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La Pedrera-Casa Mila: Discover Gaudi's Masterpiece with an Audioguide
4.5
871 Ratings
Barcelona
Discover Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Pedrera-Casa Mila, with an audioguide. Explore the iconic Barcelona building, learn about Gaudi’s vision, and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Casa Mila - La Pedrera - Designed between 1906 and 1912, UNESCO-listed La Pedrera is one of Barcelona’s icons, and was the last building that Gaudà worked on before he devoted his attention to La Sagrada Familia. Often called Casa Milà after the family who commissioned Gaudi to create it, the building’s official name translates as \’the quarry’ in Spanish, and some of its most beautiful spaces are open to the public.
Collect your audio guide and explore the eye-opening interiors at your leisure. With audio commentary providing rich detail, you’ll come away with a deep understanding of the building and Gaudi himself. Pass through the decorative lobbies and two courtyards of Passeig de Grà cia and Provenca with their swirling murals and mosaics. Explore the Exhibition Hall, the former residence of the building’s owners, the Milà family. Ascend to La Pedrera’s crowning glory: its roof terrace. Marvel at the corkscrew chimneys set against the sweeping backdrop of Barcelona.
What's Included
- La Pedrera + Rooftop Admission Ticket
- Best panoramic views of Barcelona
- Tour of 4,500 square metres divided across five floors
- Free audio guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the splendour of Casa Milà or La Pedrera, one of the most renowned edifices by Gaudi in Barcelona, via this enlightening 1.5-hour audio-guided tour. Step into the lobby and witness the beauty of this early 1900s architectural marvel unhurriedly, with an audio guide recounting the inception of Gaudi’s design and the building’s assembly. Admire the swirling chimneys of the Warrior Rooftop and delight in the finest cityscape views of Barcelona; uncover Gaudi’s biography at the Gaudi Space located within the remarkable Whale Attic; explore a reimagined Gaudi-styled apartment; and be enthralled by the enchanting courtyards, a stunning play of light, formations and hues.
Did you know that Casa Milà serves also as a Foundation? Catalunya La Pedrera Foundation is committed to aiding society in establishing a superior and more equitable future, predicated on ensuring quality, striving for excellence and fostering innovation.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Flash photography and tripods are prohibited
- Note the ticket is only valid for the day selected at the time of booking
- La Pedrera-Casa Milà has a left-luggage room where you can leave anythinig you want in order to make your visit more comfortable (Baby strollers, backpacks, suitcases, tripods, etc.)
- In the event of rain, the Roof-terrace will be closed for safety reasons. This will not constitute grounds for a full or partial refund of the admission ticket.
Location
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
Passeig de Gracia, 92
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(871 Ratings)
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Eb_aus_traveller
Jul 28, 2024
The best house to see to experience Gaudi's genius and whimsy - This is a stunning place to see - amazing quirky architecture, brilliant practical design.
It's also one of the top tourist attractions, so expect it to be very busy (at least in summer). We went at 6pm, supposedly outside peak times, but it was still crowded. You need to pre-book for a timed slot and be there on time. You can still expect to stand in a queue for a little while, as there is a small lift to get you up to the apartment where the visit begins. The alternative if you're reasonably fit is to take the stairs (I think there were around 6 flights to ascend).
There is an audio-guide with extensive descriptions - which can be a bit frustrating as it uses proximity sensing so it automatically changes chapters as you walk around, even if you're still listening to the previous chapter!
For us, the most interesting parts were the "attic" (the unique "whale-shaped" arch design and lots of interesting exhibits describing Gaudi's design process), and the roof (with beautiful views of Barcelona).
You can also book night-time concerts on the rooftop, which we did. This allows you to experience the views and the quirky shapes in a more leisurely manner, including seeing the sunset. However you won't be given access to the apartment.
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Darreng653
Jul 16, 2024
Don't Miss if you appreciate Gaudi. - Really fun, and great explanation of Gaudi's architecture, his life and his engineering. It was so well done and really helps put all of Gaudi's architecture in perspective. The house itself is also very impressive as is the rooftop
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1972nessie
Jul 14, 2024
A great place to visit whilst in Barcelona - This was another great house that we visited whilst in Barcelona. This was was also very interesting with a whole floor of apartments shown how it would have been years ago. Th attic space is amazing and also the rooftop is nothing like we have seen before.
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Lynnmaried2015
Jul 6, 2024
Truly stunning - A truly stunning building with a very interesting back story. Definitely worth getting the audio tour as it adds a lot to the appreciation for what you’re looking at. A walk around the roof is definitely worth it if you can handle heights but it’s a bit slippy if it’s raining, as it was when we were there.
Take loads of pictures as it’s only afterwards, when you’ve had time to digest it all, you can really appreciate the experience.
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Mark_c
Jul 27, 2024
For me a tour of two halves but a worthy part 2 - An enlightening experience. Starting in the courtyard, the first part of the tour covers the main property where wealthy families of the day would have lived. My personal taste, it was ok but not that thrilling. It's an apartment! The second half where you go up to the attic and rooftops is the best part of this tour. The attic provides far more information on Gaudi's mindset when renovating the property along with details about a number of his other projects around the city. Then up to the rooftops for views across the city with Sagrada Familia in the distance. The architecture is fantastic and well worth visiting.
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Summernewjersey
Jul 24, 2024
Quirky - Rooftop is so quirky, ive never seen anything like it!!! I have come to really admire Gaudi and what a visionary he was. You could spend up to 2 hours easily exploring and taking your time.
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Sarah
Jul 16, 2024
Highly recommended this exoeriance for a midday trip - The aduio tour was good, the views on the roof top are amazing. This venue is idea for a midday experience as most of the experience is undercover and cooler. My son really likes the different types of architecture, and CAD designed explaining the theory behind the designs.
Having been there before myself, pre- covid, it was interesting to see that you weren't able to walk down the covered staircase in the main entrance or go into the apartments that I visited. Nevertheless, the experience was amazingly
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Trail52514497951
Jul 13, 2024
Spectacular rooftop and rooftop views. - In my opinion, the best part of this tour is the amazing rooftops structures and the view. It would be nice if they offered tickets for just the rooftop at a lower price. Don’t get me wrong it is all very impressive, but if you don’t have a lot of time that option would be perfect. If opting between Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, I would choose Batllo. However, if you book both and have time in between there is a chocolate shop, turrón shop and an empanada place on the same street as the exit of La Pedrera.
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Andrea
Jul 11, 2024
Gaudi what a passion - Gaudi amazes, Milà house amazes, inevitable!
I think you should visit it even if Recommendation before visiting Batlo house.
Reservation required!!!
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Braveelephant
Jul 5, 2024
Interesting - Very interesting architecture.. teens were very interested. Took us 2 hours at leisurely pace to see the whole place. Worth visiting one of Gaudi’s places.
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