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Park Güell Parc Güell

Gaudí's hilltop park of mosaic benches, a lizard fountain and sweeping city views.

Photo: Isiwal / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Park Güell was planned as a garden estate for wealthy families and became a public park in 1926. The Monumental Zone has the famous dragon fountain, the mosaic bench that winds around the main terrace, and the columned hall below it.

The wooded outer part of the park is free and has good viewpoints. The paid Monumental Zone is timed and capped, so book ahead and allow time for the uphill walk from the metro.

Tickets / priceThe Monumental Zone costs about €18 for adults in 2026, with lower prices for children (about 7–12) and over-65s. Entry is for a timed half-hour slot. The surrounding forest paths of the park are free. Some resale sites still quote older, lower prices, so use the official site. Source: Park Güell official site and 2026 ticket guides; some sources list older prices, checked 2026-10-11

Opening hoursOpen daily, about 9:30 to 19:30 in summer and 9:30 to 18:00 in winter, with later opening in some months. Entry is by timed slot. Check the official site for the exact season hours.

Time needed90–150 minutes

Best timeFirst slot of the day

Getting thereMetro L3 Lesseps or Vallcarca (about a 15-minute uphill walk); bus 24 stops near the main entrance

AddressCarrer d'Olot, s/n, 08024 Barcelona

Booking advice

Book online ahead; walk-up tickets are limited and often gone by mid-morning in summer. Buy a slot early in the day to avoid the heat and the biggest crowds.

Insider tips

Take the metro to Vallcarca and walk downhill through the park, so the steepest part is behind you.
For a free view of the city, climb to the Turó de les Tres Creus cross, the small hill just outside the paid zone.
Bring water; there is little shade on the main terrace.

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