson met up in the vicinity of Park Güell to film Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Impossible to talk about the city without including it.

In the green or wooded area of Park Güell you will find the Gaudí Museum House where you can discover the intimate and personal side of the famous architect. The decoration, the studio and above all the bedroom are evocative. This is a place you must visit to get to know the genius. Despite its location, the opening hours of the Casa Museu Gaudí are different from those of Park Güell. You can visit it:

• October to March from 10:00 to 18:00.
• From April to September from 9:00 to 22:00.

Special opening times for the Casa Museu Gaudí

The Casa Museu Gaudí opens its doors from 10:00 to 14:00 hours during four holidays a year:

• At Christmas, on 25 and 26 December.
• On January 1st of each year.
• During the Epiphany or Day of the Three Wise Men of the East, on January 6th, the opening hours will be from 10:00 to 14:00.
  **Important
  **If you are looking for a souvenir, buy your souvenir at the beginning of your visit to the Casa Museu Gaudí, the shop closes 15 minutes before closing time.

The tour of these three houses by Antoni Gaudí is often combined with the Park Güell. Here are the opening times so that you can organise your visit:

• The opening hours of Casa Batlló: It is open 365 days a year with extended opening hours from 9:00 to 18:30. However, the entrance is allowed until 17:30 hours.
• The opening hours of Casa Vicens Gaudí: Open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00 hours. Admission is allowed until 19:00 hours.
• The timetable of La Pedrera-Casa Milà: offers two types of visits:
• Daytime Visit: From 9:00 to 20:30 hours.
• Night Visit: From 20:30 to 23:00 hours.
  **Important
  **Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens Gaudí and La Pedrera-Casa Milà are closed on 25 and 26 December and 1 and 6 January.
  In 3.5 kilometres you will have covered all of Gaudí's works, and it will take you between one and two hours to visit each place.