Gaudi's Park Guell Guided Walking Tour

(11 reviews)

Barcelona, Spain 2 hours VOUCHER_PAPER_ONLY

Once you have encountered the outstanding beauty of Park Güell in Barcelona, no other park will ever amaze you quite as much. Led by a local guide, you’ll explore the park, see the most beautiful spots and hear many interesting facts about the park and its famous designer, Antoni Gaudi. Find out what makes the park so special, and enjoy stunning views of Barcelona from the park’s location on a hill.

Activity Description Additional Info User Reviews

Highlights

- Led by a local guide
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

What will you find?

Park Güell, an architectural marvel created by Antoni Gaudi in the early 1900s, was commissioned by Count Güell, who wanted Gaudi to design an elegant estate with family homes. But the housing development was unsuccessful and the space was instead turned into a public park. It’s an iconic feature of Barcelona that you don’t want to miss.

On this guided walking tour, enter Park Güell through the staircase dominated by a colorful dragon decorated with mosaic tiles; this Catalan style of mosaic is known as trencadís and is one of the most characteristic design styles in Barcelona. The park is arranged around a large central square bordered by a snaking, trencadís-covered bench.

Below the square, the roof of the lower court is supported by 86 Doric columns, with paths between them and viaducts on sloping columns. Gaudi’s work often united nature and architecture, and Park Güell is no different – the columns stand tall like trees.

Park Güell also contains a small house where Gaudi lived at one stage. The house has now been converted into a museum and contains interesting furniture also designed by Gaudi.

Additional Info

- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible

Voucher Info

You must present a paper voucher for this tour. We will email a link to access and print your voucher at the Lead Travelers email address.

What's included

- Local guide
- Entrance Fee to Park Guell

What's excluded

- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off

Departure Time

12:30pm

Departure Point

Central Barcelona

Duration

2 hours

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Operates

April to OctoberFriday and Saturday June to SeptemberThursday, Friday and Saturday

Reviews & Ratings

Cynthia S [01-10-2013]

Really enjoyed our walk with Carlo.
Barry [23-08-2013]

My wife and I spent nearly three hours in this park which is well worth seeing. Although it was a hot day we thoroughly enjoyed walking through Gaudi's Park Quell with the guide who was very knowledgable You cannot gain a good understanding of Gaudi unless you see Park Quell with someone who knows the history..
Marta M [09-07-2013]

We enjoyed the park, but I wish the tour had been in the morning as it was too hot for all the hill climbing involved.
Andrea M [22-10-2012]

Excellent guide, only 4 pax on the trip so it was very personal.
Susan S [01-10-2012]

Learned so much about this beautiful park and the history, I enjoyed every minute of it.