Casa Batllo private guided tour with skip-the-line tickets

Passeig de Gràcia, 43, 08007 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Spain
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Overview
Duration
2h
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

One of Antoni Gaudi’s most important creations, Casa Batlló exudes magic, creativity and wonder at every turn. Each of its six storeys is a work of art in which Gaudi employed his mastery of wood, tiles and stained-glass on curved shapes. Joan, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Casa Batlló differs from Gaudi’s other designs in that it’s flanked by four other modernist buildings, while the others are standalone. So, in Casa Batlló he had to work harder to stand out.’This private tour allows you to explore the building while getting the lowdown from an expert guide as well as an augmented reality SmartGuide. What’s more, with skip-the-line tickets, you avoid the queue and get straight into the action. Casa Batlló is the most famous of the terrace of five houses that makes up what locals call the ‘Block of Discord’. With its skeletal pillars, teardrop-shaped windows and balconies akin to gaping jaws, it’s popularly known as the ‘House of Bones’. Renowned Architecture website ArchDaily says it’s one of Gaudi’s ‘most poetic and artistic designs… a synthesis of animal shapes and vine-like curves’.Gaudi was given free rein by his client, industrialist Josep Batlló, who wanted a prestigious home for his family. The dining room opens into a tiled courtyard, from where you can see that the rear façade is also a thing of beauty. While the rooftop, and its famed crooked chimney stacks, is known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’ because of its shape. Joan says, ‘The job was a refurbishment, and ironically the original architect had employed Gaudi when he was a young graduate.’One of Antoni Gaudi’s most important creations, Casa Batlló exudes magic, creativity and wonder at every turn. Each of its six storeys is a work of art in which Gaudi employed his mastery of wood, tiles and stained-glass on curved shapes. Joan, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Casa Batlló differs from Gaudi’s other designs in that it’s flanked by four other modernist buildings, while the others are standalone. So, in Casa Batlló he had to work harder to stand out.’This private tour allows you to explore the building while getting the lowdown from an expert guide as well as an augmented reality SmartGuide. What’s more, with skip-the-line tickets, you avoid the queue and get straight into the action. Casa Batlló is the most famous of the terrace of five houses that makes up what locals call the ‘Block of Discord’. With its skeletal pillars, teardrop-shaped windows and balconies akin to gaping jaws, it’s popularly known as the ‘House of Bones’. Renowned Architecture website ArchDaily says it’s one of Gaudi’s ‘most poetic and artistic designs… a synthesis of animal shapes and vine-like curves’.Gaudi was given free rein by his client, industrialist Josep Batlló, who wanted a prestigious home for his family. The dining room opens into a tiled courtyard, from where you can see that the rear façade is also a thing of beauty. While the rooftop, and its famed crooked chimney stacks, is known as the ‘Dragon’s Back’ because of its shape. Joan says, ‘The job was a refurbishment, and ironically the original architect had employed Gaudi when he was a young graduate.’

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Important info

  • The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old
  • There's a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 for this activity
  • Smart guide available in: English, Catalan, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Korean and Japanese
  • Conserve your ticket during the visit
Includes
included-item
Private guided visit. Skip-the-line entrance to Casa Batlló via the Gold line. SmartGuide – 45-minute augmented reality video guide – available in 11 languages, including premium headsets. A visit to an early 20th century Private Hall with period features. Vintage photo – end your visit to the Private Hall by taking a photo dressed in clothes and accessories from the turn of the century
Excludes
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Optional gratuities
Know Before You Go
Highlights

Enjoy a private tour of Casa Batlló, one of Gaudi’s most outstanding creations. Immersive experience thanks to the augmented reality of your SmartGuide. Learn all about the design and materials used by Gaudi to decorate the interior. Visit dramatic rooms and areas, such as the loft, roof terrace and noble floor. Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Casa Batlló and its history

Operating days

Daily

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Meeting Point

Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance of Casa Batlló at Passeig de Gràcia, 43.